Best stroller/ baby travel system out there?

Mrs. Troy

I am due in July with my first baby, and I am having second thoughts about the stroller that I picked out. I picked out a Graco Stylus Travel System. The car seat holds up to 35lbs, and the stroller holds up to 50 lbs. I have read all of the reviews, and the only thing I am kind of worried about is how heavy people say that it is. Not pregnant, I am not a big person, only weighing in at about 120 (pre-pregnancy) and I'm only 5'2".

Do any of you all have any suggestions on a really good baby travel system? You can see the travel system that I picked out originally if click on the link below :).

I am having a baby girl by the way, but I would like to keep the stroller somewhat sex neutral just in case I end up having any more children.

Your input is greatly appreciated :)

http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3776330&fromRegistryNumber=45171440&product_skn=851593

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There are a lot of things you can easily pick out by looking online. However, some things just need a first hand look. I think baby equipment is one of those things. It's helpful to see things in person before deciding on things like strollers, car seats, cribs, and travel systems. I suggest you go to several stores such as Babies R Us, Toys R Us, Target, Walmart, Sears, JC Penney, or any other local stores that carry baby items. Take some time to push the strollers and practice folding them. See first hand how heavy they are and how much room they take up when folded. Feel the fabric on car seats and check out how the latching system works. Sometimes looks alone just can't give you a good idea as to what you are going to get. After you find the items you like best than you can do some research to find the best web site to get the best price deal on exactly what you want. Personally, I don't think there is a best or really good travel system only because each one has their own set of pros and cons depending on what your wants and needs are. All are going to meet minimum safety standards, so it will take some investigation to find the one that suits you best.

Stroller travel system that is comfortable for someone tall?

Angie

I need to get a travel system that is comfortable for someone tall. I'm doing most of my shopping online and looking for recomendations. for our first child our mother in law got us the crappiest travel system ever as a gift. My boyfriend hate it using it he is 6'3 and had to bend his back over to be able to walk with it and it was very uncomfortable for him. He wants to be able to walk out son in the stroller so we want to buy something ourselves this time around that it's comfortable for someone tall to use. Thank You
We want a stroller carseat combo since we want to be able to put the newborn carseat in the stroller

17 weeks pregant now :)

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I own the Chicco Key fit 30 travel system.
We love it, it comes with a stroller, car seat, and a car seat base. The handle bar on the stroller is adjustable, and I am amazed at how easy it is to use the stroller. it opens and folds very smoothly. I only wish the basket underneath was larger but it's not that big of a deal. I know they carry this system at Babies R Us. Even if you don't buy it from there you can still go to look at it and try it out.
And I've heard nothing but good reviews about the car seat. My friend had a 5 day old baby in the backseat of his car when they were hit by a drunk driver, he was bruised badly and had 3 surgeries since, but the baby was perfectly fine. So much in fact that the baby remained sleeping throughout the entire thing. (the child was examined by doctors for any problems immediately afterwards and none were found)
So I definitely recommend this system to anyone who asks.
http://www.healthchecksystems.com/chicco_keyfit30_travel_system.htm

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Best infant car seat brand/travel system?

I'm thinking graco and already have graco travel system but just wondering if I made the wrong choice this is my 1st child and have no experience with car seats. Should I get a convertible?

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The Gracy Snugride 35 actually was rated one of the best infant seats on the market. The Snugride that goes from 20-22lbs actually are fine as well. The problem tends to be that babies outgrow them before 2 years old, and the tests say that a baby should rear-face to 2-4 years old (4 years old according to most of the research.) Now if your car seats are already in use, then I'd say just keep using them. They're safe, but you'll probably have to buy a new one in 6-8 months. A convertible gives you the ability of using the seat hopefully for the next 6 years and keeping them rear-facing longer (also after 6 months, when the baby is sitting up, they're more comfortable.)

I don't like travel systems as much because the strollers packaged with them tend to be heavy and hard to push. Plus, SIDS recommendations are that your baby sleeps on a flat surface not at a tilt. Car seats basically are the best place for a baby in the car, but when you take them out of the car you shouldn't keep them in a car seat. So a stroller that lays flat, or a chest carrier/sling you can use is safer for the baby to be in. And remember that an infant seat cannot sit on a shopping cart. Shopping carts (and car seats) are NOT made for that. Also, when you take an infant seat out it increases the weight of your baby by whatever the seat weighs, 20lbs sometimes, and it can really hurt your back hauling a bucket around like that. After your baby is 4-6 months old you can get a stroller that sits them up more safely (they're sitting up on their own more by that point) and are much easier to push.

If you have the money, I prefer the Britax-70 line. They rear-face to 40 and forward face to 70lbs, and I like the fact that Britax will replace your seat if there's an accident, but also that they guarantee it's safety in a small accident (most other seats require you to replace after a small accident as much as a large accident. Since Britax tests at higher impacts, they can guarantee it's safety after a short accident.) I like how this line actually has a steel bar on either side, and each is independently latched to the car's Latch system, plus the fact that it allows anchoring even rearfacing. Anchoring is when the top of the car seat is tied down to the floor of the car. In an accident where the seat belt fails or the latch fails that anchor can keep the seat in place.

