What Makes Good Prams?

A pram (also known as a stroller or pushchair) is the main form of transportation for babies and toddlers. A great pram combines comfort, safety and design that makes walking fun for all the family members.

The R for Rabbit Poppins Joy Stylish Baby Stroller is a great pram for newborns to 3-year-old children. The reversible handle lets you to tilt the seat so that your child can look at you or the world around them.

Comfort

When you’re out and about with a baby, you’ll want to ensure that they’re safe. The good news is that there are prams specifically designed to ensure that your baby isn’t apprehensive.

The prams we’ve picked in this buying guide allow your baby to lie flat, which is important for newborn babies as lying flat improves oxygen levels and helps support their growing spine and hips. They also have a seat which can be transformed to an upright position once your baby is old enough to sit.

Venicci egg2 is a top-of-the-line pram that offers a cocoon-like feeling for your baby. It features smooth, curvaceous lines as well as a bucket-shaped seating, which doesn’t recline into a flat position however, it does come with an upholstered mattress and liner. It’s also lighter than other prams, with a weight of less than 8kg. However, it still is sturdy and has finely textured leather and air-filled tyres which are puncture-proof.

If you’re looking for something a bit more budget-friendly but with the same design, the Minu V2 (minus carrycot) is another excellent choice. The one-hand steer model, swish, isn’t as lightweight as other strollers, but it does have a large storage basket. It also has an extended hood that provides UPF 50+ protection, which keeps your baby safe and protected.

If you’re the first parent of your child we suggest you look into the travel system bundle that includes a pram as well as a car seat that can be attached to the same frame. This will make it easier to get your baby out of the car to the pram without having to wake them up and is ideal for parents on the go. The Bugaboo Dragonfly is a great example of a fashionable and practical pram and car seat that can convert easily from a’pramette’ that lies flat to a pushchair for toddlers compatible with the Graco I-Size car seats.

Safety

The pram should be fitted with a five-point safety harness that will keep your baby safe. It should also not have any gaps between their head and legs that are likely to get caught. The straps should be padded and easy to adjust as they grow. Examine the buckles on the harness to make sure they’re not damaged and show signs of wear. Many children are admitted to hospitals every year due to pram or stroller-related injuries. Tipping over is the primary cause of these injuries. Even the most robust prams could fall over if you hang bags to the handles or if a wriggling child is able to get into or out of the seat without the harness being properly secured.

A frequent cause of injury is falling off a pram or stroller. If the harness of a baby is not secured properly, it could cause them to fall out of the stroller, causing neck or head injuries. It is therefore important to ensure that the buckle on the harness is securely clicked into the correct position.

Some good prams also have a reversible canopy that will protect your baby from the sun in either direction. This feature is beneficial because you don’t have to wake up your baby every time you alter their position in the stroller or when you go into and out of stores. There are also other features that could be useful, such as a snack tray for your child or toddler and drink holders. You can also find a basket for shopping underneath the seat.

Don’t leave a baby sleeping in a pram if you are not within sight. Babies tend to wriggle while asleep and this can cause them to slide off the stroller or pram and cause strangulation or suffocation. A pram or a stroller should not be used as an alternative to the crib. It should only be used for short periods during the daytime.

It is necessary to take apart the majority of prams to fit them in the boot of your vehicle. This process must be mastered before you purchase a pram. Consider how easy it would be to put the sections back together.

Durability

A pram must be able endure a long time of wear. This includes the need to endure the mud-filled walks and many car journeys, so you need to ensure that your choice is able to do the job you need it to. Also, you want your stroller to have the form of a color or print that doesn’t get outdated to avoid looking like you’ve fallen out of style.

The top prams are constructed of high-quality materials and are designed to last, so you should look for strong and durable materials, robust wheels, and an effective suspension system. The most reliable prams have a compact fold, so you can store them easily in your garage or boot when not in use.

All the prams in this list allow a baby to lay flat, which is essential for newborns because it improves oxygen saturation levels and aids in the development of their spine and hips. Many of these prams have been designed to grow along with your child’s. Some have a carrycot, or a fully-reclined chair that can be snapped on and off as your child grows.

If you’re purchasing a new pram for the first time, you might also be looking for a travel system which is an all-in-one bundle that includes a lie-flat carrycot and car seat. We love the Graco Near2Me system which our parent tester Jaya used with her son of 10 months. It comes with a clever feature that allows you to raise and lower your baby at the touch of a button. This way you can keep eye contact and keep them close, which she claimed was important to her since he was at an exploratory stage.

The Bugaboo Fox 3 is another option that our test-driver Jess Bird tried with her two babies Effie & Boden (pictured above). It’s a luxurious pushchair that converts from a single to double pushchair and has 30 possible configurations and features premium 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, as with our winner the iCandy Orange 3, can be used from birth using the carrycot included.

Style

Newborns must lie flat as much as possible to aid development and increase the oxygen level in their lungs, which is why it’s essential that all prams permit this. Some models permit an all-flat position by using the carrycot which is completely reclined, while others have a seat which can be reclined to a horizontal or a vertical position.

The Graco Near2Me is a great device for the latter as our parent tester Jaya discovered when she tested it on her child who was 10 months old. She was thrilled that she could raise or lower her child with the push of a button to keep him in sight while maintaining eye contact and a closeness.

It’s a great choice for those that want to get around town easily as the frame is a great size for maneuvering, and the puncture-proof tyres allow you to move it off the road and on to rough terrain. It’s also a good option if you’re thinking of having another child in the near future since it is able to convert from a single pram into a twin or double pushchair.

The Bugaboo Dragonfly looks and feels like a stylish, high-end option. It’s ideal for babies because 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 still in place, which is a feature that not all prams have. This reduces time and makes it more convenient to use.

The pram’s luxurious fabric, spacious basket, and puncture-proof tires are features you would expect to see on a premium model however, the sleek frame makes it simple to maneuver around various terrains. It’s also an ideal choice if you reside in a city and have to navigate narrow streets or overcrowded sidewalks frequently. This pram is not cheap but its versatility and high-end quality can save you money over time by avoiding the need for an additional stroller for your toddler. You can choose from a variety of colors that will fit your preferences.