9 . What Your Parents Teach You About 2 In 1 Travel System
A 2 in 1 Travel System
A stroller and car seat combination is the ideal choice for anyone who wants to travel with ease or design a more modern version of the pram. Read the specs carefully to make sure the car seat you choose and pushchair work together, or consider 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 travel systems include the option of a carrycot that encourages the natural sleep.
Car Seat
A 2 in 1 stroller and car seat-2 in 1 stroller with car seat-1 travel system comes with an infant car seat and stroller that snaps together. This is a great choice for parents who regularly do errands or take their baby on rides or public transport. "You'll have less gear to manage," explains Graco spokeswoman Rachel Stanton. "And it's perfect for families that switch between carpooling and public transit with other moms."
Doona infant car seats and latch bases are a top option, with 90 percent of Amazon reviews giving five stars. It's a rear-facing car seat that can be converted into a stroller with wheels in just a few seconds. The wheels fold under, and it's compact when not in use. The Doona can also be attached to a car's backseat using the LATCH base that is rigid, or to taxi safety belts. This makes it ideal for city families.
The Mamas & Papas Pramette is a top car seat/stroller, which includes a pram that has a hood and front seats that open to allow you to lie your child down to sleep or for feedings. It has a spacious basket, cup holders and a basket for all the necessities for your baby pram 2 in 1 as well as a tray for parents and sun shade. The stroller seat can recline in multiple positions, and it can even be flat so that your child will be comfortable on every ride.
Other important car seat features to consider are the weight and height limits as well as whether the infant seat can be used with just a backseat car belt or has an additional layer of protection, with a built-in rigid LATCH system. Also, look for a locking mechanism on the handle to keep it secure and the ability to tilt the handle toward the back of the seatback to make an anti-rebound bar.
It's worth noting that travel systems are only compatible with infant car seats, and extended-use car seats that later be made forward-facing transform into strollers. Many moms choose to buy an additional car seat and stroller when their child grows out of an infant seat.
Stroller
A stroller is an essential piece of equipment for newly parents. Some travel systems have the baby pram and stroller 2 in 1 that can be converted into a comfortable carrycot for infants. This is ideal for parents who don't want to disturb their baby while traveling. Depending on the model they may also include the option of a stroller and car seat combo that clicks into each other. This allows you to keep your child in the car seat while transferring them to the stroller without disturbing them.
A quality stroller must have plenty of features to make it convenient and user-friendly. It should include a large basket where you can put away essentials like nappies, toys and snacks and be capable of reclining to give your baby a restful and comfortable sleep. It should also come with an adequate canopy to shield your baby from sun's rays and a lockable for the front wheel to ensure safety. Lastly, it should be lightweight and fold compactly for storage or transporting to and from the car.
Travel system strollers that have been tested by an editor such as the UPPAbaby Cruz v2 Combo, Chicco Keyfit Caddy and Doona Combo all provide convenience by connecting to a variety of top car seats that snap to the frame and fold up with ease. Some have a single wheel at each leg, which makes them easier to manoeuvre and roll across different surfaces.
The ideal stroller will be able to function throughout toddlerhood and beyond if you want it to continue to transport your child to and from school or to play dates, activities and so on. When your child outgrows their car seat, you should look for a stroller that has a seat facing the world and reclines.
If you intend to use your 2 in 1 pushchair and car seat-in-1 travel system for public transport you should look for one with an ISOFIX base to ensure that it is safe to take off and on buses or trains. Some models, like the Doona can also be mounted on trains and planes to make traveling with a child more convenient.