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Amanda H
I have narrowed my choices down to three. The Joovy Groove, The Maclaren Triumph or the Graco IPO.
I have a Graco travel system now and have loved it for the past 2 years, but now that my daughter is older I am looking for something that takes up less space for when we travel.
I would go to the store and look at the strollers but no one within 100 miles of my house sells any of these I'm looking at. Anyone have one of them? Which do you recommend?
Answer
I LOVE my Maclaren! I have the top model (XLR?). Made very well, very sturdy, lots of cushioning for baby. Folds nicely. Very happy with my choice. It also has the highest weight limit.
Go on Amazon and read some parent reviews, you can see what the majority of people like ir dislike.
I LOVE my Maclaren! I have the top model (XLR?). Made very well, very sturdy, lots of cushioning for baby. Folds nicely. Very happy with my choice. It also has the highest weight limit.
Go on Amazon and read some parent reviews, you can see what the majority of people like ir dislike.
Buying a stroller and car seat, which is better?
abell
I am looking to buy a stroller and a car seat. I see that they have the 2 in 1's a car seat and a stroller for a set amount but then again you can buy them seperate. Which would you recommend?
Answer
That depends. If you've already made the decision that you want an infant seat with handle that fits on a stroller, then buying a travel system is an easy way to go. It makes sure that the stroller and seat work together, and match. However, its not the cheapest way to go, and most often the stroller that comes with a travel system will not be a high quality stroller that will last you as long as you need it to . Most people that buy a travel system end up needing to purchase another stroller at some point b/c it gives out or just doesn't meet their needs anymore. And of course, the infant car seat only lasts 4-7 months, one of the many reasons I'm not a fan. I don't like a $60 or more car seat that only lasts that long before I'm out shopping again. One thing to think about: you don't HAVE to get an infant seat - its not a requirement. You can instead get a convertible car seat and use it rear facing. That way you eliminate buying an extra, shortlived seat. If you buy an infant seat, realize the baby will outgrow it at 4-7 months old, and then you will need to buy a convertible car seat and use it rear facing. If that seat lasts the child at least 4 years, then you will need to purchase a booster seat. So that's 3 seats - if you skip the infant carrier, then you're only out the money for 2. And realize that lots of the ways you see parents using those seats are not safe.
Infant carrier seats should never be placed on top of grocery carts. Since they became popular, there has been a major rise of baby injuries b/c the seat makes the cart unstable and it topples over. And not all carts fit on the seat well, putting baby at awkward angles. The AAP says never to put one on top of a cart.
And they are overused - babies are having developmental delays from spending their days in the same position in car seats, bouncy seats, swings and the like. Look around the next time you're out. Count how many babies you see. Now count how many of them were sitting in a car seat...It shouldn't be that way. A good sling will last longer (skip the infantino/snuglis, they don't last long and are overpriced and hard to use) will last you longer, keep baby happy, keep your back from aching, and keep your hands free. See the links. I'll get off my soapbox, lol.
Instead of the travel system, if you want the infant seat, you can choose the seat you want, and then get a universal car seat carrier frame, baby trend makes the snap 'n go, combi has flash ex, and I forget the name of the one Kolcraft makes. That way when you're past the infant seat stage, you sell the stroller and get a better one that suits your needs. Ever been to a thrift store? Seen how many Graco Quattro tours and Graco Literiders, Evenflo Aura and Onmyway strollers there were, usually missing parts and in awful shape? Its b/c they don't stand up to the abuse they get from regular use. How many combi, chicco, peg perego, maclaren strollers do you see? Not many. They don't fall apart - people just keep using them! lol I highly recommend checking out a high end stroller. Especially if you plan on more than one child, you won't be sorry b/c it will last.
P.S. If you decide to go with a convertible instead - very few fit newborns really well - the best for newborns are Evenflo Triumph Advance (which is just a great seat all around!), First Years/Compass TruFit (another GREAT seat that lasts a LONG time), and Cosco Scenera (a good seat for the price, great for a newborn).
