A 2 in 1 Travel System
Whether you are looking to get around with ease or create a modern take on the pram, a car seat and stroller combo is the best option. Read the specs carefully to ensure your chosen car seat and pushchair work together, or consider buying an adaptor.
Editor-tested travel systems let you move your sleeping newborn seamlessly from the car to the stroller, without having to disturb them. Some travel systems come with an infant carrycot to help encourage the natural sleeping.
Car Seat
A 2-in-1 travel system that includes the infant car seat and a stroller that snap together. This is a great choice for parents who regularly make errands, or take their baby on public transport or rideshares. "You'll have less gear to handle," explains Graco spokeswoman Rachel Stanton. "And 2 in 1 pram stroller for families who alternate between carpooling with other moms or using public transportation."
Doona infant car seats and latch bases are a top choice, with 90 % of Amazon reviews rating it five stars. It's a rear-facing car seat that can be converted into a rolling jogging stroller in just a few seconds. The wheels fold down underneath and it's small when not in use. The Doona also attaches to a car's backseat with the rigid LATCH base or to taxi-safe belt paths making it a great choice for commuters and city families.
The Mamas & Papas Pramette is another top car seat/stroller, which includes a pram with the hood as well as a the front seat, which opens to let you lay your child down to sleep or for feedings. It comes with a large basket, cup holders and a basket for all of your baby's necessities and a tray for parents and sun shade. The stroller seat is able to recline in various positions and even flat, so your baby will be able to relax on every ride.
The weight and height limits are important. Also, think about whether the infant car seat is only compatible with a backseat belt, or if it has a rigid LATCH system that is built-in. Look for a lock on the handle to ensure that the handle stays in place. You can also tilt the handle towards 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. Because of this, many moms opt to get an additional stroller and car seat when their child is no longer in the infant seat.
Stroller
A stroller is an essential piece of equipment for newly parents. Some travel systems include a baby stroller that can be converted into a comfortable carrycot for infants. This is ideal for parents who don't want to disturb their infant while traveling. Some brands also offer carseats and strollers combination that can be connected. 2 in 1 pushchairs means that you can keep your child safely buckled up in the car seat and then move them to a stroller without causing any disturbance, which is great for long journeys and busy shopping centers.
A great stroller should have plenty of features to make it practical and easy to use. It should come with a large basket that can put away essentials like nappies or snacks, as well as toys and toys. It should also be capable of reclining to give your baby a comfortable rest. It should have a canopy to shield your child from sun and also a lockable wheel at the front for security. It should also be light and compact for storage as well as transporting to and from the vehicle.
Travel system strollers that have been tested by an editor such as the UPPAbaby Cruz v2 Combo, Chicco Keyfit Caddy and Doona Combo all offer convenience by connecting to a variety of top car seats that can be attached to the frame and fold easily. Some have a single wheel at each leg, which makes them more maneuverable and roll over different surfaces.
The ideal stroller should be able to carry your child through toddlerhood and beyond, so that you can continue using it to get your child to and from activities, school and play dates. For this reason, consider a model that features an open-air 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 travel system for public transport you should look for models that have an ISOFIX base so it's safe to get on and off buses or trains. Some models, such as the Doona, can even be fitted on planes and trains to make traveling with a baby even easier.