A Retrospective A Conversation With People About Good Prams 20 Years Ago

What Makes Good Prams?

A pram (also called a stroller or pushchair) is the main form of transport for infants and toddlers. A quality pram blends safety, comfort and style to make walking enjoyable for all the family.

The R for Rabbit Poppins Stylish Baby Stroller is a great stroller for infants to three years old. The adjustable handle can be turned around to allow you to 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 they're secure. The good news is that there are prams specifically designed to ensure that your baby isn't apprehensive.

All the prams listed in this guide allow your baby to lie flat. This is important for newborns as it improves oxygenation and helps support their hips and spine. They also come with seats that can be converted to an upright position once your baby is old enough to sit up.

For a truly luxurious feel, the Venicci egg2 has a cosy feeling of a cocoon for your baby with sleek, curved lines and a bucket-shape seating that does not recline to a lying-flat position, but it does have an upholstered mattress and liner. It's also lighter than other prams available at under 8kg but still 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 want something less expensive but with the same style Minu V2 (minus carrycot) is another excellent choice. The one-hand steer model, swish, isn't as lightweight as other strollers, 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 safe and shaded.

If you're a first time parent We suggest that you consider a travel system that includes a car seat as well as a pram that can be attached to the same frame. This makes it much easier for parents to move their child from the car to the pram without having to get them up. The Bugaboo Dragonfly travel system is a stylish and functional pram that is easily converted from a 'pramette' or lie-flat 'pramette, into a stroller that is toddler-friendly compatible with the Graco iSize car seat.

Safety

A pram should be equipped with a five point safety harness to ensure your baby is safe and secure. It should not have any gaps to entrap their legs or head. The straps must be cushioned and easily adjustable as your child grows. You should also check the harness buckles to make sure that they aren't cracked or showing signs of wear and tear. A lot of children are hospitalized each year because of injuries caused by strollers or pushchairs prams pushchairs. The primary cause of these injuries is the result of a stroller tipping over. Even the most sturdy prams can topple when you strap bags to the handles or if a child is wriggling and gets in or out of the seat before the harness is tightened.

Another reason for injury is falling from the stroller or pram. If a child's harness is not fastened properly it could cause them to fall out of the stroller and suffer head or neck injuries. This is why it is important to ensure that the buckle of the harness is always clicked into place.

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 since you will not be having to wake your child awake when you change their position in the pram, or when you are in and out of shops. There are also other features that can be useful, like a snack tray for your child or toddler and drink holders. There is also an extra shopping basket under the seat.

Never leave a sleeping baby in a pram without being in sight. Babies can be prone to wriggling while sleeping and could cause them to roll out of the stroller or pram. This could result in strangulation and suffocation. A pram or stroller is not an alternative to a crib and should be used only for short periods of time during the day.

The majority of prams require you to take them apart in order to fit them into the boot of your car so it is recommended to familiarize yourself with the process before you purchase one. Find out how easy it will be to put the parts back together.

Durability

A pram must be able to last through many years of wear and tear. You want to make sure that your pram can handle the mud of a walk and also multiple car trips. You want to make sure that your pram is in a color or pattern that won't fade easily to avoid looking like you've lost fashion.

The top prams are constructed of high-quality materials and have been designed to last, so you should look for durable fabrics, sturdy wheels and an efficient suspension system. The top prams have a compact fold, so they can be easily stored in your garage or boot when not when not in use.

All the prams on this list allow babies to lie flat, which is essential for newborns because it improves oxygen saturation levels as well as aids in the development of their hips and spine. Many are designed to adapt to your child's needs with some featuring a carrycot, or a fully reclined seat that can be clicked off and back on the frame at a time when your little one outgrows it.

If you are buying a pram for the first time, a travel system that comes with the carrycot as well as a car seat may be a good idea. We love the Graco Near2Me device that our parent tester Jaya used with her son of 10 months. It comes with a clever feature that raises and lowers 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 for her son as he was at an exploratory stage.

The Bugaboo Fox 3 in one pushchair is another option that our test-driver Jess Bird tried with her two children Effie and Boden (pictured above). It's a pram that can be converted from a single pushchair to double in 30 different configurations. It also has sun canopy that can be extended and puncture-proof tires. It's not cheap prams but you can use it for multiple children, if needed. And like our winner model, the iCandy Orange 3 with its carrycot is a great option to use from the moment of birth.

Style

Newborns must lay flat as often 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 allow this. Some models allow a completely flat position by using a carrycot that can be fully reclinable, while others have a seat that reclines to a horizontal position.

The Graco Near2Me features the latter feature, and it's fantastic at what it does, as our parent tester Jaya discovered when she tried it with her son of 10 months. She loved the fact that she could raise or lower her child with the push of a button and keep him in view, while still maintaining eye contact and closeness.

It's a great choice 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 move it off the road and into rough terrain. It's an excellent choice if you plan to have another child in the future because it can easily be converted from a single pushchair to a twin or double.

The Bugaboo Dragonfly is a stylish and high-end product that looks and feels impressive. It's ideal for babies as it includes a carrycot which can be rolled flat and is compatible with a car seat if purchased separately. It can be folded while the carrycot still in place This is a feature that not all pushchairs prams pushchairs provide. This saves time and makes it simpler to use.

The pram's luxurious fabrics as well as the spacious basket and puncture-proof tires are all features you'd expect to find in a top model, but the sleek frame makes it simple to maneuver around diverse terrains. This is a great choice when you live in a city and must navigate narrow streets or crowded walkways frequently. Although it's not inexpensive, the quality and versatility of this pram mean that it can save you money over the long term by eliminating the need to invest in an additional pushchair sale for toddlers. You can choose from a range of colors to match your personal style.