car seat stroller
What is the best car seat and stroller combination?
I want to buy a car seat and stroller that can easily be interchangeable. I hate the big heavy strollers so I was looking for something that is lightweight and not a pain to carry around.
Any suggestions?
If lightweight and small is one of your most important qualities, and you’d also like to save a little money, definitely just buy an infant seat and a universal car seat stroller separately. There is the Baby Trend Snap ‘n Go, Combi Flash EX, Kolcraft makes one, and Graco makes a car seat carrier for the Graco SnugRide.
A universal car seat carrier stroller is as small and lightweight as it gets, fitting in the smallest trunks. And then once you’re done with the infant seat in 4-6 months, you can get a high quality stroller that will be lightweight. The strollers that come with travel systems tend to be of lower quality anyways, so when moms buy them, they then end up having to buy another stroller before they’re done with the stroller years, so you won’t miss out on anything by not getting one.
Steer clear of Evenflo Infant seats – too many recalls and crappy recall fixes.
Also, thought I’d mention a few important things about infant carrier seats:
Carriers should NEVER be placed on grocery carts. It makes the carts unstable and they can tip over, seriously injuring the baby. Also, not all car seats fit all carts, and they don’t lock on, they’re just sitting there, posing an obvious threat. And some of the carts are shaped or sized in a way that it puts the carrier at an unsafe/uncomfortable angle for the baby. I’ve seen babies laying in carriers on carts with their head lower than their feet – not a good idea for digestion or spit up.
The American Academy of Pediatrics says Parents and caregivers should never Place an infant carrier on top of the shopping cart. “Many infant-only car safety seats lock into shopping carts, and many stores have shopping carts with built-in infant seats. This may seem safe, but thousands of children are hurt every year from falling out of shopping carts or from the carts tipping over. Instead of placing your baby’s car safety seat on the cart, consider using a stroller or front pack while shopping with your baby. ”
Also, we are seeing rampant developmental delays becuase babies are in these carriers (and swings, and bouncy seats…) so much. Look around everywhere you go and instead of holding their babies, people have them in these carriers. When on their back and harnessed (and any time a child is in a carrier, he needs to be harnessed, even though its not in a car!) they can not work the muscles they need to develop to crawl, sit up, and walk. In the manuals for these carriers, it even says specifically ‘for use in cars and strollers only’! But we all seem to miss that part.
DANGEROUS ON SHOPPING CARTS:
http://www.aap.org/advocacy/releases/aug06shoppingcart.htm
http://www.medem.com/search/article_display.cfm?path=n:&mstr=/ZZZT24LYQMC.html&soc=AAP&srch_typ=NAV_SERCH
SLINGS:
http://www.thebabywearer.com
TOO MUCH TIME IN SEATS:
http://www.oandp.org/jpo/library/2003_03_102.asp
http://www.mothering.com/articles/growing_child/child_health/car-seats.html
http://stonyfield.typepad.com/babybabble/2008/02/bouncy-chairs-a.html
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Velcro Swiveling Accessory Hooks Baby Stroller Wheelchair Car Seat Multipurpose $2.33 |
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RED PLIKO SWITCH TRAVEL SYSTEM PAPRICA with EXTRA CAR SEAT BASE $110.00 |
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Baby Stroller Velcro Swiveling AccessoryMultipurpose Hooks Wheelchair Car Seat $2.33 |
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Phil & Teds Smart Travel System 16 Stroller Carseat Attach 4 Graco Snugride NEW $29.99 |
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BABY TREND Expedition LX Jogging Stroller Car seat 2 Bases $149.99 |
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Evenflo Journey 300 Stroller with Embrace 35 Car Seat, KOI $96.00 |
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NEW PET DOG STROLLER 3 IN 1 RED COLOR CARRIER CAR SEAT $82.00 |
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DESIGNER DOG PET STROLLER 3 IN 1 CARRIER CAR SEAT (BLUE COLOR) $82.00 |
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Tiny Tillia Pack and Ride Baby Cover, fits Car Seats, Strollers, BRAND NEW! $22.97 |
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Tiny Tillia Pack and Ride Baby Cover, fits Car Seats, Strollers, BRAND NEW! $22.97 |
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Graco Spree Travel System Stroller/Car Seat – Bluegrass NEW $130.00 |
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EDDIE BAUER DOREL TRAVEL SYSTEM STROLLER & CAR SEAT $85.00 |
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Bright Stars Carseat and Stroller Toy Frog with Music $1.99 |
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Bright Starts Along Stroller Carrier Car Seat Toy Bar EUC $10.99 |
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Sunshade /sun canopy /parasol for Baby Carseat & Stroller pushchair pram NEW! $21.88 |
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Sun shade canopy for Baby Car seat & Stroller pushchair 99% UV CUT SUN BLOCK $21.88 |
