Why No One Cares About Good Prams
What Makes Good Prams?
A pram, also known as a stroller, pushchair or Sling, is the most popular mode of transport for infants and toddlers. A good pram is a blend of safety, comfort and style that makes walking fun for all family members.
The R for Rabbit Poppins Joy Stylish Baby Stroller is a great pram for newborns to 3-year-old children. 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'll want to ensure that they're safe. The good news is that there are prams specifically designed to ensure your little one does not feel anything.
The prams we've picked in this buying guide allow your baby to lie flat, which is essential for newborn babies as lying flat improves oxygen saturation and assists in the development of their hips and spine. The seats can also be adjusted to an upright position once your baby is able to sit up.
For a luxurious experience it's the Venicci egg2 offers a cozy cocoon feel for your newborn with sleek, curvaceous lines and a bucket-shape seats that doesn't recline into a lie-flat position but does have a padded mattress and liner. It's also a little lighter than the majority of prams, weighing less than 8kg but has an extremely sturdy chassis and grained leather detailing and air-filled tyres that are puncture-proof and able to take on more rural settings.
The Minu V2 is a great choice if you're looking for something that has a similar appearance but at a lower price. The sleek, one-hand steer model isn't as lightweight as some of 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 to keep your baby shaded and protected.
If you're a new parent we recommend a travel system bundle that includes a pram as well as a car seat that attach to the same frame. This will make it much easier to get your baby out of the car into the pram without disturbing them and is ideal for 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 to a stroller for toddlers compatible with the Graco iSize car seat.
Safety
The pram should be fitted with five-point safety harnesses that will ensure your baby's safety. It must also be free of gaps between their head and legs that could get stuck. pram pushchair must be cushioned and easy to adjust as they expand. It is also important to check the harness buckles to make sure that they aren't damaged or showing signs of wear and tear. A lot of children are hospitalized each year because of injuries caused by strollers or prams. The main cause of these injuries is the result of a stroller tipping over. Even the sturdiest prams can fall over if you hang bags onto the handles, or if a child who is wriggling is able to get into or out of the seat without the harness being done up.
Another common cause of injuries is falling from the stroller or pram. If a child is not properly secured the pram, they may fall out of the pram and suffer head or neck injuries. This is why it is important to ensure that the harness buckle is always secured.
Some good prams also have an adjustable canopy that can shield your baby from the sun in any direction. This is a great feature as you can avoid having to wake your child awake when you change their position in the pram, or when you go to and from the shops. There are also other features that can be useful, for example a snack tray for your child or toddler and drink holders. There is also a shopping basket underneath the seat.
It is not advisable to let a child sleep in their stroller unless they are in their sight at all times. Babies tend to wiggle while asleep and this may cause them to fall off the pram or stroller and could result in suffocation or strangulation. A pram 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 dismantle them to put them in the trunk of your car so it's an excellent idea to familiarize yourself with this procedure before purchasing one. Consider how easy it would be to put the pieces back together.
Durability
A pram needs to be durable enough to withstand many years of wear and tear. You should ensure that your baby's pram is able to handle slippery walks, as well as multiple car trips. You should ensure that your stroller is in a colour or print that won't fade easily so that you don't appear like you've fallen out of fashion.
The top prams are constructed with high-quality materials. They have been designed to last, so look for robust fabrics, sturdy wheels and an efficient suspension system. The best prams are compact and fold easily so that you can store them in your garage or the boot of your car.
All the prams in this list allow infants to lie flat, which is essential for newborns as it improves oxygen saturation levels and supports the development of their hips and spine. Many of these prams have been designed to expand with your child. Some come with a carrycot, or a fully-reclined chair that can be removed and snapped on when your child is outgrowing them.
If you are considering buying a pram for the very first time, a travel system that includes both the carrycot as well as a car seat could be a good idea. Our parent tester Jaya loved the Graco Near2Me System she used with her 10-month old son. It comes with a clever feature that allows you to raise and lower your child at the push of a button, so you can maintain eye contact and keep them close which she said was really important to her as he was in an exploratory stage.
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 pushchair that can be transformed from a single pushchair double, with 30 different configurations. It also features the sun canopy which can be extended and puncture-proof tires. It's not cheap but it can be used for more than one child if you need to. Similar to our winner iCandy Orange 3, the iCandy Orange 3 with its included carrycot can be used from the moment of birth.
Style
All prams should permit newborns to lay as flat as possible. This will aid in their development and improve oxygen levels in the lung. Some models permit an all-flat position by using a carrycot that can be fully reclinable, while others have a seat that reclines to a horizontal position.
The Graco Near2Me features the latter feature and is fantastic at what it does as our parent tester Jaya discovered when she tried 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 and still maintain the eye contact and closeness.
It's a great pram for those who want to nip around town easily as the frame is an ideal size for maneuvering, and the puncture-proof tyres let you move it off the road and onto rough terrain. It's an excellent choice if you plan to have a child in the future because it can easily be transformed from a single pushchair into a double or twin.
The Bugaboo Dragonfly looks and feels like a stylish, high-end option. It is suitable for newborns since it includes a carrycot that can lie flat and it's compatible with car seats when purchased separately. It is able to be folded with the carrycot still in place This is an option that not all prams provide. This is time-saving and makes it more convenient to use.
Its luxurious fabrics, spacious shopping basket and puncture-proof tires are the kinds of features you'd expect to see on a premium pram however, its sleek frame makes it easy to maneuver on a variety of terrains. It's also an ideal choice when you live in a large city and need to negotiate narrow streets or crowded sidewalks regularly. The pram isn't cheap, but its versatility and quality can save you money in the long run by avoiding the need for a separate stroller for toddlers. It's available in a wide selection of colors too, so you can pick one that fits your personal style.