Looking for the best pram for your growing family?
Buying a baby pram is one of the biggest purchases you’ll make before your baby arrives. The right pram should be safe, comfortable, easy to use and, most importantly, adapt to your family’s changing needs.
With so many prams available in Australia, it’s easy to focus on colours, price or brand. However, the features that make the biggest difference are often the ones you don’t notice until you’re using your pram every day.
Use this guide to compare what really matters before making your decision.
1. Is it easy to lift?
You’ll lift your pram into the car hundreds, if not thousands, of times.
A heavy pram quickly becomes frustrating.
Doppio Plus
- Frame:Â 8.7 kg
- Seat:Â 3.5 kg
- Seat removes easily for lighter lifting and compact storage
Why it matters:Â Whether you’re recovering after birth, loading the car or travelling, every kilogram counts. It is not if I can manage it, the question is can I manage it over and over again?
2. Is it easy to fold?
You’ll fold your pram even more times than you lift it.
A pram that requires a complicated fold is frustrating, when we are busy and on the move.
Doppio Plus
- 3 simple steps – it is that simple
Why it matters: When you’re trying to load baby into the car seat, in a hot car park on a summer’s day and you need to get home quickly after what seems like a long day – you don’t need the pressure of a complicated system, that requires a degree in rocket science. No flicking into the air, no twisting your hand, no holding to buttons and bending to fold! We make it easy every time, no matter how many times a day.
3. Will your pram grow with your family?
Many parents buy a standard single pram, only to replace it when a second baby arrives.
A convertible single-to-double pram can save you thousands of dollars over time by adapting as your family grows.
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Standard Single Pram
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babyhood Doppio Plus |
| One child only | Converts from single to double or twin |
| May need replacing | Designed to grow with your family |
| Limited configurations | 18 seating configurations |
| Often only suitable for one stage | From newborn through to toddler and beyond |
Why it matters:Â One adaptable pram means fewer replacements, better value and a stroller that grows with your family, without having to buy extra toddler seats.
4. Is it ready from your baby’s very first day?
Not every pram is suitable for newborns – most are not.
Look for:
✔ Lie-flat seat
✔ Parent-facing option
✔ Travel system compatibility
✔ Bassinet option
✔ Comfortable support
The babyhood advantage
✔Â Ergonomic lie-flat seat
✔Â Optional bassinet (only if you would like it)
✔Â Compatible with infant capsules
✔Â Suitable from birth to 22 kg
Why it matters: You can use the Doppio Plus from your baby’s very first journey home without needing to purchase a bassinet. Most pram seats are not suitable from newborn so you are forced to buy and lug around a bassinet and a seat. Who has the space? Honestly, who wants to wake a sleeping baby to swap them out of their seat and into a bassinet?
5. Is it built for Australian conditions?
Australian families don’t just use prams in shopping centres.
Think about:
- Parks
- Footpaths
- Gravel
- Boardwalks
- Grass
- Warm Australian summers
The Doppio Plus includes
✔Â Independent suspension
✔Â Foam-filled wheels
✔Â Lockable front wheels
✔Â Single wide foot brake
✔Â Extendable UPF50+ canopy
✔Â Complete sun shade with ventilation panels
Why it matters: A smoother ride for your baby and less effort for you, wherever your day takes you – especially if you are out and about in our Australian sun.
6. Will your baby stay comfortable?
Your baby may spend several hours a day in their pram.
Comfort is more than just a soft seat.
The Doppio Plus includes:
✔Â Ergonomic lay-flat seat
✔Â Premium padded fabrics
✔Â Summer seat
✔Â Winter seat liner
✔Â Adjustable recline
✔Â Adjustable leg rest
✔Â Excellent airflow and breathability under extensive sun protection canopy drape
Why it matters:Â Comfortable babies are happier on longer walks, shopping trips and family outings. This makes a world of difference to your quality time out and about with your baby.
7. Will it make everyday life easier?
Sometimes it’s the smallest features that parents appreciate the most.
