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What Makes Good Prams? A pram, also referred to as a pushchair, stroller or a Sling, is the most popular form of transport for babies and toddlers. A quality pram blends 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 up 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 When you're out and around with your baby, you'll want to be sure they're comfortable. There are prams that make sure your baby doesn't feel any discomfort. The prams we've chosen in this buying guide allow your baby to lie flat, which is important for babies who are just beginning to crawl. Lying flat increases oxygen saturation and helps support their growing hips and spine. They also have a seat that can be converted to an upright position once your baby is old enough to sit up. For a luxurious experience it's the Venicci egg2 provides a warm cocoon-like feel for your baby with smooth, curved lines and a bucket-shape seating that doesn't recline into a lie-flat position, but it does have an upholstered liner and mattress. It's also a little lighter than the majority of prams available at under 8kg but still has a sturdy chassis and grained leather details, plus air-filled tyres that are puncture-proof and can take on more rural settings. If you're looking for something a bit less expensive but with the same design, the Minu V2 (minus carrycot) is a great option. The swish-looking, one-hand steer model isn't as lightweight than some of the other prams we've tested however it comes with a big storage basket and an the ability to extend the hood, which comes with UPF 50+ protection, which will keep your baby shaded and protected. If you are a first-time parent we suggest you consider the travel system that includes a car seat and pram that are attached to the same frame. This will make it easier to get your baby from the car to the pram without disturbing them and is ideal 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 toddler-friendly pushchair that is compatible with the Graco i-Size car seat. Safety The pram should be fitted with five-point safety harnesses that will ensure your baby's safety. It should also have no gaps between their head and legs that are likely to get caught. The straps must be cushioned, and easily adjustable as your child grows. Also, you should inspect the buckles of your harness to ensure that they aren't damaged or showing signs of wear and tear. A lot of children are hospitalized each year due to injuries caused by strollers or prams. Tipping over is the main cause of these injuries. Even the most robust prams could fall over if you hang bags onto the handles, or if a child who is wriggling can get in or out of the seat without harnesses being properly secured. Another common cause of injury is falling from the pram or stroller. If the harness of a baby isn't secured correctly it can cause them to fall out of the stroller and sustain head or neck injuries. This is why it is vital to make sure that the harness buckle is always clicked into place. Some prams with good quality also have an adjustable canopy that can shield your baby from the sun in any direction. This feature is useful because you don't have to wake your baby every time you change their position in the stroller, or when you enter and out of stores. Other useful features include a snack tray and drink holders for your baby or toddler, a basket for shopping underneath the seat, and a handlebar that can be locked into place when you are not using it. You should never let a child sleep in their pram unless you are within their reach at all times. Babies tend to wriggle while asleep and this can cause them to roll off the stroller or pram and can lead to strangulation or suffocation. Push Chairs And Prams or stroller is not a substitute for a cot and should be used only for short periods during the daytime. The majority of prams require you take them apart in order to fit them into the trunk of your car therefore it's recommended to familiarize yourself with this procedure before you purchase one. Also, check how it is easy to put the different sections back together and click them into place. Durability A pram should be able to last through several years of wear and wear and tear. You want to make sure that your stroller can withstand the mud of a walk as well as a variety of car trips. Also, you want your pram to come in an image or color that isn't prone to fading quickly so you don't end up looking like you've fallen out of fashion. The best prams will be constructed from high-quality materials and designed to last. Look for durable materials, sturdy tires, and an efficient suspension system. The most effective prams are small and fold easily so that you can put them in your garage or boot. All the prams on this list allow a baby to lay flat, which is vital for infants since it increases oxygen saturation levels and 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 on the frame when your child outgrows it. If you're buying a new pram for the first time, you might be interested in a travel set that is a complete bundle that includes a lie-flat carrycot and car seat. Our test-driver for parents Jaya loved the Graco Near2Me System that she used with her 10-month-old son. It comes with an innovative feature that lets you raise and lower your baby at the touch of a single button. This allows you to maintain eye contact with the baby and keep them in close proximity. Another option is the Bugaboo Fox 3 which our tester Jess Bird used with her two babies, Effie and Boden (pictured above). It's a luxury pram that can be converted from a single pushchair to double pushchair, with 30 possible configurations and features luxurious fabrics, an expandable sun canopy, and puncture-proof tyres. It's not cheap but you can use it for more than one child in the event of need and, as with our winner the iCandy Orange 3, can be used from birth with the carrycot included. Style All prams should allow newborns to lay as flat as they can. This will help with their development and increase oxygen levels in the lungs. Some models provide a flat position using a fully reclineable carrycot while others feature a seat that reclines to an upright position. The Graco Near2Me works great for both as our parent tester Jaya discovered when she tested it on her 10-month-old daughter. She loved that she could raise or lower her baby with a push of a button to keep him in the same position and still maintain closeness and eye contact. It's a great pram for those that want to nip around town easily as the frame is a good size for maneuvering, and the puncture-proof tyres allow you to take it off road and onto rough terrain. It's a great choice for those who plan to have a second child in the future because it can easily be transformed from a single pushchair into a double or twin. The Bugaboo Dragonfly is a stylish, high-end option that looks and feels luxurious. It's suitable for newborns because it includes a lie-flat carrycot and is compatible with a car seat when you purchase it separately. It is able to be folded with the carrycot still in place It's a feature that not all prams have. This saves time and makes it easier to use. Its luxurious fabrics, spacious shopping basket, and puncture-proof tyres are the kind of features you'd expect to find on a high-end pram and its sleek design makes it easy to handle across a variety of terrains. This is a great choice if you live in the city and must navigate narrow streets and crowded pathways on a regular basis. It's not cheap, but its versatility and quality could save you money over time by avoiding the purchase of a separate toddler stroller. You can pick from a wide range of colors to suit your style.