What Makes Good prams pushchairs?

A pram (also called a stroller or a pushchair) is the main form of transportation for babies and toddlers. A quality pram blends comfort, safety and style to make walking enjoyable for the whole family.

The R for Rabbit Poppins Joy Stylish Baby Stroller is a wonderful stroller for newborns and 3-year-old children. Its reversible handle allows you to turn the seat so your child can look at either you or the world around them.

Comfort

If you're out and about with your baby, you need to ensure they're secure. The good news is that there are prams made to ensure your little one doesn't feel a thing.

The prams we've selected in this buying guide all allow your baby to lay flat, which is important for newborn babies as lying flat improves oxygen saturation and supports their developing spine and hips. The seats can also be adjusted to a more upright position once your child is able to sit up.

For a truly luxurious feel this Venicci egg2 provides a warm feeling of a cocoon for your baby with sleek, curved lines and a bucket-shape seating that doesn't recline into a lie-flat position, but has a padded liner and mattress. It's also lighter than many prams, weighing under 8kg. However, it still has a sturdy chassis with grained leather details and tyres with air-filled tires that are puncture-proof.

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

If you're the first parent of your child, we'd recommend considering a travel system bundle that includes a pram and car seat that attach to the same frame. This will make it easier to get your baby out of the car into the pram without disturbing them and is ideal for busy parents on the go. The Bugaboo Dragonfly is a great example of a stylish and functional pram for travel that can be converted easily from a'pramette' lying flat to a pushchair for toddlers that is compatible with the Graco i-Size car seat.

Safety

The pram should come with five-point safety harnesses that will keep your baby safe. It should also not have any gaps where their legs or heads could get stuck. The straps must be padded and easily adjustable as your child grows. It is also important to examine the buckles on your harness to ensure they aren't cracked or showing signs of wear and tear. Many children are hospitalised each year because of injuries caused by strollers or prams. The main reason for these injuries is the result of a stroller tipping over. Even the strongest prams can tip over if you hook bags to the handles or if a wriggling child is able to get into 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 child's harness isn't secured correctly it can cause them to fall from the stroller and suffer head or neck injuries. It is therefore important to make sure that the buckle on the harness is securely clicked into place.

Some good prams also have an adjustable canopy that can protect your baby from the sun in either direction. This is a handy feature since you will not be having to wake your child up when you are changing their position in the pram or while 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 into position when you're not using it.

It is not advisable to leave a sleeping child in their pram unless you are within their reach at all times. Babies are susceptible to wiggle while asleep, which can cause them to roll out of the stroller or pram. This could result in suffocation and strangulation. A pram or a stroller is not an alternative to the crib. It is best to use it 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. Check how easy it will be to put the sections back together.

Durability

A babiie pram needs to be able to endure several years of wear. This includes the need to endure walking in the rain and many car journeys, so you must ensure your choice will perform the task you want it to. It is also important for your pram to be in an image or color that doesn't get outdated so you don't end up looking like you've fallen out of fashion.

The top prams are constructed from high-quality materials and are designed to last, so look for durable fabrics, sturdy wheels, and an effective suspension system. The best prams are compact and fold easily, allowing you to put them in your garage or even the boot.

All prams on this list allow babies to lay flat, which is crucial 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 of them having a carrycot or fully-reclined seat that can be clicked on and off the frame at a time when your child is no longer using it.

If you're buying a new pram for the first time, you may be interested in a travel set that is a complete bundle that includes a lying-flat carrycot and car seat. Our test-driver for parents Jaya was a fan of the Graco Near2Me System she used with her 10-month old son. It is a revolutionary feature that allows you to raise and lower your child with the touch of one button. This allows you to maintain eye contact with them and keep them close.

The Bugaboo Fox 3 is another option that our tester Jess Bird tried with her two children Effie & Boden (pictured above). It's a luxury pram that converts from a single pushchair to a double pram pushchair with 30 possible configurations. It also comes with luxe fabrics, an extendable sun canopy, and puncture-proofed tyres. It's not cheap but you can use it with more than one child if you need to. And like our winner model, the iCandy Orange 3 with its included carrycot, it can be used from the moment of birth.

Style

All prams should allow newborns to lie flat as possible. This will help with their development and boost oxygen saturation in the lungs. Some models allow for an entirely flat position using a carrycot that can be completely reclined, while others feature a seat that can be reclined to a horizontal or a vertical position.

The Graco Near2Me works great for both as our parent tester Jaya discovered when she tried it on her child who was 10 months old. She loved the ability to raise or lower her infant at the touch of a button to keep him in sight, while still maintaining the eye contact and 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 smart option if you're thinking of having another child in the near future since it is able to convert from a single pram into a double or twin pushchairs pushchair.

The Bugaboo Dragonfly looks and feels like a stylish, high-end option. It's suitable for babies since it includes a carrycot that can lie flat and it's compatible with a car-seat if purchased separately. It is able to be folded with the carrycot still in place, which is a feature that not all prams have. This reduces time and makes it simpler to use.

The pram's luxurious fabrics large basket, spacious interior, and puncture-proof tires are features you would expect to see in a top model However, the sleek frame makes it easy to maneuver around different terrains. This is a great option if you live in the city and have to navigate narrow streets or crowded pathways frequently. While it's not cheap, the quality and versatility of this stroller make it possible to save you money in the end by avoiding the need to invest in a separate pushchair for toddlers. It's available in an extensive range of colors, too, so you can choose one that fits your personal style.