If you’re on the hunt for a decent pram for your baby, read on as we have listed the best pram to buy from top brands including Oyster, Red Kite, Cosatto and more
Any parent will tell you that choosing the right pram for your baby is likely one of the first items you’ll want to buy.
With so many models and brands available on the market today, knowing and selecting exactly the right one to suit yours and your baby’s needs takes some work and can at times be a headache.
The good news is, there is lots of choice, so you have more chances of finding exactly what you want and need.
Whether you’re after something nifty that will get you from A to B with ease and that’s easy to fold down, maybe size is no object, with comfort being the most important factor.
You will need to think about the storage space you have at home, and whether it will fit into the boot of your car or whether you’ll need to take it on public transport and how long can you use it for and if it you can attach a car seat or stroller seat to it?
These are just some of the decisions you’ll need to make depending on your circumstances, but one thing’s for certain, you will definitely find what you’re looking for.
Read on to discover our roundup of the best prams on the market today.
Pram, stroller, pushchair, buggy or travel system?
There are a few names flying around for what we may call a pram, pushchair and a stroller, and depending on who you are talking to, the same name is often used to describe them all.
But there are a few differences that you will need to be aware of.
- Prams are suitable for newborns as they can lie flat and are well protected under the pram’s hood, especially if you’re out and about in the wind and rain.
- Strollers are suitable for newborns and older babies as they can recline to lie flat and also in an upright seated position. It tends to be sturdier than a pushchair and can also be both forward-facing and parent-facing.
- Pushchairs are more suited to older babies, and isn’t quite as sturdy as the stroller. They are front front-facing only and do not have the option to recline.
- Both stroller and pushchair are informally referred to as a ‘buggy‘
- Travel systems will include the chassis, a carrycot, a stroller seat and in some cases a car seat. It allows you to swap and change according to your child’s age and needs, and saves you from having to purchase each part separately.
Are prams better for newborns?
Prams tend to be the better option as they are specifically designed for newborns due to their ability to fully lay flat. They will allow your baby to fully stretch all whilst being cosily cocooned inside the carrycot.
Prams will also offer that extra protection from sunlight including wet and windy weather.
Travel system vs carrycot and chassis
Travel systems can come with a hefty price tag, however will likely save you some money in the long run. It generally comes down to what you are willing or are able to spend initially.
If you were to buy the pram on its own, you would then need to upgrade to a stroller as your newborn gets older. And if your baby is going to be a passenger in any car you would also require a car seat.
Depending on which one you go for, travel systems tend to provide all changeable components, saving you the trouble of having to buy another piece of equipment every six months – which would more than likely work out more costly.
One of the great benefits to using a travel system is that the carrycot can be removed from the chassis. If you’ve been out and about and your baby is fast asleep when you return home, you can take the carrycot off the chassis and allow your baby to continue sleeping in it.
How long can you use a pram for?
Newborns tend to use the pram for up-to six months, once they are able to sit up, you will want to then use a stroller or pushchair.
The lightweight Strada travel system is suitable from birth up to 15kg (3 years).
The bundle includes:
- Strada pushchair
- Carrycot
- Cup holder
- Car seat adaptors
- Dark grey chrome chassis
- Leatherette bumper and handlebars
Was £936
This ultra-light, three-wheeled travel system is suitable from birth up to 13kg (12-15 months).
It includes a number of features including:
- Parent and forward-facing pushchair seat
- Adjustable handle height
- 4-position recline
- Removable bumper bar
- Spacious storage basket
Was £690
The Graco Transform stroller is suitable from birth up to 6kg while the stroller seat is suitable until your little one is at least 3-years old.
Features
- Suitability from birth to 15kg (3 years)
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Weight 15kg
- Multi recline positions and forward and rear facing seat
- 5-point harness.
- Lockable front swivel wheels
- Dual wheel suspension
Pushchair accessories include:
- Rain cover
- Removable washable cover
- Shopping basket
- Detachable Bumper bar
- Detachable hood.
- Chest pads
Was £220
Best prams to buy
1. Silver Cross Wayfarer
This stylish Silver Cross Wayfarer includes:
2. Bugaboo Cameleon 2 in 1 Pram and Pushchair
The Bugaboo Cameleon goes from pram to pushchair without having to purchase a separate piece of equipment for optimum convenience.
- Suitable from newborn up-to 17kg
- Item weight 9.5kg
- 3-point harness
- Reversible handlebar
- Practical basket
- Large back wheels to take on all terrains
3. Mamas & Papas Ocarro Starter Bundle
The stylish Ocarro Pushchair 6-Piece Starter Bundle includes all the essentials you’ll need from birth to toddler years.
It’s compact and easy handed fold – even with the seat, which can lie completely flat, still attached. You can also add any number of car seats to it with the car seat adapters that are included.
