What Makes Good Prams?

A pram (also known as a stroller or pushchair) is the primary mode of transport for infants and toddlers. A good pram combines safety, comfort, and style to make walking enjoyable for all the family.

The R for Rabbit Poppins Joy Stylish Baby Stroller is a fantastic stroller for newborns and 3-year-old kids. The adjustable handle can be turned around to allow you to turn the seat to face your child or the world.

Comfort

You want your child to be at ease when you're out with them. The good news is that there are prams designed to ensure your little one does not feel anything.

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

Venicci egg2 is a top-of-the-line pram that has a cocoon-like feeling for your baby. It features smooth, curvaceous lines and a bucket-shaped seat which does not recline into a flat position however, it does come with an upholstered mattress and liner. It's also lighter than most prams, with a weight of less than 8kg. But 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 if you're looking for something with a similar design but for a lesser price. The sleek one-hand steer model isn't as lightweight than some of the other prams we tried but it has an impressively large storage basket and the ability to extend the hood, which comes with UPF 50+ protection that'll keep your baby shaded and protected.

If you're a new parent, we'd recommend considering a travel system bundle that includes a pram as well as a car seat that can be attached to the same frame. This allows parents to move their child from their car to the pram without having to wake them up. The Bugaboo Dragonfly is a great example of a stylish and useful pram for compact travel pram that can be converted easily from a'pramette' lying flat' to a toddler-friendly pushchair compatible with the Graco i-Size car seat.

Safety

A pram must have a five point safety harness to keep your baby secure and should not allow any gaps to trap their heads or legs. The straps should be cushioned and easy to adjust as they expand. Also, you should inspect the buckles of your harness to ensure that they aren't cracked or showing signs of wear and tear. Many children are admitted to hospitals each year because of injuries caused by compact strollers or prams. The main reason for these injuries is the result of a stroller tipping over. Even the most robust prams could tip over if you hook bags on the handles, or if a child who is wriggling gets into or out of the seat without the harness being secured.

Another common cause of injuries is falling from the pram or stroller. If a baby's harness is not fastened properly, it could cause them to fall out of the stroller and sustain head or neck injuries. Therefore, it is important to always ensure that the buckle on the harness is clicked into the proper position.

Some good prams also have a canopy that can be reversible to shield 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 go into and out of stores. There are other features that can be useful, for example a snack 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 can cause them to roll out of the stroller or pram. This could result in strangulation and suffocation. A pram or stroller is not an alternative to a cot and should be used only for brief periods during the day.

It is essential to disassemble the majority of prams to put them into the trunk of your car. This procedure is something you should know before you buy one. Also, check how easy it is to get the various sections back together and click to put them back together.

Durability

A pram must be able stand up to the wear and tear of many years. This includes surviving the mud-filled walks and many car journeys, which is why you want to be sure your choice is able to perform the task you want it to. It is important to ensure that your stroller is in a color or pattern that isn't prone to fading so you don't look as if you've slipped out of fashion.

The top prams are constructed from high-quality materials and are designed to last, so look for durable fabrics, sturdy wheels, and a well-designed suspension system. The most effective prams are small and fold easily so that you can put them in your garage or boot.

All the prams in this list allow the baby to lie flat. This is important for infants because it aids in the development of their hips and spine, and boosts oxygen levels. A lot of them are designed to adapt to your child's needs, with some of them having a carrycot or fully-reclined seat that can be moved off and back on the frame for when your child outgrows it.

If you are considering buying an infant stroller for the first time it is recommended to consider a system that comes with an infant carrycot and a car seat could be of interest. Our parent tester Jaya loved the Graco Near2Me System that she used with her 10-month-old son. It has an innovative feature that allows you to raise and lower your child at the touch of a single button. This allows you to maintain eye contact with them and keep them close.

Another option is another option is the Bugaboo Fox 3 which our tester Jess Bird used with her two children, Effie and Boden (pictured above). It's a luxurious pushchair that converts from a single pushchair to double pushchair, with 30 different configurations, and comes with luxurious fabrics, an expandable sun canopy, and puncture-proof tyres. 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 using the included carrycot.

Style

All prams should allow newborns to lie as flat as possible. This will help with their development and increase oxygen levels in the lungs. Some models provide a flat position using a fully reclineable carrycot while others feature a seat that reclines to an upright position.

The Graco Near2Me works great for the latter, as our parent tester Jaya discovered when she tried it on her child who was 10 months old. She was thrilled that she could raise and lower her little one with the push of a button and keep him in the view of others while maintaining eye contact and a closeness.

It's a great pram for those who wish to get around town with ease as the frame is a great size for manoeuvring, while the puncture-proof tyres permit you to take it off road and on to rough terrain. It's also a smart choice if you're planning on having another child in the near future because it easily converts from a single pram into a twin pushchairs or double pushchair.

The Bugaboo Dragonfly looks and feels like a premium, stylish option. It's ideal for babies because it includes a lie-flat carrycot and is compatible with a car seat, if you buy it separately. You can fold it with the carrycot in place - something that does not happen with all prams, so it's an efficient and easy feature.

The pram's luxurious fabrics large basket, spacious interior, and puncture-proof tires are features you would expect to see on a high-end model however, the sleek frame makes it simple to maneuver around different terrains. It's also a great choice when you live in a large city and must navigate narrow streets or busy sidewalks frequently. While it's not cheap however, the durability and quality of this model will save you money in the long run by avoiding the need to buy a separate toddler foldable pushchair. It's available in a wide range of colors, and you can pick one that fits your personal style.