Is a pram safe for a newborn?
Short answer: Yes, if it is designed for use from birth and used as the instructions say. 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).
- 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.
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).
- Use a firm, flat, waterproof mattress in good condition, with no raised or cushioned edges, that fits the cot or Moses basket with no gaps.
Related questions
What is a pram?
A pushchair with a lie-flat carrycot or bassinet for newborns, so your baby can lie flat.
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Sources
- NHS: Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) (accessed 2026-10-21)
- The Lullaby Trust: Baby mattresses and bedding (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.