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A 2 in 1 Travel System
If you want to move around easily or want to create a modern take on an old-fashioned stroller, the car seat and stroller combo is the best choice. Check the specifications carefully to ensure your car seat and pushchair work together, or you could consider purchasing an adapter.
Editor-tested travel systems allow you to move your sleeping newborn seamlessly from the car to the stroller, without disturbing them. Some also include a carrycot that allows for a natural sleep.
Car Seat
A 2-in-1 travel set comes with a stroller and a baby car seat that snaps together. This is a great solution for parents who often do errands or take their baby on public transport or rideshares. "You have less gear to contend with," explains Graco spokesperson Rachel Stanton. "And it's great for families that alternate between carpooling and public transit with other moms."
A top pick is the Doona infant car seat and latch base, which gets 90 percent of five-star reviews on Amazon. It's a rear-facing car seats that converts into a stroller that rolls. The transition is quick and easy. The wheels fold under and it's small when not in use. The Doona can also be connected to a car's backseat using the sturdy LATCH base or to taxi safety belts. This makes it a great choice for urban families.
The Mamas & Papas Pramette is another top car seat/stroller combo, with a pram with an hood and a the front seat, which opens to allow you to lie your child down for naps or feedings. It comes with a large basket and cup holders for all the necessities for your baby as well as a tray for parents and sun shade. 2 in 1 pram and pushchair is a multi-position reclining seat, and can recline to a flat position, making sure your baby is comfortable on every ride.
The weight and height limits are also important. Also, think about whether the car seat for infants can be used only with a backseat belt, or when it has a sturdy LATCH system built in. Also, look for a locking mechanism on the handle to keep it safe in its place, as well as the possibility of tilting the handle toward the back of the seatback to make an anti-rebound bar.
2 in 1 stroller and car seat work for infant car seats. Extended-use car seats that can be turned forward-facing later, do not snap into strollers. Many moms opt to purchase an additional car seat and stroller when their child has outgrown an infant seat.
Stroller
A stroller is a vital piece of equipment for the new parents. Some travel systems come with a baby stroller that can be converted into a comfy infant carrycot. This is perfect for parents who don't want to disturb their baby when traveling. Depending on the brand, some also feature an automobile seat and stroller combo that clicks into one another. This means you can keep your child safely buckled up in the car seat, and then move them to a stroller without disturbing them, which is ideal for long drives and shopping malls that are crowded.
A great stroller should have plenty of features that make it convenient and easy to use. It should have an ample basket for storing essentials such as nappies as well as toys and snacks. It must also recline so that your child can sleep comfortably. It should have an umbrella to protect your child from sun, and a lockable wheel on the front for security. In addition it should be light and compact for storage or transporting to and from the car.
Travel system strollers that have been evaluated by editors, like the UPPAbaby Cruz v2 Combo and Chicco Keyfit Caddy, offer convenience as they can be connected to a range of top car seats. These car seats snap onto the frame to be connected and fold up easily. Some models have one wheel on each leg, making them easier to maneuver and roll across different surfaces.
Ideally, a stroller should be versatile enough to last throughout toddlerhood and beyond if you require it to carry your child to and from school or to play dates, activities and so on. This is why you should choose a stroller that has an opening that allows your child to face the world (and reclines) after your child has outgrown the car seat.
If you intend to utilize your 2-in-1 travel system in public transport, select the model with an ISOFIX base. This will ensure it is safe for you to get on and off trains or buses. Some models, such as the Doona, can even be mounted on trains and airplanes to make traveling with a child simpler.