DANGEROUS ON SHOPPING CARTS:
http://www.aap.org/advocacy/releases/aug06shoppingcart.htm
http://www.medem.com/search/article_display.cfm?path=n:&mstr=/ZZZT24LYQMC.html&soc=AAP&srch_typ=NAV_SERCH
SLINGS:
http://www.thebabywearer.com
TOO MUCH TIME IN SEATS:
http://www.oandp.org/jpo/library/2003_03_102.asp
http://www.mothering.com/articles/growing_child/child_health/car-seats.html
http://stonyfield.typepad.com/babybabble/2008/02/bouncy-chairs-a.html
That depends. If you've already made the decision that you want an infant seat with handle that fits on a stroller, then buying a travel system is an easy way to go. It makes sure that the stroller and seat work together, and match. However, its not the cheapest way to go, and most often the stroller that comes with a travel system will not be a high quality stroller that will last you as long as you need it to . Most people that buy a travel system end up needing to purchase another stroller at some point b/c it gives out or just doesn't meet their needs anymore. And of course, the infant car seat only lasts 4-7 months, one of the many reasons I'm not a fan. I don't like a $60 or more car seat that only lasts that long before I'm out shopping again. One thing to think about: you don't HAVE to get an infant seat - its not a requirement. You can instead get a convertible car seat and use it rear facing. That way you eliminate buying an extra, shortlived seat. If you buy an infant seat, realize the baby will outgrow it at 4-7 months old, and then you will need to buy a convertible car seat and use it rear facing. If that seat lasts the child at least 4 years, then you will need to purchase a booster seat. So that's 3 seats - if you skip the infant carrier, then you're only out the money for 2. And realize that lots of the ways you see parents using those seats are not safe.
Infant carrier seats should never be placed on top of grocery carts. Since they became popular, there has been a major rise of baby injuries b/c the seat makes the cart unstable and it topples over. And not all carts fit on the seat well, putting baby at awkward angles. The AAP says never to put one on top of a cart.
And they are overused - babies are having developmental delays from spending their days in the same position in car seats, bouncy seats, swings and the like. Look around the next time you're out. Count how many babies you see. Now count how many of them were sitting in a car seat...It shouldn't be that way. A good sling will last longer (skip the infantino/snuglis, they don't last long and are overpriced and hard to use) will last you longer, keep baby happy, keep your back from aching, and keep your hands free. See the links. I'll get off my soapbox, lol.
Instead of the travel system, if you want the infant seat, you can choose the seat you want, and then get a universal car seat carrier frame, baby trend makes the snap 'n go, combi has flash ex, and I forget the name of the one Kolcraft makes. That way when you're past the infant seat stage, you sell the stroller and get a better one that suits your needs. Ever been to a thrift store? Seen how many Graco Quattro tours and Graco Literiders, Evenflo Aura and Onmyway strollers there were, usually missing parts and in awful shape? Its b/c they don't stand up to the abuse they get from regular use. How many combi, chicco, peg perego, maclaren strollers do you see? Not many. They don't fall apart - people just keep using them! lol I highly recommend checking out a high end stroller. Especially if you plan on more than one child, you won't be sorry b/c it will last.
P.S. If you decide to go with a convertible instead - very few fit newborns really well - the best for newborns are Evenflo Triumph Advance (which is just a great seat all around!), First Years/Compass TruFit (another GREAT seat that lasts a LONG time), and Cosco Scenera (a good seat for the price, great for a newborn).
DANGEROUS ON SHOPPING CARTS:
http://www.aap.org/advocacy/releases/aug06shoppingcart.htm
http://www.medem.com/search/article_display.cfm?path=n:&mstr=/ZZZT24LYQMC.html&soc=AAP&srch_typ=NAV_SERCH
SLINGS:
http://www.thebabywearer.com
TOO MUCH TIME IN SEATS:
http://www.oandp.org/jpo/library/2003_03_102.asp
http://www.mothering.com/articles/growing_child/child_health/car-seats.html
http://stonyfield.typepad.com/babybabble/2008/02/bouncy-chairs-a.html
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