What Makes Good Prams?

A pram (also known as a stroller or pushchair) is the most popular form of transportation for babies and toddlers. A quality pram is a combination of safety, comfort and design that makes walking enjoyable for the entire family.

The R for Rabbit Poppins Stylish Baby Stroller is a fantastic stroller for babies to 3 years old. The Reversible handle lets you flip the seat to face your child or the world.

Comfort

When you're out and around with your baby, you want to ensure they're secure. The good news is that there are prams designed to ensure your child doesn't feel a thing.

The prams we've picked in this buying guide all allow your baby to lie flat, which is crucial for infants as lying flat improves oxygen saturation and assists in the development of their hips and spine. The seats can also be adjusted to a more upright position once your baby is capable of sitting up.

For a truly luxurious experience it's the Venicci egg2 offers a cozy feeling of a cocoon for your baby pram with smooth, curved lines and a bucket-shape seating that does not recline to a lying-flat position, but it does have padding on the liner and mattress. It's also lighter than other prams, weighing under 8kg. However, it still is sturdy and has finely textured leather and tyres that are air-filled, which are puncture-proof.

The Minu V2 is a great choice when you're looking for a model with a similar look but at a price that is lower. The sleek, one-hand steer model isn't as light as the other prams we've 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 to keep your baby safe and shaded.

If you're new to parenting, we recommend you consider the travel system that includes a car seat as well as a pram that are attached to the same frame. This makes it easier for parents to transfer their child from the car to the pram without having to wake them up. The Bugaboo Dragonfly travel system is a stylish and practical pram that is able to be easily converted from a 'pramette or a lie-flat 'pramette to a lightweight stroller for toddlers 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 where their legs or heads are likely to get caught. The straps should be padded and easy to adjust as they expand. Also, you should check the harness buckles to ensure that they are not cracked or showing signs of wear and tear. Many children are admitted to hospitals every year due to injuries from strollers or prams. Tipping over is the primary reason for these injuries. Even the strongest prams can tip over if you attach bags onto the handles, or if a child who is wriggling can get in or out of the seat without harnesses being done up.

Another reason for injury is falling from the pram or folding stroller. If a baby isn't securely secured in, they could fall out of the stroller and sustain head or neck injuries. Therefore, it is important to ensure that the buckle on the harness is locked into the correct position.

Some good prams also have an adjustable canopy that can protect your baby from the sun in any direction. This feature is beneficial because you don't have to wake up your baby when you change their position in the stroller, or when you enter stores and out. Other handy features include a snack tray and drink holders for your baby or toddler, a basket for shopping underneath the seat, and the handlebar locks into position when you are not using it.

Never leave a sleeping baby in a pram without being within reach. Babies tend to wiggle while asleep, which can cause them to fall off the stroller or pram and could result in strangulation or suffocation. A stroller or pram is not a substitute for a cot and should be used only for short periods of time during the day.

It is necessary to disassemble the majority of prams to put them into the boot of your vehicle. This procedure must be mastered before you purchase a pram. Also, check how it is simple to put the various sections back together and then click to put them back together.

Durability

A pram needs to be able to last through many years of wear and wear and tear. You want to make sure that your stroller can withstand the mud of a walk, as well as multiple car trips. It is also important for your pram to come 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 top prams (your input here) are constructed of 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 feature a compact fold so they can be easily stored in your garage or boot when not when not in use.

All prams on this list allow babies to lay flat, which is vital for newborns as it improves oxygen saturation levels and supports the development of their hips and spine. A lot of these prams are designed to grow with your child. Some come with a carrycot, or a reclined chair that can be removed and snapped on when your child is outgrowing them.

If you are buying an infant stroller for the first time, a travel system prams system that has a carrycot and a car seat could be of interest. We are awestruck by the Graco Near2Me system that our parent tester Jaya used with her son of 10 months. It is a revolutionary feature that allows you to raise and lower your child with the touch of a single button. This lets you keep eye contact with the baby and keep them in close proximity.

Another option is the Bugaboo Fox 3 which our tester Jess Bird used with her two children, Effie and Boden (pictured above). It's a luxury pram that can be converted from a single pushchair to double pushchair with car seat and has 30 possible configurations. It also comes with premium fabrics, an extendable sun canopy and puncture-proof tyres. It's not cheap but you could 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

All prams should permit newborns to lie flat as possible. This will aid in their development and increase oxygen levels in the lungs. Some models allow a completely flat position using a fully reclineable carrycot, while others have the seat that can recline to an unflat position.

The Graco Near2Me features the latter feature, and it's fantastic at that as our parent tester Jaya discovered when she tried it with her son who was 10 months old. She loved the fact that she could raise or lower her child with the push of a button to keep him in the view of others, while still maintaining eye contact and a closeness.

It's a great stroller for those who wish to travel around town with ease as the frame is a good size for maneuvering, and the puncture-proof tyres permit you to move it off the road and onto rough terrain. It's a great option if you plan to have another child in the near future because it can easily be converted from a single pushchair to a twin or double.

The Bugaboo Dragonfly is a stylish and high-end product that looks and feels impressive. It's ideal for babies because it comes with a lie-flat carrycot and is compatible with car seats in the event that you purchase it separately. It can be folded using the carrycot as a stand - something that not all prams can do which is why it's an efficient and easy feature.

Its luxurious fabrics, large shopping basket and puncture-proof tyres are the kind of features you'd expect to see on a high-end pram however, its sleek frame makes it easy to handle on a variety of terrains. It's also a great option for those who live in a large city and have to navigate narrow streets or crowded sidewalks frequently. While it's not cheap however, the durability and quality of this model make it possible to save you money in the long run by avoiding the need to invest in a separate pushchair for toddlers. It's available in an extensive range of colors, too, so you can choose one that matches your personal style.