i m gonna be a first time mom.i have to buy travel system for my baby.which one should i buy?

Answer 1

Do not buy evenflo aura elite. They have problems with the base. We had to return the bases 3 times because of defects.

Cosco or Graco are pretty good, from what I hear.

Make sure you get one that will recline enough that the baby could almost lay down, and that when the seat is UP, the baby's head doesn't fall forward. It takes a lot of work and headaches, I promise you.

Also, if you plan on carrying the carseat around, make sure it is SUPER LIGHTWEIGHT. AFter you have a baby, it is so hard to carry those carseats as baby carriers. I had a csection, so I was NEVER able to carry the carrier with the baby in it.

Answer 2

I'm going to be a first-time mom soon, too. My mom bought us the Graco Passage travel system. It's smaller and lighter-weight than the Quattro that I had registered for. It folds easily and seems easy to maneuver. The front wheels have the option to lock so that you can use it on rougher ground and they won't swivel and bounce around. It has a lot of storage space for the parents and the basket underneath is big enough to hold even the huge diaper bag I got. It also has the Graco SnugRide carseat, which is one of the ones that did really well in that Consumer Reports crash test. I obviously haven't used it with the baby yet, but I like it so far. The only problem I have with it is that the stroller seat doesn't lay completely flat (it's really close though), but if you use it with the carseat when the baby is really small it's not too big of a deal.

Another thing I have been told is that if you have a car with a small trunk, see if the store will let you try to fit the demo stroller in your car. Some of the larger travel systems won't fit into small trunks no matter how hard you try.

Answer 3

That's up to you. I was given a Graco Travel system - the thing was huge and a little hard to handle, but really nice when my son was small. The biggest problem with these is that they're often too big to manuever around stores and other places. But having the ability to pop the carseat into the stroller and not disturb a sleeping baby is worth it.

You can also buy a "stroller" that is much smaller that will connect to an infant seat. Just make sure you get something that will be compatible with the carseat.

I think you need to ask if your car is large enough to hold the stroller. It won't do you any good if you can't take it anywhere!

Answer 4

As a seasoned sitter and nanny responsible for driving around kids ALL the time, I can tell you a lot about different types of seats.

The BabyTrend systems are really nice and get amazing ratings. Safety-wise, they are top of the line. Some of the newer Graco travel systems hold a baby up to 30 pounds instead of 20 like most of the others. I believe the BabyTrend also holds them longer.

When your baby is older, I would highly recommend a Britax seat---they're expensive, but the straps don't twist and they adjust really easily. Plus, they're the safest. Just make sure you invest in the one which will keep your child in it for the longest. Many parents go for a seat with a good rating that are less expensive than a more expensive seat with an excellent rating. My theory: why risk it? You never know who might need to drive your child around. You want one that will be easy to install and that will work with your car. Buy for the seat, not the fabric--I believe stores like Babies R Us will let you try to install one of their test seats in your car to see if it is compatible. I would recommend going that route.

Many of the strollers used for travel systems are extremely bulky and don't always last well. If you plan to do a lot of walking with your baby in many different settings, I would recommend a more expensive, but well worth it option--the Bugaboo strollers. They work on sand and gravel and are still smooth. It's insanely expensive, but well worth it. I didn't believe that a stroller this expensive would be any better than a cheap one, but the first time I pushed one, I knew it was better. As a teacher, I don't have the budget but would find a way to purchase this stroller. It's a much smoother ride for baby and much easier to push. It's one of those strollers that will last FOREVER and can easily be passed on and not look terrible or work poorly. You can get an attachment for an infant seat. You can only find it online or in specialty stores. It's extremely lightweight, but really durable.

I would recommend a BabyTrend, Britax, Peg Perego, or Graco seat. I would not recommend a Safety 1st, Cosco, or Evenflo seat. They're cheaply made and the straps get twisted easily. The Graco straps get twisted easily, but the seat seems more durable than the others I listed. BabyTrend, Britax, and Peg Perego are top of the line and you couldn't go wrong with any of those three. I believe that they all do have their own travel systems if you don't want the Bugaboo. I hope this was helpful and good luck!

Answer 5

We made our own travel system. We got a Graco Safeseat (a little heavier, but will hold the baby until they are 32 inches long and 30 lbs.) Our little man was 8 lbs at birth so we were afraid he would outgrow his carseat too soon. Then we got a Graco Metrolite stroller. It is very light. (My husband worked at a car rental place and was always helping moms load their strollers in the trunk. He said some of those suckers are heavy) Ours folds one handed and is a breeze to push. About the only bad thing I have heard people say about it is that you can't really get to the basket underneath with the car seat in. Not really a problem for us, but something you might want to consider. Good luck with your bundle of joy!

Answer 6

We never went with a travel system, for our first baby we went with the baby seat and a snap and go stroller--in all honesty it is all you need at the beginning! Then once they get a bit older you can figure out which stroller you go to next. We went to a Maclaren and then when we had another baby we got a Mountain Buggy Jogger.

Had there been the Bugaboo when I was pregnant with my first I would have snapped one up in a minute! They are amazing, easy to manuever and come with everything you need to keep your baby warm, cozy and safe. Not to mention it should last until your baby is about 4 years old. Plus you can just snap in a baby car seat carrier.

Good Luck!

Answer 7

I would recommend Graco, especially when the baby is really tiny. Just make sure when you are shopping for them you are able to pick up and test each carrier and stroller, figuring out how they attach and pop out is a huge help since some are somewhat complicated. Also buy the lightest weight carrier you can find - its not just the weight but a carrier a can be very cumbersome.

Answer 8

Peg Perego Pilko P3 is what i have. I found that the wheels and the frame seemed to be more sturdy than other ones that I had seen however its more pricey than the others also. I have been using mine for a year and a half now and used it out in the snow also and haven't had a problem yet. Downside - travel systems tend to be bulky when going into small stores and heavy when you have to climb up stairs.

Answer 9

My husband and I just went through the same thing. We checked out all of what was to offer at walmart, target, and kmart. We were not overly happy with what we found. After reading lots of reviews online, we went with a Baby Trend Flex Loc car seat with matching stroller. You can order it online from Target.com. We also ordered an additional base for our other car. We haven't actually used them yet since the baby isn't due until may but the overall quality is apparent versus the other ones we saw in the store...go to target.com and read reviews.

Answer 10

Eddie Bauer is not that great. I would say Graco. Eddie Bauer Car seats make it VERY hard to fit the baby into it. I had to squeeze my sons feet under the straps to even get the darn thing on him...Graco is very nice, makes the baby look more comfortable as well because it leans back more than other car seats ive seen.