Noordi Journal · 23 October 2026 · 5 min read
Short answer: A quiet pram lets a sleeping baby stay asleep. Most noise on a walk comes from vibration: wheels on rough ground, parts knocking against each other and loose fittings. Large wheels, good suspension, a well-made frame and a little care keep the ride calm, for your baby and for you.
Anyone who has pushed a pram over cobbles at nap time knows the sound: a tick, a rattle, a clatter, and then the small stir from the carrycot. Babies sleep through a lot, but sudden jolts and noises are what tend to wake them. A quiet pram is not a luxury detail. It is part of what makes a walk restful, and it says a lot about how the pram was built.
Where pram noise comes from
- Wheels on hard, uneven ground. Small, hard wheels clatter on paving gaps and gravel.
- Vibration through the frame. Without suspension, every bump travels straight up into the carrycot.
- Joints and fittings with a little play. Fold joints, brakes and adapters can tick when they are not tightly made.
- Accessories. A cup holder, bag hook or rain cover clip that hangs loose will tap with every step.
- Grit. Sand in the wheels or bearings turns into squeaks and grinding.
Why a quiet ride matters for naps
Noise and jolts usually arrive together. What you hear as a rattle, your baby feels as vibration through the mattress. Take away the vibration and most of the noise goes with it, which is why suspension does so much for outdoor naps. Read why a smooth ride helps babies sleep outside.
Quiet also helps you. A walk where you are not bracing for every kerb is a calmer walk, and you are more likely to take the longer path through the trees. Whatever the ride, the basics of safe sleep stay the same: your baby on their back on a flat, firm mattress, dressed for the weather, with no pillows or loose bedding in the carrycot.
What makes a pram quiet
| Part | What helps | What to listen for |
|---|---|---|
| Wheels | Large, durable wheels that roll over gaps | A soft hum, not a clatter |
| Suspension | Springs and shock absorbers between wheel and frame | A carrycot that stays still on bumps |
| Frame | Rigid, well-fitted joints, tested over time | No tick when you push over a threshold |
| Accessories | Firmly attached, nothing hanging loose | No tapping as you walk |
| Care | Clean wheels, dry before folding | No new squeaks |
How we build Fjordi V.2 for a calm ride
Fjordi V.2 starts with the parts that meet the ground. Large All-Road™ wheels roll steadily over gravel, sand and snow, and the front wheels lock straight for rough paths, so they do not shimmy. A shock-absorbing front fork and independent suspension take the edge off roots and cobbles before it reaches the THERMOCOT carrycot.
The frame is made in our own factory in Kaunas. Straight aluminium tubes are cut, bent, welded by robots, painted and riveted, and every pram is assembled and checked by hand, including folds and brakes. Before a design goes into production, prototypes spend 72 hours non-stop on a vibration table with 24 kg in the carrycot. It is a long, loud test, made so that the walks that follow can be quiet. See how a Noordi pram is made.
Fjordi V.2 · 2-in-1 all-terrain
For forest paths, coastlines and cobbles
Our all-terrain pram for long walks on uneven ground.
- Independent suspension and a shock-absorbing front fork
- THERMOCOT insulated carrycot, inner 81 × 37 cm
- Reversible seat, lies flat to 100 cm, up to 22 kg
- One-click fold, about 11 kg with carrycot
€815 · 3-in-1 €893
Keeping a pram quiet over the years
- Rinse off sand and grit after the beach or a muddy walk.
- Dry the wheels and frame before folding the pram indoors.
- Check accessories now and then, and tighten anything that has worked loose.
- Listen for new sounds. A new rattle usually has a simple cause; if it stays after a clean, contact us. Every Noordi has a 2-year warranty.
Frequently asked questions
Why does my pram rattle?
Usually because of vibration: hard ground, a loose accessory, grit in the wheels or a joint with a little play. Clean the wheels, check the attachments and listen again. If the sound stays, contact the brand’s service.
Do bigger wheels make a pram quieter?
Yes, as a rule. A larger wheel rolls over gaps and stones instead of knocking into them, so there is less clatter and less vibration in the frame.
Can suspension help a baby nap in the pram?
It helps keep the ride calm. Springs and shock absorbers reduce the jolts that reach the carrycot, so a sleeping baby is disturbed less on uneven paths.
How do I stop a pram squeaking?
Most squeaks come from sand or grit. Rinse the wheels, wipe the pram dry before folding and check that nothing is rubbing. If a squeak stays, ask for a service check.
Is Fjordi V.2 good for naps on forest paths?
Yes. It has a shock-absorbing front fork, independent suspension, large All-Road™ wheels and an insulated THERMOCOT carrycot with a flat, firm mattress for newborns.
Made for the way you wander.
A calm ride, a longer nap, a slower walk home.
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