Top Prams For Your Baby's First Year

A pram is one of the most expensive baby equipment investments parents will make. However, the right model will make your life easier from day one - and even beyond the age of toddlerhood.

Our expert test drove this top-quality pram that checks all the boxes: luxe fabrics, a spacious basket, puncture-proof tires and a frame that converts from a lay-flat carrycot into a double pushchair.

iCandy Peach 7

The iCandy Peach 7 is the top choice for parents who want an elegant, luxurious travel stroller system. It has all of the features you'd expect from a top stroller and can be adapted as your child grows into toddlerhood. It comes with a large and comfortable seat and carrycot that can be set in a parent-facing position or facing the world, and a ride-on board that can be used for older siblings. You can also add an compatible car seat to complete the travel system.

The Complete Bundle includes a variety of matching accessories, including an umbrella cup holder, a parasol, and a changing bag. Gemma said that the Complete Bundle is a great value. The seat pocket that zips and the extendable canopy are also handy.

The suspension has been improved and the fabrics have been upgraded to give a more comfortable ride. iCandy has also added a head-hugging hood to help support the shoulders and neck of your child as they develop. The seat is now 20mm longer and more padded for a comfortable ride. There's a new easy-slide pop up harness, and the apron which fastens to the front has an extended storm flap for additional protection against weather.

The iCandy Peach 7 has an extra-large barless storage basket with a capacity of 10kg that can accommodate coats, shopping bags, and other items. Elevators are used to raise the seat which makes it easier for your baby to enter and exit the seat. Other useful features include a recliner that can be adjusted in multiple positions with adjustable calf support and a zipped bootmuff. This model comes with an adjustable bar bumper which allows you to reach your baby without having to remove the bar that is used to protect the bumper.

iCandy Orange 3

The iCandy Orange is an elegant and practical pram that is designed to fit the family lifestyle and grow with your child. It is a top-quality design, clever features and plush fabrics. It's one of the prams that costs the most, but it is worthwhile for a stylish, high-quality pushchair newborn.

The 2021 update has upgraded the iCandy Orange with lighter wheels and an enhanced seat that makes it even more comfortable. The high-cushioned fabrics are colour blocked to give the design an elegant and stylish appearance. It's also a practical pushchair, with a simple recline and cinema seating that ensures maximum comfort for your baby.

The integrated Ride-on Board is among the most thrilling features. It allows you to connect the toddler's board to the Orange Frame to create a dual-travel system. This is an extremely innovative feature that will delight parents with older siblings and is sure to be popular with buyers.

The seat and carrycot can be set in parent-facing or world-facing modes, adding flexibility to your daily journeys. This compact double buggy gives many options for flexibility. It gives you peace of mind knowing that your child is near you or explore the world independently.

The iCandy Orange takes a little time to assemble, but it is very easy. Once it's set to use, you can simply press the triggers on either side of the chassis to fold and it will lock automatically. It also has a free-standing feature when folded, which is a great bonus. This is a baby stroller can be taken out with confidence, even if your child starts to walk.

Bugaboo Fox 3

A new version of the iconic flagship stroller from Bugaboo the Fox 3 is sleek, contemporary and hard to beat. Its premium fabrics, innovative design and elegant appearance are sure to make your baby stand out from the crowd.

It is lightweight it is easy to move and durable. It features large, puncture-proof tires and four-wheel suspension to ensure a smooth ride across any terrain or bumps. It also has a central joint suspension that allows for soft bouncing and a new large bassinet that is both comfortable for your newborn and easy for you to use. The peek a boo panel as well as the the signature peek a-boo window will allow your child sleep comfortably, while still being curious about the surroundings.

Like the previous models in the Fox series, the latest version is available with various colors for both the seat and bassinet frame. It also comes with a graphite-colored chassis, which adds a modern touch to the already popular design. The chassis has been equipped with functional touch points in white that make it easy to navigate.

Another exciting new feature of the Fox 3 is its practical one-hand folding mechanism. You can fold the chassis, carrycot or sports chair separately to fit it in your trunk, or even store it in the corner of your living room. This feature is great for parents who are constantly traveling and want to be able take their pram along in their car or take them on a plane.

The Fox 3 is an all-terrain stroller that can transport you from the mountains to sea and everywhere in between. The oversized wheels, puncture-proof and the advanced 4 wheel suspension provide the perfect ride for your child, while the innovative central joint and suspension ensure that it is lightweight and agile on steps and curbs.

Stokke Xplory X

Stokke, the Scandanavian brand that is known for its designer designs for essentials for children like high chairs and cots has taken its market-leading Xplory stroller to a higher level with its latest model. This upscale model, which is able to be used from birth, provides the safety and quality that parents require without sacrificing style or luxury.

The Xplory X from Stokke is the first stroller that can raise your child's head to eye level with you. This offers a variety of advantages including better interaction, stronger bonds, more comfort and a safer ride. The Xplory is narrow and agile with better maneuverability thanks to the swivel wheel and single-handed steering. It is available with a carrycot for infants, a car seat for infants, travel systems, and a toddler board for siblings.

A range of new fabrics give the Xplory a luxurious feeling. Soft and buttery, PFC free leatherette is used to make the seat rail and handlebar, with branded webbing and 3D-engraved harness pads. A spacious shopping bag replaces the V6's origami-style folding design, and is compatible, and there is a new footrest that provides added leg support for your growing child.

The Xplory can be purchased in conjunction with a newborn carry cot, and the patented Xplory adaptors, which make it compatible with majority of the major brands of infant car seat. This means that you can use it from birth until so long as your child doesn't exceed 22 kilograms when fully grown. The twin stroller also comes with key accessories like the foot muff and raincover. This stroller is priced firmly in the premium bracket, in line with the Bugaboo Lynx and Silver Cross Pioneer 2020, with prices starting at PS845. The Xplory can be used from 6 months to 22kg (around 4 years) and a baby carry cot costs an additional PS205.

Salsa 4

The Salsa 4 is the four-wheeled "brother" to the three-wheeled Salsa 3 Style. It's an easy-going, lightweight pram for your baby. The ball bearings and suspension of the wheel assist in keeping the frame from being jolted when bumps occur. The Overnight Sleep mattress and the blanket with zip will ensure that your child will sleep comfortably even on long journeys.

The sun canopy is large and a large shopping basket are also included. You can take everything you need for your child's outings with you including a car seat and a rain cover. The canopy can be adjusted in height, and the footrest as well as backrest can be adjusted to make your child more comfortable.

Salsa 4 by ABC Design is a stroller designed to grow with your child. It comes with a carrycot designed to be used from birth and an infant seat that can be used up to six months. The seat can be positioned in both world-facing and parent directions, and it clips on to the chassis easily.

The pneumatic tyres on the stroller and the suspension wheel provide the feeling of traveling on clouds. The front wheels can pivot 360 degrees, making it easy to maneuver on uneven surfaces. It is also very light and agile, making it simple to move through tight spaces.

The ABC Design Salsa 4 is a lightweight and versatile pram that grows with your child. The reclining seat of the pushchair is extremely comfortable and is adjustable to meet the needs of your child. The pram comes with a large and flexible shopping basket and is also very quiet to drive. It's also a reasonable alternative. The ABC Design Salsa 4 is available in various colors and has a distinctive style that will turn heads.