What Makes Good Prams?

A pram (also known as a pushchair or stroller) is the most popular form of transport for infants and toddlers. A quality pram is a combination of comfort, safety and design that makes walking fun for all the family members.

The R for Rabbit Poppins Joy Stylish Baby Stroller is a great pram for Pram For Newborn newborns to 3-year-old children. Its reversible handle allows you to tilt the seat so your child can look at you or the world around them.

Comfort

When you're out and around with your baby, you'll want to be sure they're comfortable. The good news is that there are prams designed to ensure your little one does not feel anything.

The prams we've chosen in this buying guide all let your baby lie flat, which is crucial for babies who are just beginning to crawl. Lying flat increases oxygen saturation and helps support their growing hips and spine. The seats can also be adjusted to a more upright position once your child is capable of sitting up.

Venicci egg2 is a high-end pram that offers a cocoon-like feel for your baby. It is smooth and has curved lines, a bucket-shaped seat, that doesn't recline to flat, but it does have a padded mattress and liner. It's also lighter than other prams, with a weight of less than 8kg. However, it has a sturdy chassis with grained leather details and air-filled tyres which are puncture-proof.

The Minu V2 is a great option when you're looking for a model with a similar design but at a lower price. The sleek one-hand steer model isn't as light as the other prams we tried but it has an impressively big storage basket and an the ability to extend the hood, which comes with UPF 50+ protection, which will keep your baby safe and shaded.

If you're a first-time parent, we'd recommend considering a travel system bundle which includes a pram and a car seat that can be attached to the same frame. This makes it easier to get your baby from the car to the pram without waking them and is ideal for busy parents who are always on the move. 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 stroller that is toddler-friendly compatible with the Graco ISize car seat.

Safety

The pram should come with five-point safety harnesses that will keep your baby safe. It must also be free of gaps in which their heads or legs could get stuck. The straps must be padded and easily adjustable as your child grows. Check the buckles on the harness to make sure they're not cracked 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 main reason for these injuries. Even the most robust prams could tip over if you attach bags on the handles, or if a child who is wriggling is able to get into or out of the seat without the harness being secured.

A frequent cause of injury is falling from a pram or stroller. If the harness of a baby 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 buckle of the harness is always clicked into place.

Some prams have an adjustable shade that can be used to protect your baby in both directions from the sun. This feature is useful since you don't need to wake your baby when you change their position in the stroller, or when you go into and out of shops. Other useful features include a tray for snacks and drink holders for your baby or toddler, a basket for shopping under the seat, and a handlebar that can be locked into place when you're not using it.

Never leave a sleeping baby in a pram without being within sight. Babies tend to wiggle while asleep, which can cause them to slide off the stroller or pram and could result in strangulation or suffocation. A Pram For Newborn or a stroller should not be used as a substitute for the cot. It should only be used for short periods during the daytime.

The majority of prams require you disassemble them in order to fit them into the car's boot therefore it's an excellent idea to familiarize yourself with the process before you buy one. Also, check how it is simple to put the different parts back together before putting to put them back together.

Durability

A pram must be able endure a long time of wear. This includes the need to endure the mud-filled walks and many car journeys, which is why you need to ensure that your choice is able to do the job you need it to. You want to make sure that your pram is a colour or print that won't fade easily so that you don't appear like you've lost fashion.

The most reliable prams are made of high-quality materials, and built to last. Look for durable materials as well as sturdy tires and an efficient suspension system. The best prams are lightweight and fold easily so that you can put them in your garage or even the boot.

All the prams on this list allow the baby to lie down flat. This is essential for babies, as it helps them develop their hips and spine, and improves oxygenation levels. Some are made to grow with your child and some featuring a carrycot, or a fully reclined seat that can be clicked off and back on the frame when your child outgrows it.

If you are purchasing a pram for the very first time, a travel system that comes with a carrycot and a car seat may be worth a look. Our tester for parents Jaya was a fan of the Graco Near2Me system that she used with her 10-month old son. It has an innovative feature that lets you 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.

The Bugaboo Fox 3 is another option that our test-driver Jess Bird tried with her two children Effie & Boden (pictured above). It's a luxurious pushchair that converts from a single to double pram and pushchair pushchair and has 30 possible configurations. It also comes with luxe fabrics, an extendable sun canopy, and puncture-proofed tyres. It's not cheap but you can use it for more than one child in the event of need and, like our winner the iCandy Orange 3, can be used from birth using the carrycot included.

Style

Newborns need to lay flat as often as they can in order to promote development and improve the oxygen saturation of their lungs, so it's important that all prams allow this. Some models provide a flat position using a fully reclineable carrycot while others feature seats that recline to an unflat position.

The Graco Near2Me comes with the latter and it's brilliant in this regard, 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 infant at the touch of the button to keep him in sight, while still maintaining eye contact and proximity.

The frame is ideal for nipping around town and the puncture-proof wheels permit you to take it off road or over rough terrain. It's also a good choice if you're planning on having another child in future because it easily converts from a single pushchair to a double or twin pushchair.

The Bugaboo Dragonfly looks and feels like a high-end, stylish option. It's ideal for babies as it comes with a carrycot that can be folded flat and is compatible with a car-seat if purchased separately. It can be folded with the carrycot still in place This is an option that not all prams provide. This is time-saving and makes it easier to use.

The pram's luxurious fabrics as well as the spacious basket and puncture-proof tires are all features you'd expect to find on a premium model, but the sleek frame makes it simple to maneuver around different terrains. It's also a great option when you live in a city and need to negotiate narrow streets or overcrowded sidewalks regularly. It's not cheap, but its versatility and quality could save you money in the long run by avoiding the purchase of an additional stroller for your toddler. You can choose from a variety of colors to suit your preferences.