20 Trailblazers Setting The Standard In Good Prams

What Makes Good Prams?

A pram (also called a pushchair or stroller) is the most popular form of transportation for babies and toddlers. A great pram is a blend of safety, comfort and style that makes walking fun for all the family members.

The R for Rabbit Poppins Joy Stylish Baby babiie stroller is a fantastic 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

When you're out and around with a baby, you want to be sure they're comfortable. There are prams to ensure your baby doesn't feel anything.

All prams featured in this guide allow your baby lay flat. This is crucial for newborns as it improves oxygenation and helps support their hips and spine. The seats can also be adjusted to an upright position once your baby is capable of sitting up.

For a truly luxurious feel it's the Venicci egg2 has a cosy feeling of a cocoon for your baby with smooth, curved lines and a bucket-shape seats that doesn't recline into a lie-flat position, but has an upholstered mattress and liner. It's also lighter than most prams available at under 8kg but still has solid chassis and grained leather accents, plus air-filled tyres that are puncture-proof and can be used in more rural environments.

The Minu V2 is a great choice if you're looking for something with a similar look but at a price that is lower. The swish-looking one-hand steer model isn't as light as the other prams we've tested but it has an impressively large storage basket, as well as an the ability to extend the hood, which comes with UPF 50+ protection that'll keep your baby safe and shaded.

If you're a first time parent, we recommend that you consider the travel system that includes a car seat and pram that can be attached to the same frame. This makes it much easier for parents to move their child from the car to the pram stores near me without having to awake them. The Bugaboo Dragonfly is a great example of a stylish and useful pram that can convert easily from a'pramette' that lies flat to a pushchair for toddlers, compatible with the Graco I-Size car seats.

Safety

A pram should 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 heads. The straps should be padded and easily adjustable as your child grows. Examine the buckles on your harness to ensure they are not damaged and show signs of wear. Many children are admitted to hospitals each year because of injuries caused by strollers or prams. The main cause of these injuries is the result of a stroller tipping over. Even the strongest prams can tip over if you attach bags onto the handles, or if a child with a wriggling can get in or out of the seat without harnesses being done up.

A common cause of injury is falling from a pram, or stroller. If a baby isn't properly secured the pram, they could fall out of the stroller and suffer neck or head injuries. Therefore, it is important to ensure that the buckle on the harness is locked into place.

Some prams come with a reversible shade that can be used to shield your baby in both directions from the sun. This is a useful feature since you will not be having to wake your child awake while you change their position in the pram or while you go in and out of shops. Other useful features include a tray for snacks and drink holders for your baby or toddler stroller, a basket for shopping underneath the seat, and the handlebar locks in place when you're not using it.

Never leave a sleeping baby in a pram without having them within reach. Babies are known to wiggle when asleep and this may cause them to fall off the stroller or pram and can lead to strangulation or suffocation. A stroller or pram is not a substitute for the cot. It should only be used for short periods of time during the daytime.

It is necessary to disassemble most prams in order to fit them in the trunk of your car. This process should be familiarised with before you purchase a pram. Also, consider how it is simple to put the different sections back together before putting to put them back together.

Durability

A pram should be able to stand up to the wear and tear of many years. This includes having to deal with muddy walks and getting through many car journeys, which is why you must ensure your choice can fulfill the tasks you require it to. You want to make sure that your stroller is in a color or pattern that isn't prone to fading to avoid looking like you've lost fashion.

The best prams are constructed from high-quality materials and designed to last. You should look for durable fabrics with sturdy tires, as well as an effective suspension system. The best prams will also have a compact fold so you can store them easily in your garage or in the boot when not when not in use.

All the prams on this list allow the baby to lay flat. This is crucial for infants because it allows them to develop their spine and hips and boosts oxygen levels. Many of these prams are designed to expand with your child. Some include a carrycot, or a fully-reclined chair that can be removed and snapped on when your child outgrows them.

If you are purchasing an infant stroller for the first time, a travel system that has the carrycot as well as car seats could be a good idea. We are awestruck by the Graco Near2Me system that our parent tester Jaya used with her son of 10 months. It comes with a handy feature that allows you to raise and lower your child at the push of a button, so you can keep eye contact and keep them close, which she described as being important for her son as he was at 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 luxurious pram that can be converted from a single to double pushchair and has 30 different configurations, and comes with premium fabrics, an extendable sun canopy, and puncture-proof tyres. It's not cheap but it can be used for multiple children if necessary. And like our winner iCandy Orange 3, the iCandy Orange 3 with its carrycot is a great option to use from the moment of birth.

Style

Newborns should lie flat as much as possible to aid development and improve the oxygen saturation of their lungs. Therefore, it's important that all prams support this. Some models provide a flat position with a fully-reclinable carrycot, while others have seats that recline to an upright position.

The Graco Near2Me comes with the latter feature, and it's fantastic in this regard as our tester for parents Jaya discovered when she tried it with her 10-month-old son. She was thrilled that she could raise or lower her child with the touch of a button and keep him in sight, while still maintaining eye contact and a closeness.

This frame is perfect for city trips and the puncture-proof tires permit you to drive it off road or over rough terrain. It's also a great option if you're thinking of having a second child in the future since it is able to convert from a single pram into a twin or double pushchair.

The Bugaboo Dragonfly looks and feels like a premium, stylish option. It's ideal for babies as it includes a carrycot which can lie flat and it's compatible with a car seat when purchased separately. It can be folded with the carrycot still in place It's something that not all prams provide. This saves time and makes it easier to use.

The pram's luxurious fabrics, spacious basket, and puncture-proof tires are features you'd expect to find in a top model, but the sleek frame makes it easy to maneuver around diverse terrains. This is a great choice if you live in the city and have to navigate narrow streets or crowded walkways regularly. This pram is not cheap but its versatility and high-end quality can save you money over time by avoiding the need for a separate toddler stroller. You can choose from a range of colors that will fit your preferences.