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What Makes Good Prams?

A pram (also known as a stroller or a pushchair) is the primary mode of transportation for babies and toddlers. A great pram is a blend of safety, comfort and design that makes walking enjoyable for all family members.

The R for Rabbit Poppins Joy Stylish Baby Stroller is a wonderful pram for newborns up to 3 year old kids. The reversible handle lets you turn the seat to face your child or the world.

Comfort

If you're out and about with your baby, you need to ensure they're secure. The good news is that there are prams made to ensure your child doesn't feel a thing.

The prams we've chosen in this buying guide allow your baby to lie flat, which is important for newborn babies as lying flat increases oxygen saturation and supports their developing hips and spine. They also come with seats that can be converted to a more upright position when your baby is old enough to sit up.

For a really high-end feel it's the Venicci egg2 offers a cozy feeling of a cocoon for your baby with smooth, curved lines and a bucket-shape seating that doesn't recline to a lie-flat position, but has a padded liner and mattress. It's also a little lighter than most prams, weighing less than 8kg, but it has an extremely sturdy chassis and grained leather details, plus air-filled tyres that are puncture-proof and can handle more rugged terrains.

If you want something less expensive but with a similar style, the Minu V2 (minus carrycot) is a good option. The stylish, one-hand steer model isn't as lightweight than some of the other prams we tried but it has an impressively large storage basket, as well as an extended hood with UPF50+ protection, which will keep your baby safe and shaded.

If you are a first time parent We suggest you consider a travel system package which includes a car seat as well as a pram that are attached to the same frame. This makes it much easier for parents to transfer their child from the car to the pram without having to get them up. The Bugaboo Dragonfly is a great example of a stylish and useful pram that can convert easily from a'pramette' lying flat to a pushchair for toddlers that is compatible with the Graco I-Size car seat.

Safety

A pram must have a five-point safety harness to keep your baby safe and secure. It should not have any gaps that could trap their legs or head. The straps should be padded, and easily adjustable as your child grows. It is also important to examine the buckles on your harness to ensure they are not cracked or showing signs of wear and tear. Every year, a lot of children are admitted to hospitals because of injuries caused by prams or strollers. The main cause of these injuries is tipping over. Even the strongest prams can tip over if you hook bags to the handles or if the child is wriggling and gets out or in the seat before the harness is tightened.

Another reason for injury is falling from the pram or stroller. If a baby's harness is not secured properly it could cause them to fall out of the stroller and sustain head or neck injuries. It is therefore important to always ensure that the buckle on the harness is locked into the proper position.

Some prams have an adjustable shade that can be used to protect your baby in any direction from the sun. This feature is useful since you don't need to wake 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 infant or toddler, a shopping basket under the seat and a handlebar that can be locked into place when you are not using it.

Don't leave a baby sleeping in a pram without having them within reach. Babies tend to wriggle while asleep and this can cause them to fall off the pram or stroller and could result in suffocation or strangulation. A pram or a my babiie stroller is not an alternative to the cot. It is best to use it for short periods of time during the daytime.

The majority of prams require you take them apart in order to fit them into the trunk of your car so it's an excellent idea to familiarize yourself with this process before you purchase one. Also, consider how easy it is to get the various sections back together and then click them in place.

Durability

A pram must be able to last through many years of wear and wear and tear. You should ensure that your baby's pram is able to handle slippery walks, as well as multiple car trips. Also, you want 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 fashion.

The top prams are constructed from high-quality materials and are built to last, so look for durable fabrics, sturdy wheels, and a well-designed suspension system. The top prams have a compact stroller fold so you can store them easily in your garage or boot when not in use.

All the prams in this list allow babies to lay flat, which is essential for newborns as it improves oxygen saturation levels as well as aids in the development of their spine and hips. A lot of these prams are designed to grow along with your child's. Some come with a carrycot or a fully-reclined chair that can be easily removed and put back on as your child grows.

If you are purchasing a pram for the very first time, a travel system that comes with an infant carrycot and a car seat could be worth a look. We are awestruck by the Graco Near2Me system which our parent tester Jaya used with her son of 10 months. It has an innovative feature that allows you to raise and lower your child with the touch of one button. This lets you maintain eye contact with your child and keep them close.

Another alternative is another option is the Bugaboo Fox 3 which our tester Jess Bird used with her two kids, Effie and Boden (pictured above). It's a luxury pram that can be converted from a single to double pushchair, with 30 possible configurations and features 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, just like the iCandy Orange 3, can be used from birth using the included carrycot.

Style

Newborns should lie flat as much as possible to aid development and improve oxygen saturation in their lungs, so it's essential that all prams allow this. Some models permit a completely flat position by using a carrycot that is completely reclined, while others have a seat that can be reclined to a horizontal or a vertical position.

The Graco Near2Me works great for this as our parent tester Jaya discovered when she tested it on her 10-month-old child. She loved the fact that she could raise and lower her little one with the press of a button to keep him in view while maintaining eye contact and a closeness.

The frame is ideal for city trips and the puncture-proof tires permit you to drive it off road or over rough terrain. It's an excellent choice when you are planning to have a child in the future because it can easily be converted from a single pushchair a twin or double.

The Bugaboo Dragonfly looks and feels like a high-end, stylish option. It's suitable for babies as it includes a carrycot that can be folded flat and is compatible with car seats if purchased separately. It is able to be folded with the carrycot still in place This is a feature that not all prams provide. This saves time and makes it easier to use.

Its luxurious fabrics, spacious shopping basket and puncture-proof tires are all the 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. It's also an ideal choice when you reside in a city and need to negotiate narrow streets or crowded sidewalks regularly. This pram is not cheap but its versatility and quality can save you money in the long run by avoiding the need for an additional stroller for your toddler. You can choose from a variety of colors that will fit your personal style.