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What Makes Good Prams?

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

The R for Rabbit Poppins Joy Stylish Baby Stroller is a great stroller for newborns and 3-year-old kids. Its reversible handle allows you to rotate the seat so that your child can either face you or the world around them.

Comfort

When you're out and about with your baby, you need to be sure they're comfortable. There are prams that will ensure your baby doesn't feel any discomfort.

All the prams listed in this guide allow your baby lie flat. This is essential for babies as it increases oxygenation and supports their hips and spine. They also have a seat that can be converted to an upright position once your baby is old enough to sit up.

For a really high-end experience this Venicci egg2 has a cosy cocoon feel for your newborn with sleek, curved lines and a bucket-shape seat that doesn't recline into a lie-flat position, but it does have a padded liner and mattress. It's also lighter than many prams, weighing under 8kg. However, it still is sturdy and has finely textured leather and tyres with air-filled tires that are puncture-proof.

If you want something more affordable, but still with the same style, the Minu V2 (minus carrycot) is a great option. The swish-looking one-hand steer model isn't as lightweight as some of the other prams we tested but it has an impressively big storage basket and an the ability to extend the hood, which comes with UPF 50+ protection, which will keep your baby protected and shaded.

If you are a first-time parent, we recommend you consider the travel system that includes a car seat and pram that attaches to the same frame. This makes it easier for parents to transfer their child from their car to the pram without having to awake them. The Bugaboo Dragonfly travel system is an elegant and practical 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

A pram should have a five-point safety harness to ensure your baby is secure and should not allow any gaps to entrap their legs or heads. The straps must be cushioned, and easily adjustable as your child grows. It is also important to check the harness buckles to ensure they are not cracked or showing signs of wear and tear. Every year, a large number of children are admitted to hospitals due to injuries caused by prams or strollers. The main reason for these injuries is tipping over. Even the most sturdy prams could tip over when you hang your bags onto the handles or if the child is wriggling or squirming and falls out or in the seat before the harness has been tightened.

Another frequent cause of injuries is falling from the pram or triple stroller. If a child is not properly secured the pram, they may fall out of the stroller and sustain head or neck injuries. This is why it is vital to make sure that the harness buckle is always locked in place.

Some good prams (image source) also have a canopy that can be reversible to protect your baby from the sun in any direction. This feature is useful since you don't need to wake your baby every time you alter their position in the stroller, or when you go into stores and out. There are other features that are useful, such as a snack tray for your child or toddler and drink holders. There is also a basket for shopping underneath the seat.

You should never leave a sleeping child in their pram unless you are within their reach at all times. Babies are prone to wiggle during sleep, which could cause them to fall out of the pram or stroller. This could result in suffocation and strangulation. A pram pushchair or a stroller should not be used as a substitute for the cot. It is best to use it for short periods during the day.

Most prams require you to dismantle them to put them in the boot of your car so it is an excellent idea to familiarize yourself with the process before you purchase one. Also, check how it is easy to put the different sections back together and click to put them back together.

Durability

A pram should be able to endure a long time of wear. You want to make sure that your pram can handle slippery walks, as well as multiple car trips. It is important to ensure that your stroller is in a color or pattern that isn't prone to fading to avoid looking like you've lost style.

The most effective prams are constructed with high-quality materials. They have been designed to last, so look for robust fabrics, sturdy wheels and an effective suspension system. The best prams are lightweight and fold easily, allowing you to store them in your garage or the boot of your car.

All the prams on this list allow babies to lay flat, which is essential for newborns because it improves oxygen saturation levels and supports the development of their spine and hips. Some are made to adapt to your child's needs with some having a carrycot or fully-reclined seat that can be moved off and back on the frame for when your child is no longer using it.

If you are purchasing a pram for the first time, a travel system that comes with a carrycot and a car seat could be a good idea. Our tester for parents Jaya loved the Graco Near2Me system that she used with her 10-month old son. It comes with a handy feature that allows you to raise and lower your baby at the touch of a button, so you can keep your eyes on them and keep them close, which she claimed was important to her since the baby was still at an exploratory stage.

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

Style

All prams should allow newborns to lie flat as they can. This will help with their development and increase oxygen levels in the lungs. Some models create a completely flat position with a fully-reclinable carrycot while others feature the seat that can recline to a flat position.

The Graco Near2Me has the latter feature and is fantastic at what it does, as our parent tester Jaya discovered when she tried it with her son of 10 months. She was enthralled by the fact that she could raise or lower her baby at the touch of a button to keep him in sight and still maintain eye contact and a closeness.

It's a great choice for those who want to get around town easily as the frame is a good prams size for manoeuvring, while the puncture-proof tyres allow you to remove it from the road and onto rough terrain. It's a great choice when you are planning to have a child in the near future because it can easily be transformed from a single pushchair to a twin or double.

The Bugaboo Dragonfly is a stylish premium option that looks and feels luxurious. It's ideal 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 with the carrycot still in place This is something that not all prams offer. This saves time and makes it easier to use.

The pram's luxurious fabric as well as the spacious basket and puncture-proof tires are things you would expect to see in a top model However, the sleek frame makes it simple to maneuver around different terrains. This is a great option if you live in the city and must navigate narrow streets or crowded pathways on a regular basis. It's not cheap, but its versatility and quality could save you money over time by avoiding the purchase of an additional stroller for your toddler. You can pick from a range of colors to suit your style.