A lot of research goes into finding the perfect pram. The choice and styles of baby prams available are vast and a lot of parents don't take enough time to look into it properly. Articles comparing different prams are helpful when deciding as they normally have a comparison of features and prices.

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.

The overall stability of the pram is important. The pram can easily become unbalanced through uneven weight distribution which will cause the pram to overbalance which needs to be avoided.

On the same point it is worth thinking about the brakes on the pram. If the pram is loaded down with shopping and the brakes are not adequate for the weight and design of the pram, it will cause the pram to roll if on an incline. Some prams have brakes you stamp on at the back or side and others are done by clicking a hand brake by the handles.

Five point harnesses are a must for a newborn baby particularly. Babies can easily fall out if going over bumpy terrain or you have encountered steps or a steep hill. They are five points as they secure between the babies legs, over the waist, then across each of the shoulders. It is always good practice to strap your child in at the start of the walk as you would if you were going by car.

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 wont 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.

Large all-terrain prams usually have the front wheel a swivel wheel which makes cornering and abrupt turns more gentle for the baby. Yet swivel wheels on prams with small hard wheels have a tendency over time to not steer straight and makes pushing the pram a constant battle.