Choosing a pram for your newborn can be a very hard job. There is so much variety and choice available in baby prams, it takes careful consideration. Mother and baby magazines often carry features comparing prams, and all their features and functions, which can be very useful.

The pram you choose has to fit in with how you live and the space you have. At the top of your list of things to consider should be how safe and comfortable the pram is. Also how much room you have in your car for the different types of prams available. And the ease with which you can put it up and take it down.

There are some features to look out for that are essential when choosing a pram.

When thinking about safety, remember to look at stability of the pram. When hanging bags on the back of pram, if the weight is not evenly distributed, the pram will tip backwards and could cause serious injury to your baby.

Also take into consideration the braking system. Some have a hand brake combined with a stronger foot brake. Others will only have a foot brake. Whichever type you choose, the brake has to be strong enough to prevent the pram from rolling if you park it on a hill. Prams can hold a larger amount of weight than its own and the baby’s, including whatever you decide to hang or store under it. The brakes have to be able to handle this.

Harnesses which anchor the baby in from points across both shoulders, meet over the waist, and are held together by a strap and clip coming from the seat between the babies legs are the safest. Remember to strap the baby into the pram as soon as you put them in as babies will slip or fall out when you go up or down steps, or upon ascent of a hill.

There is also a vast difference in the types of wheels on each pram. Large rubber wheels on three wheelers will handle any surface you push it across, even sand and gravel. Whereas smaller harder plastic type wheels are designed for strolling on pavements and do not get punctures, unlike the aforementioned rubber wheels. But with the smaller wheeled prams they are prone to getting stuck when on uneven surfaces.

Just as wheel sizes vary, the size of prams when open and closed vary enormously. Bulky three wheelers can be surprisingly lightweight, yet are cumbersome to store and won’t fit easily in the back of a small car, if at all. Stroller type prams will usually collapse to what is called an umbrella fold. This is where they fold upon themselves and become very narrow and flat and generally fit in any type or size of car. Some fold even smaller and are designed for this purpose.

The hard plastic wheels on stroller type prams are good for pavements and around town. They can, however become misaligned and will not enable you to steer correctly and you will feel a constant pull to one side if this happens.

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