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 combines safety, comfort and design that makes walking fun for all family members.

The R for Rabbit Poppins Stylish Baby Stroller is a great stroller for children from newborns to 3 years old. Its reversible handle allows you to rotate the seat so your child can either face either you or the world around them.

Comfort

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

All the prams in this guide let your baby lay flat. This is essential for newborns since it improves oxygenation and supports their spine and hips. The seats can also be adjusted to an upright position once your baby is able to sit up.

For a luxurious feel it's the Venicci egg2 has a cosy cocoon feel for your newborn with sleek, curvaceous lines and a bucket-shape seat that does not recline to a lying-flat position, but has an upholstered mattress and liner. It's also lighter than other prams available at less than 8kg but has solid chassis and grained leather accents and air-filled tyres that are puncture-proof and can take on more rural settings.

The Minu V2 is a great option to consider if you're looking to buy something with a similar design but for a lesser price. The one-hand steer, swish model isn't quite as light as other prams but it does come with a large storage basket. It also has an extendable hood that offers UPF 50+ protection, which keeps your baby safe and protected.

If you're a first time parent We suggest you consider the travel system that includes a car seat and pram that are attached to the same frame. This allows parents to transfer their child from their car to the pram without having to get them up. The Bugaboo Dragonfly travel system is a stylish and practical 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 seats.

Safety

The pram should be equipped with five-point safety harnesses that will keep your baby safe. It should also have no gaps in which their heads or legs are likely to get caught. The straps must be cushioned and easily adjustable as your child grows. You should also inspect the buckles of your harness to ensure they are not cracked or showing signs of wear and tear. Each year, many children are admitted to hospitals because of injuries caused by prams or strollers. The primary reason for these injuries is tipping over. Even the strongest prams can topple when you hang your bags onto the handles or if the child is wriggling or squirming and falls in or out of the seat before the harness has been tightened.

A common cause of injury is falling from a pram or stroller. If a baby is not properly secured the pram, they could fall out of the stroller and suffer neck or head injuries. This is why it is important to make sure that the harness buckle is always locked in place.

Some prams come with a reversible shade that can be used to shield your baby in any direction from the sun. This is a handy feature as you can avoid having to wake your child awake when you change their position in the pram or when you are to and from the shops. There are also other features that could be useful, like an eating tray for your toddler or child and drink holders. There is also an extra shopping basket under the seat.

You should never leave a sleeping child in their stroller unless they are within sight of them at all times. Babies are prone to wiggle during sleep and this can cause them to roll out of the stroller or pram. This could result in suffocation and strangulation. A stroller or pram is not a substitute for a cot and should only be used for short periods during the day.

It is necessary to disassemble most prams in order to place them in the trunk of your car. This procedure should be familiarised with before you buy one. Also check how easy it is to get the various sections back together and click to put them back together.

Durability

A pram needs to be able to last through several years of wear and wear and tear. You should ensure that your baby's pram is able to handle the mud of a walk, as well as multiple car trips. You want to make sure that your stroller is in a color or pattern that isn't prone to fading so that you don't appear as if you've slipped out of style.

The top prams are constructed with high-quality materials. They are designed to last, so look for strong and durable materials, robust wheels and an efficient suspension system. The top prams have a compact fold, so they can be easily stored in your garage or boot when not in use.

All the prams on this list allow babies to lie down on their backs. This is important for newborns, as it helps them develop their spine and hips and improves oxygenation levels. Some are made to grow with your child and some having a carrycot or fully-reclined seat that can be moved off and back on the frame when your little one outgrows it.

If you're looking to purchase a brand new pram for the first time, you may also be looking for a travel system that is a complete package that includes a lie-flat carrycot and car seat. We love the Graco Near2Me device that our parent tester Jaya used with her son of 10 months. It has an innovative feature that lets you raise and lower your child at the touch of a single button. This allows you to keep your eyes on the baby and keep them in close proximity.

Another alternative is the Bugaboo Fox 3 which our tester Jess Bird used with her two babies, Effie and Boden (pictured above). It's a luxury pram that converts from a single pushchair to a double pushchair with 30 possible configurations. It also comes with premium fabrics, an extendable sun canopy, and puncture-proof tyres. It's not expensive, but it can be used for more than one child if you need to. Like our top pick, the iCandy Orange 3 with its included carrycot, it can be used from the moment of birth.

Style

All prams should allow newborns to lay as flat as possible. This will aid in their development and boost oxygen saturation in the lungs. Some models provide a flat position with a fully-reclinable carrycots, while others have seats that recline to a flat position.

The Graco Near2Me comes with the latter feature and is fantastic at that, as our parent facing pram tester Jaya discovered when she tried it with her 10-month-old son. She loved that she could raise or lower her infant at the touch of an button, keeping him in view, while still maintaining eye contact and proximity.

It's a great stroller for those who want to get around town without hassle since the frame is a great size for manoeuvring, while the puncture-proof tyres allow you to move it off the road and onto rough terrain. It's also a great choice if you're planning on having another child in the near future since it can easily be converted from a single pram to a double or twin pushchair.

The Bugaboo Dragonfly is a stylish premium option that looks and feels impressive. It's suitable for babies as it includes a carrycot which can be rolled flat and is compatible with car seats when purchased separately. It is able to be folded with the carrycot still in place, which is something that not all prams offer. This saves time and makes it more convenient to use.

Its luxurious fabrics, spacious shopping basket and puncture-proof tires are all the features you'd expect to find on a pram of the highest quality and its sleek design makes it easy to handle across a variety of terrains. It's also a great option when you live in a city and have to navigate narrow streets or busy sidewalks frequently. Although it's not inexpensive, the quality and Top Prams versatility of this stroller will save you money over the long term by avoiding the need to purchase an additional pushchair for toddlers. It's available in an extensive selection of colors and you can pick one that matches your personal style.