Travel systems under $200?

JunkieBrewster

My oldest is almost 9 and things have changed so much!

I have joint issues and can not carry around a bucket seat, so my car has a Britax Marathon for the new little.

We are still looking to purchase a travel system - while Britax are easy to install, my joint issues, especially in my hands, mean I would rather not move it if we're in his car or riding somewhere with someone.

Since it wont get much use, we'd like to keep it under $200.

Ones we are considering are the Baby Trend EZ Ride 5 - it has great reviews, goes to 30 or 35 lbs, Has 3 wheels, turns easy, folds easy. Cup holders, large basket.

Urbini Omni - people LOVE this system but I find it hard to close with my joint issues, but again, wont get THAT much use. The infant seat looks a bit small even though it says 35 lbs. Basket is on small side, no cup holders for kids or parents.

Graco Fastaction Classic - Ideal because of easy it closes but the bucket seat is a bit heavier. Basket is SMALL.

If you own any of these, how do you like them? How are they on grass?

Any other suggestions?

Jessarab

@JunkieBrewster - not sure if the BabyTrend EZ is the same as this one, but I can say I tested this one in store and found that as much as I loved how it maneuvered, once it was folded it didn't stay snuggly together. Additionally, it was really big even when folded. Pending on what your space situation is like, that might work for you but for me it was just too big. 

I haven't seen many under $200 - we ended up with the Graco Aire3 Click Connect at a not so cool $329. Good luck! 

kdhuling

You should just keep an eye out for deals, you can get some awesome deals on travel systems with the amazon flash deals. We got a Graco fast action fold jogger travel system that retails for $319 for only about $225 after the mail in rebate.

JunkieBrewster

Jessarab said:

@JunkieBrewster - not sure if the BabyTrend EZ is the same as this one, but I can say I tested this one in store and found that as much as I loved how it maneuvered, once it was folded it didn't stay snuggly together. Additionally, it was really big even when folded. Pending on what your space situation is like, that might work for you but for me it was just too big. 

I haven't seen many under $200 - we ended up with the Graco Aire3 Click Connect at a not so cool $329. Good luck! 

@Jessarab, it's a lot like that except mall plastic wheels. 

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Baby-Trend-EZ-Ride-5-Travel-System-Capri/24707721

I also found this today, which folds up like an umbrella stroller. I am going to check it out this week.

JunkieBrewster

kyliedaniellexx said:

The Evenflo Flexlite is one of the easiest to fold, in my experience.I would be wary of the 3 wheel strollers - they can be hard to turn and might be hard on your hands if you have joint issues.

If you aren't due until December, I would wait until Labour Day/Black Friday to buy! Just a thought...

I could never wait until Black Friday, haha. I am dine with it all except this, and I already feel panicky thinking about not having it!
Labor Day, i can handle though.

allrightmeow

My advice on travel systems is not to get a travel system.  I had one with DD and it was a bulky PITA.  This time around we went with the seat and the stroller frame.  It so much lighter and so easy to maneuver.   

baloneydisc

The Baby Trend seats don't usually fit newborns well, so I would mark that off your list. I agree with PP on skipping the travel system and getting something like a Snap & Go instead.

JunkieBrewster

I ended up going with a B-safe and snap n go frame. Gives me a little time to find a real stroller at consignment somewhere.