What Makes Good Prams?
A pram (also known as a stroller or a pushchair) is the main form of transportation for babies and toddlers. A well-designed
pram sets is a combination of safety, comfort, and style to make walking enjoyable for all the family.
The R for Rabbit Poppins Joy Stylish Baby Stroller is a great pram for newborns to 3-year-old children. 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 travel system designed to ensure that your baby doesn't feel a thing.
All prams featured in this guide allow your baby lay flat. This is crucial for newborns since it improves oxygenation and supports their spine and hips. The seats can be adjusted to a more upright position when your baby is capable of sitting up.
For a really high-end experience, the Venicci egg2 has a cosy cocoon feel for your newborn with smooth, curved lines and a bucket-shape seat that doesn't recline to a lie-flat position, but it does have an upholstered mattress and liner. It's also lighter than other prams on the market at less than 8kg, but it has solid chassis and grained leather accents as well as tyres with air-filled tires that are puncture-proof, and can handle more rugged terrains.
The Minu V2 is a great option if you're looking for something that has a similar appearance but at a price that is lower. The one-hand steer, swish model isn't quite as light as other prams but it does have a huge storage basket. It also comes with an hood that can be extended, which provides UPF 50+ protection to keep your baby protected and shaded.
If you're a first time parent we suggest you consider the travel system that includes a car seat as well as a
Pram for Newborn that can be attached to the same frame. This allows parents to transfer their baby from their car to the pram without having to wake them up. The Bugaboo Dragonfly travel system is a stylish and functional pram that can be converted easily from a 'pramette, or a lie-flat 'pramette into a stroller that is toddler-friendly compatible with the Graco iSize car seat.
Safety
A pram should be equipped with a five-point safety harness to ensure your baby is safe and secure. It should not have any gaps that could trap their legs or head. The straps must be cushioned and easily adjustable as your child grows. You should also inspect the buckles of your harness to ensure they aren't 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 main reason for these injuries. Even the strongest prams can fall over if you hang bags to the handles or if a child who is wriggling gets into or out of the seat without the harness being properly secured.
Another reason for injury is falling off the stroller or pram. If the harness of a baby is not fastened properly it could cause them to fall from the stroller, causing neck or head injuries. This is why it is vital to make sure that the harness buckle is always clicked into place.
Some prams have a reversible shade which can be used to protect your baby in any direction from the sun. This feature is helpful because you won't have to wake your baby when you change their position in the stroller, or when you go into and out of shops. There are other features that are useful, like snacks for your child or toddler and drink holders. There's also a shopping basket underneath the seat.
It is not advisable to leave a child sleeping in their pram unless you are in their sight at all times. Babies tend to wiggle while asleep, which can cause them to slide off the stroller or pram and can lead to suffocation or strangulation. A stroller or
pram sets is not an alternative to a crib and should be used only for brief periods during the daytime.
Most prams require you to dismantle them to fit them into the car's boot therefore it's a good idea to familiarise yourself with the process before you purchase one. Consider how easy it would be to put the pieces back together.
Durability
A pram must be able endure several years of wear. This includes the need to endure walking in the rain and many car journeys, which is why you need to ensure that your choice will fulfill the tasks you require it to. It is also important for your stroller to have an image or color that won't date quickly so you don't end up looking like you've fallen out of style.
The top prams are constructed from high-quality materials and have been designed to last. So, look for durable fabrics, sturdy wheels, and an effective suspension system. The best prams will also have a compact fold, so they are easy to store in your garage or boot when not when not in use.
All the prams in this list allow a baby to lie flat, which is essential for newborns as it improves oxygen saturation levels and supports the development of their spine and hips. Some are made to grow with your child, with some of them having a carrycot or a fully reclined seat that can be clicked on and off the frame when your child is no longer using it.
If you are purchasing a pram for the very first time you should consider a travel system that has an infant carrycot and car seats 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 baby at the touch of a button so you can keep your eyes on them and keep them close which she described as being important to her since he was in an exploratory stage.
Another option is 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 stroller that can be converted from a single pushchair to double, with 30 different configurations. It also has the sun canopy which can be extended and puncture-proof tires. It's not inexpensive, but you can use it for multiple children if necessary. And like our winner iCandy Orange 3, the iCandy Orange 3 with its carrycot can be used from the moment of birth.
Style
All prams should allow newborns to lie flat as possible. This will aid in their development and improve oxygen saturation in the lung. Some models create a completely flat position with a fully-reclinable carrycots, while others have 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 child who was 10 months old. She was thrilled that she could raise or lower her child with the press of a button to keep him in the view of others and still maintain eye contact and a closeness.
It's a great pram for those who want to get around town without hassle since the frame is an ideal size for manoeuvring, while the puncture-proof tyres allow you to take it off road and on to rough terrain. It's also a good choice if you're planning on having another child in future since it can easily be converted from a single pram into a twin or
double stroller pushchair.
The Bugaboo Dragonfly looks and feels like a high-end, stylish option. It is suitable for newborns as it includes a carrycot which 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 It's an option that not all prams have. This reduces time and makes it easier to use.
Its luxurious fabrics, spacious shopping basket and puncture-proof tires are the kind of features you'd expect to see on a high-end pram however, its sleek frame makes it easy to maneuver on a variety of terrains. This is a great option when you live in a city and have to navigate narrow streets or crowded pathways regularly. Although it's not cheap but the quality and versatility of this pram will save you money in the long run by eliminating the need to buy a separate pushchair for toddlers. It's available in a wide selection of colors too, so you can pick one that matches your personal style.
