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Buying a Pram Newborn

Parents and caregivers can depend on prams and pushchairs that can be multi-functional and versatile. They are the co-pilots for your child's journey.

A pram newborn is a must for infants and newborns. It comes with a a deep, sturdy carrycot that has soft and secure walls.

A pram will typically come with a bassinet. However, it can be converted into a stroller seat when baby is ready.

Safety

Newborns need to be secured to the greatest extent possible. Buying a pram or stroller equipped with safety features will ensure that your baby is comfortable and safe during their travels. The basic requirements for any pram or stroller are a functioning brake, a 5-point safety harness (2 shoulder straps, 2 waist straps, and the crotch strap) and the wrist tether strap that is for the person pushing the pram. Check that your chosen pram meets these standards before you purchase.

Find a pram that allows your newborn to ride in the recommended lie-flat position. This position supports the baby and helps prevent a potentially dangerous spinal curve that could cause spinal issues. By keeping the airways open, it decreases the risk for SUID (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome or Asphyxiation). Most prams are able to be used as early as birth. They have seats that recline into a lay-flat mode for younger infants and converts to a pushchair for older children.

The suspension of a pram will determine how smoothly it rides. A pram that has many suspensions is likely to cost more but it may be worth the cost of this feature if you plan to use your pram every day for a couple of years or longer.

You should always take the time to read the instruction manual and look over the warning labels on your stroller or pram. It is also important to ensure that your cheap stroller is placed in a safe spot away from bicycles, traffic or any other dangers when it's not being used. Also, you should remove any bags or other items that are not removed from the handles, as they could cause your baby to get trapped or even suffocate.

Even if the baby is asleep, it's not a good idea to leave a pram or stroller compact unattended. They can wriggle and become stuck or the pram might slide away and the baby could be injured. It's not a good idea to hang bags or other things from the handles because they may fall and hit your baby's head.

Comfort

Possibility of lying flat seating is an absolute must for newborns, as it promotes better lung and back development. Cocoons or carriers are available on a variety of prams. They create a nest-like space that is a comfortable place for your baby and can be detached easily from the frame. Some seats, like the bucket-style seat on egg2, don't recline completely flat, but offer a comfortable ride for your child.

Some prams for sale also feature a separate bassinet, newborn inset or stroller seat so you can easily switch between sleeping and sitting modes depending on your bub's needs. This is often called a 'travel system' and is the first thing you should do with your baby.

Choose a stroller that has two shoulder straps, ideally padded and a five-point security harness. It should fit your baby's body perfectly. Check that there are no gaps, or loose places where fingers could be trapped. Also make sure the buckles are simple for older children to operate. You should also think about if you would like an adult-facing pram. It is great to keep an eye on your child and makes them feel more secure having their parents around.

Our parent testers loved the feature of certain prams such as the Graco Near2Me which allows you to raise your baby at the push of the button. This is an excellent way to stay in touch with your baby, especially if they are asleep. If you're looking for an appropriate travel system, be sure that the frame is compatible with your car capsule to avoid you from having to wake them up while changing between car, pram and back.

Convenience

When buying a pram newborn it is important to consider your baby's transport needs. Some prams have the option of a carrycot or bassinet which allows your baby to lie flat (essential for their spinal development and breathing) while others have a seat that can recline to a lying-flat position. It is important to check out the other accessories are included in the pram like an infant changing bag and a footmuff which are essential to keep your baby warm in the colder winter months.

It's worth noting that certain prams and strollers can be transformed into travel systems, permitting you to connect a car capsule with the frame using adaptors, to allow you to easily transfer your child between the car and the pushchair without needing to wake them up. These can be useful when you live a busy life or don't have a sufficient space for a pram capsule, although it is worth bearing in mind that your child will need to be old enough and able to sit on their own before you can change between the car capsule and pram.

Another feature to keep an eye on is the ability to raise and lower your infant's seat from a low to a high setting, which keeps eye contact with them and keeps them close to you. This is something our parent tester found was extremely useful for her 10-month-old boy! One example is the Graco Near2Me that allows your child to glide closer to you at the touch of the button.

Also, ensure that your pram newborn has a sturdy base with wheels that are able to handle bumps and potholes and that you can fold it up easily and ensure that the safety harness is in good working order that fits comfortably and securely (five-point instead of three-point) and is able to be adjusted as your child grows. It should be possible to store bags for changing and shopping underneath the pram (but be aware that too much weight can cause it to tip over). If you're not sure what model to go with, try out a few different models at your local store.