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What Makes Good Prams?

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

The R for Rabbit Poppins Stylish Baby Stroller is a fantastic stroller for children from newborns to three years old. The reversible handle lets you turn the seat to face your child or the world.

Comfort

You want your baby to be at ease when you're out with them. There are prams to ensure that your baby isn't shivering any discomfort.

The prams we've picked in this buying guide let your baby lie flat, which is important for infants as lying flat improves oxygen levels and supports their developing hips and spine. The seats can also be adjusted to a more upright position once your baby is capable of sitting up.

Venicci egg2 is a high-end pram with a cocoon feeling for your baby. It is smooth and has curvaceous lines and a bucket-shaped seat which doesn't recline into flat however it does come with padding on the mattress and a liner. It's also lighter than other prams, at a weight of just 8kg. However, it is sturdy and has grained leather details and air-filled tyres which are puncture-proof.

The Minu V2 is a great choice if you're looking for something with a similar design but at a price that is lower. The one-hand steer model, swish, isn't as light as other prams, but it does have a huge storage basket. It also comes with an extended hood that provides UPF 50+ protection to keep your baby protected and shaded.

If you're a first-time parent we recommend a travel system bundle which includes a pram as well as a car seat that are attached to the same frame. This makes it much easier for parents to transfer their baby from their car to the pram without having to awake them. The Bugaboo Dragonfly travel system is a stylish and functional pram that is easily converted from a 'pramette or a lie-flat 'pramette' into a toddler-friendly stroller compatible with the Graco ISize car seats.

Safety

A pram should have a five point safety harness to ensure your baby is safe and free of any gaps to trap their legs or head. The straps must be padded, and easily adjustable as your child grows. It is also important to examine the buckles on your harness to ensure they aren't cracked or showing signs of wear and tear. Every year, a large number of children are hospitalised because of injuries caused by prams and strollers. Tipping over is the most common reason for these injuries. 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 harnesses being secured.

Another common cause of injury is falling off the pram or stroller. If the harness of a baby 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 make sure that the buckle on the harness is locked into place.

Some prams come with an adjustable shade that can be used to protect your baby in any direction from the sun. This is a handy feature since you will not be having to wake your baby awake when you change their position in the pram or while you are going in and out of shops. There are other features that are useful, such as an eating tray for your child or toddler and drink holders. There is also a basket for shopping underneath the seat.

Do not leave a baby asleep in a pram if you are not within reach. Babies tend to wiggle while asleep and this may cause them to roll off the pram or stroller and could result in strangulation or suffocation. A pram or stroller is not an alternative to a cot and should only be used for brief periods during the day.


It is necessary to disassemble most prams in order to put them in the trunk of your car. This process is something you should know before you buy one. Also, consider how it is simple to put the different parts back together and click them in place.

Durability

A pram should be able to endure several years of wear. This includes surviving the mud-filled walks and many car journeys, so you want to be sure your choice can do the job you need it to. Also, you want your pram to be in the form of a color or print that won't date quickly so that you don't end up looking like you've gone out of style.

The best prams are made of high-quality materials, and are designed to last. Look for durable materials with sturdy tires, as well as an efficient suspension system. prams for newborns are small and fold easily so that you can store them in your garage or boot.

All prams on this list allow infants to lay flat, which is vital for newborns because it improves oxygen saturation levels and aids in the development of their hips and spine. Some are made to grow with your child with some having a carrycot or a fully reclined seat that can be clicked on and off the frame when your little one outgrows it.

If you are considering buying an infant stroller for the first time, a travel system that includes both an infant carrycot and car seats could be worth a look. We are awestruck by the Graco Near2Me system that our parent tester Jaya used with her son of 10 months. It comes with a clever 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 to her since he was in an exploratory stage.

The Bugaboo Fox 3 is another option that our tester Jess Bird tried with her two kids Effie & Boden (pictured above). It's a luxurious pram that converts from a single to double pushchair and has 30 different configurations, and comes with luxe fabrics, an extendable sun canopy and puncture-proof tyres. It's not cheap but you could use it for more than one child if needed and, like our winner the iCandy Orange 3, can be used from birth thanks to the carrycot included.

Style

Newborns need to lie flat as much as they can to help develop and improve the oxygen saturation of their lungs, which is why it's essential that all prams permit this. Some models allow a completely flat position with a fully-reclinable carrycot, while others have seats that recline to an upright position.

The Graco Near2Me works great for both, as our parent tester Jaya discovered when she tested it on her child who was 10 months old. She loved that she could raise or lower her infant at the touch of the button to keep him in the same position, while still maintaining eye contact and proximity.

It's a great choice for those who wish to get around town easily as the frame is a good size for maneuvering, and the puncture-proof tyres allow you to remove it from the road and into rough terrain. It's also a good option if you're thinking of having another child in future since it is able to convert from a single pram to a double or twin pushchair.

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, if you buy it separately. It can be folded by putting the carrycot in place - something that does not happen with all prams which is why it's an easy and time-saving feature.

Its luxe fabrics, spacious shopping basket, and puncture-proof tyres are all the features you'd expect to find on a pram of the highest quality, but its sleek frame makes it easy to handle on any terrain. It's also an ideal choice if you live in a large city and must navigate narrow streets or busy sidewalks regularly. While it's not cheap but the quality and versatility of this stroller mean that it can save you money in the long run by eliminating the need to purchase an additional pushchair for toddlers. It's available in a broad selection of colors and you can pick one that matches your personal style.

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