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What Makes Good Prams?

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

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

Comfort

When you're out and around with a baby, you'll want to ensure they're secure. The good news is that there are prams made to ensure your little one does not feel anything.

The prams we've selected in this buying guide allow your baby to lie flat, which is essential for infants as lying flat improves oxygen levels and helps support their growing hips and spine. They also have seats which can be transformed to more upright positions when your baby is old enough to sit.

For a truly luxurious experience it's the 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 does have padding on the mattress and liner. It's also lighter than other prams, with a weight of less than 8kg. However, it still has a sturdy frame with grained leather details 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 good option. The one-hand steer model, swish, isn't as light as other prams, top prams but it does have a large 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 first-time parent we recommend a travel system bundle that includes a pram and car seat that attach to the same frame. This will make it much easier to get your baby out of the car into the pram without having to wake them up and is ideal for busy parents who are always on the move. The Bugaboo Dragonfly travel system is an elegant and practical pram that can be converted easily from a 'pramette or a lie-flat 'pramette' into a toddler-friendly stroller compatible with the Graco ISize car seat.

Safety

A pram must have a five-point safety harness to keep your baby secure and should not allow any gaps to trap their legs or heads. The straps must be cushioned and easy to adjust as they grow. Check the buckles on the harness to ensure that they are not cracked and have signs of wear. Every year, a large number of children are admitted to hospitals due to injuries caused by prams and strollers. Tipping over is the most common cause of these injuries. Even the strongest prams can tip over if you hook bags on the handles, or if a child with a wriggling gets into or out of the seat without harnesses being properly secured.

A frequent cause of injury is falling off a pram or stroller. If a baby's harness is not secured properly it can cause them to fall from the stroller and suffer neck or head injuries. It is therefore essential to always ensure that the buckle on the harness is securely clicked into the correct position.

Some prams have a reversible shade that can be used to protect your baby in both directions from the sun. This is a handy feature as you can avoid having to wake your baby awake when you change their position in the pram, or when you go to and from the shops. Other useful features include a snack tray and drink holders for your baby or toddler, a basket for shopping underneath the seat, and a handlebar that can be locked into place when you're not using it.

It is not advisable to let a child sleep in their stroller unless you are within their reach at all times. Babies tend to wriggle while asleep and this may cause them to fall off the pram or stroller and can lead to strangulation or suffocation. A pram or stroller is not an alternative to a cot and should be used only for brief periods during the day.

It is necessary to take apart most prams in order to place them in the trunk of your car. This procedure must be mastered before you purchase a pram. Check how easy it will be to put the pieces back together.

Durability

A pram should be able to endure several years of wear. This includes surviving the mud-filled walks and many car journeys, which is why you want to be sure your choice can fulfill the tasks you require it to. It is also important for your pram to come in a print or colour that doesn't get outdated to avoid looking like you've gone out of style.

The top prams are constructed from high-quality materials and are built to last, so you should look for durable fabrics, sturdy wheels, and an effective suspension system. The top prams have a compact fold, so they are easy to store in your garage or in the boot when not being used.

All prams on this list allow the baby to lie on their backs. This is important for newborns, because it allows them to develop their hips and spine and improves oxygenation levels. Many of these prams are designed to grow along with your child's. Some come with a carrycot, or a reclined chair that can be easily removed and put back on when your child is outgrowing them.

If you're buying a new pram for the first time, you might be interested in a travel system which is a bundle that includes a lying-flat carrycot and car seat. We love the Graco Near2Me device that our parent tester Jaya used with her son of 10 months. It has an innovative feature that allows you to raise and lower your baby with the touch of a single 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 & Boden (pictured above). It's a luxurious pushchair that can be converted from a single to double pushchair, with 30 different configurations, and comes with luxurious fabrics, an expandable sun canopy, and puncture-proofed tyres. It's not inexpensive but it can be used for multiple children, if needed. Like our top pick model, the iCandy Orange 3 with its included carrycot can be used as early as.

Style

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

The Graco Near2Me comes with the latter feature and is fantastic in this regard as our parent tester Jaya discovered when she tried it with her son who was 10 months old. She loved the fact that she could raise and lower her little one with the touch of a button, keeping him in sight and still maintain eye contact and closeness.

It's a great choice for those who want to get around town without hassle since the frame is a good size for Top Prams manoeuvring, while the puncture-proof tyres allow you to move it off the road and onto rough terrain. It's also a great option if you're thinking of having another child in future since it is able to convert from a single pushchair to a twin or double pushchair.

The Bugaboo Dragonfly looks and feels like a premium, stylish option. It's suitable for babies as it includes a carrycot that can be rolled flat and is compatible with a car seat when purchased separately. You can even fold it with the carrycot in place - something that isn't the case with all prams, so it's an easy and time-saving feature.

Its luxe fabrics, spacious shopping basket and puncture-proof tires are the kinds of things you'd expect on a pram of the highest quality, but its sleek frame makes it easy to handle on any terrain. It's also a great choice for those who live in a large city and need to negotiate narrow streets or busy sidewalks regularly. Although it's not cheap however, the durability and quality of this model make it possible to save you money in the end by avoiding the need to invest in an additional pushchair stroller for toddlers. It's available in a broad selection of colors and you can choose one that suits your personal style.