Choosing the right pram or stroller

We are very proud to say that Babies Direct has the largest brand range of prams in Australia.   All our staff at Babies Direct are trained and qualified to help you make that difficult decision of choosing a pram that is right for you. Whilst offering a competitive price.

Before you buy a pram you need to ask yourself a few questions:

Does a Baby Pram comply with Australian Standard?

All prams sold at Babies Direct comply with Australian Standards.

Does a Pram fit into the boot of your car?

What is your Budget?

At Babies Direct we have broken our prams up into 5 different categories:

3 Wheel Prams 

• 3 wheel prams are commonly known as Joggers and many have added suspension, making them perfect for the active parents.
• If you are planning to jog with your child make sure that the pram has been tested for jogging.
• Some 3 wheel prams can be quiet bulky so before you buy you 3 wheel pram please check that the pram can fit into the boot of your car.
• Swivel wheels are pretty standard on a 3 wheel pram so they are easy to manoeuvre.
• Optional toddler seats and bassinets are available for some three wheel prams and some are compatible with Capsules.
• Pram handles on the 3 wheel prams are NOT reversible so if you want your child to face you as an infant you will need a pram that can take a capsule or bassinette.
• If you do plan to use a bassinette option on your three wheel pram, be aware that you can't use a toddler seat at the same time if the three wheel pram is in bassinette format.

4 Wheel Prams

• Most 4 wheel prams have a flat fold and generally have better manoeuvrability, especially when the front wheels are smaller than the back.
• 4 wheel  prams on average are heavier than 4 wheel strollers.
• Many 4 wheel prams have the option of either a reversing seat or a reversing handle - this lets you face your child in the earlier months this can be comforting to new parents.
• Most 4 wheel prams are suitable for newborns and many can take a toddler seat, capsule or Bassinette.
• Some 4 wheel prams such as the Strider Plus & Baby Jogger City Select can also be used for twins when purchasing the additional seats.

Stroller

• Almost all strollers have 4 wheels.  Some fold as an umbrella fold and some fold flat.
• They are light weight and simple to use. There are also many strollers that are compatible with Capsules making them perfect travel solutions.
• Unfortunately strollers do not take toddler seats and their weight capacity may not be as much as a 4 wheel pram.
• If you want a stroller for a newborn please check that the stroller is suitable for newborns.
• Strollers are great for shopping centres and have a compact fold.

Twin Pram

• A twin pram refers to a side by side pram.  (Although the Baby Jogger City Select and Steelcraft Strider Plus can be used for 2 newborns)
• Twin prams are wider as the seats are side by side.
• Some twin prams do take a toddler seat and bassinette.

Tandem Pram

• Tandem prams refer to the longer style prams that can carry 2.  Some tandem prams can be used for twins or some for a 1 toddler and 1 newborn.

Avoid injury with prams by:

• Restraining your child correctly using the harness provided.
• Do not overloaded your pram/stroller as it may tip back wards.
• Do not let your child to stand up in the pram.
• Take care when folding a pram not to catch any little fingers.