Stroller carseat combo

Re: Stroller carseat combo

• slwprincess member

  September 2013

  I personally would NOT get a travel system.  Get a "Snap n Go" stroller frame instead (and buy it used on Craigslist!  They don't take much wear n tear and you can easily get one for less than $50).  I had a travel system with my first and it was fine but the strollers are usually just way too bulky to use for a quick trip into a store or restaurant.  I ended up selling my travel system on Craigslist soon after he outgrew the infant seat.  I wanted a slimmer stroller and went with the Baby Jogger City Mini.  You can buy a carseat adaptor with this stroller but honestly, I don't think you'll use it as much as you would use a stroller frame.  Think about it... it's just not practical to push a whole stroller/infant seat into a restaurant to sit next to the table while you eat dinner.  But a snap n go isn't much bigger than one of those slings that most restaurants have for infant seats.  Just for comparison, look at these pics to compare bulkiness.  

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• LittleApple member

  September 2013

  I agree with the PP to skip the whole "travel system" and go with a snap n go first and then get a better stroller down the road.  

  I had a Graco travel system and it was so heavy and bulky.  I sold it and got the snap n go stroller frame and then got a city mini stroller.

  
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• FmrAFBrat member

  September 2013

  After consulting with other moms I know, we skipped the travel system. We did the Safety 1st Clic It SnG with the onBoard 35 air and I'm using the set again with DS2 to get us all in daycare in the mornings with 2 under 2. I know it's not the most popular choice but the Clic it has an amazing basket that fits tons of stuff which works out great for daycare when your toting in diapers and supplies.
  
  For DS1 we later got an Uppababy G-Luxe as our everyday stroller.
  
  My advice is to try out carseats and then get the SnG that works with it.
  
  

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• klyann member

  September 2013

  We use our uppababy vista with the chicco carseat.  It snaps in beautifully and the basket is HUGE. 

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• olga1311 member

  September 2013

  Graco click connect modes combo. Works beautifully and I love the stroller!!

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• chicagobride_07 member

  September 2013

  I have an uppa baby vista stroller that I never use for errands. Yes, I have the car seat adapter but it is a major pain to fold and carry that stroller. Seriously, I was avoiding during errands because of it. I got a chicco key fit caddy which is just like the snap and go but tailor made for the chicco car seat. My life has changed! It is so easy to fold and stash in the trunk, making errands with LO a breeze. I completely feel like I wasted 700 plus dollars on the UBV because I rarely use it. When LO out grows the snap and go, we'll be getting an umbrella stroller.

  
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• dminagil member

  September 2013

  Chicco Nuevo travel system. As a FTM I had your same dilemma, but when I heard this new travel system just came out I was sold. It includes the top rated Keyfit car seat with a lightweight stroller. It's a sort of compromise between the bulky system and the little stroller frames. Go take a look at BRU or target Good luck!

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• gimmietimmies member

  September 2013

  I'm not a fan of the traditional travel system strollers, they're really not great. And I agree with LauraT about the snap and go, what a flimsy PITA.

  Good car seats that fit newborns well (courtesy the ladies at Car Seats for the Littles):

  Infant seats (rear facing only):

  Cosco Comfy Carry Elite:

  Stats: $60, 4-22 lbs / 29", 6 year expiration

  Pros: Fits preemies and small infants, allows handle in any position

  Cons: No seat belt lockoff, some models have a rear adjusting harness - CSFTL recommends the front adjust harness model.

  Graco Snugride 30:

  Stats: $130, 4-30 lbs / 30” / 1” from the top of the shell, 6 year expirationPros: Front adjust harness, fits preemies, takes up a medium amount of front to back space, large canopy, allows handle in any position.Cons: No seat belt lockoff

  Safety 1st OnBoard Air 35:

  Stats: $140, 4-35 lbs / 32” 6 year expirationPros: Front adjust harness, fits preemies, takes up a medium amount of front to back space, large canopy, push on LATCH connectors, seat belt lockoff, allows handle in any position. Cons: Straps can be very twisty

  Britax B-Safe:

  Stats: $150, 4-30 lbs / 32” / 1” from the top of the shell 6 year expirationPros: Front adjust harness, fits preemies, takes up a medium amount of front to back space, large canopy, push on LATCH connectors, seat belt lockoff, allows handle in any positionCons: Seat belt lockoff can be difficult to operate

  Chicco Keyfit:

  Stats: $180, 4-30 lbs / 30” / 1” from the top of the shell, 6 year expirationPros: Front adjust harness, fits preemies, push button LATCH connectors, seat belt lockoff, takes up a small amount of front to back space, allows handle in any position.Cons: Small canopy, price

  I'd look at those seats and find a stroller you like that fits one of them.

  Not recommended because they often have too high of bottom harness slots for newborns are the Graco Snugride 22 (the others are fine) and the Baby Trend Flexloc.

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• rh10264706 member

  September 2013

  I have the uppababy vista and the Mesa and love the combo. It is heavy but I use it all the time!

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