Top Prams For Your Baby's First Year
A pram is one of the biggest purchases you make as a parent. The right model can make your life easier, starting from the first day and continuing into the toddler years.
Our expert test drove this high-end pram that ticks all the boxes: luxe fabrics, a large basket, puncture-proof tyres, and a frame that converts from a lay-flat carrycot into a double pushchair.
iCandy Peach 7
The iCandy Peach 7 premium pram is a top choice for those who are looking for a stylish and luxurious travel system. It has all of the features you'd expect from a high-end stroller and can be adjusted to your child's needs as they progress into toddlerhood. It comes with a large seat and carrycot that can be switched to either facing the world or parents as well as an integrated ride-on board for older siblings. You can also add an appropriate car seat to complete the travel system.
It comes with plenty of matching accessories as part of the Complete Bundle including a changing bag, cup holder and parasol, which Gemma says is great value for money. The seat pocket with zipped zipper and extendable canopy are also useful.
The suspension has been upgraded and the fabrics upgraded to provide a smoother ride. iCandy has also added a head-hugging hood to support the neck and shoulders of your child as they develop. The seat has been made 20mm wider and more padded for a comfy ride. There's a new pop-up harness that is easy to slide, and the front apron has an extended storm flap.
The iCandy Peach 7 comes with a large barless basket that can hold up 10kg of items, including shopping bags, coats, and other items. It can be accessed by lifting the seat with elevators that make it easier for your baby to get into and out of the seat. Other useful features include a recliner that can be adjusted in multiple positions with adjustable calf support and a bootmuff that zips. This model also features a swivel bumper bar which allows you to access your baby without taking off the entire bumper bar.
iCandy Orange 3 in one pushchair,
The iCandy Orange pram is a stylish and functional stroller that can grow with your child. It has a premium look with clever features and plush fabrics. It's one of the prams that costs the most, but the price is worth it for a stylish and high-quality pushchair with car seat.
The 2021 update upgraded the iCandy Orange by adding lighter wheels and a more comfortable seating. The soft, cushioned fabrics are color blocked to give the design sleek and elegant look. It is also a practical stroller, with a recline that's easy to use and cinema seating to ensure the best comfort for your child.
The integrated Ride-on Board is among the most thrilling features. It allows you to connect the toddler board to the Orange Frame to create a dual-travel system. This is an extremely innovative feature that will please parents with older children and is certain to be popular amongst buyers.
The seat and carrycot can be placed in the parent-facing or world-facing positions, adding flexibility to your daily travels. This compact double stroller buggy gives a lot of flexibility. It will give you peace of mind knowing that your child can be close to you, or explore the world independently.
The iCandy Orange takes a little time to assemble, but it is very simple to. Once it's set to use it is as easy as pressing the triggers on each side of the chassis to fold and it will lock automatically. When folded, it also stands on its own. This is an excellent feature. This is a stroller that you can take out and about in complete confidence, even when your child starts to walk.
Bugaboo Fox 3
The Fox 3 is a new generation of Bugaboo's iconic flagship stroller. It is modern, sleek and difficult to beat. Its premium fabrics, clever design and stylish appearance are sure to make your baby stand out from the crowd.
It is lightweight and easy to move, as well as sturdy. It comes with large, puncture-proof wheels and a 4-wheel suspension that give smooth rides over any bumps or terrain you might encounter. It features a central joint that allows for gentle bounce, and a spacious bassinet which is both comfortable and convenient for you to use. Its distinctive peek-a-boo window and the breeze panel allow your little one to rest comfortably and be interested in their surroundings.
The most recent version of the Fox series is available in a variety of colourways that include both the seat and bassinet frame. It also comes with a graphite chassis, which adds a modern twist to the already well-loved design. The chassis is also equipped with white functional touch points that make it easy to navigate.
Another new feature of the Fox 3 is its practical one-hand folding mechanism. It can be folded into a carrycot, carrycot or sports chair independently to fit it into your trunk or put it in the corner of the living room. This feature is great for parents who are always in motion and require to be able to take their pram along in the car, or with them on planes.
The Fox 3 is a true all-terrain stroller and is capable of transporting you from the mountains to the ocean and everywhere in between. The big tires that are puncture-proof and the advanced 4-wheel suspension give a comfortable ride to your child. The unique central joint and suspension makes it light and agile in the face of stairs and curbs.
Stokke Xplory X
Stokke Stokke, an Scandanavian brand known for its designer variations on essentials for children like high chairs and cots, has taken its market-leading Xplory stroller to a higher level with its most recent model. This model, which is able to be used from birth, delivers the security and quality parents expect without losing style or luxury.
The Xplory X is the first stroller from Stokke to raise your child up to eye-level with you, which has a host of advantages, including improved interaction, stronger bonds with your child, greater comfort, and a safer ride. The Xplory is small and agile with better maneuverability thanks to the swivel wheel and single-handed steering. It can be equipped with a carrycot that can accommodate infants, a car seats for infants to travel systems and a toddler's board for children.
A selection of new fabrics give the Xplory an exquisite feel. The handlebar and the seat rail are made from a soft, PFC-free leatherette while the harness pads and webbing are branded and 3D engraved. Also new are large shopping bags that replaces the V6's origami-style folding and an identical design, and an updated footrest that provides leg support for your growing child.
The Xplory can be purchased along with a newborn carry cot and the patent-pending Xplory adaptors that make it compatible with the majority of the top brands of infant car seat. You can use it when your baby is born so long as their weight does not exceed 22kg. The stroller also includes essential accessories such as raincover and a foot muff. The Xplore is priced in the premium bracket alongside the Bugaboo Lynx and Silver Cross Pioneer 2020, with prices starting at PS845. The Xplory stroller can be used between 6 months and 22kg (approximately 4 years) and the newborn carry cot is available for PS205.
Salsa 4
The Salsa 4 is the four-wheeled "brother" to the three-wheeled Salsa 3 Style. It's a lightweight, comfortable pram for your baby. The ball bearings and suspension on the wheel assist in keeping the frame from being jolted whenever bumps occur. Additionally the Overnight Sleep mattress and the protective blanket with zip ensure an unwinding sleep for your child on longer trips.
The large sun canopy and large shopping basket are also included. This allows you to bring everything you need for your little one's excursions, including a rain cover and car seat. The canopy can be adjusted in height, and both the footrest and backrest can be adjusted to make your child more comfortable.
Salsa 4 by ABC Design is a stroller compact designed to grow with your child. It comes with a carrycot that can be used as early as the birth of your child and a pushchair that can be used up to six months. The seat can be set in a parent-facing or an open-air direction, and clips easily onto the chassis.
The pneumatic tyres of the stroller and the suspension wheel give you a feeling of traveling on clouds. Its front wheels can swivel 360 degrees which makes it easy to maneuver on uneven surfaces. It is lightweight and agile, making it easy to maneuver through tight spaces.
The ABC Design Salsa 4 is a light and flexible pram that can grow with your child. Its reclining seat for the pushchair is incredibly comfortable and can be adjusted to suit your baby's needs. The pram comes with a large and adjustable shopping basket and is quiet to drive. It's also a budget alternative. The ABC Design Salsa 4 comes in a variety of colors, and features a distinctive design that will make you stand out.