Guide To Good Prams: The Intermediate Guide On Good Prams

What Makes Good Prams?

A pram, also referred to as a pushchair, stroller or Sling, is the main mode of transport for infants and toddlers. A quality pram combines comfort, safety and design that makes walking enjoyable for all the family members.

The R for Rabbit Poppins Joy Stylish Baby Stroller is a great pram for newborns to 3 in 1 pram-year-old children. The Reversible handle lets you flip the seat to face your child or the world.

Comfort

If you're out and about with your baby, you need to ensure that they're safe. There are prams that will ensure your baby doesn't feel any sensations.

All the prams in this guide let your baby lie flat. This is essential for newborns since it improves oxygenation and supports their spine and hips. They also come with a seat which can be transformed to more upright positions when your baby is old enough to sit up.

For a really high-end experience, the Venicci egg2 offers a cozy feeling of a cocoon for your baby with sleek, curvaceous lines and a bucket-shape seat that doesn't recline to a lie-flat position, but it does have a padded liner and mattress. It's also lighter than most prams, at a weight of just 8kg. However, it has a sturdy frame with finely textured leather and air-filled tyres which are puncture-proof.

If you're looking for something a bit more budget-friendly but still with the same style Minu V2 (minus carrycot) is another excellent choice. The one-hand steer, swish model isn't quite as light as other prams but it does have a large storage basket. It also has an extended hood that provides UPF 50+ protection to keep your baby safe and protected.

If you're a new parent, we'd recommend considering the travel system bundle that includes a pram as well as a car seat that can be attached to the same frame. This makes it easier for parents to move their child from the car to the pram without having to get them up. The Bugaboo Dragonfly is a great example of a fashionable and practical pram that can convert easily from a lie-flat 'pramette into a toddler-friendly pushchair, compatible with the Graco I-Size car seats.

Safety

The pram bag should be fitted with five-point safety harnesses that will ensure your baby's safety. It must also be free of gaps in which their heads or legs can get trapped. The straps should be cushioned and easy to adjust as they expand. Examine the buckles on your harness to ensure that they are not damaged and show signs of wear. Each year, many children are hospitalised because of injuries caused by prams or strollers. The most common cause of these injuries is tipping over. Even the most sturdy prams can topple if you hook bags to the handles or if a child is wriggling and gets out or in 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 fastened properly it can cause them to fall out of the stroller, causing head or neck injuries. This is why it is important to ensure that the buckle of the harness is always secured.

Some good prams also have a reversible canopy that will shield your baby from sun in any direction. This feature is useful because you won't have to wake up your baby every time you change their position in the stroller, or when you go in stores and out. There are other features that are useful, like snacks for your child or toddler and drink holders. There's also an extra shopping basket under the seat.

Never leave a sleeping baby in a pram without having them in sight. Babies tend to wriggle while asleep and this may cause them to slide off the stroller or pram and could result in suffocation or strangulation. A pram or stroller is not an alternative to a crib and should be used only for short periods of time during the daytime.

The majority of prams require you take them apart in order to fit them into the trunk of your car therefore it's recommended to familiarize yourself with the process before you buy one. Also, consider how it is simple to put the different parts back together before putting them into place.

Durability

A pram should be able to last through several years of wear and tear. You want to make sure that your baby's pram is able to handle slippery walks and also multiple car trips. You want to make sure that your pram is a color or pattern that isn't prone to fading to avoid looking like you've fallen out of fashion.

The most reliable prams are constructed from high-quality materials and designed to last. You should look for durable fabrics as well as sturdy tires and an effective suspension system. The best prams will also have a compact travel stroller fold, so they are easy to store in your garage or boot when not when not in use.

All prams on this list allow infants to lay flat, which is essential for infants since it increases oxygen saturation levels and aids in the development of their hips and spine. Many of these prams are designed to grow with your child. Some include carrycots, or a reclined seat that can be easily removed and put back on when your child is outgrowing them.

If you're buying a new pram for the first time, you may also be looking for a travel system which is a package that includes a lie-flat carrycot and car seat. We love the Graco Near2Me system that our parent tester Jaya used with her 10-month-old son. It has a nifty feature that raises and lowers your baby at the touch of a button, so you can keep eye contact and keep them close, which she described as being important for her son as he was in an exploratory stage.

The Bugaboo Fox 3 is another option that our test-driver Jess Bird tried with her two babies Effie and Boden (pictured above). It's a pushchair that can be converted from a single pushchair to a double with 30 different configurations. It also has the sun canopy which can be extended and puncture-proof tires. It's not cheap, but you can use it for more than one child if needed and, as with our winner the iCandy Orange 3, can be used from birth thanks to the carrycot included.

Style

All prams should permit newborns to lay as flat as possible. This will aid in their development and improve oxygen saturation in the lungs. Some models permit a completely flat position by using a carrycot that is fully reclinable, while others have a seat that can recline to a horizontal position.

The Graco Near2Me features the latter feature and is fantastic at what it does 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 and lower her child with the push of a button to keep him in view and still maintain eye contact and a closeness.

It's a great pram for those who want to nip around town easily as the frame is a great size for maneuvering, and the puncture-proof tyres allow you to take it off road and into 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 into a twin or double pushchair with car seat.

The Bugaboo Dragonfly looks and feels like a stylish, high-end option. It's ideal for infants as it includes a lie-flat carrycot and is compatible with a car seat in the event that you purchase it separately. It can be folded while the carrycot still in place It's something that not all prams have. This reduces time and makes it simpler to use.

Its luxurious fabrics, large shopping basket, and puncture-proof tyres are the kinds of features you'd expect to see on a pram of the highest quality, but its sleek frame makes it easy to handle on a variety of terrains. It's also a great option for those who live in a large city and must navigate narrow streets or overcrowded sidewalks regularly. While it's not cheap, the quality and versatility of this stroller mean that it can save you money over the long term by avoiding the need to purchase an additional pushchair for toddlers. It's available in a broad variety of colors, too, so you can pick one that suits your personal style.