What Makes Good Prams?

A pram (also called a stroller or a pushchair) is the primary mode of transportation for babies and toddlers. A quality pram is a combination of safety, comfort and design that makes walking enjoyable for all family members.

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

Comfort

When you're out and around with your baby, you want to be sure they're comfortable. There are prams that will ensure your baby doesn't feel anything.

All the prams in this guide allow your baby lie flat. This is crucial for newborns as it improves oxygenation and supports their spine and hips. The seats can also be adjusted to an upright position when your baby is capable of sitting up.

For a really high-end experience this Venicci egg2 provides a warm feeling of a cocoon for your baby with smooth, curved lines and a bucket-shape seating that doesn't recline to a lie-flat position, but has a padded liner and mattress. It's also lighter than other prams, at a weight of just 8kg. However, it still has a sturdy chassis with grained leather details and air-filled tyres which are puncture-proof.

The Minu V2 is a great choice if you're looking for something with a similar look but for a lesser price. The one-hand steer, swish model isn't quite as light as other prams, but it does come with a large storage basket. It also comes with an hood that can be extended, which provides UPF 50+ protection, which keeps your baby protected and shaded.

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

Safety

The pram should be equipped with a five-point safety harness that will keep your baby safe. It must also be free of gaps between their head and legs that can get trapped. The straps should be padded and easy to adjust as they expand. It is also important to examine the buckles on your harness to make sure that they aren't damaged or showing signs of wear and tear. A lot of children are hospitalized each year due to injuries caused by strollers or prams. The main reason for these injuries is the result of a stroller tipping over. Even the strongest prams can topple if you hook your bags onto the handles or if the child is wriggling or squirming and falls in or out of the seat before the harness is tightened.

A common cause of injury involves falling from a pram or stroller. If a child is not securely secured in, they could fall out of the pram and suffer neck or head injuries. It is therefore essential to make sure that the buckle on the harness is clicked into place.

Some good prams also have a canopy that can be reversible to protect your baby from the sun in either direction. This feature is helpful because you won't have to wake up your baby when you change their position in the stroller, or when you go in and out of shops. Other useful features include a tray for snacks and drink holders for your infant or toddler, a shopping basket underneath the seat, and the handlebar locks in place when you're not using it.

Do not leave a baby asleep in a pram without having them within sight. Babies tend to wiggle while asleep, which can cause them to slide off the stroller or pram and could result in strangulation or suffocation. A pram or a stroller should not be used as a substitute for the crib. It should only be used for short periods of time during the daytime.

Most prams require you to take them apart in order to fit them into the car's boot so it is an excellent idea to familiarize yourself with this process before you buy one. Find out how easy it will be to put the pieces back together.

Durability

A pram should be able to endure a long time of wear. This includes having to deal with the mud-filled walks and numerous car journeys, so you want to be sure your choice is able to fulfill the tasks you require it to. It is also important for your stroller to have the form of a color or print that won't date quickly to avoid looking like you've gone out of style.

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

All the prams on this list allow babies to lie flat, which is crucial for infants since it increases oxygen saturation levels as well as aids in the development of their hips and spine. Many of these prams have been designed to grow with your child's. Some include carrycots, or a fully-reclined chair that can be easily removed and put back on when your child is outgrowing them.

If you are considering buying a pram for the first time you should consider a travel system that has an infant carrycot and a car seat could be of interest. We love the Graco Near2Me device that our parent tester Jaya used with her 10-month-old son. It has a nifty feature that raises and lowers your child at the push of a button so you can keep your eyes on them 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 kids Effie & Boden (pictured above). It's a stroller that can be transformed from a single pushchair double, with 30 different configurations. It also comes with sun canopy that can be extended and puncture-proof tires. It's not cheap but you could 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 with the included carrycot.

Style

All prams should permit newborns to lie as flat as possible. This will help with their development and boost oxygen levels in the lung. Some models allow for an all-flat position by using a carrycot that can be fully reclinable, while others feature a seat that reclines to a horizontal position.

The Graco Near2Me features the latter and it's brilliant at that, as our parent tester Jaya discovered when she tried it with her son of 10 months. She loved the fact that she could raise and lower her little one with the touch of a button to keep him in the view of others and still maintain eye contact and a closeness.

It's a great choice for those who wish to nip around town easily as the frame is an ideal size for manoeuvring, while the puncture-proof tyres allow you to take it off road and onto rough terrain. It's also a great choice if you're planning on having another child in future since it can easily be converted from a single pram to a twin stroller or double pushchair.

The Bugaboo Dragonfly looks and feels like a high-end, stylish option. It's ideal for infants as it comes with a lie-flat carrycot and is compatible with a car seat in the event that you purchase it separately. You can fold it with the carrycot in place and it's something that isn't the case with all prams, so it's an easy and time-saving feature.

The pram's luxurious fabrics as well as the spacious basket and puncture-proof tires are things you would expect to see in a top model, but the sleek frame makes it easy for you to maneuver on diverse terrains. It's also a great choice when 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 a separate stroller for toddlers. It's available in a wide range of colors, and you can choose one that suits your personal style.