Noordi Journal · 23 October 2026 · 6 min read
Short answer: Give a pram five minutes before you buy it: push it over something uneven, look inside the carrycot, feel the fabrics, fold it, and check how it fits your body. Comfort for your baby shows up as a calm, quiet ride and a flat, firm, roomy bed. Comfort for you shows up in the handlebar and the fold.
Spec sheets tell you the weight and the size. They do not tell you how a pram feels on the third lap of the park with a baby who has just fallen asleep. That you can find out in a shop, quickly, if you know where to look. This is our five-minute routine. It works with any pram.
Minute 1: push it over something uneven
Find a doormat, a threshold, the edge of a rug or a ramp. Push slowly, then at walking pace. Watch the carrycot or seat: does it rock and shake, or stay level while the wheels move? Listen as well. A rattle on a shop floor will be louder on cobbles. If you can, put a bag or a bottle of water in the carrycot so the suspension has some weight to work with. Why a smooth ride matters for naps.
Minute 2: look inside the carrycot
Lay your hand flat on the mattress. For a newborn it should be flat and firm, not soft or sinking: the softness of a good pram comes from the ride and the fabrics, never from a squashy bed. Then check the space. A baby in an autumn snowsuit needs room, and so does your hand around them. Look for ventilation, a hood that closes against the wind and a cover you can open without waking anyone. More in soft ride, firm mattress.
Minute 3: feel the fabrics
Touch the lining where your baby’s cheek will rest, the edge of the hood and the harness pads. They should feel soft and smooth, with no scratchy seams. Then the outside: will it wipe clean after a rainy walk? Ask whether the covers come off for washing. How pram fabrics should feel.
Minute 4: fold it, lift it, fold it again
Fold the pram as if you were holding a baby in your other arm. Then lift it to the height of a car boot. Weight on paper and weight in your hands are not the same thing. If you travel by train or bus, see how the folded pram stands and how you would carry it up a step.
Minute 5: fit it to your own body
Stand behind the handlebar with relaxed shoulders. Your wrists should stay fairly straight, and your feet should not catch the frame as you walk. Steer around a display with one hand, the way you will when the other holds a coffee or a small hand. Comfort for the parent is part of a calm walk too.
| Minute | What to do | What good feels like |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Push over a mat or threshold | Level carrycot, no rattle |
| 2 | Hand on the mattress, check the space | Flat and firm, room for layers |
| 3 | Touch lining, hood and pads | Soft, smooth, washable |
| 4 | Fold and lift | One movement, a weight you can manage |
| 5 | Walk and steer | Straight wrists, free stride |
How our prams do in the five-minute test
Fjordi V.2 was made for minute one. A shock-absorbing front fork and independent suspension keep the THERMOCOT carrycot calm over thresholds, roots and cobbles, and the carrycot gives a newborn a flat, firm bed with an inner space of 81 × 37 cm, room for a snowsuit in winter. It folds with one click and weighs about 11 kg with the carrycot.
Sia shines in minute four. It weighs 5.9 kg, folds with one hand to 62.5 × 48.5 × 27 cm and stands when folded. From birth, the backrest reclines to 150° or more, with an 80 cm bed, and front and rear suspension keep pavements gentle.
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
Sia · compact from birth
The light one for trains, cafés and travel
A 5.9 kg stroller that folds with one hand.
- Carbon frame, 5.9 kg
- Folds to 62.5 × 48.5 × 27 cm
- From birth to 4 years (22 kg), 80 cm bed
- Leg cover and travel bag included
€269
No shop nearby? Try it on your own paths. Noordi delivers free across the EU in 2–5 business days, and you have 14 days to return it.
Frequently asked questions
What should I test before buying a pram?
Push it over something uneven, check that the carrycot mattress is flat and firm with room for layers, feel the fabrics, fold and lift it, and walk with it to see if the handlebar suits you.
How can I tell if a pram has good suspension?
Load the carrycot with a bag, push it over a mat or threshold and watch the carrycot. With good suspension it stays level and quiet while the wheels move.
Should a pram mattress feel soft?
No. For a newborn the mattress should be flat and firm. A comfortable pram feels soft through its ride and fabrics, not through a soft bed. Keep pillows and loose blankets out of the carrycot.
Can I try a Noordi pram at home?
Yes. Delivery is free across the EU in 2–5 business days, and you can return the pram within 14 days.
Is a lightweight stroller comfortable from birth?
It can be, if it reclines almost flat and has suspension. Sia reclines to 150° or more with an 80 cm bed and has front and rear suspension, from birth to 4 years (22 kg).
Made for the way you wander.
Five minutes in the shop, years of walks after. Choose the pram that feels right on your path.
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