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What Makes Good Prams?

A pram (also known as a stroller or a pushchair) is the primary mode of transport for infants and toddlers. A good pram is a blend of safety, comfort and design that makes walking fun for all the family members.

The R for Rabbit Poppins Stylish Baby Stroller is a great stroller for children from newborns to 3 years old. The adjustable handle can be turned around to allow you to turn the seat to face your child or the world.

Comfort

Your baby should be at ease when you're out with them. The good news is that there are prams made to ensure your child doesn't feel a thing.

All the prams listed in this guide let your baby lie flat. This is important for newborns as it improves oxygenation and helps support their spine and hips. The seats can also be adjusted to a more upright position once your baby is capable of sitting up.

Venicci egg2 is a top-of-the-line pram that has a cocoon-like feel for your baby. It features smooth, curvaceous lines as well as a bucket-shaped seating, which does not recline into flat however it does come with a padded mattress and liner. It's also a little lighter than most prams, weighing under 8kg but still has a sturdy chassis and grained leather detailing and air-filled tyres that are puncture-proof, and can handle more rugged terrains.

If you're looking for something a bit more budget-friendly but with the same style, the 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 hood that can be extended, which provides UPF 50+ protection, which keeps your baby safe and shaded.

If you're new to parenting We suggest you consider a travel system package which includes a car seat and pram that can be attached to the same frame. This allows parents to move their child from the car to the pram without having to awake them. The Bugaboo Dragonfly is a great example of a stylish and functional pram for travel that can be converted easily from a'pramette' that lies flat into 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 to entrap their heads or legs. The straps must be cushioned and easy to adjust as they expand. Examine the buckles on the harness to ensure they are not damaged and show signs of wear. A lot of children are hospitalized each year due to folding pram or stroller-related injuries. Tipping over is the most common cause of these injuries. Even the most sturdy prams could tip over when you hang bags to the handles or if the child is wriggling and falls in or out of the seat before the harness is tightened.

Another frequent cause of injury is falling off the stroller or pram. If a child's harness is not secured properly, it could cause them to fall from the stroller and suffer neck or head injuries. It is therefore essential to ensure that the buckle on the harness is securely clicked into place.

Some prams come with an adjustable shade that can be used to shield your baby in either direction from the sun. This feature is beneficial since you don't need to wake your baby when you change their position in the stroller or when you go into stores and out. There are also other features that are useful, such as snacks for your child or toddler and drink holders. There is also an extra shopping basket under the seat.

Do not leave a baby asleep in a pram without being in sight. Babies tend to wriggle while asleep and this may cause them to slide off the pram or stroller and can lead to strangulation or suffocation. A stroller or pram is not a substitute for a cot and should be used only for short periods during the day.

Most prams require you to dismantle them to fit them into the boot of your car so it's a good idea to familiarise yourself with this procedure before purchasing one. Also check how it is simple to put the different sections back together before putting to put them back together.

Durability

A pram needs to be able to endure several years of wear. This includes the need to endure muddy walks and getting through 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 stroller is in the right color or design that will not date easily so that you don't appear like you've fallen out of style.

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

All the prams in this list allow babies to lie flat, which is essential for infants since it increases oxygen saturation levels and aids in the development of their spine and hips. Many are designed to grow with your child and some having a carrycot or fully-reclined seat that can be moved off and on the frame for when your child outgrows it.

If you're buying a new pram for the first time, you might also be interested in a travel system which is an all-in-one bundle that includes a lying-flat carrycot and car seat. Our tester for parents Jaya loved the Graco Near2Me System she used with her 10-month-old son. It has a nifty feature that can raise or lower your child with the click of a button, so you can keep eye contact and keep them close which she said was really important to her since he was at 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 a double pram and pushchair pushchair with 30 different configurations, and comes with luxe fabrics, an extendable sun canopy and puncture-proof tyres. It's not cheap but you can use it with multiple children if necessary. And like our winner, the iCandy Orange 3 with its carrycot included is a great option to use from the moment of birth.

Style

Newborns should lay flat as much as they can to help develop and improve the oxygen saturation of their lungs, so it's essential that all prams support this. Some models provide a flat surface with a fully-reclinable carrycot while others feature the seat that can recline to an upright position.

The Graco Near2Me is brilliant for this as our parent tester Jaya discovered when she tested it on her 10-month-old daughter. She was thrilled that she could raise and lower her little one with the touch of a button and keep him in view and still maintain eye contact and closeness.

It's a great stroller for those who wish to get around town without hassle since the frame is an ideal size for manoeuvring, while the puncture-proof tyres permit you to take it off road and on to rough terrain. It's also a great choice if you're planning on having another child in future because it easily converts from a single pushchair to a twin or double pushchair.

The Bugaboo Dragonfly is a stylish, high-end option that looks and feels luxurious. It's ideal for infants as it includes a lie-flat carrycot and is compatible with a car seat, if you buy it separately. You can fold it using the carrycot as a stand and it's something that not all prams can do, so it's an easy and time-saving feature.

Its luxurious fabrics, spacious shopping basket, and puncture-proof tyres are all the things you'd expect on a pram of the highest quality and its sleek design makes it easy to handle on a variety of terrains. It's also a great option if you live in a city and have to navigate narrow streets or overcrowded sidewalks regularly. This pram is not cheap but its versatility and high-end quality can save you money over time by avoiding the need for an additional stroller for your toddler. You can choose from a range of colors that will fit your preferences.