The Doppio Plus includes:
✔Â Magnetic five-point harness
✔ Adjustable handlebar (97–112 cm)
✔Â Swivel bumper bar
✔Â Large storage basket
✔Â Easy-access wide brake
✔Â Premium leatherette handle and bumper bar
Why it matters: These are the features you’ll use every single day—not just the first week after purchase. They matter because why settle for less, when you can have it all in the perfect pram.
8. Can you trust its safety?
Safety should always be one of the first things you compare.
The babyhood Doppio Plus features:
✔ Tested to AS/NZS 2088:2022
✔Â Five-point magnetic harness
✔Â Tether strap
✔Â Stable frame
✔Â Reliable braking system
Why it matters: Knowing your pram has been designed and tested to recognised Australian safety requirements gives you added confidence every time you head out. You can’t assume that all prams are tested and that they are safe. Our Doppio Plus is tested to the Australian Standard and beyond for your added piece of mind.
How Does the Doppio Plus Compare?
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What Parents Want
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Many Prams
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babyhood Doppio Plus
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| Suitable from birth | Rare | ✔Â Lie-flat seat from birth |
| Grows with your family | Limited models | ✔Â Converts to single, double or twin |
| Seating options | Usually 2–6 | ✔ 18 configurations |
| Travel system compatible | Some models | ✔Â Yes |
| Summer and winter comfort | Rare | ✔Â Included |
| Magnetic harness | Rare | ✔Â Included |
| UPF50+ canopy | Varies | ✔Â Included |
| Adjustable handlebar | Sometimes | ✔ 97–112 cm |
| Independent suspension | Varies | ✔Â Included |
| Australian safety tested | Claim compliance but no actual testing | ✔Â AS/NZS 2088:2022 |
| Warranty | 1–2 years typical | ✔ 3 years |
Is the Doppio Plus Right for You?
The Doppio Plus is ideal if you:
Want one pram from newborn through to toddlerhood.
Plan to grow your family in the future.
Need the flexibility of a single, double or twin configuration.
Value premium comfort and everyday practicality.
Want features that genuinely make parenting easier, not just look good in the showroom.
Prefer investing in one adaptable travel system instead of replacing your pram as your family’s needs change.
Don’t need to follow what your friends do because you know there is a perfect pram without compromise
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Fold type and whether it fits your boot
Fold is the feature most parents underestimate. There are three broad types. A one piece fold collapses frame and seat together and is quickest at the kerb. A two piece fold separates the seat from the frame and usually packs flatter. A compact or travel fold trades some pushing comfort for a much smaller folded footprint.
Measure your boot before you shop, including the depth to the parcel shelf and the height of the boot lip you have to lift over. A pram that technically fits but has to be angled in around a spare wheel becomes a daily annoyance. If you drive a smaller car and also need a full size pram, it is worth reading Why a Full-Size Pram and a Compact Stroller Both Have a Place in Your Life.
Weight and one handed handling
Total weight matters, but so does how the weight is distributed and whether you can manage the pram with one hand while holding your baby in the other. Try these three things in store. Fold it one handed. Lift it from the floor to waist height the way you would into a boot. Push it one handed along a straight line and see whether it tracks or pulls.
Removable seats help here, because taking the seat off before you lift drops the load considerably. For a quick checklist of the things worth testing before you commit, 6 Things To Know Before Buying A Pram is a useful second read.
Newborn suitability, bassinets and capsules
A newborn needs to lie flat, so check how the pram achieves that. Some seats recline fully flat from birth. Others take a separate bassinet attachment. Many also accept an infant capsule with the right adaptors, which lets you move a sleeping baby from car to pram without unbuckling them.
Each option behaves differently as your baby grows, and the differences are covered in Tilt Seat vs Recline Seat vs Bassinet Pros and Cons. Whichever you choose, check the capsule adaptors are made for that specific pram rather than assuming they are universal.
Sun protection in Australian conditions
Canopy coverage is worth checking properly rather than glancing at, particularly here. How far the hood extends, whether it has an extra panel, and whether it still shades your baby when the sun is low all vary between models. Why Sun Protection Matters When Choosing a Baby Pram goes through what to look for.
When you are ready to compare specifications side by side, the full prams and strollers range is here.
