What Makes Good Prams?

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

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Comfort

If you're out and about with a baby, you'll want to be sure they're comfortable. The good news is that there are prams specifically designed to ensure your little one isn't apprehensive.

All the prams in this guide allow your baby lie flat. This is important for newborns as it improves oxygenation and helps support their spine and hips. The seats can also be adjusted to an upright position once your baby is able to sit up.

Venicci egg2 is a premium pram with a cocoon feeling for your baby. It is smooth and has curving lines as well as a bucket-shaped seating, which does not recline into an upright position, but it does have padding on the mattress and a liner. It's also lighter than other prams available at less than 8kg, but it has a sturdy chassis and grained leather accents and air-filled tyres that are puncture-proof, and can handle more rugged terrains.

The Minu V2 is a great option when you're looking for a model with a similar design but at a price that is lower. The swish-looking, one-hand steer model isn't as light as some of the other prams we tried but it has an impressively large storage basket and extended hood with UPF50+ protection to keep your baby shaded and protected.

If you're the first parent of your child we suggest you look into a travel system bundle which includes a pram and a car seat that attach to the same frame. This makes it easier to get your baby out of the car to the pram without having to wake them up and is ideal for busy parents on the go. The Bugaboo Dragonfly travel system is a stylish and functional pram that is easily converted from a 'pramette' or lie-flat 'pramette, into a stroller that is toddler-friendly compatible with the Graco iSize car seat.

Safety

A pram must have a five-point safety harness to ensure your baby is safe and free of any gaps to entrap their heads or legs. The straps must be cushioned and easy to adjust as they expand. It is also important to inspect the buckles of your harness to ensure they are not cracked or showing signs of wear and tear. Many children are admitted to hospitals every 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 sturdiest prams can tip over if you attach bags to the handles or if a wriggling child is able to get into or out of the seat without harnesses being secured.

A common cause of injury is falling from a pram or stroller. If a child's harness is not fastened properly it can cause them to fall out of the stroller, causing neck or head injuries. It is therefore essential to ensure that the buckle on the harness is clicked into the proper position.

Some prams with good quality also have an adjustable canopy that can protect your baby from sun in either 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 enter and out of stores. Other useful features include a tray for snacks and drink holders for your baby or toddler, a basket for shopping underneath the seat, and a handlebar that locks into position when you're not using it.

You should never let a child sleep in their pram unless you are within their reach at all times. Babies tend to wriggle while asleep, which can cause them to roll off the pram or stroller and could result in strangulation or suffocation. A stroller or pram sale is not an alternative to a crib and should be used only for short periods during the daytime.

Most prams require you to dismantle them to put them in the car's boot therefore it's recommended to familiarize yourself with this process before purchasing one. Find out how easy it will be to put the parts back together.

Durability

A pram must be durable enough to withstand several years of wear and wear and tear. This includes surviving walking in the rain and many car journeys, which is why you need to ensure that your choice is able to perform the task you want it to. Also, you want your pram to come in the form of a color or print that isn't prone to fading quickly to avoid looking like you've gone out of fashion.

The most effective prams are constructed of high-quality materials and are designed to last, so look for robust fabrics, sturdy wheels and an effective suspension system. The best prams are compact and fold easily, so you can store them in your garage or even the boot.

All the prams in this list allow a baby to lay flat, which is crucial for newborns because it improves oxygen saturation levels and supports the development of their hips and spine. Many are designed to grow with your child and some having a carrycot or a fully reclined seat that can be moved off and back on the frame when your little one outgrows it.

If you are buying a pram newborn for the very first time, a travel system that has the carrycot as well as a car seat may be of interest. We are awestruck by the Graco Near2Me system which our parent tester Jaya used with her son of 10 months. It has a nifty feature that allows you to raise and lower your child at the push of a button so you can keep your eyes on them and keep them close which she described as being important to her since he was at an exploratory stage.

Another alternative is the Bugaboo Fox 3 which our tester Jess Bird used with her two babies, Effie and Boden (pictured above). It's a pushchair that can be transformed from a single pushchair pram double, with 30 different configurations. It also has sun canopy that can be extended and puncture-proof tires. It's not cheap, but you could use it for more than one child in the event of need and, as with our winner the iCandy Orange 3, can be used from birth using the carrycot included.

Style

Newborns should lie flat as much as they can to help develop and improve oxygen saturation in their lungs. Therefore, it's essential that all prams support this. Some models create a completely flat surface with a fully-reclinable carrycots, while others have a seat that reclines to an upright position.

The Graco Near2Me features the latter and it's brilliant at that as our tester for parents Jaya discovered when she tried it with her son who was 10 months old. She was enthralled by the fact that she could raise or lower her child with the touch of a button to keep him in the view of others while maintaining eye contact and closeness.

The frame is ideal for nipping around town, and the puncture-proof tires permit you to take it off road or on rough terrain. It's also a great choice if you're planning on having a second child in the future since it is able to convert from a single pushchair to a double or twin pushchair.

The Bugaboo Dragonfly is a stylish premium option that looks and feels impressive. It's ideal for babies because it comes with a lie-flat carrycot and is compatible with a car seat when you purchase it separately. You can fold it by putting the carrycot in place and it's something that not all prams can do and is an efficient and easy feature.

The pram's luxurious fabrics, spacious basket, and puncture-proof tires are features you'd expect in a top prams model however, the sleek frame makes it simple to maneuver around different terrains. This is an excellent choice if you live in the city and have to navigate narrow streets or congested pathways on a regular basis. Although it's not cheap, the quality and versatility of this model will save you money in the long run by avoiding the need to invest in a separate pushchair for toddlers. It's available in a wide selection of colors and you can choose one that matches your personal style.