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A pram, also referred to as a pushchair, stroller or a Sling, is the main method of transport for infants and toddlers. A quality pram is a combination of safety, comfort and style that makes walking enjoyable for the entire family.
The R for Rabbit Poppins Joy Stylish Baby Stroller is a wonderful pram for newborns up to 3 year old kids. The Reversible handle lets you flip the seat to face your child or the world.
Comfort
You want your baby to be comfortable when you're out with them. There are prams that ensure that your baby isn't shivering anything.
The prams we've selected in this buying guide let your baby lie flat, which is crucial for newborn babies as lying flat increases oxygen saturation and supports their developing spine and hips. The seats can be adjusted to a more upright position once your baby is capable of sitting up.
For a truly luxurious experience, 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 a padded liner and mattress. It's also lighter than other prams, weighing under 8kg. However, it still has a sturdy frame with the grained leather accents and air-filled tyres which are puncture-proof.
If you're looking for something more affordable, but with a similar design Minu V2 (minus carrycot) is a good option. The one-hand steer model, swish, isn't as lightweight as other strollers, but it does have a large storage basket. It also comes with an extendable hood that offers UPF 50+ protection to keep your baby safe and protected.
If you're a first-time parent, we'd recommend considering a pushchairs travel systems system bundle which includes a pram and a car seat that attach to the same frame. This makes it easier to transfer your child from the car to the pram without having to wake them up and is ideal for busy parents on the go. The Bugaboo Dragonfly is a great example of a stylish and useful pram for travel that can be converted easily from a'pramette' lying flat' to a toddler-friendly pushchair that is compatible with the Graco I-Size car seat.
Safety
The triple pram should be equipped with five-point safety harnesses that will keep your baby safe. It should also not have any gaps where their legs or heads could get stuck. The straps must be cushioned and easy to adjust as they grow. Examine the buckles on the harness to make sure they're not cracked and have signs of wear. Every year, a lot of children are hospitalised because of injuries caused by prams or strollers. The main cause of these injuries is tipping over. Even the most robust prams could fall over if you hang bags onto the handles, or if a child who is wriggling is able to get into or out of the seat without harnesses being done up.
A common cause of injury involves falling off a pram or stroller. If a child's harness isn't secured correctly, it could cause them to fall out of the stroller, causing head or neck injuries. This is why it is important to ensure that the harness buckle is always clicked into place.
Some good prams also have an adjustable canopy that can shield your baby from the sun in any direction. This feature is useful because you don't have to wake your baby every time you alter their position in the stroller, or when you go in and out of stores. Other handy features include a tray for snacks and drink holders for your infant or toddler, a shopping basket under the seat, and a handlebar that locks into position when you are not using it.
It is not advisable to let a child sleep in their stroller unless you are in their sight at all times. Babies tend to wriggle while asleep and this can cause them to fall off the pram or stroller and could result in strangulation or suffocation. A pram or a stroller is not a substitute for the cot. It should only be used for short periods of time during the daytime.
It is necessary to disassemble the majority of prams to put them in the trunk of your car. This process must be mastered before you purchase a pram. Consider how easy it would be to put the parts back together.
Durability
A pram must be able stand up to the wear and tear of many years. You should ensure that your stroller can withstand the mud of a walk, as well as multiple car trips. You should ensure that your stroller is in a colour or print that will not date easily so you don't look like you've fallen out of style.
The best prams will be made of high-quality materials, and are designed to last. You should look for durable fabrics as well as sturdy tires and a well-designed system of suspension. The most reliable prams have a compact fold, so they are easy to store in your garage or boot when not being used.
All the prams in this list allow babies to lay flat, which is vital for newborns because it improves oxygen saturation levels and aids in the development of their spine and hips. A lot of them are designed to adapt to your child's needs, with some of them having a carrycot or fully-reclined seat that can be clicked off and on the frame for when your child is no longer using it.
If you're buying a new pram for the first time, you may also be interested in a travel pram system which is a bundle that includes a lie-flat carrycot and car seat. We love the Graco Near2Me system which our parent tester Jaya used with her 10-month-old son. It comes with an innovative feature that lets you raise and lower your child by pressing one button. This allows you to maintain eye contact with the baby and keep them in close proximity.
The Bugaboo Fox 3 is another option that our test-driver Jess Bird tried with her two children Effie & Boden (pictured above). It's a luxurious pram that can be converted from a single to a double pushchair sale with 30 possible configurations. It also comes with luxurious fabrics, an expandable 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, like our winner the iCandy Orange 3, can be used from birth using the carrycot included.
Style
All prams should allow newborns to lay as flat as possible. This will aid in their development and improve oxygen saturation in the lungs. Some models permit an entirely flat position using a carrycot that is fully reclinable, while others have a seat which can recline to a horizontal position.
The Graco Near2Me comes with the latter feature, and it's fantastic at that, as our parent tester Jaya found when she tested it with her son who was 10 months old. She loved the fact that she could raise and lower her child with the press of a button to keep him in the view of others and still maintain eye contact and a closeness.
It's a great stroller for those that want to get around town easily as the frame is a good size for maneuvering, and the puncture-proof tyres allow you to take it off road and onto rough terrain. It's also a good option if you're thinking of having another child in future because it easily converts from a single pram to a twin or double stroller pushchair.
The Bugaboo Dragonfly is a stylish, high-end option that is both stylish and comfortable. It is suitable for newborns as it includes a carrycot that can be folded flat and is compatible with a car seat when purchased separately. It can be folded with the carrycot in place which is something isn't the case with all prams, so it's an easy and time-saving feature.
Its luxe fabrics, spacious shopping basket, and puncture-proof tyres are all the things you'd expect on a high-end pram and its sleek design makes it easy to maneuver on any terrain. It's also a great option for those who live in a large city and have to navigate narrow streets or overcrowded sidewalks frequently. It's not cheap, but its versatility and quality can save you money over time by avoiding the purchase of a separate toddler stroller. It's available in a wide selection of colors and you can choose one that matches your personal style.