Shopping for prams is one of the most daunting tasks for expectant couples.
Three wheels or four? A travel system or easily collapsible stroller? To make the decision easier, we've polled thousands of parents to discover the prams they love - and why.
Read on to find the best prams, as voted by Australian parents in this year's Essential Baby Parents' Choice Awards 2016.
WINNER - BEST PRAM
Baby Jogger - City Mini GT
Built for comfort, the City Mini GT boasts all-terrain wheels and quick, one-handled fold. Built for comfort, the seat reclines to a near flat position. Included is a retractable SPF 50+ sun canopy with two peek-a-boo windows.
With a car seat adaptor and bassinet sold separately, the City Mini GT can become a travel system easily and the bassinet for the littlest of passengers.
Weight: 9.5kg
Age: Birth to 29.5 kg
RRP: $799
What our readers say about the Baby Jogger:
- So easy to steer. Great for walking/ light jogging and shopping. Takes up hardly any space. Can be used with newborns without a capsule or bassinet attachment. Easy fold and can pop it in the boot one handed while holding a child. Light weight. Good quality. Trish P. ACT
- So light and easy to push. Basket big enough for quick trips to the supermarket. Huge sun canopy. Looks great, compact and very comfortable for baby. Katie L. VIC
- This pram was designed by people who understand the needs of babies and parents. The sunshade is fantastic and nice and low, the Pram is robust enough to handle almost all terrain and my daughter loves being in this pram. Suzy M. VIC
- Very easy to collapse! One pull up and no pieces to take apart. It's slim and easy to get around the shops yet versatile enough to take around parks outside. Bethany W. ACT
RECOMMENDED - BEST PRAM
Britax Steelcraft Strider Compact
The Strider Compact stroller is leaner, lighter and smoother than ever before.
With one or two child capacity, interchangeable seat, infant carrier and bassinet, it is the perfect travel system stroller for new or experienced mums.
Weight: 12 kg
Age: Birth to to 20 kg
RRP: $799
What our readers say about the Strider Compact:
- Simple, easy, looks great, love that you can change the seat and put capsule onto it. Big hood to protect baby and great storage! Caitlan A. SA
- It's just a great pram, I can't just name one or two things about it, it's just perfect. It's not heavy, it's easy to get in and out of the car. Easy removable fabrics to take off and wash. Second seat is brilliant... I just love the strider compact. Chloe C. NSW
- I love that it is sturdy and can take a beating. I can use it on my sister's rural farm or in the city. It carries plenty of weight and gives the kids a lot of room. It steers well and is easy to assemble. I love that I don't need extra adaptors for extra seats/bassinet/capsule etc. Lexie B. SA
- It's so versatile. It can take bassinet, capsule, normal seat rear facing or forwards facing, and a second toddler seat underneath. Ruth E. QLD
RECOMMENDED - BEST PRAM
Bugaboo Cameleon3
The iconic Bugaboo Cameleon3 stroller practical but stylish all-in-one stroller.
Versatile, light and compact, the Bugaboo Cameleon3 is designed for everyday use across all kinds of terrain.
A range of complementary accessories converts this stroller for different ages and different journeys.
RRP: $1519
What our readers say about the Bugaboo Cameleon 3:
- It is absolutely a dream to push I will never buy another brand of pram. Their quality is second to none and I cannot wait to have baby number 2! Emily L. QLD
- Manoeuvrability, suspension, extended hooded shade top, great storage underneath, BRAKES ON HANDLE not food brake, adjustable height handle, fully reclinable seat, bassinet attachment, can attach our baby capsule from the car straight to pram and back again. Maddie F. VIC
- One of the best prams I have ever used, definitely worth buying one! They are convenient, Bub loves it, the seat reclines to 3 different angles, the bassi is extremely useful, the pram grows with your baby! I recommend it to everyone I know! Chloe L. QLD
- Love the customisation both visually and practically. So many functional accessories to choose from. Always updating their range and providing quality products. Moves well and can be disassembed and reassembled quite easily. Jane K. QLD
See previous year's category winners:
Best pram: 2015
Essential Baby Awards 2015
Essential Baby Awards 2014
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