What Makes Good Prams?

A pram double (also known as a stroller or a pushchair) is the main form of transportation for babies and toddlers. A good pram is a blend of comfort, safety and design that makes walking enjoyable for the entire family.

The R for Rabbit Poppins Joy Stylish Baby Stroller is a great pram for newborns to 3-year-old children. The reversible handle lets you to turn the seat so your child can look at you or the world around them.

Comfort

You want your child to feel comfortable when you're out with them. There are pushchairs prams to make sure your baby doesn't feel any discomfort.

The prams we've selected in this buying guide let your baby lie flat, which is essential for babies who are just beginning to crawl. Lying flat increases oxygen saturation and assists in the development of their hips and spine. The seats can be adjusted to a more upright position when your baby is capable of sitting up.

Venicci egg2 is a top-of-the-line pram that offers a cocoon-like feel for your baby. It is smooth and has curvaceous lines as well as a bucket-shaped seating, which does not recline into flat, but it does have a padded mattress and liner. It's also lighter than most prams available at less than 8kg but has solid chassis and grained leather detailing, plus air-filled tyres that are puncture-proof and can be used in more rural environments.

The Minu V2 is a great choice when you're looking for a model with a similar look but at a lower price. The one-hand steer model, swish, isn't as light as other prams but it does have a huge storage basket. It also has an hood that can be extended, which provides UPF 50+ protection to keep your baby protected and shaded.

If you're a new parent we suggest you look into a travel system bundle which includes a pram and a car seat that can be attached to the same frame. This makes it much easier for parents to transfer their child from their car to the pram without having to wake them up. The Bugaboo Dragonfly travel system is a stylish and functional pram that can be converted easily from a 'pramette or a lie-flat 'pramette to a stroller for toddlers compatible with the Graco ISize car seats.

Safety

The pram should come with a five-point safety harness that will keep your baby safe. It should also have no gaps in which their heads or legs can get trapped. The straps must be cushioned and easy to adjust as they grow. Examine the buckles on the harness to ensure they are not damaged and show signs of wear. Many children are admitted to hospitals every year due to pram or stroller-related injuries. The most common reason for these injuries is tipping over. Even the most robust prams could fall over if you hang bags onto the handles, or if a child who is wriggling can get in or out of the seat without the harness being done up.

A common cause of injury involves falling from a pram or stroller. If a baby is not properly secured, they could fall out of the stroller and sustain head or neck injuries. Therefore, it is important to ensure that the buckle on the harness is securely clicked into place.

Some prams have a reversible shade that can be used to protect your baby in either direction from the sun. This is a great feature because it will prevent having to wake your child awake when you change their position in the pram or when you are going to and from the shops. Other useful features include a tray for snacks and drink holders for your infant or toddler, a shopping basket under the seat, and the handlebar locks in place when you are not using it.

Do not leave a baby asleep in a pram if you are not within reach. Babies are prone to wriggling while sleeping, which can cause them to roll out of the Pram for newborn or stroller. This can lead to strangulation and suffocation. A stroller or pram is not an alternative to a crib and should be used only for short periods 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 buy one. Consider how easy it would be to put the parts 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 journeys, so you want to be sure your choice is able to perform the task you want it to. You should ensure that your pram is in a color or pattern that will not date easily to avoid looking as if you've slipped out of style.

The best prams are made of high-quality materials, and built to last. Look for durable fabrics as well as sturdy tires and an efficient suspension system. The best prams are lightweight and fold easily so that you can store them in your garage or even the boot.

All prams on this list allow infants to lay flat, which is essential for infants since it increases oxygen saturation levels and aids in the development of their spine and hips. A lot of them are designed to grow with your child and some having a carrycot or a fully reclined seat that can be moved off and back on the frame for when your child outgrows it.

If you're looking to purchase a brand new pram for the first time, you may also be interested in a travel system which is a bundle that includes a lie-flat carrycot and car seat. We are awestruck by the Graco Near2Me device that our parent tester Jaya used with her son of 10 months. It has an innovative feature that lets you raise and lower your baby with the touch of a single button. This lets you maintain eye contact with the baby and keep them in close proximity.

The Bugaboo Fox 3 in 1 pram is another option that our tester Jess Bird tried with her two kids Effie & Boden (pictured above). It's a luxurious pushchair that can be converted from a single pushchair to a double pushchair with 30 different configurations, and comes with premium fabrics, an extendable sun canopy, and puncture-proof tyres. It's not cheap but you can use it for more than one child if needed and, like our winner the iCandy Orange 3, can be used from birth with the carrycot included.

Style

Newborns should lay flat as often as possible to aid development and improve the oxygen saturation of their lungs, which is why it's essential that all prams support this. Some models create a completely flat position using a fully reclineable carrycots, while others have seats that recline to an unflat position.

The Graco Near2Me is a great device for this as our parent tester Jaya discovered when she tried it on her 10-month-old child. She was thrilled that she could raise or lower her little one with the press of a button to keep him in view and still maintain eye contact and a closeness.

The frame is perfect to take a stroll around town, and the puncture-proof tires permit you to drive it off the road or on rough terrain. It's also a great option if you're thinking of having another child in the near future because it easily converts from a single pram into a twin or double pushchair.

The Bugaboo Dragonfly is a stylish, high-end option that looks and feels impressive. It's suitable for babies because it includes a carrycot that can be folded flat and is compatible with car seats if purchased separately. You can fold it by putting the carrycot in place - something that isn't the case with all prams and is an efficient and easy feature.

Its luxurious fabrics, large shopping basket and puncture-proof tires are the kind of features you'd expect to see on a high-end pram however, its sleek frame makes it easy to handle on a variety of terrains. It's also a great choice when you live in a city and must navigate narrow streets or crowded sidewalks frequently. Although it's not inexpensive but the quality and versatility of this pram make it possible to save you money in the long run by avoiding the need to invest in a separate toddler pushchair. It's available in an extensive range of colors, as well, so you can choose one that matches your personal style.