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Sunshine Kids Insect Net for Car Seat / Stroller Net $9.99 |
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NWOT Snuzzler Carseat & Stroller Head/body Support $7.00 |
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Kolcraft Contours Options Tandem/Duo Infant Car Seat Adapter for stroller USED $6.00 |
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Chicco Keyfit Caddy Baby Stroller Frame Infant Car Seat Carrier $51.00 |
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Tadpoles Pink Stroller and Car Seat Cover 100% Plush Microsherpa Lining $29.99 |
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Tadpoles Blue Stroller and Car Seat Cover 100% Plush Microsherpa Lining $29.99 |
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Tadpoles Beige Stroller and Car Seat Cover 100% Plush Microsherpa Lining $29.99 |
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3-in-1 DELUXE PET STROLLER+CARRIER+CAR SEAT-DOG-CAT (CL-PET-STR) $64.47 |
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infant carseat cover stroller cover JJ Collection BuNdLeMe EUC $6.99 |
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Evenflo Travel System ~ Car seat/Base/Stroller $30.00 |
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New Safety 1st EuroStar Travel System Stroller Car Seat $179.99 |
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Kiddopotamus Snuzzler Infant head and body support car seat stroller liner soft $6.99 |
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pink panther baby toddler car seat stroller Fleece personalized baby blanket $12.00 |
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Bugaboo Cameleon Graco Car Seat Adaptor $0.99 |
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Handmade “one fits all” stroller/carseat baby blanket $21.95 |
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Handmade “one fits all” stroller/carseat baby blanket $21.95 |
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3D BABY INFANT CAR STROLLER SEAT GREEN CHARMS FIT BEAD BRACELET SUIT PENDANT $0.99 |
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Pink Plaid 3 In 1 Pet Dog Cat Stroller/Carrier/Car Seat $42.26 |
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NEW PET DOG STROLLER 3 IN 1 RED COLOR CARRIER CAR SEAT $84.00 |
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Graco Travel System – Stroller/Car Seat (carrier detachment) $140.00 |
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BABY / INFANT MOSQUITO NET FITS STROLLER, CRIB, OR CHILD CAR SEAT $15.99 |
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TRIPLEPLAY SIT N STROLL STROLLER CAR SEAT, AIRPLANE SEAT, STROLLER 4001 $89.99 |
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New Safety 1st Sojourn Travel System Car Seat + Stroller $75.00 |
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Baby Trend Double Sit N Stand Stroller Grey Mist new accept 2 car seats $199.95 |
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New Evenflo Aura/Embrace Travel System Car Seat + Stroller $75.00 |
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I’COO TARGO CITY STROLLER & BASSINET, STARRY NIGHT, RAIN COVER,CAR SEAT ADAPTER $385.99 |
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Lot of 2 Car Seat/Stroller SNACK AND PLAY TRAVEL TRAYS $39.98 |
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Hauck 3 Piece Doll Stroller, Car Seat and Playpen Set $24.00 |
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Lexi stroller and car seat $125.00 |
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Combi Connection LX Infant Car Seat – Stroller – 2 bases Travel System $130.00 |
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New GOLDBUG Stroller and Car Seat Netting $4.98 |
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New JJCole Bundle Me Car Seat/Stroller/ Joggers Cover Gray $29.99 |
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Baby Car Seat/Stroller Blanket – Christmas The Grinch on Green $26.66 |
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New JJCole Bundle Me Car Seat/Stroller/ Joggers Cover Pink $29.99 |
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Baby Car Seat/Stroller Blanket – Christmas The Grinch on Black $26.66 |
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Baby Trend Travel System Stroller and Car Seat – Cosco. New. Never Used. $40.00 |
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New JJCole Bundle Me Car Seat/Stroller/ Joggers Cover $27.99 |
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Baby Car Seat/Stroller Blanket – Christmas The Grinch on Navy Blue $26.66 |
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New JJCole Bundle Me Car Seat/Stroller/ Joggers Cover Gray $27.99 |
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Kolcraft Universal 2 Infant Car Seat Carrier $15.00 |
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Especially For Kids Deluxe Toddler Neck Support Travel Car Seat Stroller Pillow $11.99 |
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Disney Saunter Luxe Travel System Stroller & Car Seat – Sweet Silhouettes $164.00 |
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Baby Car Seat/Stroller Blanket – Superman $26.66 |
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Baby Car Seat/Stroller Blanket – Superman Man of Steel $26.66 |
