A 2 in 1 Travel System
A stroller and car seat combination is the best choice, whether you want to travel easily or design a more modern version of a pram. Read the specs carefully to ensure that your car seat and pushchair are compatible or think about buying an adapter.
Editor-tested travel systems allow you to move your sleeping newborn seamlessly from the car to the stroller without disrupting them. Some come with a carrycot to allow for peaceful sleep.
Car Seat
A 2-in-1 travel set includes a stroller and a baby car seat that snap together. It’s a convenient option for parents and caregivers who frequently run errands with their infant or take their little baby out on public transportation or rideshares. “You will have less gear to contend with,” explains Graco spokesperson Rachel Stanton. “And it’s perfect for families who alternate between carpooling with other moms and using public transportation.”
The best option is the Doona infant car seat and latch base, which gets an incredible 90% of five-star reviews on Amazon. It’s a rear-facing car seat that converts into a jogging stroller that rolls in a matter of seconds. The wheels fold underneath and the Doona is compact when not in use. The Doona can also be connected to a car backseat with the sturdy LATCH base or to taxi-safety belt paths. This makes it perfect for urban families.
The Mamas & Papas Pramette is a top car seat/stroller combo, with a pram 2 in 1 uk with an hood and a front seats that open to allow you to lie your child down for naptime or for feedings. It comes with a large basket with cup holders to store all the necessities for your baby, plus a parent tray and sun shade. The stroller seat is a multi-position reclining seat, and can recline to a flat position, so your baby is comfortable for every ride.
The weight and height limits are also important. Also, think about whether the car seat for infants can only be used with a backseat belt, or if it has a rigid LATCH system that is built-in. Also, look for a lock on the handle to ensure it stays secure in place and the ability to tilt the handle toward the back of the seatback to make an anti-rebound bar.
It is important to note that travel systems work only with infant car seats. Extended-use car seats that later be made forward-facing snap into strollers. For this reason, many moms choose to purchase 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 have a baby pram that transforms into a comfortable infant carrycot so your child can rest comfortably on the go and is perfect for parents of newborns and those who don’t want to disturb them when traveling. Certain brands also provide carseats and strollers combination that can be linked. This means you can keep your child safely buckled up in the car seat and then transfer them to a pushchair without disturbing them, which is ideal for long trips and busy shopping centres.
A great stroller should include many features that make it easy to use and practical. It should have an ample basket for storing important items like nappies, toys, and snacks. It should also be able recline so that your baby can sleep comfortably. It should also have a canopy to protect your child from sun and also a lockable wheel at the front to ensure safety. Additionally it should be light and compact enough to make it easy to store or transport to and from the car.
Editor-tested travel system strollers such as the UPPAbaby Cruz v2 Combo, Chicco Keyfit Caddy and Doona Combo all have the benefit of connecting with a range of top car seats that click to attach to the frame and fold up easily. Some models also have a single wheel at each leg, making them more maneuverable and roll across different surfaces.
Ideal strollers should be capable of carrying your child throughout the stage of toddlerhood, and beyond and beyond, allowing you to continue to use it to transport them to and from events such as school, play dates and other events. For this reason, consider a model that features 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 buggy-in-1 travel system on public transportation, you should choose one with an ISOFIX base. This will ensure it is safe for you to hop off and on trains or buses. Certain models, such as the Doona can be installed on planes and trains to make travelling with your baby prams 2 in 1 easier.
