A 2 in 1 Travel System
A stroller and car seat combination is the best choice for anyone who wants to travel easily or design a more modern version of the pram. Read the specs carefully to make sure your chosen car seat and pushchair work together, or you could consider purchasing an adaptor.
Editor-tested travel systems let you move your sleeping newborn seamlessly from the car to the stroller, without having to disturb them. Some also include a carrycot for natural sleep.
Car Seat
A 2-in-1 travel system includes an infant car seat and stroller that snaps together. It's a convenience for parents and caregivers who regularly run errands with their infant or take their little one out on public transportation or rideshares. "You'll have less equipment to deal with," explains Graco spokeswoman Rachel Stanton. "And it's great for families who alternate between carpooling with other moms or taking public transportation."
A top choice is the Doona infant car seat and latch base, which gets 90% of five-star reviews on Amazon. It's a rear-facing car seats that converts to a stroller that can be turned into a rolling one. The change is quick and easy. When not in stroller 2 in 1 car seat , the wheels can be folded under and it is small. The Doona also attaches to a car's backseat using the LATCH base, which is rigid, or to taxi-safe belt paths making it ideal for city families and commuters.
The Mamas & Papas Pramette is yet another great car seat/stroller combination, featuring the pram having the hood as well as a front seat that open for you to lay your child down for naptime or for feedings. It comes with a large basket, cup holders, and a sun shade to store your baby's essentials. The stroller seat is a multi-position reclining seat and can recline to a flat position, so baby is comfy for every ride.
The weight and height limits are important. Also, think about whether the car seat for infants can only be used with a backseat belt, or when it has a sturdy LATCH system integrated into. Find a lock for the handle to keep the handle in place. You can also tilt the handle towards the seatback in the rear to create an anti-rebound bar.
It is important to note that travel systems work only with infant car seats, and extended-use car seats that are able to later be made forward-facing transform into strollers. For this reason, many moms opt to get an additional stroller and car seat when their child grows out of the infant seat.
Stroller
A stroller is an essential piece of equipment for the new parents. Some travel systems come with the baby pram that converts into a cozy infant carrycot, so your child can rest comfortably while on the move which is ideal for parents with newborns or who do not want to disturb them when traveling. Depending on the brand, some also feature an automobile seat and stroller combination that can be connected to each other. This means you can keep your child secured in the car seat, and then move them to a stroller without causing any disturbance, which is great for long journeys and busy shopping centres.
A great stroller should include plenty of features to make it functional and easy to use. It should have a large storage basket that can hold essentials such as nappies, toys, and snacks. It should also be able recline so that your baby can lie down comfortably. It should also have a canopy to shield your child from the sun and also a lockable wheel at the front for security. Lastly it should be light and compact to store it in storage or for 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 because they connect with a range of top car seats. These car seats click onto the frame to be attached and fold up easily. Some have one wheel on each leg, making them easier to move and move across different surfaces.
Ideal strollers should be capable of carrying your child throughout toddlerhood and beyond and allow you to continue to use it to take them to and from activities such as school, play dates and other events. For this reason, choose a stroller with an opening that allows your child to face the world (and reclines) after your child has outgrown the car seat.
If you plan on using your 2-in-1 travel system for public transport you should look for a model with an ISOFIX base to ensure that it is safe to take off and on buses or trains. Certain models, like the Doona can be mounted on trains and planes to make traveling with your baby a lot easier.