Recommend your snap and go stroller...

smittie417

FTM here, I am leaning towards the snap and go stroller.  I'm not sure what carseat I'll be getting yet, I want to go to BBB and actually pick them up to see what they feel like.

I am small (5'1) and really like the idea of the snap and go.  It seems easy to use, lightweight, and small enough to put in the trunk.

Please let me know pros and cons of your favorite snap and go.  Thanks!

JSM3

Depending on the car seat you have or will be getting, that will probably narrow down the contenders. If you're getting a Chicco, the only snap n go frame that it actually clicks into is the Chicco Caddy. The Universal Baby Trend Snap N Go uses a belt fastener to secure the seat on, it does not click. I can't speak for other car seats as I have a Chicco, but I'm fairly certain the Graco Snugrider is best used with the Graco Snugride car seat, and so on.

JSM3

Also wanted to add that all the frame strollers are practically the same design, just slight variations in handle bar, wheels, style, etc.

  

kateraid

I have the uppababy vista which isn't a snap n go but our graco snugride 35 snaps in with an adaptor. I can switch that up with either a bassinet or the toddler seat. One stroller with many options. It does have a bigger frame than a snap n go but I am 5'4" and have no problems getting it in and out of my trunk.

kateraid

Ps my son is 3 months old and will probably fit in his infant seat until he's about 6 months old so keep in mind your snap n go will need to be replaced sooner than later.

BabyKsMommy

I like the idea of snap n gos and will prob get one for my next child. I would def look for one on Craigslist. This is one baby item I would look for used as they are only used for a small amount of time.

abell77

They are very convenient in the beginning.  Just keep in mind that once your baby outgrows the infant seat you will need another stroller.  We have the graco snap and go that we use with our graco seat.  Be sure that the snap and go you choose is compatible with the seat you choose.

freezorburn

We have a Chicco Keyfit 30 and the Chicco Keyfit caddy. It was really convenient at first, but once DS started sitting up with a little support I didn't want him stuffed in his carseat in one position all the time. We walk our dog daily for 1-2 hours every afternoon and that is DS' naptime. So at 5-6 months we bought a stroller (BJ City Mini GT) so he has the option of sitting up if he wants to or we can recline the seat if he falls asleep and he can stretch out. I didn't know that a lot of strollers have adaptors for carseats or I probably would have gotten the stroller earlier. 

DS is 9 months old and still fits in his carseat (he's tiny!), but I am glad we are not using his carseat as his full time stroller. 

I'm also 5'1" so I understand your concerns about a stroller being easy to handle as far as size and weight. So, the Keyfit Caddy is all those things. Lightweight, easy to use, fits in your trunk, has a nice basket. Good for shopping and walking on city sidewalks. If you drive a lot and are in and out of your car it's nice for that NB/early infant stage. I'm glad we have it because it was the right thing for us at that stage, but we also grew out of it pretty quickly.

Mrs Middle

I just wanted to warn against the Baby Trend Universal Snap n Go.  I originally got one only to find out that it didn't actually fit my car seat (Britax B-Safe).  I was planning on returning the car seat to get one that fit the snap n go because I loved the idea of the snap n go.  When I went into BRU to figure out which car seat to get, I realized just how crappy the Baby Trend Snap n Go actually is.  No car seat sits securely in it.  I ended up returning the Baby Trend snap n go and the Britax car seat and getting a Graco car seat with the Graco snap n go stroller.  These two were made to work together and are very secure.

If you are considering the Baby Trend Snap n Go, I highly recommend going to the store and actually trying the car seats on it.  You will see just how unsecure they are.

FmrAFBrat

I have the Safety 1st Clic It.  We ended up using it for only 3 months because DS wanted to look around-but it worked out great when we had it.  I have an OnBoard Air 35 Carseat, but it also clicks with some of the other manufacturers seats. I loved the parent tray since it had 2 great cupholders and the ipad/iphone holder for your phone (I put my keys in it as well) and the large basket.  The only thing I think they could have improved was you can only get large bags in the basket from the front.  Here is a link with the seats it works with:

https://www.meijer.com/s/safety-1st-clic-it-infant-seat-carrier-black-and-silver/_/R-200336

I figure we may use it a little again with DS 2 as well. At least at the daycare.

LittleApple

I have the Baby Trend Snap N Go and my Graco Snugride 35 car seat DOES snap into the frame.

ermo515

I have the baby trend snap n go as well. I got it second hand at a consignment sale for $15 and it works perfectly with my Chicco Keyfit 30- Since they only are used for a few months, it was in perfect condition. Yes you have to use a strap to secure it down (how else could it be universal?) but the seat fits perfectly into the frame and is safe- its just an added measure. Its so convenient to have in this early stage- especially for quick trips to the store when you dont want to wake the baby. We probably wont end up using it for longer than a few months so the baby trend snap n go definitely does the trick for us...Getting this used allowed us to use the extra money to buy a nicer lightweight stroller for later. 

FabulousMrs.P

We had a Chicco Keyfit 30 carseat and we used the Graco Snap N Go. We LOVED it! We used it for the first 5 months of her life. So much easier than those big travel systems and we could put her in it without waking her when she was napping. Also, I have a SMALL car, it fit easily in my trunk.

pb_bride

We knew we wanted the Graco Snugride30 car seat, so we got the Graco snugrider stroller frame.  We tried the car seat in both the Graco brand & Baby Trend brand, and the Graco stroller frame is much more secure.

I am 5'2" and have no trouble with the stroller frame.  DS is 3 months now and I've used it a ton - for hour-long walks several times a week.

smittie417

Thank you all for your advice! 

TMWarren85

I also have the Chicco KeyFit30; I bought the full size stroller so I would have a travel system with DD it was SO bulky. I still have the full size stroller, but I bought the KeyFit Caddy so I could have that in the mean time. I also bought a BOB Revolution jogging stroller; the main intention is for it to be a jogging stroller only, but if I decide to use it in lieu of the Chicco full size stroller later it's an option (though just as big and bulky if not more). I'm 5'-6" but DH is 6'-5" and I really like that both of the Chicco strollers have an adjustable handle so we can both push comfortably.