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What Makes Good Prams?

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

The R for Rabbit Poppins Stylish Baby Stroller makes a great stroller for children from newborns to three years old. The reversible handle lets you turn the seat to face your child or the world.

Comfort

When you're out and around with your baby, you'll want to ensure that they're safe. The good news is that there are prams made to ensure your little one doesn't feel a thing.

All prams featured in this guide allow your baby lie flat. This is important for babies as it increases oxygenation and supports their spine and hips. They also have a seat that can be changed to a more upright position when your baby is old enough to sit.

For a really high-end experience, the Venicci egg2 offers a cozy cocoon-like feel for your baby with sleek, curved lines and a bucket-shape seat that does not recline to a lying-flat position, but has an upholstered liner and mattress. It's also lighter than most prams available at less than 8kg but has an extremely sturdy chassis and grained leather accents as well as tyres with air-filled tires that are puncture-proof and able to take on more rural settings.

If you're looking for something a bit less expensive but with a similar style Minu V2 (minus carrycot) is a great option. The swish-looking, one-hand steer model isn't as light as the other prams we tested but it has an impressively large storage basket, as well as an the ability to extend the hood, which comes with UPF 50+ protection that'll keep your baby protected and shaded.

If you're a first time parent we suggest that you look into a travel system package which includes a car seat as well as a pram that attaches to the same frame. This will make it easier to transfer your child from the car into the pram without waking them and is ideal for busy parents on the go. The Bugaboo Dragonfly is a great example of a fashionable and practical travel system pram that converts easily from a lie-flat 'pramette' to a toddler-friendly pushchair, compatible with the Graco I-Size car seats.

Safety

The pram should come with five-point safety harnesses that will keep your baby safe. It must also be free of gaps between their head and legs that are likely to get caught. The straps should be cushioned and easy to adjust as they grow. Examine the buckles on the harness to ensure they are not cracked and have signs of wear. Every year, a large number of children are admitted to hospitals because of injuries caused by prams for newborns or strollers. The most common cause of these injuries is the result of a stroller tipping over. Even the most sturdy prams can topple when you strap your bags onto the handles or if a child is wriggling and falls in or out of the seat before the harness has been tightened.

A common cause of injury involves falling off a pram or stroller. If a child's harness isn't secured correctly it can cause them to fall from the stroller, causing neck or head injuries. It is therefore important to ensure that the buckle on the harness is clicked into the correct position.

Some good prams also have an adjustable canopy that can shield your baby from sun in both directions. This is a handy feature because it will prevent having to wake your baby awake while you change their position in the pram or while you go to and from the shops. Other handy features include a tray for snacks and drink holders for your infant or toddler, a shopping basket under the seat and a handlebar that can be locked into place when you're not using it.

Do not leave a baby asleep in a pram if you are not in sight. Babies tend to wriggle while asleep and this may cause them to roll off the stroller or pram and could result in strangulation or suffocation. A pram or triple stroller is not a substitute for a cot and should be used only for brief periods during the daytime.

The majority of prams require you to dismantle them to put them in the car's boot therefore it's a good idea to familiarise yourself with this procedure before you buy one. Consider how easy it would be to put the sections back together.

Durability

A pram must be able endure several years of wear. This includes surviving the mud-filled walks and many car journeys, which is why you need to ensure that your choice is able to fulfill the tasks you require it to. Also, you want your stroller to have a print or colour that doesn't get outdated to avoid looking like you've gone out of style.

The best prams will be constructed from high-quality materials and designed to last. Look for durable materials as well as sturdy tires and an effective suspension system. The best prams are compact travel stroller and fold easily, so you can put them in your garage or the boot of your car.

All the prams on this list allow babies to lay flat. This is important for newborns, because it aids in the development of their hips and spine, and improves oxygenation levels. Many of these prams have been designed to grow with your child. Some have a carrycot or a fully-reclined chair that can be easily removed and put back on when your child is outgrowing them.

If you're looking to purchase a brand new pram for the first time, you might also be interested in a travel set which is a bundle that includes a lying-flat carrycot and car seat. Our tester for parents Jaya loved the Graco Near2Me system that she used with her 10-month-old son. It comes with an innovative feature that lets you raise and lower your baby at the touch of a single button. This allows you to maintain eye contact with your child 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 converts from a single pushchair to double pushchair and has 30 possible configurations. It also comes with premium fabrics, an extendable sun canopy, and puncture-proof tyres. It's not cheap, but you can use it with multiple children if necessary. Similar to our winner model, the iCandy Orange 3 with its carrycot, it can be used right from birth.

Style

Newborns must lay flat as much as they can in order to promote development and improve oxygen saturation in their lungs, which is why it's essential that all prams support this. Some models provide a flat position using a fully reclineable carrycot, while others have seats that recline to a flat position.

The Graco Near2Me features the latter and it's brilliant at what it does, as our parent tester Jaya discovered when she tried it with her son who was 10 months old. She was thrilled that she could raise or lower her little one with the push of a button, infant carriages keeping him in sight, while still maintaining eye contact and closeness.

It's a great pram for those who wish to travel around town with ease as the frame is a good size for maneuvering, and the puncture-proof tyres allow you to remove it from the road and into rough terrain. It's also a smart option if you're thinking of having another child in future since it can easily be converted from a single pushchair to a twin or double pram pushchair.

The Bugaboo Dragonfly is a stylish, high-end option that looks and feels impressive. It's ideal for infants as it includes a lie-flat carrycot and is compatible with car seats, if you buy it separately. It can be folded with the carrycot in place and it's something that isn't the case with all prams, so it's an easy and time-saving feature.

The pram's luxurious fabric as well as the spacious basket and puncture-proof tires are features you'd expect 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 and crowded paths on a regular basis. Although it's not inexpensive but the quality and versatility of this model make it possible to save you money in the end by not having to purchase an additional pushchair for toddlers. It's available in an extensive range of colors, too, so you can pick one that suits your personal style.