Travel Strollers..what to decide.?

dnelak

I am having a baby and I am trying to decide on what travel system to purchase for the baby. I would love to have a baby car seat which I can transfer from my car to my husbands, so two bases, and then connects to a stroller. Friends of mine have the Chicco stroller combo which looks like a good deal, but then others reccommend the Maclaren system. I want a good safe car seat as well as a convienient stroller that is easy to set up, light and can hold stuff. Any ideas?

Answer
For a travel system I highly recommend Graco Metrolite. I LOVED that set. It came with two bases which is awesome. The stroller is lighter than other travel system strollers (not lighter than umbrella strollers though).

I loved being able to move baby from carseat to stroller to home without waking them.


Now I also own a Maclaren but we didnt start using it until my daughter was a year old and my son was 4 months old. You cant use it any younger than that. Maclarens are more like umbrella strollers, they are made for older kids. My daughter is 3.5 and still sits in it.

Honestly while I LOVE being able to move baby around in the carseat, by the time my son outgrew the infant carrier that went with my big stroller, I had him in the maclaren stroller. We barely used the travel system stroller with my second baby but I did use it for an entire year with my first baby.

Favourite/Best Baby Travel Sytems/Prams ?

Adrianna L

Ok, well heres the deal - My mum and dad are both paying for my baby travel system/pram for my baby shower. But, my mum has told me to choose the best one for me and my baby . I have found a few : of course some of the prices are high and so my mum will obiovusly try to find the same one but at a lower price lol.

Here are some that I seem to quite like :
http://www.kiddicare.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/productdisplayA_54_10751_-1_14051_80014_10001_14051


http://www.kiddicare.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/productdisplayA_54_10751_-1_14051_99903_10001_14051

http://www.toysrus.co.uk/Babies-R-Us/Travel-and-Pushchairs/Travel-Systems-and-Pushchairs/Travel-systems/Graco-Excursion-Travel-System-Black-Mist(0076977)


Which do you like ? Any recomendations ? Tips ?

xJasmine

Answer
Go with the first one. I like how you can turn the handles around and face your baby. I wish my stroller would have done that. :) Good luck!!

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baby elegance beep travel system?

Kimberley

just wondering if anyone has this buggy adn what do you htink i had decided on the mychoice 4 but now i thinkin i love the beep!! my bf isnt too keen on it..id be happy to change his mind :)

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Hi The Beep Plus is a great package as you get a hi-tech buggy with all the other items for a lot less than a Quinny. The carrycot is from the birth and the buggy is suitable from 6 months.

The sister product is the Ego which looks similar but has 4 wheels, so the buggy is suitable from birth.

If you happen to be in our area we would bring you one to see, but the web is a big place so its unlikley.

Both systems are great value from a long established Irish manufacturer.

We have deals on both at the moment and would be happy to answer any question on the phone or via email.

If you like iCandy but want to hang on to your £1k then have a look at our I'COO's, sturdy, shiny and eye catching. They are not cheap but are also good value.

Best wishes

Tracey

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

Answer
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.

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Travel System for my Sister's first Baby?

J.R.

So my older sister is pregnant with her first child, it's a girl. She is due sometime in December. So I was thinking about getting her one of those Travel System stroller things but I don't know what the best deal is. I want one that won't be too bulky, and is very sturdy and light. I also don't want to spend more than $200. So where would be a good place to look?

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Babies R Us or Walmart.

Personally I have the Graco Elyse Travel system and I love it!!! It is light weight, The stroller folds with one hand, It had good reviews, I know 2 other moms who have it and both love it!!

I had a girl also so That's the one I got. I wouldn't recommend Even Flo - My bf's sister just had a baby also and her evenflo is horrible! And they get tons of Recalls.

http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3420750

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.

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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.

Travel System for my Sister's first Baby?

J.R.

So my older sister is pregnant with her first child, it's a girl. She is due sometime in December. So I was thinking about getting her one of those Travel System stroller things but I don't know what the best deal is. I want one that won't be too bulky, and is very sturdy and light. I also don't want to spend more than $200. So where would be a good place to look?

Answer
Babies R Us or Walmart.

Personally I have the Graco Elyse Travel system and I love it!!! It is light weight, The stroller folds with one hand, It had good reviews, I know 2 other moms who have it and both love it!!

I had a girl also so That's the one I got. I wouldn't recommend Even Flo - My bf's sister just had a baby also and her evenflo is horrible! And they get tons of Recalls.

http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3420750

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Hey when do we start buying baby items?

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Hunnie_bun

My best friend is having a baby, im so HAPPY!
Okay she is almost 2 months, is it wayyy to early to start buying little things like a few packs of onesies and neautral color stuff, like pacifiers bottles, care kits, n stuff?
Also i found a brand new winnie the pooh baby swing on craigslist, for 30 bucks,
im no baby whiz,so is that a good price?

THANKS!

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You can start shopping whenever you would like. I found out i was pregnant the 2nd week of august and by sept. me and the hubby already went out and got the travel system i wanted because it was on sale. I would ask your friend how she feels about used items....but if she doesnt mind then 30 bucks is a good deal for a swing if it runs fine and looks in good shape. Although for 30 more dollars you can buy a new one.

