What Makes Good Prams?

A pram and travel system (also known as a stroller or a pushchair) is the most popular form of transport for infants and toddlers. A great 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 infants to three years old. The adjustable handle can be turned around to allow you to turn the seat to face your child or the world.

Comfort

You want your baby to feel comfortable when you're out with them. The good news is that there are prams made to ensure that your baby doesn't feel a thing.

The prams we've selected in this buying guide all allow your baby to lie flat, which is important for newborn babies as lying flat improves oxygen levels and helps support their growing hips and spine. The seats can be adjusted to an upright position once your child is able to sit up.

Venicci egg2 is a top-of-the-line pram that offers a cocoon-like feel for your baby. It features smooth, curvaceous lines as well as a bucket-shaped seating, that doesn't recline to flat, but it does have an upholstered mattress and liner. It's also lighter than other prams available at less than 8kg but has an extremely sturdy chassis and grained leather details as well as tyres with air-filled tires that are puncture-proof and can take on more rural settings.

If you're looking for something more affordable, but still with the same design, the Minu V2 (minus carrycot) is another excellent choice. The sleek, one-hand steer model isn't as light as the other prams we've tested however it comes with a large storage basket and extended hood with UPF50+ protection, which will keep your baby shaded and protected.

If you're new to parenting We suggest that you look into the travel system that includes a car seat and pram that are attached to the same frame. This makes it easier for parents to move their child from the car to the pram without having to get them up. The Bugaboo Dragonfly is a great example of a fashionable and practical travel system pram that converts easily from a'pramette' lying flat to a pushchair for toddlers that is compatible with the Graco I-Size car seats.

Safety

The pram should come with a five-point safety harness that will keep your baby safe. It should also not have any gaps between their head and legs that could get stuck. The straps should be padded, and easily adjustable as your child grows. Check the buckles on the harness to ensure they are not cracked and have signs of wear. Many children are hospitalised every year due to injuries from strollers or prams. Tipping over is the most common reason for these injuries. Even the sturdiest prams can fall over if you hang bags on the handles, or if a wriggling child gets into or out of the seat without the harness being secured.

Another reason for injuries is falling from the stroller or pram. If a child's harness is not fastened properly it could cause them to fall out of the stroller and sustain neck or head injuries. This is why it is crucial to make sure that the harness buckle is always locked in place.

Some good prams also have a reversible canopy that will protect your baby from the sun in both directions. This is a handy feature since you will not be having to wake your baby awake when you change their position in the pram for newborn, or when you go to and from the shops. There are also other features that are useful, for example a snack tray for your toddler or child and drink holders. You can also find a shopping basket underneath the seat.

Do not leave a baby asleep in a pram without having them within sight. Babies are prone to wiggle while asleep and could cause them to roll out of the pram or stroller. This could lead to suffocation and strangulation. A pram or stroller is not a substitute for a cot and should only be used for short periods during the daytime.

Most prams require you to dismantle them to put them in the trunk of your car therefore it's a good idea to familiarise yourself with the process before you buy one. Find out how easy it will be to put the parts back together.

Durability

A pram needs to be durable enough to endure many years of wear and tear. This includes the need to endure walking in the rain and many car journeys, so you want to be sure your choice will do the job you need it to. You should ensure that your pram is in the right color or design that won't fade easily so you don't look like you've fallen out of fashion.

The best prams are made of high-quality materials and have been designed to last, so look for durable fabrics, sturdy wheels, and a well-designed suspension system. The best travel stroller prams will also have a compact travel pram fold, so you can store them easily in your garage or the boot when not in use.

All the prams on this list allow infants to lie flat, which is crucial for infants since it increases oxygen saturation levels and supports the development of their hips and spine. Many of these prams are designed to expand with your child's. Some have a carrycot, or a reclined chair that can be removed and snapped on as your child grows.

If you are buying a childs pram for the very first time you should consider a travel system that comes with a carrycot and a car seat could be worth a look. Our tester for parents Jaya was a fan of the Graco Near2Me System she used with her 10-month old son. It has a nifty feature that allows you to raise and 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 in an exploratory stage.

The Bugaboo Fox 3 is another option that our test-driver Jess Bird tried with her two kids Effie & Boden (pictured above). It's a luxury pram that converts from a single pushchair to double pushchair 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 can use it with multiple children, if needed. And like our winner iCandy Orange 3, the iCandy Orange 3 with its included carrycot, it can be used right from birth.

Style

Newborns must lay flat as often as they can in order to promote development and increase the oxygen level in their lungs. Therefore, it is essential that all prams allow this. Some models permit an entirely flat position using a carrycot that can be fully reclinable, while others feature a seat that can be reclined to a horizontal or a vertical position.

The Graco Near2Me is brilliant for both, as our parent tester Jaya discovered when she tested it on her 10-month-old child. She loved that she could raise or lower her infant at the touch of a button to keep him in sight and still maintain eye contact and proximity.

It's a great pram for those who want to travel around town without hassle since the frame is a great size for maneuvering, and the puncture-proof tyres permit you to move it off the road and into rough terrain. It's a great option when you are planning to have a child in the future since it can be transformed from a single pushchair into a twin or double.

The Bugaboo Dragonfly is a stylish, high-end option that is both stylish and comfortable. It's ideal for babies because it includes a lie-flat carrycot and is compatible with a car seat when you purchase it separately. It can be folded using the carrycot as a stand which is something not all prams can do which is why it's an efficient and easy feature.

Its luxurious fabrics, large shopping basket and puncture-proof tires are all the things you'd expect on a pram of the highest quality however, its sleek frame makes it easy to handle across a variety of terrains. It's also an ideal choice for those who reside in a city and must navigate narrow streets or overcrowded sidewalks frequently. Although it's not inexpensive however, the durability and quality of this model will save you money in the end by eliminating the need to invest in an additional pushchair for toddlers. You can choose from a wide range of colors to suit your personal style.