Buying a Pram Newborn

Prams and pushchairs are the multi-functional, flexible companions of caregivers and parents. They're the co-pilots in the journey of your child.

A pram for newborns is a must for infants and newborns. It comes with a an incredibly sturdy, deep carrycot with soft and safe walls.

A pram is typically equipped with a bassinet but can be converted to an infant stroller seat once baby is ready.

Safety

Newborns must be protected as much as possible. A lightweight stroller or pram equipped with safety features will ensure that your baby is secure and comfortable while traveling. The most essential requirements for any stroller or pram are to have a working brake, a 5-point safety harness (2 shoulder straps, two waist straps, and the Crotch strap) and a wrist tether strap for the person who is pushing the pram. Check that your chosen pram is in compliance with these requirements before you buy.

Find a pram that allows your baby to ride in the recommended lying-flat position. This position supports your baby and avoids the risk of a dangerous curve in their spine that can lead to problems with their spine. By keeping the airways open, it reduces the risk for SUID (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome or Asphyxiation). Most prams that can be used from birth will come with a seat unit that will recline into a lie-flat pram mode for babies younger than the age of one and convert into a pushchair seat unit for older children.

The suspension of the double pram pushchair is crucial because it can affect how smooth the ride is. A pram with lots of suspension is likely to be more costly but it may be worth paying for this feature if you are planning to use your pram every day for a few years or more.

You should always be sure to read the instruction manual and look over the warning labels on your pram or stroller. Also, ensure that your pram is parked in a secure location free of bicycles, traffic or any other potential hazards when it's not being used. It is recommended to take any bags or other items from the handles since they could cause your baby to become caught or suffocate.

Even if the baby seems asleep, it's not an ideal idea to leave a stroller or pram unattended. They could get squirming into the pram uk and get stuck, or be pushed away and cause injuries. It's not a good idea to hang bags or other items on the handles since they could fall and hit your baby's head.

Comfort

It is crucial that babies are able to lie flat, as this promotes lung and back development. Cocoons or carrycots are available on many prams. They create a nest-like space that is comfortable for your baby and can be removed easily from the frame. Others, like the egg2's bucket-style seat do not recline to lay flat but still offer a comfortable ride for your baby.

Some prams come with a separate bassinet, newborn inset or stroller colder months.

Some strollers and prams can be converted into travel systems. You can connect an auto pod to the frame with adaptors so that you can transfer your baby from the car to the pram without waking them up. These are useful if your lifestyle is busy or you don't have enough space your car boot to accommodate a pram. But, you must keep in mind that you'll need wait until your child is old enough to sit up independently before you change them from a car capsule into pushchair.

Another feature to consider is the ability to raise and lower the infant's seat from a low setting to a high setting, which helps maintain eye contact with them and keeps them close to you. This is something our tester for parents found really useful with her 10-month-old boy! One good example is the Graco Near2Me which can be lowered to allow your baby to glide into your arms with the push of an button and maintain constant eye contact.

You should be able to put bags for shopping and changing in the basket underneath. You should be able store bags for shopping and changing under the pram (but keep in mind that too much weight can cause it to topple over). If you're not sure which to choose, test different models at your local retailer.