20 Fun Informational Facts About Good Prams

What Makes Good Prams?

A pram (also called a stroller or a pushchair) is the most popular form of transport for infants and toddlers. A well-designed pram is a combination of safety, comfort and design to make walking enjoyable for all the family.

The R for Rabbit Poppins Joy Stylish Baby Stroller is a wonderful pram for newborns to 3-year-old kids. The adjustable handle can be turned around to allow you to turn the seat to face your child or the world.

Comfort

If you're out and about with your baby, you need to be sure they're comfortable. The good news is that there are prams for sale designed to ensure your child isn't apprehensive.

All the prams in this guide allow your baby to lie flat. This is important for newborns as it improves oxygenation and helps support their spine and hips. They also have seats that can be changed to a more upright position when your baby is old enough to sit up.

Venicci egg2 is a top-of-the-line pram that offers a cocoon-like feel for your baby. It has smooth, curved lines and a bucket-shaped seat which does not recline into flat, but it does have padding on the mattress and a liner. It's also lighter than other prams, weighing less than 8kg, but it has solid chassis and grained leather details and air-filled tyres that are puncture-proof and can handle more rugged terrains.

The Minu V2 is a great choice if you're looking for something with a similar design but for a lesser 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 extended hood that provides UPF 50+ protection to keep your baby protected and shaded.

If you are a first time parent we suggest that you look into a travel system that includes a car seat and pram set that attaches to the same frame. This will make it easier to get your baby out of the car to the pram without disturbing them and is ideal for parents on the go. The Bugaboo Dragonfly is a great example of a fashionable and practical travel system pram that converts easily from a'pramette' lying flat into a toddler-friendly pushchair that is compatible with the Graco I-Size car seat.

Safety

A pram must have a five-point safety harness to ensure your baby is safe and free of any gaps that could trap their legs or head. The straps should be padded and easily adjustable as your child grows. Examine the buckles on your harness to ensure 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 or strollers. The primary cause of these injuries is the result of a stroller tipping over. Even the strongest prams can topple if you hook your bags onto the handles or if a child is wriggling and gets into or out of the seat before the harness has been tightened.

A common cause of injury involves falling from a pram or stroller. If a child is not properly secured the pram, they may fall out of the stroller and sustain head or neck injuries. This is why it is vital to ensure that the harness buckle is always secured.

A few good prams also come with a reversible canopy that will shield your baby from the sun in any direction. This is a useful feature because it will prevent having to wake your baby awake while you change their position in the Pram for newborn or when you go into and out of shops. Other handy features include a snack tray and drink holders for your infant or toddler, a basket for shopping under the seat and the handlebar locks into position when you are not using it.

It is not advisable to leave a child sleeping in their stroller unless you are within their reach at all times. Babies can be prone to wiggle during sleep, which could cause them to fall out of the stroller or pram. This could result in suffocation and strangulation. A stroller or pram is not a substitute for a cot and should only be used for brief periods during the day.

It is necessary to disassemble most prams in order to place them into the trunk of your car. This process must be mastered before you purchase one. Also check how it is simple to put the various sections back together and click them into place.

Durability

A pram must be durable enough to withstand several years of wear and wear and tear. You need to ensure that your stroller can withstand muddy walks as well as a variety of car trips. It is also important for your pram to be in the form of a color or print that doesn't get outdated so that you don't end up looking like you've gone out of style.

The best prams will be made of high-quality materials, and designed to last. Look for durable materials, sturdy tires, and a well-designed system of suspension. The best prams are lightweight and fold easily so that you can put them in your garage or the boot of your car.

All the prams on this list allow your baby to lie down flat. This is crucial for newborns, because it allows them to develop their spine and hips and improves oxygenation levels. A lot of these prams are designed to expand with your child's. Some have a carrycot, or a fully-reclined chair that can be removed and snapped on as your child grows.

If you're looking to purchase a brand new pram for the first time, you might be looking for a travel system that is a complete bundle that includes a lying-flat carrycot and car seat. Our parent tester Jaya was a fan of the Graco Near2Me System that she used with her 10-month old son. It has an innovative feature that allows you to raise and lower your child by pressing one button. This lets you keep eye contact with your child and keep them close.

Another option is the Bugaboo Fox 3 which our tester Jess Bird used with her two kids, Effie and Boden (pictured above). It's a luxury pram that can be converted from a single to a double pram pushchair with 30 different configurations, and comes with luxurious fabrics, an expandable sun canopy, and puncture-proofed tyres. It's not cheap, but you can use it with multiple children, if needed. And like our winner iCandy Orange 3, the iCandy Orange 3 with its carrycot included can be used from the moment of birth.

Style

All prams should permit newborns to lie flat as possible. This will aid in their development and boost oxygen saturation in the lungs. Some models allow an all-flat position by using a carrycot that can be fully reclinable, while others have a seat which can recline to a horizontal position.

The Graco Near2Me is a great device for the latter as our parent tester Jaya discovered when she tested it on her child who was 10 months old. She was enthralled by the fact that she could raise and lower her child with the press of a button to keep him in the view of others while maintaining eye contact and a closeness.

It's a great pram for those who wish to nip around town easily as the frame is an ideal size for manoeuvring, while the puncture-proof tyres permit you to remove it from the road and onto rough terrain. It's an excellent choice for those who plan to have another child in the near future because it can easily be converted from a single pushchair a twin or double.

The Bugaboo Dragonfly looks and feels like a high-end, stylish option. It's ideal for babies as it comes with a carrycot that can lie flat and it's compatible with a car-seat when purchased separately. You can fold it by putting the carrycot in place and it's something that does not happen with all prams, so it's a time-saving and hassle-free feature.

The pram's luxurious fabric large basket, spacious interior, and puncture-proof tires are things you'd expect in a top model, but the sleek frame makes it easy to maneuver around various terrains. It's also a great choice if you reside in a city and need to negotiate narrow streets or overcrowded sidewalks frequently. Although it's not inexpensive but the quality and versatility of this stroller make it possible to save you money in the end by avoiding the need to invest in an additional pushchair for toddlers. You can pick from a range of colors that will fit your preferences.