What Makes Good Prams?
A pram (also known as a stroller or a
pushchair travel system) is the primary mode of transportation for babies and toddlers. A good
pram newborn is a blend of comfort, safety and design that makes walking enjoyable for all the family members.
The R for Rabbit Poppins Joy Stylish Baby Stroller is a fantastic pram for newborns to 3-year-old kids. The reversible handle lets you to rotate the seat so your child can either face you or the world around them.
Comfort
You want your baby to feel comfortable when you're out with them. The good news is that there are prams designed to ensure that your baby does not feel anything.
All the prams listed in this guide allow your baby to lay flat. This is essential for babies as it increases oxygenation and supports their spine and hips. The seats can also be adjusted to a more upright position once your child is able to sit up.
Venicci egg2 is a high-end pram that offers a cocoon-like feel for your baby. It has smooth, curved lines, a bucket-shaped seat, which doesn't recline into an upright position however, it does come with a padded mattress and liner. It's also a little lighter than the majority of prams available at less than 8kg but has a sturdy chassis and grained leather accents as well as tyres with air-filled tires that are puncture-proof and able to be used in more rural environments.
If you want something less expensive but with a similar style, the Minu V2 (minus carrycot) is another excellent choice. The one-hand steer model, swish, isn't as light as other prams but it does have a huge storage basket. It also comes with an extended hood that provides UPF 50+ protection to keep your baby safe and protected.
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 easier for parents to transfer their child from the car to the pram without having to wake them up. The Bugaboo Dragonfly travel system is a stylish and functional pram that is able to be easily converted from a 'pramette,' or lie-flat 'pramette, into a stroller that is toddler-friendly compatible with the Graco ISize car seat.
Safety
A pram should be equipped with a five-point safety harness to keep your baby secure and should not allow any gaps that could trap their legs or head. The straps should be padded and easily adjustable as your child grows. You should also inspect the buckles of your harness to ensure they aren't damaged or showing signs of wear and tear. Each year, many children are admitted to hospitals because of injuries caused by prams or strollers. The most common cause of these injuries is the result of a stroller tipping over. Even the strongest prams can tip over when you hang bags to the handles or if a child is wriggling or squirming and falls into or out of the seat before the harness is tightened.
A common cause of injury is falling from a pram, or stroller. If a baby is not securely fastened in the pram, they may fall out of the pram and suffer neck or head injuries. It is therefore important to ensure that the buckle on the harness is locked into place.
Some
good prams also have a reversible canopy that will shield your baby from sun in either direction. This feature is useful because you won't have to wake up your baby every time you change their position in the stroller or when you go into stores and out. There are other features that could be useful, like snacks for your toddler or child and drink holders. You can also find a shopping basket underneath the seat.
It is not advisable to leave a sleeping child in their stroller unless they are in their sight at all times. Babies tend to wriggle while asleep, which can cause them to slide off the pram or stroller and cause strangulation or suffocation. A stroller or pram should not be used as an alternative to the crib. It is best to use it for short periods during the daytime.
It is necessary to disassemble most prams in order to put them into the trunk of your car. This process is something you should know before you purchase a pram. Check how easy it will be to put the sections back together.
Durability
A pram should be durable enough to withstand several years of wear and tear. This includes surviving the mud-filled walks and numerous
car seat pram journeys, so you need to ensure that your choice will perform the task you want it to. You want to make sure that your stroller is in the right color or design that will not date easily to avoid looking like you've lost style.
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 best prams will also feature a compact fold so they are easy to store in your garage or in the boot when not when not in use.
All prams on this list allow your baby to lie flat. This is essential for babies, as it helps them develop their hips and spine and improves oxygenation levels. A lot of these prams are designed to grow with your child's. Some include carrycots, or a reclined seat that can be snapped on and off as your child grows.
If you're purchasing a new pram for the first time, you may also be looking for a travel system that is a complete bundle that includes a lie-flat carrycot and car seat. We love the Graco Near2Me device 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 at the touch of one button. This allows you to keep your eyes on them and keep them close.
Another alternative is another option is the Bugaboo Fox 3 which our tester Jess Bird used with her two babies, Effie and Boden (pictured above). It's a stroller that can be transformed from a single pushchair a double with 30 different configurations. It also has sun canopy that can be extended and puncture-proof tires. It's not expensive however, you can use it with multiple children if necessary. Similar to our winner model, the iCandy Orange 3 with its carrycot, it can be used right from birth.
Style
Newborns must lie flat as much as possible to aid development and improve the oxygen saturation of their lungs, so it is essential that all prams support this. Some models provide a flat surface with a fully-reclinable carrycot while others feature seats that recline to an unflat position.
The Graco Near2Me features the latter and it's brilliant at what it does, as our parent tester Jaya found when she tested it with her 10-month-old son. She was enthralled by the fact that she could raise and lower her child with the push of a button, keeping him in sight and still maintain eye contact and a closeness.
This frame is perfect for nipping around town and the puncture-proof wheels permit you to drive it off the road or on rough terrain. It's a great choice for those who plan to have a second child in the near future, as it can easily be converted from a single pushchair to a twin or double.
The Bugaboo Dragonfly looks and feels like a premium, stylish option. It's suitable for babies since it comes with a carrycot that can be rolled flat and is compatible with a car-seat when purchased separately. It can be folded using the carrycot as a stand - something that isn't the case with all prams, so it's an easy and time-saving feature.
Its luxurious fabrics, large shopping basket and puncture-proof tyres are all the features you'd expect to find on a high-end pram, but its sleek frame makes it easy to maneuver on any terrain. This is an excellent choice for those who live in the city and have to navigate narrow streets or congested pathways frequently.