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What Makes Good Prams?

A pram (also known as a stroller or pushchair) is the main form of transportation for babies and toddlers. A well-designed pram is a combination of safety, comfort, and style to make walking enjoyable for the entire family.

The R for Rabbit Poppins Joy Stylish Baby Stroller is a fantastic pram for newborns to 3-year-old children. The adjustable handle can be turned around to allow you to turn the seat to face your child or the world.

Comfort

If you're out and about with a baby, you need to ensure they're secure. There are prams that ensure your baby doesn't feel anything.

All the prams in this guide let your baby lay flat. This is essential for newborns as it improves oxygenation and supports their hips and spine. They also have a seat that can be changed to an upright position once your baby is old enough to sit up.

For a luxurious experience it's the Venicci egg2 has a cosy feeling of a cocoon for your baby with smooth, curved lines and a bucket-shape seats that does not recline to a lying-flat position, but has padding on the liner and mattress. It's also lighter than the majority of prams on the market at less than 8kg but has a sturdy chassis and grained leather detailing, plus air-filled tyres that are puncture-proof and can be used in more rural environments.

The Minu V2 is a great choice if you're looking for something that has a similar appearance but for a lesser price. The swish-looking, one-hand steer model isn't as lightweight as the other prams we tried however it comes with a large storage basket, as well as an extended hood with UPF50+ protection, which will keep your baby shaded and protected.

If you're a first-time parent we suggest you look into a travel pushchair system bundle which includes a pram and car seat that are attached to the same frame. This will make it much easier to transfer your child from the car to the pram without waking them and is ideal for busy parents who are always on the move. The Bugaboo Dragonfly is a great example of a fashionable and practical pram that can convert easily from a'pramette' that lies flat into a toddler-friendly pushchair, compatible with the Graco I-Size car seat.

Safety

The pram should come with a five-point safety harness that will ensure your baby's safety. It should also have no gaps in which their heads or legs could get stuck. The straps should be padded and easy to adjust as they expand. Also, you should inspect the buckles of your harness to make sure that they aren't cracked or showing signs of wear and tear. Many children are hospitalised each year due to injuries caused by strollers or prams. The most common cause of these injuries is the result of a stroller tipping over. Even the most robust prams could fall over if you hang bags to the handles or if a child who is wriggling gets into or out of the seat without the harness being secured.

Another common cause of injuries is falling from the pram or stroller. If a child is not securely secured in, they could fall out of the pram and suffer neck or head injuries. This is why it is important to ensure that the harness buckle is always locked in place.

Some good prams also have a canopy that can be reversible to protect your baby from the sun in either direction. This is a great feature as you can avoid having to wake your child awake while you change their position in the pram or when you are into and out of shops. There are other features that could be useful, like snacks for your child or toddler and drink holders. You can also find a shopping basket underneath the seat.

Don't leave a baby sleeping in a pram without having them within sight. Babies tend to wiggle while asleep and this can cause them to roll off the pram or stroller and can lead to suffocation or strangulation. A stroller or pram should not be used as a substitute for the cot. It should only be used for short periods during the daytime.

Most prams require you to take them apart in order to put them in the car's boot therefore it's a good idea to familiarise yourself with this procedure before you purchase one. Also, consider how it is simple to put the various sections back together and click to put them back together.

Durability

A pram needs to be able to last through several years of wear and tear. This includes the need to endure the mud-filled walks and numerous car journeys, so you want to be sure your choice can fulfill the tasks you require it to. You should ensure that your pram is in a colour or print that isn't prone to fading to avoid looking like you've lost fashion.

The best prams are made from high-quality materials and are built to last, so you should look for strong and durable materials, robust wheels and a well-designed suspension system. The top prams feature a compact fold so they can be easily stored in your garage or in the boot when not in use.

All prams on this list allow babies to lay flat, which is vital for newborns because it improves oxygen saturation levels as well as aids in the development of their spine and hips. Many are designed to adapt to your child's needs with some having a carrycot or fully-reclined seat that can be moved off and back on the frame for when your child outgrows it.

If you are purchasing an infant stroller for the first time it is recommended to consider a system that includes both an infant carrycot and a car seat may be of interest. Our test-driver for parents Jaya loved the Graco Near2Me System she used with her 10-month old son. It comes with a clever feature that raises and lowers your child at the push of a button, so you can maintain eye contact and keep them close which she said was really important to her as he was in an exploratory stage.

The Bugaboo Fox 3 is another option that our tester Jess Bird tried with her two children Effie and Boden (pictured above). It's a luxury pram that can be converted from a single to a double pushchair with 30 possible configurations and features luxe fabrics, an extendable sun canopy and puncture-proof tyres. It's not cheap but you can use it for more than one child, if you need to and, just like the iCandy Orange 3, can be used from birth thanks to the included carrycot.

Style

All prams should allow newborns to lie flat as they can. This will help with their development and boost oxygen saturation in the lungs. Some models allow for an entirely flat position using the carrycot which is fully reclinable, while others have a seat that reclines to a horizontal position.

The Graco Near2Me works great for this, as our parent tester Jaya discovered when she tried it on her 10-month-old child. She was enthralled by the fact that she could raise and lower her little one with the press of a button and keep him in sight and still maintain eye contact and a closeness.

It's a great choice for those who want to get around town easily as the frame is a great size for maneuvering, and the puncture-proof tyres let you remove it from the road and onto rough terrain. It's also a great option if you're thinking of having another child in the near future since it can easily be converted from a single pram into a twin pushchair or double stroller pushchair (this page).

The Bugaboo Dragonfly is a stylish and high-end product that looks and feels luxurious. It's suitable for babies since it comes with a carrycot that can be rolled flat and is compatible with a car seat if purchased separately. You can even fold it by putting the carrycot in place and it's something that not all prams can do, so it's a time-saving and hassle-free feature.

The pram's luxurious fabrics large basket, spacious interior, and puncture-proof tires are things you would expect to see on a high-end model however, the sleek frame makes it simple to maneuver around different terrains. This is a great choice when you live in a city and must navigate narrow streets or crowded paths frequently. It's not cheap, but its versatility and quality can save you money in the long run by avoiding the purchase of a separate toddler stroller. It's available in an extensive variety of colors, and you can choose one that matches your personal style.