What Makes Good Prams?

A pram (also called a stroller or pushchair sale) is the primary mode of transportation for babies and toddlers. A good pram store near me combines safety, comfort and style to make walking enjoyable for the entire family.

The R for Rabbit Poppins Stylish Baby Stroller is a fantastic stroller for children from newborns to three years old. Its reversible handle allows you to rotate the seat so your child can face you or the world around them.

Comfort

When you're out and about with your baby, you want to be sure they're comfortable. There are prams that make sure your baby doesn't feel any discomfort.

All prams featured in this guide allow your baby lie flat. This is essential for newborns as it improves oxygenation and strengthens their spine and hips. They also have a seat that can be converted to more upright positions when your baby is old enough to sit.

For a truly luxurious feel it's the Venicci egg2 offers a cozy cocoon-like feel for your baby with sleek, curvaceous lines and a bucket-shape seat that doesn't recline into a lie-flat position, but has padding on the liner and mattress. It's also lighter than other prams available at under 8kg but still has solid chassis and grained leather accents, plus air-filled tyres that are puncture-proof and can be used in more rural environments.

The Minu V2 is a great choice when you're looking for a model that has a similar appearance but at a price that is lower. The one-hand steer, swish model isn't quite 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 safe and protected.

If you're a first-time parent we suggest you look into a pushchairs travel systems system bundle that includes a pram and car seat that are attached to the same frame. This will make it easier to get your baby out of the car to the pram without waking them and is perfect for busy parents on the go. The Bugaboo Dragonfly is a great example of a stylish and useful pram for travel that can be converted easily from a'pramette' lying flat to a pushchair for toddlers compatible with the Graco I-Size car seats.

Safety

A pram should be equipped with a five-point safety harness to keep your baby safe and free of any gaps to entrap their heads or legs. The straps should be cushioned and easy to adjust as they expand. Also, you should check the harness buckles to make sure that they are not cracked or showing signs of wear and tear. A lot of children are hospitalized every year due to pram or stroller-related injuries. Tipping over is the main reason for these injuries. Even the sturdiest prams can tip over if you attach bags to the handles or if a wriggling child can get in or out of the seat without the harness being done up.

A common cause of injury is falling off a pram or stroller. If a baby's harness is not secured properly it could cause them to fall from the stroller and sustain head or neck injuries. Therefore, it is important to always ensure that the buckle on the harness is locked into the proper position.

Some good prams also have a reversible canopy that will protect your baby from sun in both directions. This is a useful feature because it will prevent having to wake your child up when you are changing their position in the pram or while you go to and from the shops. There are other features that could be useful, for example an eating tray for your toddler or child and drink holders. There's also a basket for shopping underneath the seat.

Do not leave a baby asleep in a pram if you are not within sight. Babies are prone to wiggle while asleep and this can cause them to roll out of the stroller or pram. This can lead to strangulation and suffocation. A stroller or pram is not an alternative to a cot. It is best to use it for short periods during the daytime.

It is necessary to disassemble the majority of prams to put them into the trunk of your car. This process is something you should know before you purchase one. Consider how easy it would be to put the parts back together.

Durability

A triple pram needs to be able to last through several years of wear and wear and tear. This includes surviving muddy walks and getting through 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 the form of a color or print that doesn't get outdated to avoid looking like you've fallen out of fashion.

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

All the prams in this list allow the baby to lie down flat. This is essential for newborns, as it helps them develop their spine and hips and improves oxygenation levels. Many are designed to adapt to your child's needs, with some of them having a carrycot or fully-reclined seat that can be moved off and back on the frame at a time when your child outgrows it.

If you are considering buying a pram for the very first time, a travel system that includes both an infant carrycot and car seats could be a good idea. We love the Graco Near2Me system which our parent tester Jaya used with her son of 10 months. It comes with a clever feature that can raise or lower your baby at the touch of a button. This way you can keep eye contact and keep them close which she described as being important to her as he was in an exploratory stage.

The Bugaboo Fox 3 is another option that our test-driver Jess Bird tried with her two kids Effie & Boden (pictured above). It's a luxury pram that converts from a single to double pushchair and has 30 possible configurations and features luxe fabrics, an extendable sun canopy, and puncture-proof tyres. It's not expensive, but it can be used for multiple children if necessary. And like our winner, the iCandy Orange 3 with its carrycot, it can be used as early as.

Style

Newborns must lie flat as much as they can in order to promote development and increase the oxygen level in their lungs, which is why it's important that all prams support this. Some models allow for an entirely flat position using a carrycot that can be fully reclined, whereas others feature a seat that can recline to a horizontal position.

The Graco Near2Me has the latter and it's brilliant at what it does, as our parent tester Jaya discovered when she tried it with her son of 10 months. She was enthralled by the fact that she could raise or lower her little one with the touch of a button, keeping him in the view of others while maintaining eye contact and closeness.

This frame is perfect to take a stroll around town, and the puncture-proof tires permit you to drive it off road or over rough terrain. It's a great choice if you plan to have a second child in the future, as it can easily be transformed from a single pushchair into a twin or double.

The Bugaboo Dragonfly is a stylish and high-end product that looks and feels impressive. It's suitable for babies as it includes a carrycot that can be folded flat and is compatible with a car-seat when purchased separately. It can be folded with the carrycot still in place It's an option that not all prams have. This saves time and makes it simpler to use.

Its luxurious fabrics, spacious shopping basket and puncture-proof tires are all the features you'd expect to see on a premium pram and its sleek design makes it easy to maneuver on any terrain. This is an excellent choice for those who live in the city and must navigate narrow streets and crowded walkways regularly. Although it's not inexpensive however, the durability and quality of this stroller make it possible to save you money over the long term by eliminating the need to buy a separate toddler pushchair. It's available in a broad selection of colors too, so you can choose one that suits your personal style.