So I am really excited and already started researching car seats and travel systems, I personally like the Chicco Cortina Key Fit 30 but I don't like how heavy the stroller that goes in the travel system is. The stroller shipping weight is roughly 26 lbs. Obviously you get a discounted price when buying it as the system. But I like the Chicco Liteway Plus Stroller - it still has the ability to accommodate an infant car seat and although it doesn't have all those extra cup holders and such is 8 lbs lighter. Has anyone else looked into the Lighter Weight strollers instead of doing the travel system? What are your opinions on the Chicco also?
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Re: Travel Systems
When picking a stoller you want to think about where you're going to use it. If you mainly plan on going to the mall, stores, and other smooth areas any stoller will probably do. If you're going to go to the park where there's grass, gravel, paved paths, or bumpy sidewalks you probably want an all terrain stroller. Just something to think about.
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I have an umbrella stroller that I rarely use bc I miss the cup holders, and a jogger that is really bulky. My fav of the three is my travel system.
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We didn't do a travel system last time and won't this time. We have a baby trend infant seat that we used with DD and will use again with this one. I then had a frame stroller that I used with the infant seat. Very light, could open it and close with one hand.
I also got a jogging stroller that my infant seat could clip into. When DD outgrew the infant seat, we used the jogging stroller.
Then last summer we went to Disney and ended up with the Chicco lightaway plus, I think it was... either way, great stroller!
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I hated my travel system. Hated it.
we only used the stroller until LO was able to sit in the stroller normally. Then we switched to a jogging stroller which we used for a long time. Then we switched to a nice umbrella stroller (chicco echo), which we still use on occasion. (It was fantastic at Disney World)
This time around- we will use a car seat with a snap and go I found for cheap on craigslist, then then jogger then then the umbrella.
Travel systems are a waste IMO. The average person goes through 3-4 different strollers while their kid is little. So instead of spending a fortune on a system, get the carseat you want and then fill in with strollers as you need them. Craigslist is great too. So if you are hell bent on having a stroller for your carseat, look on there. You can get one that is practically brand new for a fraction of the price you would pay in the store for a new system.
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Also because the brake is in the handle, you cannot add a cup holder after market. Also I've been trying to adjust the handle height while strolling and deployed the brake, which is annoying.
I just feel fora $600 stroller its not perfect. That being said I only paid $300 (or rather mil did because she gave me the stroller for my birthday after I found a deal on it). It can accommodate two kids and that limited our choices.
I commented on craigslist about strollers not carseats. Strollers you can absolutely buy used. Carseats, no. Carseats should be bought new.
in my post, I said,get the car seat you want and then fill in with a stroller- which could be from craigslist. There are beautiful chicco strollers which are basically brand new on craigslist for $50. Which is a hell of a lot cheaper then buying a brand new system for $350...even when buying a new car seat and base.
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Have you considered a used on? I know I see lots in great condition on our local swap and shop sites. I think I will be looking into a used double Bob, if that's what I decide I want.
I am all for used, but the people around here either hang on to them or don't buy that nice of ones. I have yet to see a bob or phil&ted stroller at any of the shops within an hour of us. (That includes not being preggo and still looking "just in case" lol)
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