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Bethney
Just purchased the Britax Chaperone car seat but don't want to shell out the big bucks for the matching stroller. I would like to purchase a universal frame like the Kolcraft Universal or The Snap n Go but I want to make sure it would be compatible before I buy.... Can anyone tell me from first hand experience which strollers work. Sometimes the websites list compatibility but they aren't always accurate.
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Car Seat Strollers
Baby Trend Snap-N-Go
*Est. $65
Reviews say many traditional "travel systems," otherwise known as car seat stroller combinations, are too bulky and expensive, and that cheaper travel systems often have quality issues. The Baby Trend Snap-N-Go solves both problems. This model isn't a complete travel system. Rather, it's a metal frame with stroller wheels that will accommodate most brands of infant car seats. This is a great temporary choice for parents who plan to purchase a higher-quality stroller when the baby outgrows his infant car seat. The Baby Trend Snap-N-Go frame weighs about 16 pounds.
Graco SnugRider
*Est. $60
The Graco SnugRider is a stroller frame meant to accommodate a separately purchased Graco infant car seat. It weighs 12.5 pounds. The only big difference between the SnugRider and other stroller frames is that the Graco has an adjustable-height handle, a nice option for parents of differing heights. The Graco stroller frame is guaranteed to fit Graco car seats (though some parents say other brands also fit). If you plan to buy a top-rated Graco SnugRide or SafeSeat infant seat, the SnugRider frame is the way to go. If you have another brand of car seat, the Baby Trend Snap-N-Go stroller frame is the better bet.
Graco Metro Lite
*Est. $250
A stroller frame like the Baby Trend Snap-N-Go is a better choice than a full travel system, say reviews. That's because many parents eventually purchase a lighter, less bulky stroller anyway. However, if you like the coordinated look of travel systems, the Graco MetroLite pairs the top-rated Graco SnugRide infant seat with a matching lightweight stroller. At just under 18 pounds (without the car seat), the MetroLite isn't terribly heavy. Parents say that it maneuvers well and can be folded up with one hand. The MetroLite comes with a pivoting snack tray, windowed canopy and parent organizer tray with two cup holders. It also has a multi-position recline, and taller parents will appreciate the height-adjustable handle.
Car Seat Strollers
Baby Trend Snap-N-Go
*Est. $65
Reviews say many traditional "travel systems," otherwise known as car seat stroller combinations, are too bulky and expensive, and that cheaper travel systems often have quality issues. The Baby Trend Snap-N-Go solves both problems. This model isn't a complete travel system. Rather, it's a metal frame with stroller wheels that will accommodate most brands of infant car seats. This is a great temporary choice for parents who plan to purchase a higher-quality stroller when the baby outgrows his infant car seat. The Baby Trend Snap-N-Go frame weighs about 16 pounds.
Graco SnugRider
*Est. $60
The Graco SnugRider is a stroller frame meant to accommodate a separately purchased Graco infant car seat. It weighs 12.5 pounds. The only big difference between the SnugRider and other stroller frames is that the Graco has an adjustable-height handle, a nice option for parents of differing heights. The Graco stroller frame is guaranteed to fit Graco car seats (though some parents say other brands also fit). If you plan to buy a top-rated Graco SnugRide or SafeSeat infant seat, the SnugRider frame is the way to go. If you have another brand of car seat, the Baby Trend Snap-N-Go stroller frame is the better bet.
Graco Metro Lite
*Est. $250
A stroller frame like the Baby Trend Snap-N-Go is a better choice than a full travel system, say reviews. That's because many parents eventually purchase a lighter, less bulky stroller anyway. However, if you like the coordinated look of travel systems, the Graco MetroLite pairs the top-rated Graco SnugRide infant seat with a matching lightweight stroller. At just under 18 pounds (without the car seat), the MetroLite isn't terribly heavy. Parents say that it maneuvers well and can be folded up with one hand. The MetroLite comes with a pivoting snack tray, windowed canopy and parent organizer tray with two cup holders. It also has a multi-position recline, and taller parents will appreciate the height-adjustable handle.
What are the best baby bottles and the best car seat for a new born?
