What Makes Good Prams?

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

The R for Rabbit Poppins Joy Stylish Baby Stroller is a fantastic pram for newborns up to 3 year old children. The reversible handle lets you turn the seat to face your child or the world.

Comfort

You want your baby to be comfortable when you're out with them. The good news is that there are prams specifically designed to ensure that your baby doesn't feel a thing.

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 hips and spine. They also have seats that can be converted to more upright positions when your baby is old enough to sit up.

For a really high-end experience this Venicci egg2 has a cosy feeling of a cocoon for your baby with smooth, curved lines and a bucket-shape seat that doesn't recline into a lie-flat position but does have an upholstered mattress and liner. It's also lighter than many prams, with a weight of less than 8kg. However, it has a sturdy chassis with the grained leather accents and tyres that are air-filled, which are puncture-proof.

The Minu V2 is a great choice to consider if you're looking to buy something that has a similar appearance but at a price that is lower. The one-hand steer, swish model isn't quite as lightweight as other strollers, but it does come with a large storage basket. It also has an extended hood that provides UPF 50+ protection, which keeps your baby protected and shaded.

If you're the first parent of your child we recommend the travel system bundle that includes a pram and a car seat that attach to the same frame. This makes it easier for parents to move their child from the car to the pram without having to awake them. The Bugaboo Dragonfly is a great example of a fashionable and practical travel system pram that converts easily from a'pramette' lying flat to a pushchair for toddlers, compatible with the Graco I-Size car seats.

Safety

The pram should come with a five-point safety harness that will keep your baby safe. It must also be free of gaps where their legs or heads are likely to get caught. The straps should be padded and easy to adjust as they grow. It is also important to check the harness buckles to ensure that they aren't cracked or showing signs of wear and tear. A lot of children are hospitalized each year because of injuries caused by strollers or prams. The main cause of these injuries is the result of a stroller tipping over. Even the most sturdy prams can topple when you strap bags to the handles or if a child is wriggling and gets in or out of the seat before the harness is tightened.

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

Some sale prams come with an adjustable shade that can be used to protect your baby in either direction from the sun. This feature is useful because you won't have to wake up your baby when you change their position in the stroller, or when you go into and out of shops. There are other features that are useful, for example an eating tray for your child or toddler and drink holders. You can also find a basket for shopping underneath the seat.

Never leave a sleeping baby in a pram without having them within sight. Babies are susceptible to wiggle while asleep and this could cause them to roll out of the pram or stroller. This can lead to suffocation and strangulation. A stroller or pram should not be used as an alternative to the cot. It should only be used for short periods during the daytime.

The majority of prams require you dismantle them to fit them into the trunk of your car so it is an excellent idea to familiarize yourself with the process before purchasing one. Also, check how it is easy to put the different parts back together and click them into place.

Durability

A pram must be able to last through many years of wear and tear. This includes surviving muddy walks and getting through numerous car journeys, so you need to ensure that your choice is able to fulfill the tasks you require it to. It is also important for your pram to come in 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 with high-quality materials. They are designed to last. So, look for strong and durable materials, robust wheels, and an efficient suspension system. The top prams feature a compact fold so they can be easily stored in your garage or boot when not in use.

All prams for newborns on this list allow infants to lie flat, which is vital for newborns as it improves oxygen saturation levels as well as aids in the development of their hips and spine. A lot of them are designed to grow with your child and some having a carrycot or a fully reclined seat that can be moved off and on the frame for when your child outgrows it.

If you are considering buying an infant stroller for the first time you should consider a travel system that has the carrycot as well as a car seat may be worth a look. Our tester for parents Jaya loved the Graco Near2Me System that she used with her 10-month old son. It is a revolutionary feature that lets you raise and lower your child at the touch of a single button. This allows you to maintain eye contact with the baby and keep them in close proximity.

Another option is another option is the Bugaboo Fox 3 which our tester Jess Bird used with her two kids, Effie and Boden (pictured above). It's a stroller that can be converted from a single pushchair to double, with 30 different configurations. It also has a sun canopy that can be extended and puncture-proof tires. 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 thanks to the carrycot included.

Style

Newborns need to lay flat as often as possible to aid development and improve oxygen saturation in their lungs, which is why it's essential that all prams support this. Some models create a completely flat position with a fully-reclinable carrycots, while others have seats that recline to a flat position.

The Graco Near2Me comes with the latter feature and is fantastic in this regard, 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 press of a button to keep him in the view of others while maintaining eye contact and closeness.

It's a great stroller for those who want to travel around town without hassle since the frame is a good size for manoeuvring, while the puncture-proof tyres let you move it off the road and into rough terrain. It's a great option for those who plan to have a child in the future, as it can easily be transformed from a single pushchair to a double or twin pushchairs.

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 car seats when you purchase it separately. It can be folded while the carrycot still in place It's an option that not all prams offer. This saves time and makes it easier to use.

Its luxe fabrics, spacious shopping basket and puncture-proof tires are all the things you'd expect on a high-end pram, but its sleek frame makes it easy to maneuver on a variety of terrains. It's also an ideal choice for those who live in a large city and must navigate narrow streets or busy sidewalks regularly. This pram is not cheap but its versatility and quality could save you money in the long run by avoiding the purchase of a separate stroller for toddlers. You can pick from a wide range of colors to match your preferences.