Guide To Good Prams: The Intermediate Guide To Good Prams

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A pram (also called a stroller or pushchair) is the main form of transport for infants and toddlers. A good pram is a blend of safety, comfort and style that makes walking enjoyable for all family members.

The R for Rabbit Poppins Joy Stylish Baby Stroller is a great stroller for newborns and 3-year-old children. The reversible handle lets you to tilt the seat so that your child can face you or the world around them.

Comfort

You want your child to be at ease when you're out with them. There are prams that will ensure your baby doesn't feel any sensations.

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

For a luxurious feel this Venicci egg2 provides a warm feeling of a cocoon for your baby with smooth, curved lines and a bucket-shape seats that doesn't recline into a lie-flat position but does have a padded liner and mattress. It's also lighter than most prams, at a weight of just 8kg. But it has a sturdy chassis with finely textured leather 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 look but at a price that is lower. The sleek one-hand steer model isn't as lightweight stroller as the other prams we've tested but it has an impressively large storage basket, as well as an extendable hood with UPF 50+ protection, which will keep your baby shaded and protected.

If you're a new parent we suggest you look into the travel system bundle that includes a pram and a car seat that are attached to the same frame. This allows parents to transfer their baby 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 for travel that can be converted easily from a'pramette' lying flat to a pushchair for toddlers that is compatible with the Graco I-Size car seat.

Safety

A pram must have a five-point safety harness to keep your baby safe and secure. It should not have any gaps to trap their heads or legs. The straps must be cushioned and easy to adjust as they expand. Examine the buckles on the harness to ensure that they are not cracked and show signs of wear. Every year, a lot of children are admitted to hospitals due to injuries caused by prams or strollers strollers. Tipping over is the most common cause of these injuries. Even the strongest prams can tip over if you attach bags to the handles or if a child who is wriggling gets into or out of the seat without harnesses being done up.

A common cause of injury is falling from a pram, or stroller. If a baby's harness isn't secured correctly it could cause them to fall out of the stroller, causing neck or head injuries. This is why it is vital to ensure that the harness buckle is always secured.

Some good prams also have a reversible canopy that will protect your baby from the sun in both directions. This feature is beneficial because you won't have to wake up your baby every time you change their position in the stroller or when you enter stores and out. There are other features that could be useful, like an eating tray for your toddler or child and drink holders. There is also an extra shopping basket under the seat.

You should never leave a sleeping child in their stroller unless they are within their reach at all times. Babies tend to wriggle while asleep and this may cause them to slide off the pram or stroller and could result in strangulation or suffocation. A pram bag or stroller is not an alternative to a cot and should only be used for brief periods during the daytime.

Most prams require you to take them apart in order to fit them into the car's boot therefore it's a good idea to familiarise yourself with the process before you purchase one. Also, check how it is easy to put the various sections back together and then click to put them back together.

Durability

A pram should be able to last through several years of wear and tear. This includes having to deal with walking in the rain and many car journeys, so you need to ensure that your choice can fulfill the tasks you require it to. Also, you want your pram to be in a print or colour that isn't prone to fading quickly so you don't end up looking like you've gone out of style.

The most effective prams are constructed from high-quality materials and are built to last, so you should look for durable fabrics, sturdy wheels and an effective suspension system. The best prams will also have a compact fold, so they can be easily stored in your garage or the boot when not in use.

All the prams in this list allow babies to lie down flat. This is important for babies, because it allows them to develop their spine and hips and boosts oxygen levels. A lot of them are designed to grow with your child with some featuring a carrycot, or a fully reclined seat that can be clicked on and off the frame at a time when your child outgrows it.

If you are purchasing a pram for the first time you should consider a travel system that includes both an infant carrycot and a car seat could be of interest. We are awestruck by the Graco Near2Me device that our parent tester Jaya used with her 10-month-old son. It has an innovative feature that allows you to raise and lower your baby at the touch of one button. This allows you to keep your eyes on your child and keep them close.

Another alternative 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 pushchair car seat that can be converted from a single pushchair into double, with 30 different configurations. It also features 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 needed and, just like the iCandy Orange 3, can be used from birth thanks to the carrycot included.

Style

All prams should permit newborns to lie flat as possible. This will aid in their development and boost oxygen levels in the lungs. Some models permit an all-flat position by using the carrycot which is completely reclined, while others have a seat that can recline to a horizontal position.

The Graco Near2Me features the latter feature and is fantastic at that as our parent tester Jaya found when she tested it with her son who was 10 months old. She was thrilled to be able to raise or lower her child with a push of an button, keeping him in sight and still maintain closeness and eye contact.

It's a great choice for those that want to get around town with ease as the frame is a good size for manoeuvring, while the puncture-proof tyres allow you to move it off the road and on to rough terrain. It's a great choice for those who plan to have a child in the near future, as it can easily be transformed from a single pushchair into a double or twin.

The Bugaboo Dragonfly looks and feels like a premium, stylish option. It's suitable for newborns because it comes with a lie-flat baby carrycot and is compatible with a car seat in the event that you purchase it separately. It can be folded with the carrycot in place and it's something that not all prams can do, so it's an efficient and easy feature.

The pram's luxurious fabrics as well as the spacious basket and puncture-proof tires are all features you'd expect on a premium model, but the sleek frame makes it simple to maneuver around various terrains. This is an excellent choice when you live in a city and must navigate narrow streets or crowded walkways regularly. This pram is not cheap but its versatility and quality can save you money in the long run by avoiding the purchase of a separate toddler stroller. It's available in a wide range of colors, and you can choose one that fits your personal style.