S.B
I am due in november and I want to know what is the best CONVERTIBLE car seat for babies and what are the best bottles to use. I plan to breast feed but just in case if it does not work i will put him on formula. Thanks for the help.
Answer
I had the Graco Quattro Tour travel system and loved it. The stroller was great and the infant carrier carseat was really good too. The stroller was easy to fold, easy to lift and put into the car. The storage basket was great becuase it went down so that you can reach items in it while the baby was in the stroller. FYI - if the baby is in the carseat, and the carseat is in the stroller, you will not be able to access the storage basket unless it comes down. I LOVED this feature of the stroller. The carseat has a base, it uses latch if you have a newer car. It also is able to be used without the base, with a seatbelt alone. Most are this way. You will require an infant carrier carseat for the first few months before you can use a convertibe carseat.
As far as the convertible carseat goes, I LOVE the Britax Marathon. I got it when my older son outgrew the infant carrier. He used it until he was 2 1/2 (when my 2nd son outgrew his infant carrier) and my youngest got the Britax Marathon and I purchased a Britax Regent for the older one. We love the seat because of their safety rating and the kids love them because they are comfortable. They are a bit wider then most carseats, and they do cost more, but when it comes to the saftely of your children... is it worth spending a little more? I thought so.
As far as the bottles go... I LOVED the playtex bottles with the drop in liners (not the bags). This made preparing the bottle and cleaning them soooo much easier. Doesn't seem like a big deal now, but when your'e washing bottle after bottle, it helps. Just stock up on a bunch of nipples - and you're golden ;) I breast feed and used formula. I had NO problems with either child switching between the two. Could be that the nipple is more like the real thing. I don't know. They also had less gas because you push all the air out of the bottle by pressing on the liner. Pretty innovative if you ask me. But the important thing to remember is the nipple. It has to be as close to yours as possible. And make sure you make the baby latch ontothe bottle just as he/she would latch onto you. This makes going back and forth effortless.
Anyway, I found that they carry all of these items on Amazon. You can even shop around with Amazon with a bunch of their affiliated merchants. I like that because it saves me time price comparison shopping. Anyway, I also found this link for a giftcard for Amazon... Any little bit helps - childrens' items cost so much these days.
Hope this helps, sorry it's so long ;)
I had the Graco Quattro Tour travel system and loved it. The stroller was great and the infant carrier carseat was really good too. The stroller was easy to fold, easy to lift and put into the car. The storage basket was great becuase it went down so that you can reach items in it while the baby was in the stroller. FYI - if the baby is in the carseat, and the carseat is in the stroller, you will not be able to access the storage basket unless it comes down. I LOVED this feature of the stroller. The carseat has a base, it uses latch if you have a newer car. It also is able to be used without the base, with a seatbelt alone. Most are this way. You will require an infant carrier carseat for the first few months before you can use a convertibe carseat.
As far as the convertible carseat goes, I LOVE the Britax Marathon. I got it when my older son outgrew the infant carrier. He used it until he was 2 1/2 (when my 2nd son outgrew his infant carrier) and my youngest got the Britax Marathon and I purchased a Britax Regent for the older one. We love the seat because of their safety rating and the kids love them because they are comfortable. They are a bit wider then most carseats, and they do cost more, but when it comes to the saftely of your children... is it worth spending a little more? I thought so.
As far as the bottles go... I LOVED the playtex bottles with the drop in liners (not the bags). This made preparing the bottle and cleaning them soooo much easier. Doesn't seem like a big deal now, but when your'e washing bottle after bottle, it helps. Just stock up on a bunch of nipples - and you're golden ;) I breast feed and used formula. I had NO problems with either child switching between the two. Could be that the nipple is more like the real thing. I don't know. They also had less gas because you push all the air out of the bottle by pressing on the liner. Pretty innovative if you ask me. But the important thing to remember is the nipple. It has to be as close to yours as possible. And make sure you make the baby latch ontothe bottle just as he/she would latch onto you. This makes going back and forth effortless.
Anyway, I found that they carry all of these items on Amazon. You can even shop around with Amazon with a bunch of their affiliated merchants. I like that because it saves me time price comparison shopping. Anyway, I also found this link for a giftcard for Amazon... Any little bit helps - childrens' items cost so much these days.
Hope this helps, sorry it's so long ;)
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