9 Lessons Your Parents Taught You About 2 In 1 Travel System

A 2 in 1 Travel System

Whether you are looking to move around easily or make a modern interpretation of the pram, an automobile seat and stroller combination is the best option. Make sure to check the specifications to ensure that your stroller and car seat are compatible or consider purchasing an adaptor.

Travel systems that have been tested by editors allow you to transfer your baby who is sleeping in the car to the stroller without disrupting them. Some travel systems include a carrycot to encourage the natural sleeping.

Car Seat

A 2 in 1 pram pushchair-in-1 travel set that includes a stroller and an infant car seat that snaps together. This is a great choice for parents who often run errands or take their child on rides or public transport. "You have less equipment to worry about," explains Graco spokesperson Rachel Stanton. "And it's perfect for families who switch between carpooling with other moms and taking public transportation."

Doona infant car seats and latch bases are a popular choice, with 90 % of Amazon reviews giving five stars. It's a rear facing car seat that converts into a jogging stroller that rolls in just a few seconds. The wheels fold under and it's small when not in use. The Doona can also be attached to a car backseat with the rigid LATCH base, or to taxi-safety belt paths. This makes it ideal for urban families.

The Mamas and Papas pramette is another great combination of a car seat and stroller. It comes with an infant pram with a hood that opens and the front seat can be lowered so that your child can lay down for naps or meals. It comes with a large basket with cup holders to store everything your baby needs, plus a parent tray and sun shade. The stroller seat can recline 2 in 1 car seat stroller a variety of positions and even flat and your baby will be comfortable for every ride.

Other important car seat features to be considered are the weight and height limits and whether the infant seat can be used with just a car belt for backseats or has an additional layer of protection that includes an integrated LATCH system. Look for a lock on the handle to secure the handle in place. You can also tilt the handle toward the back seatback to create an anti-rebound bar.

Travel systems are only compatible with infant car seats. Extended-use car seats that can be turned forward later, cannot be converted into strollers. Many moms opt to purchase a separate car seat and stroller once their child has outgrown an infant seat.

Stroller

A stroller is a must-have piece of equipment for the new parents. Some travel systems have a baby pram that transforms into a cosy infant carrycot so your little one can sleep peacefully in the car and is perfect for parents of newborns and those who don't want to disturb them when travelling. Depending on the brand, some also feature a car seat and stroller combination that can be connected to one another. This means you can keep your child secured in the car seat and then transfer them to a pushchair without causing disturbance. This is great for long journeys and busy shopping centers.

A good stroller needs to include plenty of features that make it practical and user-friendly. It should come with a large basket where you can keep essentials such as nappies as well as snacks, toys and other items. It should also be capable of reclining to give your baby a comfortable rest. It should have an umbrella to protect your child from sun and a lockable wheel at the front for safety. It should also be light and compact to store it in and transport to and from the vehicle.

Travel system strollers that have been tested by editors, like the UPPAbaby Cruz v2 Combo and Chicco Keyfit Caddy, offer convenience due to their ability to connect with various top car seats. The car seats snap onto the frame to be attached and folded quickly. Some models have one wheel on each leg, making them easier to move and roll across different surfaces.

Ideally, a stroller should be able to function through toddlerhood and beyond if you want it to to transport your child to and from school, activities and play dates. To do this, choose a stroller that features a seat that faces the world (and reclines) when your child is no longer in the car seat.

If you plan on using your 2 in 1 buggy and car seat-in-1 travel system for public transport choose one with an ISOFIX base so it's safe to take off and on trains or buses. Some models, like the Doona, can even be mounted on trains and planes to make traveling with a child simpler.