7 Simple Strategies To Completely Rocking Your Good Prams

What Makes Good Prams?

A pram (also called a stroller or a pushchair) is the most popular form of transport for infants and toddlers. A good pram combines comfort, safety and design to make walking enjoyable for all the family.

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

Comfort

You want your baby to feel comfortable when you're out with them. There are prams to ensure that your baby isn't shivering anything.

The prams we've chosen in this buying guide allow your baby to lie flat, which is crucial for infants as lying flat improves oxygen saturation and supports their developing hips and spine. The seats can also be adjusted to an upright position once your baby is able to sit up.

Venicci egg2 is a high-end pram that has a cocoon-like feeling for your baby. It has smooth, curved lines as well as a bucket-shaped seating, which does not recline into a flat position however it does come with an upholstered mattress and liner. It's also lighter than the majority of prams travel system, weighing 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 able to be used in more rural environments.

The Minu V2 is a great option to consider if you're looking to buy something with a similar look but at a price that is lower. The one-hand steer model, swish, isn't as lightweight as other strollers, but it does have a huge storage basket. It also comes with an extendable hood that offers UPF 50+ protection, which keeps your baby protected and shaded.

If you're a new parent, we'd recommend considering the pushchairs travel systems system bundle that includes a pram and a car seat that attach to the same frame. This makes it much easier for 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 functional pram that is easily converted from a 'pramette' or lie-flat 'pramette, to a stroller for toddlers compatible with the Graco ISize car seat.

Safety

The pram should come with five-point safety harnesses that will ensure your baby's safety. It should also not have any gaps in which their heads or legs could get stuck. The straps should be padded and easy to adjust as they expand. You should also inspect the buckles of your harness to ensure that 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. Tipping over is the most common cause of these injuries. Even the sturdiest prams can tip over if you attach bags to the handles or if a child with a wriggling gets into or out of the seat without harnesses being done up.

Another common cause of injuries is falling from the stroller or pram. If a baby isn't properly secured the pram, they may fall out of the stroller and suffer head or neck injuries. This is why it is vital to ensure that the harness buckle is always clicked into place.

Some prams with good quality also have a canopy that can be reversible to shield your baby from the sun in both directions. This feature is useful because you don't have to wake your baby every time you change their position in the stroller, or when you go in stores and out. Other handy features include a snack tray and drink holders for your infant or toddler, a shopping basket underneath the seat, and a handlebar that locks in place when you're not using it.

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

Most prams require you to disassemble them in order to fit them into the trunk of your car so it is recommended to familiarize yourself with this procedure before you buy one. Also, check how easy it is to get the various sections back together and then click them into place.

Durability

A pram must be able stand up to the wear and tear of many years. You want to make sure that your pram can handle slippery walks, as well as multiple car trips. You want to make sure that your pram is the right color or design that will not date easily to avoid looking like you've lost fashion.

The top prams are constructed with high-quality materials. They have been designed to last. So, look for durable fabrics, sturdy wheels, and an effective suspension system. The top prams feature a compact fold so they are easy to store in your garage or boot when not being used.

All the prams in this list allow babies to lay flat. This is essential for babies, as it helps them develop their hips and spine, and boosts oxygen levels. Many are designed to adapt to your child's needs, with some of them having a carrycot or fully-reclined seat that can be clicked off and on the frame when your little one outgrows it.

If you're purchasing a new pram for the first time, you might also be looking for a travel system which is a package that includes a lie-flat carrycot and car seat. We love the Graco Near2Me system that our parent tester Jaya used with her 10-month-old son. It comes with an innovative feature that allows you to raise and lower your baby by pressing one button. This lets you maintain eye contact with your child and keep them close.

The Bugaboo Fox 3 is another option that our tester Jess Bird tried with her two babies Effie & Boden (pictured above). It's a pram that can be converted from a single pushchair to double, with 30 different configurations. It also has a sun canopy that can be extended and puncture-proof tires. It's not cheap but you could use it for more than one child if needed and, just like the iCandy Orange 3, can be used from birth thanks to the included carrycot.

Style

All prams should permit newborns to lie flat as they can. This will help with their development and improve oxygen saturation in the lung. Some models provide a flat position using a fully reclineable carrycots, while others have seats that recline to an upright position.

The Graco Near2Me is brilliant for this, as our parent tester Jaya discovered when she tried it on her child who was 10 months old. She loved the ability to raise or lower her child with a push of the button to keep him in the same position and still maintain the eye contact and closeness.

The frame is perfect for nipping around town, and the puncture-proof tires permit you to drive it off the road or on rough terrain. It's also a smart option if you're thinking of having a second child in the future since it can easily be converted from a single pram to a double or twin pram pushchair.

The Bugaboo Dragonfly is a stylish and high-end product that looks and feels luxurious. It's ideal for babies since it includes a carrycot that can lie flat and it's compatible with a car-seat when purchased separately. You can fold it by putting the carrycot in place - something that isn't the case with all prams, so it's an efficient and easy feature.

The pram's luxurious fabrics as well as the spacious basket and puncture-proof tires are features you'd expect on a premium model, but the sleek frame makes it easy to maneuver over different terrains. It's also an ideal choice for those who live in a city and need to negotiate narrow streets or busy sidewalks regularly. While it's not cheap but the quality and versatility of this stroller will save you money in the end by avoiding the need to purchase an additional pushchair for toddlers. It's available in a wide selection of colors too, so you can choose one that fits your personal style.