With my children, I used a Graco Snugride for my first, and a Graco Snugride 35 for my second. With my first I hauled the seat everywhere and just about broke my back and arms. :P The stroller was a monster to deal with (and actually got recalled.) She was switched to a Britax Decathlon at 16 months about. Because of fitting issues, we didn't go directly to the Britax with my second born. With my second, we got the Snugride 35 and left it in the car, taking him in and out, using an Ergo carrier. That was far more enjoyable and when he was crying or teething I could put him in the Ergo and bounce on my exercise ball or do things around the house and he'd calm down and sleep. If I was at church or something I could put him in the Ergo and walk and he'd fall asleep. It was far better for both of us. At about 10 months old, I put him in a Britax Boulevard 70 and we tried it on my newborn preemie nephew and he fit it as well. I'm impressed at the changes, and like it a great deal. If/When I have a third, we will go immediately to a Britax Boulevard 70 (or whatever has been updated.) They're more expensive, but should last the full 6 years until it's expired, and I have no complaints.

Where do i find a travel system for twin infants?

S L

what im looking for is 2 carriers that will attach to 1 double stroller.
all im able to find is a double stroller that holds ONE carrier car seat. so far im finding that my only option is to buy 2 carriers and a double stroller which is going to make for time waisted getting babies out of a seat and into stroller. please if you know ....help

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I have 14 month old twins and couldn't find a double travel system when I was registering. Graco makes a double stroller called the Duo-Glider. It is a double tandem stroller. The Graco infant carriers pop in and out of it easily . . . but you need to purchase everything individually. We bought our infant carriers new and got a deal on the stroller on Craigs List.

When they are newborns it is definitely easier popping the carriers in and out of the stroller instead of having to unstrap them.

You might also consider a Snap & Go - it is basically just a frame that you can pop the carriers in and out of - they make a double one that is very lightweight and easy to get in and out of the car. They really are not in the infant carriers for all that long . . . so this is a good option:

http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2958408

Good luck!

http://www.gracobaby.com/Catalog/Pages/ProductListingPage.aspx?catID=10:44||1&subCatID=11:10447||1&pID=10434:4294959396||1

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Stroller travel system that is comfortable for someone tall?

Angie

I need to get a travel system that is comfortable for someone tall. I'm doing most of my shopping online and looking for recomendations. for our first child our mother in law got us the crappiest travel system ever as a gift. My boyfriend hate it using it he is 6'3 and had to bend his back over to be able to walk with it and it was very uncomfortable for him. He wants to be able to walk out son in the stroller so we want to buy something ourselves this time around that it's comfortable for someone tall to use. Thank You
We want a stroller carseat combo since we want to be able to put the newborn carseat in the stroller

17 weeks pregant now :)

Answer
I own the Chicco Key fit 30 travel system.
We love it, it comes with a stroller, car seat, and a car seat base. The handle bar on the stroller is adjustable, and I am amazed at how easy it is to use the stroller. it opens and folds very smoothly. I only wish the basket underneath was larger but it's not that big of a deal. I know they carry this system at Babies R Us. Even if you don't buy it from there you can still go to look at it and try it out.
And I've heard nothing but good reviews about the car seat. My friend had a 5 day old baby in the backseat of his car when they were hit by a drunk driver, he was bruised badly and had 3 surgeries since, but the baby was perfectly fine. So much in fact that the baby remained sleeping throughout the entire thing. (the child was examined by doctors for any problems immediately afterwards and none were found)
So I definitely recommend this system to anyone who asks.
http://www.healthchecksystems.com/chicco_keyfit30_travel_system.htm

What is the best brand in travel systems for babies?

Heidi

I'm looking for the best brand for car seat, stroller, and pack n play!

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Graco for the pack n play. Huggies hands-down for baby wipes. As for the car seat, hated travel systems. Strollers are bulky, car seat is quickly outgrown. Saved the money and bought a good convertible car seat and a baby ring sling to carry baby. We found a great deal on a used graco quattro stroller that reclined flat for a newborn. I rather have my lil ones have room to stretch out if in the stroller than stuffed in some plastic seat. The first Years True Fit makes an awesome seat for newborns and probably will last you five years.

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What is the average cost of a baby crib, blankets, and stroller?

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fled

Several baby blankets and an average crib and stroller? Thanks.

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I'm in Canada, and actually, Zeller's is having an awesome deal right now.
Travel System (car seat and stroller) only $99, and it's soooo pretty (pink flowers). And some others for like $150. Usually like $200, though (for the travel system).
I got my crib and mattress given to me, but usually $150-$200 is enough for both.
Blankets..depends. Again, here, Zeller's has a pack of 4 for only $10. I also found some really cute ones at the dollar store, $2 each.

What stroller/car seat travel system have you had that you really like?

BeThAnY

I really want something easy to use and that isnt too bulky. I am having my fifth baby and will use it a lot. I had the Graco combo with my last baby, but I really think that the stroller is pretty bulky. My husband and I saw the Combi stroller/car seat yesterday and really liked it and then I read the reviews which weren't too great! I am kind of thinking Britax, but I just don't know....lol!

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I have the Chicco Cortina and love it. One great feature is on the stroller the handle has three height setting that you can easily change which is great because I'm short and my husband is tall and it allows for both of us to push the stroller comfortably. Also the stroller folds smaller than graco's. One thing it doesn't have on the carseat part is those hooks that fit onto shopping carts, but it does fit there fine. Although no carseat is made to go on the shopping cart, but in reality almost everyone does it. But I always felt safer with it in the basket of the shopping cart instead of up top. And I also like that when the carseat is in the stroller you can adjust the shade top in both directions so you can easily see your baby and they are still blocked from the sun. One other thing is that there doesn't seem to be a convenient place to attach any stroller toys. Not a big deal but just worth mentioning. Overall I really like the chicco. It sells for about $260. The carseat is good rear facing up to 22 pounds.

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