Your questions about prams answeredWhat is the best pram? Ultimately, the best pram is the one that will both provide reassurance that your child is safe and comfortable while also making daily life that bit easier. Whether you value storage space, a light-weight, easy fold or something that’s appropriate for taking on holiday, there’s a pram out there to match your needs. For classic stability, I highly recommend the Mamas & Papas Ocarro 2, while those looking for travel-ready simplicity should look to Elodie’s mondo. That being said, every option in this round-up has impressed, proving that there are prams to match every family, budget and style. Encouragingly, the standard across the market is high. While premium models often justify their price tags with superior materials and smoother handling, there’s also a wide range of other options out there that deliver impressive performance without overstretching the budget. Our advice? Prioritise the features you will use every day – be that a one-handed fold, generous storage or space for another child – and, if possible, try before you buy. A pram is an investment but choose wisely and it will prove its worth from its very first outing. And a quick note to pram manufacturers: make your instruction manuals clearer! New parents have enough to contend with without having to try to decode wordless diagrams. How to choose between a pram or stroller The main and most important difference between prams and strollers is that the former is designed for younger infants and babies, and they’re generally suitable to use from birth. On the other hand, strollers are designed for older infants and toddlers. This is down to the positioning of the seat or carry cot – while prams feature a flat position, strollers are more upright, which suits infants who are capable of sitting up independently. PramIf the pram has a cover, it can protect infants from sunlight.They won’t be practical once the little one can sit up independently.While they can fold down when you need them to, they won’t be as compact as a stroller, making them trickier to store away.StrollerThey’re generally designed to collapse down to a compact size for easy storage.While they aren’t able to recline completely, they should recline enough for toddlers to sleep.They can be used until your toddler can walk for long periods.How I tested pramsI tested a range of prams alongside other parent testers and assessed them on a number of different factors, including:Ease of set-up: how simple was it to assemble the buggy? What was included in the box and how straightforward was the process of turning it from pieces into pram? Practicality: how easy was it to actually use the pram? From strapping in my baby to folding it up for the car boot, was it simple to steer and comfortable to handle? Performance: how did the pram hold up on different terrains, from smooth pavements to choppy cobbles and bumpy fields? Safety features: how secure did harnesses feel and how effective were the brakes? Comfort: how content did my baby seem in each pram? Did she appear comfortable and snug, and was she able to nap while strapped in? Other factors that were considered include packaging, ease of instruction guides, sustainability features, thoughtful design details and basket storage space. All prams listed are suitable from birth until the child weighs 22kg (approximately four years old), unless otherwise stated, with bassinets/carry cots typically available to purchase separately or as part of a bundle. Why you can trust IndyBest reviews The Independent’s product reviews section, IndyBest, hosts product reviews from expert testers. Our knowledgeable reviewers use these products as you would in your own home to bring you an impartial list of the very best. IndyBest’s expert parenting writers have tested everything from baby monitors to high chairs and travel cots.Katie Byrne is an experienced parenting writer and product tester. The mother of a four-year-old and a nine-month-old, she’s been navigating life with a pram for several years. She has previously tested best pregnancy pillows and the best maternity and nursing bras for IndyBest.Mum Leeanna Lock is head of audience for ecommerce at The Independent and has written several product review features for IndyBest in the baby and parenting space, such as gifts for new parents, hospital bags and nursing chairs.Want to make your baby’s pram extra cosy? Check out our guide to the best footmuffs