Nine Things That Your Parent Taught You About 2 In 1 Travel System

A 2 in 1 Travel System

If you're looking to get around with ease or want to make a modern interpretation of the pram, the car seat and stroller combination is the best 2 in 1 car seat stroller choice. Check the specifications carefully to ensure that your car seat and pushchair are compatible, or consider buying an adaptor.

Editor-tested travel systems allow you to transfer your newborn baby in a seamless manner from the car to the stroller without having to disturb them. Some also come with a carrycot to allow for natural sleep.

Car Seat

A two-in-one travel system that includes an infant car seat and a stroller that snaps together. This is a great choice for parents who regularly make errands, or take their baby on rides or public transport. "You'll have less equipment to handle," explains Graco spokeswoman Rachel Stanton. "And it's perfect for families that alternate between carpooling with other moms and taking public transportation."

Doona infant car seats and latch bases are a popular option, with 90 percent of Amazon reviews rating five stars. It's a rear-facing car seat that drops down into a stroller that rolls. The transition is a matter of seconds. When not in use the wheels can be folded away and it's a compact. The Doona can also be attached to a car backseat with the LATCH base that is rigid, or to taxi-safety belt paths. This makes it a great choice for city families.

The Mamas & Papas pramette another excellent car seat/stroller combo. It has an infant pram with a hood that opens and an front seat that can be adjusted to let your child lie down for naps or meals. It comes with a big basket, cup holders and a sun shade to store your baby's necessities. The stroller seat has a multi-position reclining seat and can recline to a flat position, so baby is comfy for 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 car belt for backseats or has an additional layer of protection with the LATCH system built into it. Also, look for a lock on the handle to keep it safe in its place, as well as the possibility of tilting the handle toward the rear seatback for an anti-rebound bar.

Travel systems are only suitable for infant car seats. Extended-use car seats that can be turned forward-facing later, are not able to snap into strollers. For this reason, many moms choose to purchase a separate stroller and car seat when their baby grows out of the infant seat.

Stroller

A stroller is a crucial piece of equipment for any new parent. Some travel systems come with the baby pram that can be transformed into a comfortable infant carrycot. This is perfect for parents who don't want to disturb their infant when traveling. Some brands also offer carseats and strollers combo that can be clicked together. This means you can keep your child buckled up in the car seat and then transfer them to a pushchair without causing disturbance. This is ideal for long trips and busy shopping centres.

A good stroller should have many features that make it easy to use and practical. It should have a large storage basket that can hold essentials such as nappies, toys, and snacks. It must also recline so that your child can lie down comfortably. It should also have a sturdy canopy to shield your baby from the sun, and a lockable front wheel for extra security. Lastly, it should be lightweight and fold compactly for storage or transporting to and from the car.

Editor-tested travel system strollers like the UPPAbaby Cruz v2 Combo, Chicco Keyfit Caddy and Doona Combo all provide convenience by connecting to a variety top car seats that can be attached to the frame and fold up with ease. Some have one wheel on each leg to make them easier to move and move across different surfaces.

Ideal strollers should be able to carry your child through toddlerhood and beyond, so that you can continue to use it to take your child to and from activities such as school, play dates and other events. For this reason, look for a model that has a seat that faces the world (and reclines) after your child has outgrown the car seat.

If you intend to utilize your 2-in-1 system on public transportation, you should choose one with an ISOFIX base. This will ensure that it is safe for you to get on and off trains or buses. Certain models, like the Doona, can even be mounted on planes and trains to make travelling with a baby more convenient.