10 Tell-Tale Signs You Must See To Look For A New 2 In 1 Travel System

A 2 in 1 Travel System If you want to travel with ease or make a modern interpretation of a pram, an automobile seat and stroller combination is the best option. Verify the specifications to ensure that your stroller and car seat are compatible, or you can consider buying an adaptor. Editor-tested travel systems allow you to transport your newborn in a smooth and seamless way from the car to the stroller without disturbing them. Push Chairs & Prams come with a carrycot to encourage the natural sleeping. Car Seat A 2-in-1 travel system comes with the infant car seat and a stroller that snap together. It's a convenience for parents and caregivers who regularly run errands with baby or take their little one out on rideshares or public transportation. “You have less gear to worry about,” explains Graco spokesperson Rachel Stanton. “And it's ideal for families who switch between carpooling with other moms or using public transit.” The best option is the Doona infant car seat and latch base, which gets 90% of five-star reviews on Amazon. It's a rear facing car seat that transforms into a stroller with wheels in just a few seconds. When not in use the wheels can be folded down and it's a compact. The Doona can also be connected to a car backseat with the rigid LATCH base, or to taxi-safety belt paths. This makes it perfect for urban families. The Mamas and Papas Pramette is yet another great car seat/stroller, which includes a pram that has an hood and a front seat that open for you to lay your child down for naps or feedings. It comes with a large basket, cup holders and a basket for everything your baby needs and a tray for parents and sun shade. The stroller seat can recline in various positions and even flat and your baby will be comfortable on every ride. Other important car seat features to be considered are the weight and height limits, as well as whether the infant seat can be used only with a backseat car belt or has an additional layer of protection with the LATCH system built into it. Look for a handle lock to secure the handle in the right place. You can tilt the handle to the seatback in the rear to create an anti-rebound bar. It's important to note that travel systems work only with infant car seats—and extended-use car seats that can later turn forward-facing do not convert into strollers. Many moms choose to buy an additional car seat and stroller when their child has outgrown an infant seat. Stroller A stroller is a must-have piece of equipment for the new parents. Some travel systems include the baby pram that converts into a cozy infant carrycot, so your baby can rest peacefully on the go and is perfect for parents with newborns or who don't want to disturb them when traveling. Some brands also have a stroller and car seat combo that can be linked. This lets you keep your child in the car seat while transferring them to a stroller without disrupting them. A great stroller should include plenty of features to make it practical and user-friendly. It should include a large storage basket that can hold essentials such as nappies, toys, and snacks. It can also recline so that your child can sleep comfortably. It should also include a sturdy canopy to shield your baby from the sun, and a lockable front wheel for extra security. It should also be lightweight and compact to store it in and transport to and from the vehicle. Travel system strollers that have been tested by editors, such as the UPPAbaby Cruz v2 Combo and Chicco Keyfit Caddy, offer convenience as they can be connected to various top car seats. These car seats click onto the frame to be attached and folded quickly. Some come with a single wheel on each leg, which makes them more maneuverable and roll across different surfaces. The ideal stroller will be versatile enough to last throughout toddlerhood and beyond if you require it to continue to transport your child to and from school, activities and play dates. For this reason, choose a stroller 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 travel system on public transport, select the model with an ISOFIX base. This will ensure that it is safe to get on and off buses or trains. Certain models, like the Doona can be fitted on planes and trains to make travelling with your baby easier.