- Suitable for newborns up to 22kg
- Carrycot
- Chassis
- Car seat adapters
- Baby blanket
- Cup holder
- Toy Bear
Buy now from Mamas & Papas ( £1,049 ).
4. Joie Chrome DLX
The Joie Chrome DLX is suitable for newborns up to 17.5kg. Included in the bundle is all you’ll need to have your family out and about from the get go.
This stylish and modern travel system has a neutral clean finish with tailored lines that create a sophisticated and streamlined look.
- Suitable from birth up to 17.5kg
- Large all terrain tyres and wheel suspension
- Lie flat seat
- Parent and forward facing seat
- Multi-position 5 backrest and seat recline options
- Multi-mode pushchair folds
- Automatic fold lock
- Large storage basket
- Removable bumper bar
- 5-point harness
- Car seat adaptors
Buy now from KiddiesKingdom ( £369.95 ).
5. Bugaboo Donkey Twin Pushchair
The Bugaboo Donkey twin pushchair is perfect for a growing family, whether you’ve got twins or children of different ages.
You can recline the seat for nap-times and position it upright when they want to see the world and best of all it’s narrow and easy to manoeuvre through a standard doorway.
No terrain is too rough for its big foam-filled tyres, which makes going up onto and off the pavement a smooth ride.
- Suitable from birth to 3 years
- Width = 23.62 inches
- Parent facing
- Improved side-luggage basket design
- Compatible With Carry Cot: Y
- Compatible With Car Seat: Y
6. Graco Transform Stroller
The Graco Transform stroller goes from carrycot to stroller saving you the hassle of purchasing multiple parts.
The carrycot is suitable from birth up to 6kg while the stroller seat is suitable until your little one is at least 3-years old.
Features
- Suitability from birth to 15kg (3 years)
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Weight 15kg
- Multi recline positions and forward and rear facing seat
- 5-point harness.
- Lockable front swivel wheels
- Dual wheel suspension
Pushchair accessories include:
- Rain cover
- Removable washable cover
- Shopping basket
- Detachable Bumper bar
- Detachable hood.
- Chest pads
7. Oyster 3 Luxury Pushchair and Carrycot Bundle
The Oyster 3 pushchair bundle’s practical design makes life much easier for parents – with its exceptionally compact fold, ergonomics and versatility being central to the design.
It’s suitable for newborns up to 22kg so you won’t have to go out and buy extra parts.
The chassis conveniently folds with the seat attached in both parent and front-facing positions. The seat fully reclines to lie flat and includes a multi-position calf rest.
Bundle includes:
- Pushchair chassis
- Carrycot
- Footmuff
- Car seat and car seat base
- Car seat adapters
- Large shopping basket
- Bumper bar
8. Red Kite Push Me Savanna Travel System
The Red Kite Push Me Savanna travel system is stylish, practical and easy to use and an ideal option for those on a budget at just £199.
You can either keep an eye on your baby by having them face you whilst on the go or let them face the world with the parent and forward-facing options.
The travel system includes:
9. Cosatto Giggle 2 Travel System
This ultra-light, three-wheeled travel system will keep your newborn nice and snug in the lie-flat carrycot before upgrading to the super stylish pushchair. The handle is height-adjustable and the pram folds easily for compact storage.
It’s suitable from birth up to 13kg (12-15 months) and includes a number of features including:
- Parent and forward-facing pushchair seat
- Adjustable handle height
- 4-position recline
- Removable bumper bar
- Spacious storage basket
Buy now from KiddiesKingdom ( £264.95 ).
10. Strada 4-Piece Starter Bundle
The lightweight Strada travel system is suitable from birth up to 15kg (3 years).
Your baby can comfortably sit up and watch the world go by, or lie-back and snuggle down for a snooze when it’s nap time using the multi-recline seat positions.
This super stylish Ivy edition is also finished with a soft brushed melange fabric, a chambray blend diamond quilted hood and knitted seat for maximum comfort – and style.
The 4-piece starter bundle includes:
- Strada pushchair
- Carrycot
- Cup holder
- Car seat adaptors
- Dark grey chrome chassis
- Leatherette bumper and handlebars
Buy now from Mamas & Papas ( £799 ).
11. Mothercare 4-Wheel Journey Chrome Travel System
This 4-wheel travel system is perfect for families on the go. The reversible seat unit is suitable from birth, and can be used in the rearward or forward-facing position up to 15kg.
It easily converts into a travel system in no time at all thanks to easy-to-use adaptors which secure the universal car seat to the chassis.
Your little one will enjoy a smooth ride thanks to the full suspension and lockable front swivel wheels, making it easy to steer and navigating tight corners and bumpy pavements.
Travel system includes:
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