What are your top ten baby products ever?

Expecting!

I am starting to shop for the new baby and i am worried i will forget something. What were your must haves? What was a waste of money and what do you wish you had but didn't.

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1 - carseat (I like the travel system with stroller kind)
2 - baby carrier - I love the Ergo carrier but also have several others that seldom get used. A Moby wrap is nice for nursing though & good for newborns
3 - clothing of course & whatever type of diapers you plan to use (cloth or disposables)
4 - diaper changing table/station - ours is downstairs & it makes it so much nicer than going up & down stairs all day.
5 - breastpump - but I had to go back to work - it's not as necessary if you stay home & then of course all the stuff that goes with that...breastpads (I think Johnson & Johnson make the best disposables AND cloth ones) - Lansinoh cream for nipples, milk storage bags (they warm MUCH faster whether frozen or just refrigerated), bottles of some sort....my preference is Second Nature
6 - exersaucer - my first LIVED in this thing as soon as he could set up & still asked to get in after he could walk...LOL
7 - Boppy Pillow or Breastfriend - whether you nurse or not - it is a back saver!
8 - Swing - baby may or may not love it. My first hated the swing & never never took to it - but you can't know until you know & many babies love them. They will be a lifesaver if baby likes them for things like showering.
9 - Bumbo Seat - my first loved this thing & we used it until he didn't fit in it. He loved to eat there instead of the highchair..so we packed the bulky highchair up after a certain point & I don't plan to even bother getting it out this time. Our Bumbo has a tray & everything - so it's totally sufficient.
10 - Swaddle-me blankets. Both my babies have loved swaddling but I never got one of these until this time - now I own 5...LOL They are wonderful for a baby that likes swaddling!

Stuff we didn't need that we bought or were given:
With my first - the swing - total waste, same with the highchair
We bedshare with our babies, so I don't really need a bed for them that first year...but I do keep a bassinet for naps, etc. I bought a crib for my first after he was a year & attached it to our bed to give us all a little more room. We didn't need one or want one until then. The nice part is because I waited & just kept an eye out for a deal I got a nearly $500 crib for $99 ob clearance. You definitely don't need a bed in a bag for your crib. They recommend you don't use any bedding in with baby & also no bumper...so just buy the sheets & bedskirt as that is all you are supposed to use anyway. I didn't even do that - since it was attached to our bed I bought an extra twin bedskirt to match our bed & twin sheets. The I made the bedskirt work with tucking & safety pins & I use these: http://www.google.com/products?q=snug+sheets+clips&oe=utf-8&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a&um=1&ie=UTF-8&ei=Gz7NS5SDA4WsNe_ciNMP&sa=X&oi=product_result_group&ct=title&resnum=3&ved=0CDEQrQQwAg to make the sheets snug. It's very easy.

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are there any specific features that make a travel system good?

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Raina

i bought a graco travel system today off of craigslist for $60! and it really is in good shape. it included the car seat and the base and a cover and a stroller and it's cover. the stroller has 4 different levels being that the floor lays flat for baby to sleep, then 2 different inclines and a 90 degree sitting position.
but what other features should be looked for regarding safety, function and convenience?

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You got a great deal!! I've looked on Ebay and Craigslist to see what deals I could get, and let me tell you...nothing like what you got! Its great that it has those different positions, i haven't seen many if any that are like that. Basically as long as the car seat has good crash safety ratings and the stroller feels sturdy im sure it will be great! Also cup holders come in handy and a place to put your diaper bag underneath the stroller.

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.

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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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What are your top ten baby products ever?

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Expecting!

I am starting to shop for the new baby and i am worried i will forget something. What were your must haves? What was a waste of money and what do you wish you had but didn't.

Answer
1 - carseat (I like the travel system with stroller kind)
2 - baby carrier - I love the Ergo carrier but also have several others that seldom get used. A Moby wrap is nice for nursing though & good for newborns
3 - clothing of course & whatever type of diapers you plan to use (cloth or disposables)
4 - diaper changing table/station - ours is downstairs & it makes it so much nicer than going up & down stairs all day.
5 - breastpump - but I had to go back to work - it's not as necessary if you stay home & then of course all the stuff that goes with that...breastpads (I think Johnson & Johnson make the best disposables AND cloth ones) - Lansinoh cream for nipples, milk storage bags (they warm MUCH faster whether frozen or just refrigerated), bottles of some sort....my preference is Second Nature
6 - exersaucer - my first LIVED in this thing as soon as he could set up & still asked to get in after he could walk...LOL
7 - Boppy Pillow or Breastfriend - whether you nurse or not - it is a back saver!
8 - Swing - baby may or may not love it. My first hated the swing & never never took to it - but you can't know until you know & many babies love them. They will be a lifesaver if baby likes them for things like showering.
9 - Bumbo Seat - my first loved this thing & we used it until he didn't fit in it. He loved to eat there instead of the highchair..so we packed the bulky highchair up after a certain point & I don't plan to even bother getting it out this time. Our Bumbo has a tray & everything - so it's totally sufficient.
10 - Swaddle-me blankets. Both my babies have loved swaddling but I never got one of these until this time - now I own 5...LOL They are wonderful for a baby that likes swaddling!