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Eddie Bauer Adventurer Stroller & Infant Car Seat Travel System | TR157SNW $218.00 |
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Eddie Bauer Destination Stroller & Infant Car Seat Travel System | TR198APH $188.00 |
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Graco Stylus Baby Stroller & SnugRide 30 Infant Car Seat Travel System – Winslet $248.99 |
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Disney Saunter Luxe Travel System Stroller & Car Seat – Bambi | TR207BBJ $168.00 |
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Veggie Tales Bob car seat stroller baby boy girl personalized fleece Blanket $13.99 |
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Mickey Mouse blue car seat stroller baby boy girl personalized fleece Blanket $13.99 |
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Hello Kitty car seat stroller baby boy girl personalized fleece Blanket $13.99 |
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New Fisher Price Discover n Grow Musical Monkey Car Seat Stroller On the Go Toy $21.99 |
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Baby Trend Expedition Swivel Jogging Stroller & Infant Car Seat Travel Set $228.00 |
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ERGO Carrier Sucking Teething Pads Baby Infant Car Seat Stroller Straps Hearts $9.99 |
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Eddie Bauer Trailmaker Stroller & Infant Car Seat Travel System | TR211BKZ $198.00 |
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New Red Ultimate 4 In 1 Pet Stroller/Carrier/Car Seat $54.95 |
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Graco FastAction Baby Stroller & SnugRide Infant Car Seat Travel System $188.99 |
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Baby Jogger Summit XC Single- Red/Black Stroller CAR SEAT ADAPTER INCLUDED!!!!! $324.99 |
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Safety 1st Saunter Travel System Stroller & Car Seat $138.95 |
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Peg Perego Pliko Car Seat Revi Orange $80.00 |
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SAFETY 1ST – CAR SEAT CARRIER Black/Black $79.99 |
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SAFETY 1ST – CAR SEAT CARRIER Purple $79.99 |
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SAFETY 1ST – CAR SEAT CARRIER Blue $79.99 |
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SAFETY 1ST – CAR SEAT CARRIER Green $79.99 |
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SAFETY 1ST – CAR SEAT CARRIER Pink $79.99 |
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SAFETY 1ST – CAR SEAT CARRIER $79.99 |
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Angel Baby Pillow handle personalised / newborn toddler daycare carseat stroller $12.99 |
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NEW 3-in-1 DELUXE PET STROLLER+CARRIER+CAR SEAT-DOG-CAT (PET-STR) $70.83 |
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ASTROLOGY SM PILLOW W/ NAME EMBROIDER ON HANDLE ~GIFT ~stroller~CARSEAT $14.99 |
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Baby Blanket handmade 44″ x 23″ ivory ~ crib ~ stroller~ carseat ~New by Meganoo $8.49 |
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Nascar Jeff Gordon baby blanket carseat stroller fleece newborn 9mos handmade $5.00 |
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New England Patriots baby blanket carseat stroller fleece newborn to 9 mos chek $5.00 |
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New England Patriots baby blanket carseat stroller fleece newborn to 9 mos. $5.00 |
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Handmade monkey flannel receiving blanket carseat stroller newborn green yellow $3.00 |
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blanket baby butterfly bag carseat stroller fleece newborn to 9 mos. $5.00 |
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Boston Red Sox baby blanket carseat stroller fleece newborn to 9 mos. blue $5.00 |
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Boston Red Sox baby blanket carseat stroller fleece newborn to 9 mos. $5.00 |
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JJ Cole – BundleMe – Lite – Car Seat Cover/Stroller Baby Sack $5.00 |
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Baby pillow HARRY POTTER # A with handle PERSONALISE DAYCARE~ carseat ~stroller $22.99 |
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baby car seat graco $70.00 |
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SEWING PATTERN Simplicity 3712 Baby SLING CHANGING PAD CARSEAT & STROLLER COVERS $9.00 |
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Tiny Love Sunny Stroll Arch for Car Seats and Strollers $20.94 |
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CS1003 Infant Car Seat Adapter for BOB Strollers fit Chicco KeyFit & KeyFit30 $34.95 |
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Pet Gear Travel System II Stroller PG8550 carrier dog cat car seat ferret pen $109.95 |
UPDATE: Forgetful mom drives away leaving baby in mall parking lot
A baby is back at home safe after a mother accidentally drove off after shopping, leaving her infant and car seat behind.
