Types of Prams
Full-size prams: Bassinet + toddler seat, large wheels, storage. Best for newborns. Heavy (10-14kg). $800-2,500. Compact strollers: Lightweight (5-8kg), foldable, travel-friendly. Best from 6 months. $200-800. Travel systems: Pram frame + compatible car seat capsule. Convenient for car-to-pram transfers. Most full-size prams offer adapters for major capsule brands.
Best Full-Size Prams
Bugaboo Fox 5 ($1,999): Premium Dutch design, smooth ride, excellent build quality. One-hand fold. The status pram. UPPAbaby Vista V3 ($1,599): Huge basket, reversible seat, compatible with multiple accessories. Great for growing families. Silver Cross Reef ($1,499): British heritage brand, stylish design, smooth ride. Cybex Priam 4 ($1,899): German engineering, electronic folding option, luxury feel.
Best Compact Strollers
Babyzen YOYO2 ($799): Cabin luggage size when folded. 6.2kg. Perfect for travel and public transport. Cybex Libelle ($399): Ultra-compact fold, 5.9kg. Best budget compact. Silver Cross Jet 3 ($699): Lies flat for newborns, cabin-sized fold.
For Chinese Australian Families
Consider: grandparent-friendliness (easy to fold and push for visiting grandparents), sun canopy size (Australian sun is fierce), basket size (for shopping), and weight if you live in an apartment without a lift. Many Chinese families prefer the status of premium brands — Bugaboo and UPPAbaby are most popular in Chinese parenting communities.