Stuff we didn't need that we bought or were given:
With my first - the swing - total waste, same with the highchair
We bedshare with our babies, so I don't really need a bed for them that first year...but I do keep a bassinet for naps, etc. I bought a crib for my first after he was a year & attached it to our bed to give us all a little more room. We didn't need one or want one until then. The nice part is because I waited & just kept an eye out for a deal I got a nearly $500 crib for $99 ob clearance. You definitely don't need a bed in a bag for your crib. They recommend you don't use any bedding in with baby & also no bumper...so just buy the sheets & bedskirt as that is all you are supposed to use anyway. I didn't even do that - since it was attached to our bed I bought an extra twin bedskirt to match our bed & twin sheets. The I made the bedskirt work with tucking & safety pins & I use these: http://www.google.com/products?q=snug+sheets+clips&oe=utf-8&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a&um=1&ie=UTF-8&ei=Gz7NS5SDA4WsNe_ciNMP&sa=X&oi=product_result_group&ct=title&resnum=3&ved=0CDEQrQQwAg to make the sheets snug. It's very easy.

How much do babies really cost?

~julybaby~

Between the initial furniture for the baby room, stuff you register for and what people really get you for the baby shower, and diapers and formula, etc...
In your experience, how much do you think you spent on baby the first year? Just looking for examples in your experience! We're ttc and am just curious. Thanks!

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My son is almost six months and we have already spent so much!

Crib-$300
Breast Pump-$250
Travel System-$240
Pack n Play-$130
Convertible Car Seat-$100
Bottles-$30-40
Clothes- around $500
Formula-$120/month
Diapers-$60/month
Wipes-$15 for two months (Costco has a great deal and the wipes are like the Pampers wipes)
Baby Cereal-$4/month
High Chair-$50
Pacifiers-$20-30 these past 6 months
Infant tub-$15
Diaper Genie-$30
Diaper Bag-$50

These were all brand new things.

When you start solids you can make your own food easily, that will save you a LOT of money. You'll get things for your baby shower, too. Also, all that was not including his toys, like his swing, jumperoo, play gym, rocking chair, little toys and rattles, bibs... it's really not that bad, just make sure to start buying a few things when you're pregnant, that is my biggest regret. We waited until he was born, so it took out a huge chunk. Monthly, though, after you get the big things, it costs us about $200-$250 a month.

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where can i find a double stroller that also has the car seat that clips in and out for one of the seats?

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Claire W

My boys will be 17 months apart, so I need a stroller that will accommodate a toddler and an infant. I am hoping to find one that is like the travel systems that come with the car seat stroller combination. Please help with any online store or regular store suggestions. A specific brand/model would be ideal.

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The Peg Perego Aria is a side by side double stroller that will accommodate one car seat. It will only take one of their brand car seats(which I highly recommend.) A Peg Perego car seat will latch and lock in rather then strap over the stroller. The Aria is one of the lightest double strollers you'll find, and the car seat is one of the heaviest. The carseat is heavier in part because of the extra side impact protection. The aria runs at about $199.99 the carseat at $219.99


The B.O.B. Revolution Duallie side-by-side stroller will take a car seat as well. It will take any car seat with a $90 adapter. The great thing about the BOB is that it will last as long as you need it. It'll take something close to 75lbs in each seat. It also does not squeeze the toddler next to a bulky car seat. Pretty spacious. Runs about $570 + what ever carseat.

You can get both of these strollers almost anywhere. I recommend going to the Right Start or USA Baby. All Right Start stores are closing, so you may be able to get a good deal on them.

There is also the double Graco. I don't recommend it. It is very bulky, heavy and set up front to back. The car seat just about sits on top and can have a "shopping cart effect."

Hey when do we start buying baby items?

Hunnie_bun

My best friend is having a baby, im so HAPPY!
Okay she is almost 2 months, is it wayyy to early to start buying little things like a few packs of onesies and neautral color stuff, like pacifiers bottles, care kits, n stuff?
Also i found a brand new winnie the pooh baby swing on craigslist, for 30 bucks,
im no baby whiz,so is that a good price?

THANKS!

Answer
You can start shopping whenever you would like. I found out i was pregnant the 2nd week of august and by sept. me and the hubby already went out and got the travel system i wanted because it was on sale. I would ask your friend how she feels about used items....but if she doesnt mind then 30 bucks is a good deal for a swing if it runs fine and looks in good shape. Although for 30 more dollars you can buy a new one.

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What are good quality brands for baby items?

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Texas girl

Things like cribs, strollers, car seats etc. My husband and I are not pregnant yet, but planning to start TTC soon, so I am wanting to get a headstart and find some great deals at garage sales and on Craigslist. But I don't know anything about good brands for baby items, so I figured you mommies out there could help me out! :) Thanks for the help!

Answer
Evenflo and Graco make some really good quality products. I would highly recommend a travel system (a car seat and stroller combo set) from either one of these brands.

Good luck with TTC! :)

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

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.

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