What Makes Good Prams?

A pram (also known as a stroller or a pushchair) is the most popular form of transport for infants and toddlers. A good pram combines 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 Reversible handle lets you flip the seat to face your child or the world.

Comfort

When you're out and around with a baby, you want to be sure they're comfortable. There are prams to make sure your baby doesn't feel anything.

The prams we've selected in this buying guide allow your baby to lie flat, which is crucial for newborn babies as lying flat improves oxygen levels and supports their developing hips and spine. The seats can be adjusted to an upright position once your baby is able to sit up.

Venicci egg2 is a high-end pram that offers a cocoon-like feel for your baby. It has smooth, curvaceous lines as well as a bucket-shaped seating, that doesn't recline to flat, but it does have padding on the mattress and a liner. It's also lighter than other prams, at a weight of just 8kg. But it has a sturdy frame with the grained leather accents and tyres with air-filled tires that are puncture-proof.

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 stylish one-hand steer model isn't as light as some of the other prams we tested however it comes with a large storage basket, as well as an the ability to extend the hood, which comes with UPF 50+ protection that'll keep your baby safe and shaded.

If you're a first-time parent we suggest you look into a travel system bundle that includes a pram as well as a car seat that attach to the same frame. This will make it much easier to get your baby out of the car into the pram without disturbing them and is perfect for busy parents on the go. The Bugaboo Dragonfly is a great example of a stylish and functional travel system pram that converts easily from a'pramette' that lies flat into a toddler-friendly pushchair that is compatible with the Graco I-Size car seats.

Safety

A pram should have a five point safety harness to keep your baby safe and secure. It should not have any gaps that could trap their legs or heads. The straps should be cushioned and easy to adjust as they expand. Check the buckles on the harness to ensure they are not cracked and have signs of wear. A lot of children are hospitalized each year due to pram or stroller-related injuries. The main cause of these injuries is tipping over. Even the most robust prams could tip over if you hook bags on the handles, or if a child who is wriggling can get in or out of the seaut of fashion.

The top prams are constructed from high-quality materials and are designed to last, so look for robust fabrics, sturdy wheels, and an efficient suspension system. The top prams have a compact fold so you can store them easily in your garage or the boot when not when not in use.

All the prams in this list allow babies to lie flat, which is crucial for infants since it increases oxygen saturation levels and aids in the development of their spine and hips. Some are made to adapt to your child's needs with some having a carrycot or fully-reclined seat that can be moved off and on the frame for when your child outgrows it.

If you are considering buying an infant stroller for the first time it is recommended to consider a system that comes with the carrycot as well as car seats could be a good idea. Our test-driver for parents Jaya loved the Graco Near2Me System that she used with her 10-month-old son. It comes with a clever feature that allows you to raise and lower your child at the push of a button, so you can keep eye contact and keep them close, which she claimed was important to her since the baby was still at an exploratory stage.

Another option is 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 converts from a single pushchair to double pushchair pram and has 30 different configurations, and comes with premium fabrics, an extendable sun canopy and puncture-proof tyres. It's not expensive however, you can use it with multiple children if necessary. Similar to our winner, the iCandy Orange 3 with its included carrycot, it can be used right from birth.

Style

All prams should allow newborns to lie flat as they can. This will help with their development and improve oxygen saturation in the lung. Some models create a completely flat position with a fully-reclinable carrycots, while others have a seat that reclines to a flat position.

The Graco Near2Me comes with the latter feature and is fantastic at what it does as our tester for parents Jaya found when she tested it with her 10-month-old son. She loved the ability to raise or lower her baby at the touch of a button to keep him in the same position and still maintain closeness and eye contact.

It's a great choice for those that want to travel around town with ease as the frame is a great size for manoeuvring, while the puncture-proof tyres allow you to move it off the road and onto rough terrain. It's a great choice when you are planning to have another child in the future, as it can easily be converted from a single pushchair into a twin or double pram.

The Bugaboo Dragonfly looks and feels like a premium, stylish option. It's suitable for newborns because it includes a lie-flat carrycot and is compatible with a car seat, if you buy it separately. It can be folded by putting the carrycot in place which is something does not happen with all prams, so it's a time-saving and hassle-free feature.

Its luxe fabrics, spacious shopping basket and puncture-proof tires are the kind of things you'd expect on a pram of the highest quality and its sleek design makes it easy to handle on a variety of terrains. This is a great choice when you live in a city and must navigate narrow streets or crowded pathways regularly. Although it's not cheap, the quality and versatility of this stroller mean that it can save you money in the long run by avoiding the need to purchase a separate pushchair for toddlers. You can pick from a wide range of colors to match your personal style.