Choosing a pram for a small home or public transport
Short answer: Look at the folded size, the weight and the one-hand fold. For newborns, make sure it lies flat.
Step by step
- Measure your hallway and boot.
- Check the width against doorways and lifts.
- Check the lie-flat position for newborns.
What the guidance says
- Always place your baby on their back to sleep, in the feet-to-foot position (feet at the bottom of the cot, Moses basket or pram).
- It is fine for a baby to fall asleep in a car seat while you travel, but take them out as soon as you arrive.
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- Star/Zira Leatherette Handle and Bumper Bar Cover Set
- Stomp V2/V3 Carrycot Apron
Check each product page for its exact dimensions, mattress size, age and weight limits and safety standards.
More advice
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Sources
- NHS: Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) (accessed 2026-10-21)
General information only, not medical advice. Always follow your product's instructions. If you are worried about your baby, contact your GP, health visitor or 111. In an emergency, call 999.