What Makes Good Prams?

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

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 rotate the seat so that your child can face either you or the world around them.

Comfort

When you're out and about with your baby, you'll want to ensure that they're safe. There are prams that make sure your baby doesn't feel any sensations.

The prams we've picked in this buying guide allow your baby to lie flat, which is crucial for newborn babies as lying flat increases oxygen saturation and helps support their growing spine and hips. The seats can be adjusted to a more upright position once your child is able to sit up.

Venicci egg2 is a high-end pram that has a cocoon-like feel for your baby. It is smooth and has curved lines as well as a bucket-shaped seating, which doesn't recline into an upright position however, it does come with a padded mattress and liner. It's also lighter than other prams, with a weight of less than 8kg. However, it has a sturdy frame with the grained leather accents and air-filled tyres which are puncture-proof.

The Minu V2 is a great option if you're looking for something with a similar look but for a lesser price. The swish-looking one-hand steer model isn't as light as some of the other prams we tried however it comes with a large storage basket and extendable hood with UPF 50+ protection, which will keep your baby shaded and protected.

If you're a new parent we recommend the travel system bundle that includes a pram and car seat that can be attached to the same frame. This will make it easier to transfer your child from the car to the pram without waking them and is perfect for busy parents who are always on the move. The Bugaboo Dragonfly travel system is a stylish and practical pram that is easily converted from a 'pramette' or lie-flat 'pramette, into a stroller that is toddler-friendly compatible with the Graco ISize car seat.

Safety

The pram should come with a five-point safety harness that will keep your baby safe. It must also be free of gaps where their legs or heads could get stuck. The straps should be padded and easy to adjust as they grow. It is also important to examine the buckles on your harness to make sure that they aren't damaged or showing signs of wear and tear. Every year, a lot of children are admitted to hospitals due to injuries caused by prams or strollers. Tipping over is the most common reason for these injuries. Even the sturdiest prams can tip over if you hook bags onto the handles, or if a wriggling child can get in or out of the seat without harnesses being done up.

Another reason for injury is falling off the stroller or pram. If a child is not securely fastened in, they could fall out of the stroller and sustain neck or head injuries. It is therefore essential to ensure that the buckle on the harness is locked into place.

Some prams for sale with good quality also have an adjustable canopy that can protect your baby from sun in any direction. This is a useful feature because it will prevent having to wake your child up when you are changing their position in the pram, or when you are going to and from the shops. Other useful features include a snack tray and drink holders for your baby or toddler, a basket for shopping under the seat, and the handlebar locks in place when you're not using it.

Don't leave a baby sleeping in a pram if you are not within sight. Babies are known to wiggle when asleep and this may cause them to slide off the pram or stroller and cause suffocation or strangulation. A stroller or pram newborn should not be used as an alternative to the cot. It is best to use it for short periods during the day.

The majority of prams require you disassemble them in order to fit them into the boot of your car so it's a good idea to familiarise yourself with this procedure before you purchase one. Also check how it is simple to put the different sections back together and click them into place.

Durability

A pram sale needs to be able to last through many years of wear and tear. You want to make sure that your baby's pram for Newborn is able to handle the mud of a walk and also multiple car trips. Also, you want your pram to be in the form of a color or print that isn't prone to fading quickly so you don't end up looking like you've gone out of fashion.

The best prams are constructed of top-quality materials and are designed to last. Look for durable fabrics, sturdy tires, 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 prams on this list allow infants to lay flat, which is vital for infants since it increases oxygen saturation levels and supports the development of their spine and hips. Many of these prams are designed to grow along with your child. Some have carrycots, or a reclined seat that can be removed and snapped on when your child outgrows them.

If you're purchasing a new pram for the first time, you may be looking for a travel system which is an all-in-one package 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 is a revolutionary feature that lets you raise and lower your baby with the touch of one button. This lets you keep eye contact with them and keep them close.

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 luxurious pushchair that can be converted from a single to double pushchair and has 30 possible configurations. It also comes with luxe fabrics, an extendable sun canopy, and puncture-proofed tyres. It's not inexpensive, but you can use it for multiple children, if needed. And like our winner model, the iCandy Orange 3 with its carrycot, it can be used from the moment of birth.

Style

Newborns should lay flat as much as possible to aid development and improve oxygen saturation in their lungs, so it's important that all prams permit this. Some models create a completely flat position with a fully-reclinable carrycot, while others have a seat that reclines to a flat position.

The Graco Near2Me works great for this, as our parent tester Jaya discovered when she tried it on her child who was 10 months old. She was thrilled that she could raise or lower her baby at the push of a button to keep him in sight and still maintain eye contact and a closeness.

The frame is perfect for nipping around town, and the puncture-proof tires permit you to take it off the road or on rough terrain. It's a great choice for those who plan to have a second child in the future since it can be transformed from a single pushchair to a twin or double.

The Bugaboo Dragonfly looks and feels like a high-end, stylish option. It's ideal for babies because it comes with a lie-flat carrycot and is compatible with car seats, if you buy it separately. You can even fold it using the carrycot as a stand - something that isn't the case with all prams and is an easy and time-saving feature.

Its luxe fabrics, spacious shopping basket and puncture-proof tires are all the things you'd expect on a pram of the highest quality however, its sleek frame makes it easy to maneuver on any terrain. It's also a great choice if you reside in a city and must navigate narrow streets or busy sidewalks regularly. Although it's not cheap, the quality and versatility of this pram mean that it can save you money in the end by not having to invest in a separate pushchair for toddlers. It's available in an extensive range of colors, as well, so you can pick one that suits your personal style.