• 목록
• 답변
• 글쓰기
• 게시판 리스트 옵션
  • 수정
  • 삭제

What Makes Good Prams?

A pram, also known as a stroller, pushchair or Sling, is the main form of transport for babies and toddlers. A quality pram blends safety, comfort, and design to make walking enjoyable for the entire family.

The R for Rabbit Poppins Joy Stylish Baby Stroller is a fantastic pram for newborns up to 3 year old children. The reversible handle lets you to tilt the seat so that your child can either face you or the world around them.

Comfort

When you're out and about with a baby, you need to ensure they're secure. The good news is that there are prams designed to ensure your little one doesn't feel a thing.

All prams featured in this guide allow your baby to lay flat. This is crucial for newborns as it improves oxygenation and supports their hips and spine. The seats can be adjusted to a more upright position when your baby is able to sit up.

For a luxurious feel this Venicci egg2 provides a warm feeling of a cocoon for your baby with sleek, curvaceous lines and a bucket-shape seat that does not recline to a lying-flat position but does have a padded mattress and liner. It's also lighter than most prams, at a weight of just 8kg. However, it has a sturdy chassis with grained leather details and tyres that are air-filled, which are puncture-proof.

If you're looking for something a bit less expensive but still with the same style, the Minu V2 (minus carrycot) is a great option. The one-hand steer, swish model isn't quite as light as other prams, but it does come with a large storage basket. It also has an extendable hood that offers UPF 50+ protection to keep your baby protected and shaded.

If you're a first-time parent, we'd recommend considering the travel system bundle that includes a pram and 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 waking them and is perfect for busy parents on the go. The Bugaboo Dragonfly travel system is a stylish and practical pram that is easily converted from a 'pramette or a lie-flat 'pramette' into a toddler-friendly stroller compatible with the Graco ISize car seat.

Safety

A pram should be equipped with a five point safety harness to keep your baby safe and secure. It should not have any gaps to entrap their legs or head. The straps must be cushioned and easily adjustable as your child grows. It is also important to check the harness buckles to make sure that they aren't cracked or showing signs of wear and tear. Many children are hospitalised each year because of injuries caused by strollers or prams. The main reason for these injuries is tipping over. Even the most sturdy prams can topple when you hang bags to the handles or if the child is wriggling and falls into or out of the seat before the harness is tightened.

Another common cause of injury is falling off the pram for newborn or stroller. If a child is not securely secured in the pram, they may fall out of the pram and suffer neck or head injuries. This is why it is vital to ensure that the buckle of the harness is always secured.

Some good prams also have a canopy that can be reversible to protect your baby from sun in either direction. This feature is helpful because you don't have to wake up your baby every time you alter their position in the stroller, or when you go in stores and out. There are other features that can be useful, such as snacks for your child or toddler and drink holders. There's also an extra shopping basket under the seat.

It is not advisable to leave a sleeping child in their stroller unless they are within sight of them at all times. Babies are known to wiggle when asleep and this may cause them to fall off the stroller or pram and cause strangulation or suffocation. A stroller or pram is not a substitute for Good Prams a cot and should be used only for brief periods during the day.

It is essential to disassemble the majority of prams to put them into the boot of your vehicle. This procedure should be familiarised with before you buy one. Also, consider how it is easy to put the various sections back together before putting to put them back together.

Durability

A pram needs to be able to stand up to the wear and tear of many years. This includes the need to endure walking in the rain and many car journeys, which is why you need to ensure that your choice can perform the task you want it to. It is important to ensure that your pram is the right color or design that will not date easily to avoid looking as if you've slipped out of fashion.

The best prams will be constructed from high-quality materials and built to last. Look for durable materials, sturdy tires, and a well-designed system of suspension. The most reliable prams have a compact fold, so they can be easily stored in your garage or boot when not when not in use.

All prams on this list allow the baby to lay on their backs. This is crucial for babies, as it helps them develop their spine and hips and improves oxygenation levels. Many of these prams have been designed to expand with your child's. Some have a carrycot or a reclined chair that can be snapped on and off when your child outgrows them.

If you are buying a pram for the first time, a travel system that includes both the carrycot as well as a car seat could be worth a look. Our tester 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 child by pressing one button. This lets you keep your eyes on your child and keep them close.

The Bugaboo Fox 3 is another option that our test-driver Jess Bird tried with her two kids Effie and Boden (pictured above). It's a luxurious pushchair that converts from a single to 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 necessary. Like our top pick model, the iCandy Orange 3 with its carrycot can be used right from birth.

Style

Newborns must lie flat as much as they can in order to promote development and improve oxygen saturation in their lungs. Therefore, it is essential that all prams allow this. Some models create a completely flat surface with a fully-reclinable carrycot, while others have seats that recline to an upright position.

The Graco Near2Me features the latter feature and is fantastic in this regard, as our parent tester Jaya found when she tested it with her 10-month-old son. She was thrilled to be able to raise or lower her baby by pressing a button to keep him in the same position and still maintain the eye contact and closeness.

It's a great pram for those that want to get around town without hassle since the frame is a good size for maneuvering, and the puncture-proof tyres permit you to move it off the road and onto rough terrain. It's also a great option if you're thinking of having a second child in the future because it easily converts from a single pram to a double or twin pushchair.

The Bugaboo Dragonfly is a stylish and high-end product that looks and feels impressive. It's ideal for infants as it includes a lie-flat carrycot and is compatible with a car seat, if you buy it separately. It can be folded using the carrycot as a stand - something that does not happen with all prams, so it's an efficient and easy feature.

Its luxe fabrics, spacious shopping basket, and puncture-proof tyres are the kind of things you'd expect on a pram of the highest quality however, its sleek frame makes it easy to maneuver across a variety of terrains. This is a great option for those who live in the city and have to navigate narrow streets or congested walkways regularly. The pram isn't cheap, but its versatility and quality can save you money over time by avoiding the need for a separate stroller for toddlers. You can pick from a variety of colors to match your style.