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What Makes Good Prams? A pram (also known as a pushchair or stroller) is the main form of transport for infants and toddlers. A well-designed pram is a combination of safety, comfort, and style to make walking enjoyable for the entire family. The R for Rabbit Poppins Joy Stylish Baby Stroller is a wonderful pram for newborns to 3-year-old children. Its reversible handle allows you to rotate the seat so your child can face either you or the world around them. Comfort Your baby should be at ease when you're out with them. The good news is that there are prams made to ensure your little one doesn't feel a thing. The prams we've chosen in this buying guide let your baby lie flat, which is crucial for infants as lying flat improves oxygen saturation and supports their developing hips and spine. The seats can also be adjusted to a more upright position once your baby is able to sit up. Venicci egg2 is a premium pram with a cocoon feeling for your baby. It is smooth and has curving lines, a bucket-shaped seat, that doesn't recline to a flat position, but it does have an upholstered mattress and liner. It's also lighter than most prams available at less than 8kg, but it has a sturdy chassis and grained leather detailing as well as tyres with air-filled tires that are puncture-proof and able to be used in more rural environments. The Minu V2 is a great option if you're looking for something that has a similar appearance but at a price that is lower. The sleek, one-hand steer model isn't as lightweight as the other prams we've tested however it comes with a big storage basket and an extendable hood with UPF 50+ protection, which will keep your baby shaded and protected. If you're a new parent we suggest you look into a travel system bundle that includes a pram as well as a car seat that can be attached to the same frame. This will make it easier to get your baby out of the car to the pram without having to wake them up and is ideal for busy parents who are always on the move. The Bugaboo Dragonfly travel system is a stylish and functional pram that is easily converted from a 'pramette or a 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 heads or legs. The straps should be cushioned and easy to adjust as they grow. Examine the buckles on your harness to ensure that they are not cracked and have signs of wear. Many children are hospitalised each year because of injuries from strollers or prams. The main reason for these injuries is tipping over. Even the strongest prams can topple when you hang your bags onto the handles or if a child is wriggling and falls out or in the seat before the harness has been tightened. double pram pushchair of injury involves falling from a pram, or stroller. If a baby is not securely fastened in the pram, they may fall out of the stroller and suffer head or neck injuries. Therefore, it is important to make sure that the buckle on the harness is locked into the proper position. Some prams have a reversible shade that can be used to shield your baby in any direction from the sun. This is a handy feature because it will prevent having to wake your child up when you are changing their position in the pram or when you are going into and out of 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 locks into position when you're not using it. You should never let a child sleep in their stroller unless you are within their reach at all times. Babies are susceptible to wriggling while sleeping and this could cause them to fall out of the stroller or pram. This could result in strangulation and suffocation. A pram or a stroller should not be used as an alternative to the crib. It should only be used for short periods of time during the daytime. Most prams require you to take them apart in order to put them in the trunk of your car therefore it's a good idea to familiarise yourself with the process before you purchase one. Find out how easy it will be to put the parts back together. Durability A pram should be durable enough to endure many years of wear and wear and tear. You should ensure that your baby's pram is able to handle muddy walks, as well as multiple car trips. You also want your pram to be in a print or colour that doesn't get outdated so you don't end up looking like you've fallen out of fashion. The best prams will be made of high-quality materials, and are designed to last. Look for durable fabrics, sturdy tires, and a well-designed system of suspension. The best prams are compact and fold easily, so you can put them in your garage or even the boot. All prams on this list allow the baby to lie down flat. This is crucial for babies, because it allows them to develop their hips and spine and boosts oxygen levels. A lot of them are designed to grow with your child and some featuring a carrycot, or a fully reclined seat that can be moved off and on the frame for when your child is no longer using it. If you're buying a new pram for the first time, you may also be interested in a travel set which is a bundle that includes a lie-flat carrycot and car seat. We are awestruck by the Graco Near2Me system that our parent tester Jaya used with her son of 10 months. It is a revolutionary feature that allows you to raise and lower your child with the touch of a single button. This lets you keep eye contact with the baby and keep them in close proximity. The Bugaboo Fox 3 is another option that our test-driver Jess Bird tried with her two children Effie and Boden (pictured above). It's a luxurious pushchair that can be converted from a single pushchair to a double pushchair with 30 possible configurations and features premium fabrics, an extendable sun canopy, and puncture-proofed tyres. It's not cheap, but you could use it for more than one child, if you need to and, just like the iCandy Orange 3, can be used from birth with the included carrycot. Style Newborns should lie flat as much as possible to aid development and improve oxygen saturation in their lungs. Therefore, it's essential that all prams permit this. Some models create a completely flat surface with a fully-reclinable carrycots, while others have seats that recline to an unflat position. The Graco Near2Me features the latter and it's brilliant in this regard as our tester for parents Jaya found when she tested it with her 10-month-old son. She was enthralled by the fact that she could raise and lower her little one with the touch of a button to keep him in sight, while still maintaining eye contact and a closeness. The frame is perfect for city trips, and the puncture-proof tires permit you to take it off road or over rough terrain. It's a great choice when you are planning to have a second child in the future, as it can easily be converted from a single pushchair to a double or twin. The Bugaboo Dragonfly looks and feels like a high-end, stylish option. It's suitable for newborns because it comes with a lie-flat baby carrycot and is compatible with a car seat, if you buy it separately. It can be folded by putting the carrycot in place – something that does not happen with all prams, so it's a time-saving and hassle-free feature. Its luxurious fabrics, large shopping basket and puncture-proof tyres are the kind of features you'd expect to see on a high-end pram however, its sleek frame makes it easy to handle on a variety of terrains. It's also a great choice when you live in a city and need to negotiate narrow streets or crowded sidewalks frequently. It's not cheap, but its versatility and quality could save you money in the long run by avoiding the need for a separate stroller for toddlers. You can pick from a variety of colors to suit your style.