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Is the lightweight travel system really lightweight? XP

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Ok so we registered for a Graco SnugRide 30, a frame stroller to use right away and a Gracco lightrider stroller to use once he?s older.

However MIL is pushing for us to get a Gracco lightweight travel system. We said no at first because we have heard too many people say they are no good in the long run as they are big and bulky.

well after looking some more it seems as if our lightrider stroller is very similar almost exact to the stroller that comes in the light travel system.

However the car seat is a 22 not a 30 I am not sure how much that will say us. So opinions needed. 22 or 30 and is a lightweight travel system really lightweight as in comparable to their lightrider stroller?

TIA

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  • auburnbride2beauburnbride2be member
    In my opinion No.
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  • pb_bridepb_bride member

    I can't help with the whole travel system cuz I'm not getting one, but here's what I know (from my own research) about the Graco Snugride 22 vs 30 infant car seat. [We're getting a Graco snap n go.]

    Originally, we were going with the Snugride 22 carseat.  Then I found out that all 22 models except 2 or 3 have REAR adjust straps ("PITA" I was told).  The 2 or 3 that have FRONT adjust straps are $10-$20 more expensive.  All Snugride 30s or above have FRONT adjust straps.

    Also, the Snugride 22 has not been tested for side-impact, where as 30 and above have been.  I'm not saying the Snugride 22 car seat is unsafe, it's just that they aren't tested for it. 

    FWIW, as I said, we're getting the Snugride 30 car seat plus snap n go for the first 6-9 months.  We aren't even buying a real stroller when LO is about to grow out of his carseat.  By then, we probably will have a better idea of what kind/type/style of stroller we want when he's 6-9 months old, which will be next Spring.  We might even be able to score a discounted 2012 stroller model when companies are coming out with their newest 2013 models...

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  • xxaliciaxxxxaliciaxx
    We thought the same thing, and when we went and looked at the stroller, it was so bulky and heavy compared to the 3 wheel Trekko Travel system which we wound up with. Way lighter and easy to manuver. Glad someone suggested putting a box of diapers in the stroller and then taking it down a few isles, it performed alot different when weight was put in it.
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  • AnnieH32AnnieH32
    Agree with PP. Get the 30 plus snap n go. Do not get the other stroller yet. Save up gift cards to get it later, when you can try them out with lo in them at the store and you have a better idea of how much and where you will use it. For us, lightweight, easy to carry closed, and quick fold up are the most important factors in a stroller b/c we've found we use them most when we travel. For you it may be other factors entirely, but it is so hard to know until you've been out and about with baby for a bit.
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  • [Deleted User][Deleted User] member
    Awesome ladies THANKS. We will stick with our orig plan.
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