Prams buying guide for UK parents
Short answer: A pram is a pushchair with a lie-flat carrycot or bassinet for newborns, so your baby can lie flat. Choose one that fits your space and your baby's stage, and use it as the instructions say.
What is a pram?
A pushchair with a lie-flat carrycot or bassinet for newborns, so your baby can lie flat. It is used from birth, with the lie-flat part used until your baby is ready to sit up in a seat unit.
How to choose
- Check the folded size against your car boot and hallway.
- Try the handlebar height, the weight and the one-hand fold.
- Check whether a car seat can click on, and which adapters you need.
Space and layout
Measure your boot and front door before choosing.
Common questions
- Do I need a pram or a pushchair for a newborn?
- When should I buy a pram?
- What questions should I ask before buying a pram?
- Should I cover the pram with a blanket in the sun?
- Can I use a second-hand pram?
- How do I choose a pram?
- Do I need a pram?
- How long can you use a pram?
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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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.