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What Makes Good Prams? A pram, also referred to as a stroller, pushchair or sling, is the primary method of transport for infants and toddlers. A good pram combines safety, comfort, and style to make walking enjoyable for the whole family. The R for Rabbit Poppins Stylish Baby Stroller is a fantastic stroller for children from newborns to three years old. The reversible handle lets you to rotate the seat so that your child can either face either you or the world around them. Comfort You want your child to feel comfortable when you're out with them. There are prams that ensure your baby doesn't feel anything. The prams we've chosen in this buying guide allow your baby to lie flat, which is crucial for babies who are just beginning to crawl. Lying flat improves oxygen saturation and helps support their growing hips and spine. The seats can also be adjusted to a more upright position once your baby is capable of sitting up. Venicci egg2 is a high-end pram that offers a cocoon-like feeling for your baby. It features smooth, curving lines as well as a bucket-shaped seating, which does not recline into flat, but it does have a padded mattress and liner. It's also lighter than many prams, weighing under 8kg. However, it has a sturdy frame with finely textured leather and tyres with air-filled tires that are puncture-proof. The Minu V2 is a great choice to consider if you're looking to buy something with a similar design but at a price that is lower. The stylish, one-hand steer model isn't as light than some of the other prams we've tested however it comes with a large storage basket and the ability to extend the hood, which comes with UPF 50+ protection to keep your baby protected and shaded. If you're new to parenting We suggest you consider a travel system package which includes a car seat as well as a pram that are attached to the same frame. This makes it much easier for parents to transfer their child from their car to the pram without having to wake them up. The Bugaboo Dragonfly travel system is an elegant and practical pram that is easily converted from a 'pramette,' or lie-flat 'pramette,' into a toddler-friendly stroller compatible with the Graco iSize car seat. Safety The pram should be fitted with a five-point safety harness that will keep your baby safe. It must also be free of gaps between their head and legs that can get trapped. The straps should be padded and easy to adjust as they grow. Examine the buckles on your harness to ensure they are not damaged and show signs of wear. Every year, a lot of children are admitted to hospitals because of injuries caused by prams and strollers. The most common cause of these injuries is the result of a stroller tipping over. Even the most robust prams could tip over if you attach bags to the handles or if a wriggling child gets into or out of the seat without harnesses being properly secured. A common cause of injury involves falling off a pram or stroller. If the harness of a baby isn't secured correctly, it could cause them to fall from the stroller and sustain neck or head injuries. This is why it is vital to ensure that the harness buckle is always clicked into place. Some prams with good quality also have a reversible canopy that will protect your baby from the sun in any direction. This is a useful feature as you can avoid having to wake your baby up when you are changing their position in the pram or when you are into and out of shops. There are other features that can be useful, for example a snack tray for your child or toddler and drink holders. There's also a shopping basket underneath the seat. Do not leave a baby asleep in a pram without having them within sight. Babies are prone to wiggle during sleep, which could cause them to fall out of the stroller or pram. This could lead to suffocation and strangulation. A pram or a stroller should not be used as an alternative to the cot. It is best to use it for short periods during the daytime. The majority of prams require you to take them apart in order to put them in the car's boot so it's an excellent idea to familiarize yourself with this procedure before purchasing one. Also, check how it is easy to put the different parts back together and then click them into place. Durability A pram needs to be able to last through several years of wear and tear. This includes the need to endure walking in the rain and many car journeys, so you must ensure your choice can do the job you need it to. Also, you want your pram to be in an image or color that doesn't get outdated so you don't end up looking like you've fallen out of fashion. The top prams are constructed with high-quality materials. They are built to last, so you should look for strong and durable materials, robust wheels and an effective suspension system. The most reliable prams have a compact fold so they are easy to store in your garage or the boot when not in use. All the prams in this list allow infants to lay flat, which is essential for infants since it increases oxygen saturation levels and aids in the development of their spine and hips. A lot of them are designed to grow with your child 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 looking to purchase a brand new pram for the first time, you might be interested in a travel set which is an all-in-one bundle that includes a lie-flat carrycot and car seat. We are awestruck by the Graco Near2Me device that our parent tester Jaya used with her son of 10 months. It has a nifty feature that raises and lowers your baby at the touch of a button. pram newborn www.pushchairsandprams.uk can keep eye contact and keep them close which she described as being important for her son as he was in an exploratory stage. Another alternative 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 converts from a single pushchair to a double pushchair with 30 possible configurations. It also comes with luxe fabrics, an extendable sun canopy and puncture-proof tyres. It's not cheap however, you can use it for multiple children, if needed. And like our winner iCandy Orange 3, the iCandy Orange 3 with its carrycot included can be used from the moment of birth. Style Newborns must lie flat as much as possible to aid development and increase the oxygen level in their lungs. Therefore, it's essential that all prams allow 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 features the latter feature and is fantastic at what it does as our tester for parents Jaya discovered when she tried it with her 10-month-old son. She loved the fact that she could raise and lower her little one with the push of a button, keeping him in the view of others and still maintain eye contact and closeness. It's a great stroller for those who want to nip around town with ease as the frame is a great size for manoeuvring, while the puncture-proof tyres let you remove it from the road and onto rough terrain. It's also a good option if you're thinking of having a second child in the future because it easily converts from a single pushchair to a double or twin pushchair. The Bugaboo Dragonfly is a stylish, high-end option that looks and feels impressive. It's ideal for infants as it comes with a lie-flat baby carrycot and is compatible with a car seat in the event that you purchase it separately. It is able to be folded with the carrycot still in place, which is something that not all prams have. This is time-saving and makes it easier to use. Its luxurious fabrics, large shopping basket and puncture-proof tyres are the kind of features you'd expect to find on a premium pram however, its sleek frame makes it easy to handle on any terrain. It's also a great option if you live in a large city and have to navigate narrow streets or overcrowded sidewalks regularly. It's not cheap, but its versatility and quality could save you money in the long run by avoiding the purchase of a separate toddler stroller. It's available in a wide range of colors, as well, so you can pick one that matches your personal style.