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I am looking for baby gear (stroller or travel system, car seat, playyard, bouncer, highchair, etc....). Is there a brand that anyone would recommend or any brand to steer clear of? Is there a web site I can access to find out the safety rating on any of these items?
Thanks in advance,
Jennifer
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The suggestion of going to Babies R Us and playing with things is a good idea.
Infant seats are just as safe as convertible seats, when used correctly. Also, most average size newborns will not fit correctly in a convertible seat. When looking for an infant car seat, make sure to get one with a front harness adjustor. You should adjust the straps each and every time and if the straps adjust in the back, this is hard to do. Graco infant seats are excellent choices. They have the Safeseat 1, which goes to 30lbs. Most kids will make it beyond one year in this seat. It is large, though. Evenflo infant seats(Embrace, Discovery) are hard to use correctly. The handle MUST be down in the car and it must have 1.5" of clearance in front of it. This is almost impossible in most cars. Most Evenflos adjust from the back, but there are a few out there that have the front adjust. Cosco/Eddie Bauer are ok. They also have a front adjust now. The Combi's are nice and light. The Chicco Keyfit is wonderful. It has a super nice infant insert. Peg Perego's are safe, but way overpriced. $220 for an infant seat???
As for strollers, Chiccos are good and so are Gracos. You do not have to get an all in one travel system. Most of the strollers are huge. The Chicco systems, however, are light and easy to use. The Peg Perego's are pricey, but they take any seat. Evenflos are not very sturdy. The wheels get bent easily and they fold onto the ground. Cosco/Eddie Bauer strollers are ok, just huge and bulky.
For pack and plays, any brand is safe. Gracos are super easy to set up. Baby Trends take forever to set up. Evenflos are alright. Chicco has some out now that are also nice.
For highchairs, anything but Evenflo. They are hard to assemble and fall apart.
For convertible car seats, Britax is awesome. The Fisher Price Safe Voyage Deluxe is made by Britax and is great. Graco and Evenflos are overpriced and do not last as long. Cosco makes two seats that are great, the Uptown and Scenera. The Alpha Omegas and 3 n 1's are overpriced and will not be the last seat you need. Total marketing scam.
For cribs, Babi Italia, Delta and Jardine are good brands.
The suggestion of going to Babies R Us and playing with things is a good idea.
Infant seats are just as safe as convertible seats, when used correctly. Also, most average size newborns will not fit correctly in a convertible seat. When looking for an infant car seat, make sure to get one with a front harness adjustor. You should adjust the straps each and every time and if the straps adjust in the back, this is hard to do. Graco infant seats are excellent choices. They have the Safeseat 1, which goes to 30lbs. Most kids will make it beyond one year in this seat. It is large, though. Evenflo infant seats(Embrace, Discovery) are hard to use correctly. The handle MUST be down in the car and it must have 1.5" of clearance in front of it. This is almost impossible in most cars. Most Evenflos adjust from the back, but there are a few out there that have the front adjust. Cosco/Eddie Bauer are ok. They also have a front adjust now. The Combi's are nice and light. The Chicco Keyfit is wonderful. It has a super nice infant insert. Peg Perego's are safe, but way overpriced. $220 for an infant seat???
As for strollers, Chiccos are good and so are Gracos. You do not have to get an all in one travel system. Most of the strollers are huge. The Chicco systems, however, are light and easy to use. The Peg Perego's are pricey, but they take any seat. Evenflos are not very sturdy. The wheels get bent easily and they fold onto the ground. Cosco/Eddie Bauer strollers are ok, just huge and bulky.
For pack and plays, any brand is safe. Gracos are super easy to set up. Baby Trends take forever to set up. Evenflos are alright. Chicco has some out now that are also nice.
For highchairs, anything but Evenflo. They are hard to assemble and fall apart.
For convertible car seats, Britax is awesome. The Fisher Price Safe Voyage Deluxe is made by Britax and is great. Graco and Evenflos are overpriced and do not last as long. Cosco makes two seats that are great, the Uptown and Scenera. The Alpha Omegas and 3 n 1's are overpriced and will not be the last seat you need. Total marketing scam.
For cribs, Babi Italia, Delta and Jardine are good brands.
Which travel system should I get for my baby girl ?
Q. I am a very picky person, which one should I get
this one
http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3458511
this one
http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3420750
or this one
http://www.gracobaby.com/Catalog/Pages/productlistingPage.aspx?catid=10:400||1+14:343||1#/1737
or this
http://www.gracobaby.com/Catalog/Pages/productlistingPage.aspx?catid=10:400||1+14:343||1#/1744
I am only 19 so I wont be having another baby for a while.
this one
http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3458511
this one
http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3420750
or this one
http://www.gracobaby.com/Catalog/Pages/productlistingPage.aspx?catid=10:400||1+14:343||1#/1737
or this
http://www.gracobaby.com/Catalog/Pages/productlistingPage.aspx?catid=10:400||1+14:343||1#/1744
I am only 19 so I wont be having another baby for a while.
Answer
I have a Graco Alano (third one) and I love it! The stroller is super easy to fold up:) The pink is so cute too! It is a little tough to keep clean (Oxy Clean makes it look like new again) I got mine on clearance at Target. The travel system was marked down to $80! So, if it's coming out of your pocket check there just in case:) If not, who cares lol! Good luck to you and happy baby shopping! It's so fun isn't it?
I have a Graco Alano (third one) and I love it! The stroller is super easy to fold up:) The pink is so cute too! It is a little tough to keep clean (Oxy Clean makes it look like new again) I got mine on clearance at Target. The travel system was marked down to $80! So, if it's coming out of your pocket check there just in case:) If not, who cares lol! Good luck to you and happy baby shopping! It's so fun isn't it?
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