What Makes Good Prams?

A pram, also known as a stroller, pushchair or Sling, is the most popular mode of transport for infants and toddlers. A quality pram combines safety, comfort and style that makes walking enjoyable for all the family members.

The R for Rabbit Poppins Stylish Baby Stroller makes a great stroller for babies to 3 years old. Its reversible handle allows you to turn the seat so that your child can either face you or the world around them.

Comfort

When you're out and around with a baby, you'll want to ensure they're secure. The good news is that there are prams made to ensure your little one doesn't feel a thing.

All prams featured in this guide allow your baby to lay flat. This is crucial for newborns since it improves oxygenation and helps support their hips and spine. They also have seats which can be transformed to more upright positions when your baby is old enough to sit.

Venicci egg2 is a premium pram sets that offers a cocoon-like feel for your baby. It is smooth and has curving lines as well as a bucket-shaped seating, that doesn't recline to a flat position, but it does have padding on the mattress and a liner. It's also lighter than most prams, weighing under 8kg. However, it still 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 when you're looking for a model with a similar look but for a lesser price. The stylish one-hand steer model isn't as light than some of the other prams we've tested but it does have a large storage basket and extendable hood with UPF 50+ protection, which will keep your baby protected and shaded.

If you're a new parent, we'd recommend considering a travel system bundle that includes a pram and car seat that attach to the same frame. This makes it much easier for parents to transfer their baby from the car to the pram without having to get them up. The Bugaboo Dragonfly travel system is a stylish and practical pram that can be converted easily from a 'pramette' or lie-flat 'pramette, to a stroller for toddlers compatible with the Graco ISize 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 where their legs or heads could get stuck. The straps must be cushioned, and easily adjustable as your child grows. Examine the buckles on your harness to ensure they are not damaged and show signs of wear. Every year, a lot of children are hospitalised because of injuries caused by prams and strollers. Tipping over is the primary reason for these injuries. Even the strongest prams could tip over if you hook your bags onto the handles or if a child is wriggling and falls into or out of the seat before the harness has been tightened.

A frequent cause of injury is falling from a pram, or stroller. If a child's harness is not secured properly it can cause them to fall out of the stroller and sustain neck or head injuries. This is why it is important to ensure that the buckle of the harness is always secured.

Some good prams also have an adjustable canopy that can protect your baby from the sun in any direction. This feature is useful because you don't have to wake your baby every time you change 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 under the seat, and the handlebar locks in place when you're not using it.

It is not advisable to leave a sleeping child in their pram unless you are in their sight at all times. Babies are prone to wriggling while sleeping and this could cause them to roll out of the pram or stroller. This can lead to suffocation and strangulation. A pram or stroller is not an alternative to a crib and should only be used for short periods of time during the day.

It is essential to disassemble the majority of prams to place them in the boot of your vehicle. This procedure should be familiarised with before you purchase one. Check how easy it will be to put the pieces back together.

Durability

A pram needs to be able to stand up to the wear and tear of many years. This includes the need to endure walking in the rain and many car journeys, which is why you want to be sure your choice will fulfill the tasks you require it to. You should ensure that your stroller is in the right color or design that isn't prone to fading so that you don't appear as if you've slipped out of fashion.

The best prams are constructed from high-quality materials and designed to last. Look for durable materials with sturdy tires, as well as a well-designed system of suspension. The most effective prams are small and fold easily so that you can put them in your garage or the boot of your car.

All prams on this list allow infants to lie flat, which is vital for infants since it increases oxygen saturation levels and supports the development of their spine and hips. Many of these prams have been designed to grow along with your child's. Some come with a carrycot or a reclined chair that can be easily removed and put back on when your child is outgrowing them.

If you're looking to purchase a brand new pram for the first time, you may also be interested in a travel system which is a bundle that includes a lying-flat carrycot and car seat. Our parent tester Jaya was a fan of the Graco Near2Me System she used with her 10-month old son. It is a revolutionary feature that lets you raise and lower your child with the touch of one button. This lets you keep your eyes on your child and keep them close.

The Bugaboo Fox 3 is another option that our tester Jess Bird tried with her two children Effie and Boden (pictured above). It's a stroller that can be transformed from a single pushchair to double in 30 different configurations. It also comes with sun canopy that can be extended and puncture-proof tires. It's not expensive however, you can use it with more than one child if you need to. Like our top pick iCandy Orange 3, the iCandy Orange 3 with its included carrycot is a great option to use from the moment of birth.

Style

All prams should allow newborns to lie flat as they can. This will help with their development and boost oxygen saturation in the lung. Some models permit a completely flat position by using a carrycot that is completely reclined, while others have a seat that can recline to a horizontal position.

The Graco Near2Me has the latter and it's brilliant at what it does, as our parent tester Jaya found when she tested it with her 10-month-old son. She loved that she could raise or lower her infant at the touch of an button, keeping him in view, while still maintaining closeness and eye contact.

It's a great stroller for those who wish to get around town without hassle since the frame is a good size for manoeuvring, while the puncture-proof tyres permit you to remove it from the road and onto rough terrain. It's also a good 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 looks and feels like a premium, stylish option. It's ideal for babies because it comes with a carrycot that can be rolled flat and is compatible with car seats if purchased separately. You can even fold it using the carrycot as a stand which is something not all prams can do, so it's an efficient and easy feature.

The pram's luxurious fabrics large basket, spacious interior, and puncture-proof tires are things you would expect to see in a top model However, the sleek frame makes it simple to maneuver over various terrains. It's also a great option for those who live in a city and have to navigate narrow streets or crowded sidewalks regularly. Although it's not cheap, the quality and versatility of this pram make it possible to save you money in the end by avoiding the need to buy an additional pushchair for toddlers. It's available in an extensive range of colors, and you can pick one that fits your personal style.