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January 2016 Moms
seanswife773
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Strollers and car seats
seanswife773
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Thoughts on brands you ladies have researched? First time mommy and I have no clue where to start 
Re: Strollers and car seats
My sister also gave us her stroller. It was a Snap N Go which the car seat just snapped right into. Once they grow out of the car seat you are done with the stroller, though. There's no like seat to put a child in or anything.
Here's the car seat: https://www.chiccousa.com/gear/car-seats/keyfit-30-limonata.aspx
And the stroller: https://www.chiccoshop.com/gear/strollers/frame/keyfit-or-keyfit30-caddy-stroller/06079062950070.html?zmam=69233264&zmas=1&zmac=1&zmap=06079062950070&gclid=CjwKEAjwtr6sBRDv7uzB492H9XISJADj6aqbzwtIJ_alk4C3CP3qExtbh4-x3A3ZGr4NG_XjTBwXJxoCt2bw_wcB
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With my DD our first stroller and infant carrier was a Baby Trend expedition (one of the massive three wheel strollers at a good price point). I had no issues with the infant carrier but the stroller is self was heavy, huge, a pain to fold and the front wheel needed new ball bearings within the first three months. Which is why we just bought the Britax - we wanted something more reliable.
Britax has an amazing warranty, For example there is a built in diaper bag on the B-agaile and my zipper kept splittig and eventually spilt beyond repair. I called Britax to see if they could send me a new part. Instead the woman on the phone send me a brand new model year newer stroller! I was so impressed I will never buy anything else.
For those living in the US I found the site www.pishposhbaby.com to have amazing deals - got my B-ready for $350.00 with free shipping and no tax. I'm from Canada so I did have to ship it to a warehouse in Buffalo NY and go pick it up but the regular cost of that strolled at Babies R Us here is $559.99. I only live an hour from the can\us boarder so pick up for me was not an issue at all.
Sorry for the long winded post. I just love me some Britax and don't want you FTMs to make the mistake I did and soley buy a travel system for price point and not do any research.
A lot of women love the Chicco system, but that didn't make sense to me because the stroller base is completely useless after you stop using the carrier. You have to buy another stroller, which seems like a waste of money to me. My sister did this based on recommendations and only used the stroller base once or twice (though we live in a suburb - might be different if you walk a lot in the city).
I like the Graco LiteRider system because you can keep using the stroller after your baby is out of the carrier. It only weighs 5 pounds more than the Snap N' Go, and I can easily open it with one hand. It's also extremely affordable.
If you are a runner or walker, you may want to look into a system that has a jogging stroller for the base. They're not very practical when in tighter spaces (like a mall or shopping area), but I keep a cheapie umbrella stroller in the car for those situations, anyway. I bought my jogger separately, but I probably would've gone with that system had I known about it because it's the stroller that gets the most use.
DD 12/20/99, DS 12/14/12, M/C 9/2014, M/C 1/2015
I saw an earlier post about taking a hand me down. Please do not take hand me downs or buy used from anyone who you don't know or trust (PP got from sister but a lot of ppl but online). Car seats can't be used once they've been in an even minor collision.
I say this but I'm hoping to sell one of my Nunas.
Eta: I watched videos on the baby Ktan and it looks so simple so I'm hopefully gonna use that to wear baby
Also since people are bringing up carriers, I'll throw my 2 cents in. I had a Moby and an Ergo. I am personally more of a wrap person, but my husband liked the Ergo once our son was older. Anyways I'm doing the Solly wrap this time around. I loved the Moby, but it's very thick and my son always ran hot...plus I live in the desert. The Solly is very light and thin...and so cute!
This time I'll probably do the Chicco Keyfit again, then the sit and stand frame stroller and a double BOB jogging stroller. I'll also use the wrap for most errands.
Good luck!
For stroller, I didn't want the system because those strollers are so big and bulky and hard to steer. I went with the Baby Jogger City Mini and absolutely love it. It's very light weight and we use it everywhere from walks in the neighborhood to the zoo. No need for any other stroller. It's similar to the britax b-agile. We went the the store and test drove both. I don't think you can go wrong with either.
If you are looking to spend a little more, I would love a Bob. Those are super nice.
As for a stroller we are 100% getting the baby jogger city select. It has 16 different seating options, grows with your baby and family... Adjusts to multiple children and is very versatile, and durable. Great wheels! My best friend has one and is about to move onto their 3rd child, it's all they have ever used and from the first time I saw it, I knew it was the one I wanted!!
Car seats I'm not sure. But I'm planning on being a long term rear facing mama.
DD - January 2016
DD - January 2016
Check consumerreports.org and Amazon for reviews!
1. ALL car seats and strollers, regardless of cost and brand, must meet the same safety standards to be legally sold in the U.S. If you're buying new, stores legally have to check on safety recalls and standards, so you don't need to worry about safety standards unless you're really concerned. I'd never recommend buying a used car seat, but if you purchase a used stroller, make sure to google recalls before purchasing.
2. Think about your lifestyle. Will you ever actually use that jogging stroller you bought to go jogging? Will you need to convert your stroller to accommodate more than one child in the future? How easy are the products to move, install, collapse? Do you want a 30-40 lb stroller, or would a lightweight umbrella stroller be enough for you since you plan on using a carrier most of the time? Think about how active you'll be and how often you'll be using the product to give you a good starting point.
3. I HIGHLY recommend purchasing products that convert to multiple ages/weight limits. You'll get a lot more for your dollar if you buy a convertible car seat that ranges 5-70 lbs. versus buying an infant car seat that suits 5-15, and then having to buy a toddler car seat or booster later on. That being said, the Chicco Key Fit that many people have mentioned is nice because you can transfer a sleeping infant from car to stroller without having to move or wake them up, so think about the pros and cons of each style.
4. It's a lot easier to decide if a product will work, if you can actually get your hands on it. Visit your local baby store, Target, Toys R Us, and ask an employee to demo all the features. How does the stroller collapse? Where is the break? How do you adjust the size settings? Some strollers can be very basic while others have a lot of fancy features and add ons. Ask lots of questions, and play around with what you think will work for you and your family.
I know it can seem very overwhelming looking at hundreds of products that at first glance all seem the same, but narrow things down by price point and style, and you should be in good shape! Good luck ladies!!
Now that DS is in a convertable seat, I have him in the Radian RXT (5-120lbs). He is still rear facing and can be up to 45lbs!
We also have the City Mini GT double and I love both of the strollers. Such nice quality!
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Stroller- City Mini. I loved it so much we also got the double version when we had our second. I can't say enough good things about it. The single can go through the conveyor belt at airport security (HUGE time saver) and it is so easy for getting in and out of cars. Also, if you're a city dweller, it's easy on public transit too. It's easy to maneuver, great storage, just all around love.
My car seat advice is based on urban living, so it may not be helpful. We used the Safety First OnBoard 35- great if you need to move it from car to car or use in cabs.
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Baby boy born 01/2016
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