What Makes Good Prams?

A pram (also known as a pushchair or stroller) is the primary mode of transportation for babies and toddlers. A quality pram blends safety, comfort, and design to make walking enjoyable for the entire family.

The R for Rabbit Poppins Joy Stylish Baby Stroller is a great pram for newborns to 3-year-old kids. Its reversible handle allows you to turn the seat so your child can face either you or the world around them.

Comfort

If you're out and about with your baby, you'll want to ensure they're secure. There are prams to make sure your baby doesn't feel any sensations.

All the prams in this guide allow your baby lay flat. This is essential for newborns as it improves oxygenation and supports their spine and hips. The seats can be adjusted to an upright position when your baby is capable of sitting up.

For a luxurious feel, the Venicci egg2 provides a warm cocoon feel for your newborn with sleek, curved lines and a bucket-shape seats that does not recline to a lying-flat position, but it does have padding on the 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 tyres that are air-filled, which are puncture-proof.

The Minu V2 is a great option if you're looking for something that has a similar appearance but at a price that is lower. The stylish, one-hand steer model isn't as lightweight as the other prams we tested but it does have a large storage basket, as well as an the ability to extend the hood, which comes with UPF 50+ protection that'll keep your baby protected and shaded.

If you're a new parent we recommend a travel system bundle that includes a pram and a car seat that are attached to the same frame. This will make it easier to get your baby from the car to the pram without disturbing them and is ideal for parents who are always on the move. The Bugaboo Dragonfly is a great example of a fashionable and practical travel system pram that converts easily from a'pramette' that lies flat' to a toddler-friendly pushchair compatible with the Graco i-Size car seat.

Safety

A pram should have a five-point safety harness to keep your baby secure and should not allow any gaps that could trap their legs or heads. The straps must be cushioned, and easily adjustable as your child grows. Also, you should check the harness buckles to ensure that they are not cracked or showing signs of wear and tear. Many children are hospitalised each year due to pram or stroller-related injuries. Tipping over is the most common cause of these injuries. Even the strongest prams can fall over if you hang bags onto the handles, or if a child who is wriggling gets into or out of the seat without the harness being properly secured.

A common cause of injury is falling off a pram or stroller. If a child is not properly secured the pram, they could fall out of the stroller and suffer neck or head injuries. This is why it is important to ensure that the buckle of the harness is always locked in place.

Some prams come with a reversible shade that can be used to shield your baby in both directions from the sun. This is a useful feature as you can avoid having to wake your child up when you are changing their position in the pram, or when you are going into and out of shops. There are other features that can be useful, for example snacks for your child or toddler and drink holders. There is also a shopping basket underneath the seat.

It is not advisable to leave a child sleeping in their stroller unless you are within sight of them at all times. Babies tend to wiggle while asleep and this may cause them to fall off the stroller or pram and could result in strangulation or suffocation. A pram or a stroller is not an alternative to a crib. It should only be used for short periods during the day.

It is essential to disassemble most prams in order to fit them in the trunk of your car. This procedure is something you should know before you purchase a pram. Also, consider how it is simple to put the different sections back together and click them into place.

Durability

A pram should be able to endure a long time of wear. This includes the need to endure the mud-filled walks and many car journeys, so you must ensure your choice is able to do the job you need it to. You want to make sure that your pram is in a colour or print that isn't prone to fading to avoid looking as if you've slipped out of fashion.

The top prams are constructed with high-quality materials. They are built to last, so look for durable fabrics, sturdy wheels, and a well-designed suspension system. The top prams have a compact travel stroller fold so you can store them easily in your garage or boot when not being used.

All the prams on this list allow the baby to lay on their backs. This is crucial for newborns, as it helps them develop 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 a fully reclined seat that can be moved off and on the frame at a time when your little one outgrows it.

If you are buying a pram for the very first time you should consider a travel system that has a carrycot and a car seat may be worth a look. We love the Graco Near2Me system which our parent tester Jaya used with her son of 10 months. It comes with a handy feature that raises and lowers your child at the push of a button. This way you can keep eye contact and keep them close, which she claimed was important to her since he was at an exploratory stage.

Another alternative is the Bugaboo Fox 3 which our tester Jess Bird used with her two kids, Effie and Boden (pictured above). It's a luxury pram that converts from a single pushchair to double pushchair and has 30 different configurations, and comes with premium fabrics, an extendable sun canopy, and puncture-proofed tyres. It's not inexpensive, but you can use it with multiple children if necessary. Like our top pick, the iCandy Orange 3 with its included carrycot, it can be used as early as.

Style

Newborns need to lay flat as often as they can in order to promote development and improve oxygen saturation in their lungs, which is why it's essential that all prams allow this. Some models provide a flat position with a fully-reclinable carrycots, while others have the seat that can recline to a flat position.

The Graco Near2Me works great for both, as our parent tester Jaya discovered when she tried it on her 10-month-old child. She loved the fact that she could raise or lower her baby at the touch of a button to keep him in view while maintaining eye contact and closeness.

This frame is perfect to take a stroll around town and the puncture-proof wheels permit you to drive it off road or on rough terrain. It's also a smart choice if you're planning on having another child in the near future since it can easily be converted from a single pushchair to a twin or double pushchair.

The Bugaboo Dragonfly looks and feels like a high-end, stylish option. It's suitable for babies as it includes a carrycot that can be rolled flat and is compatible with a car seat when purchased separately. You can even fold it by putting the carrycot in place and it's something that does not happen with all prams and is an efficient and easy feature.

Its luxurious fabrics, spacious shopping basket and puncture-proof tires are the kind of features you'd expect to find on a premium pram and its sleek design makes it easy to handle across a variety of terrains. This is a great option when you live in a city and have to navigate narrow streets and crowded walkways frequently. Although it's not inexpensive however, the durability and quality of this pram make it possible to save you money in the long run by eliminating the need to invest in an additional pushchair for toddlers. It's available in a wide variety of colors, and you can choose one that matches your personal style.

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