Top Prams For Your Baby's First Year

A pram will be one of the largest investments you make as a parent. The best model can make your life easier, starting from the first day and continuing through toddlerhood.

Our expert has tested this top pram that checks all the right boxes: luxurious materials, a spacious hamper, puncture-proof tires and a frame which converts from a carrycot that is flat, to a double stroller.

iCandy Peach 7

The iCandy Peach 7 premium pram is a top choice for those who are looking for an elegant and luxurious travel system. It has all the features you'd expect from a premium pram and can adapt as your baby progresses into toddlerhood. It comes with a spacious carrycot and seat unit that can be changed to a world-facing or parent-facing position and also a ride-on board for older siblings. You can also include an appropriate car seat to create a complete travel system.

It comes with a range of matching accessories as part of the Complete Bundle including a changing bag, cup holder and parasol, which Gemma says is the best travel pram value for money. The zippered seat pocket and the movable canopy make it a useful item.

The most significant upgrade this year is the improved suspension and upgraded fabrics that provide an easier ride for your baby. iCandy has also added a head-hugging hood to help support the shoulders and neck of your child as they expand. The seat is now 20mm wider and padded to give a more comfortable ride. There is a new harness that pops up that is easy to slide, and the front apron has an extended storm flap.

The iCandy Peach 7 comes with an enormous barless basket that can hold up to 10kg of things, including shopping bags, coats, and other things. It is accessed by lifting the seat with elevators that make it easier to get your baby in and out of the seat. Other features that are useful include a recliner with multiple positions as well as adjustable calf supports, and a zipped bootmuff. This model also features a swivel bumper bar which allows you to access your baby without removing the entire bumper bar.

iCandy Orange 3

The iCandy Orange is an elegant and practical pram that is designed to accommodate the family lifestyle and expand with your child. It has a premium design, clever features and plush fabrics. It's one of the prams that cost most, but the cost is worth it for a stylish, high-quality pushchair.

The 2021 update has upgraded the iCandy Orange with lighter wheels and an enhanced seat that makes it more comfortable. The design has a sleek, sophisticated appearance, made possible by modern colour blocking of high-cushioned fabric. It's also a practical stroller, with a recline that is easy to use and cinema seating to ensure maximum comfort for your child.

One of the most exciting features is the Ride-on Board that is integrated that allows you to attach a toddler board to the Orange frame to create a double travel system. This is a unique feature that will please parents of older siblings.

Seat and carrycot can either be set in the parent-facing or world-facing positions which will allow you to be more flexible in your daily journeys. It's fantastic to have this level of flexibility in a compact travel stroller double buggy, and it'll provide you with peace of mind knowing that your children can be close to you or exploring the world on their own.

The iCandy Orange is easy to build, though it does take a little time. When it's all set to go it is as easy as pressing the triggers on both sides of the chassis to fold and it will lock automatically. It also free-stands when folded, which is a great benefit. This is a stroller that can be carried out and about with confidence, even if your child is beginning to walk.

Bugaboo Fox 3

The Fox 3 is a new version of Bugaboo's legendary flagship stroller. It is sleek, modern and hard to beat. The Fox 3's top-quality fabrics with clever designs and a sophisticated appearance will make your child stand out.

It is lightweight, durable and easy to maneuver. It comes with large, puncture-proof tires that have four wheels for an easy ride on any terrain or bumps. It features an inner joint that allows for soft bounce, and a brand new large bassinet that is comfortable and practical for you. Its signature peek a boo window and breeze panel will allow your little one to rest comfortably and be fascinated by their surroundings.

The latest version of the Fox series is available in a range of color options as well as for the seat and the bassinet frame. It is also available with a graphite chassis, which adds a modern touch to the already popular design. The chassis has also been equipped with white functional touch points that make it easy to navigate.

The Fox 3 also features a practical one-hand fold mechanism. It can be folded into a carrycot as a carrycot, sports chair or a carrycot separately to fit it in your trunk or store it in the corner of your living room. This feature is ideal for parents who have to transport their baby on the road or on a plane.

The Fox 3 is a true all-terrain stroller and is capable of transporting you from the mountains to the ocean and everywhere between. The large, puncture-proof tires and advanced four-wheel suspension offer a comfortable ride for your child. The unique central joint and suspension makes it light and agile when it comes to stairs and curbs.

Stokke Xplory X

Stokke Stokke, the Scandanavian brand that is known for its unique twists on childhood essentials like high chairs and cots, has taken its market-leading Xplory Stroller to a whole new level with its latest model. The upscale model is available from the age of birth and provides the safety and quality that parents expect without sacrificing luxury or style.

The Xplory is the first stroller from Stokke to bring your child up to eye level with you, which has numerous advantages, including a better interactions, stronger bonds with your child, greater comfort, and a safer ride. The Xplory is also narrow and agile, with greater maneuverability thanks to the swivel wheels and single-handed steering. It can be fitted with a carrycot for infants, a car seats for infants to travel systems and a toddler's board for siblings.

A variety of new fabrics gives the Xplory an exquisite feel. Buttery soft, PFC free leatherette is used to make the handlebar and seat rail with branded webbing and 3D engraved harness pads. Also new, are large shopping bags that replaces the V6's origami-style folding, and an identical design, and a new footrest with added leg support for your growing child.

The Xplory can be purchased along with a newborn carry cot and the patent-pending Xplory adaptors, which make it compatible with the majority of the major brands of infant car seat. You can use it as soon as your baby is born, provided that their weight is not more than 22 kilograms. The stroller also includes essential accessories like the foot muff and raincover. The Xplore is priced in the premium bracket, along with the Bugaboo Lynx and Silver Cross Pioneer 2020, with prices starting at PS845. The Xplory is available from 6 months to 22kg (around 4 years), and a baby carry cot costs an additional PS205.

Salsa 4

The Salsa 4 is the four-wheeled "brother", to the three-wheeled Salsa 3 Style. It's a lightweight, comfortable pram for your child. The ball bearings and wheel suspension help to keep the frame from being jolted whenever bumps occur. The Overnight Sleep mattress and the blanket with zip will ensure that your child can sleep comfortably, even on long drives.

The sun canopy is large and a huge shopping basket are included. You can bring all the essentials to take your child on outings with you including a car seat and rain cover. The canopy can be adjusted in height and the footrest as well as backrest can be adjusted to ensure your child is comfortable.

Salsa 4 by ABC Design is a stroller that is designed to grow with your child. It comes with a carrycot which can be used from birth and a pushchair that can be used from six months. The seat can be set in both a parent-facing and the world-facing direction. It can be easily clipped onto the chassis.

The stroller's pneumatic tires and suspension wheels make it feel like you're on cloudy days. Its front wheels are 360-degree pivotable, making it simple to maneuver over uneven surfaces. It is also lightweight and agile, making it easy to move through tight spaces.

The ABC Design Salsa 4 is an extremely light and versatile pram sets that can grow with your child. Its reclining seat is adjusted to suit your child's comfort. The pram also comes with a large and movable shopping basket, and is extremely quiet to drive. It is also an affordable alternative. The ABC Design Salsa 4 is available in a variety of colors and features a unique design that will be noticed by everyone.