A 2 in 1 Travel System

If you’re looking to travel with ease or want to create a modern version of an old-fashioned stroller, the car seat and stroller combo is the best choice. Take a look at the specifications carefully to ensure your chosen car seat and 2in1 pushchair are compatible, or think about 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 have the option of a carrycot that encourages natural sleep.

Car Seat

A two-in-one travel set includes a stroller and an infant car seat that snaps together. This is a great choice for parents who regularly make errands, or take their baby on rides or public transport. “You’ll have less equipment to deal with,” explains Graco spokeswoman Rachel Stanton. “And it’s great for families who alternate between public transportation and carpooling with other moms.”

A top pick is the Doona infant car seat and latch base, which gets an incredible 90 percent of five-star reviews on Amazon. It’s a rear facing car seat that can be converted into a stroller with wheels in a matter of seconds. The wheels fold under, and it’s compact when not in use. The Doona also attaches to a car’s backseat using the LATCH base, which is rigid, or to taxi-safe belt routes, making it a great choice for commuters and city families.

The Mamas & Papas pramette another excellent car seat/stroller combo. It features a pram and pushchair 2 in 1 with a hood which opens and a front seat that can be lowered so that your child can lay down for naps or feedings. It comes with a large basket and cup holders for all the necessities for your baby as well as a tray for parents and sun shade. The stroller seat is a multi-position reclining seat, and can recline to a flat, so your baby is comfortable for every ride.

Other important car seat features to take into consideration are the weight and height limits as well as whether the infant seat can be used with only a backseat car belt or has an additional layer of protection with a built-in rigid LATCH system. Look for a handle lock to keep the handle in place. You can also tilt the handle towards the back seatback 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 later be made forward-facing convert into strollers. This is why many mothers opt to purchase an additional car seat pram and stroller 2 in 1 stroller when their baby grows out of the infant seat.

Stroller

A stroller is a vital piece of equipment for the new parents. Some travel systems come with a baby stroller that can be converted into a comfortable carrycot for infants. This is perfect for parents who do not want to disturb their baby while traveling. Depending on the model, some also feature the option of a stroller and car seat combination that connects to each other. This means that you can keep your child secure in the car seat and then move them to a stroller without causing disturbance. This is great for long journeys and busy shopping centres.

A quality stroller should come with numerous features that make it easy to use and practical. It should include a large basket where you can store essentials like nappies, toys and snacks and be able to recline to give your baby a restful and comfortable sleep. It should also have an umbrella to protect your child from sun and a lockable wheel on the front for safety. It should also be lightweight and compact for storage as well as transporting to and from the vehicle.

Travel system strollers that have been evaluated by editors, like the UPPAbaby Cruz v2 Combo and Chicco Keyfit Caddy, offer convenience because they connect with a range of top car seats. The car seats snap onto the frame to be attached and can be folded up quickly. Some models also have a single wheel on each leg, which makes them easier to manoeuvre and roll over different surfaces.

Ideal strollers should be able to carry your child through the toddler years and beyond, so that you can continue using it to get them to and from activities, school and play dates. When your child outgrows their car seat, you should consider a stroller that is able to seat your child in the world and can recline.

If you are planning to use your 2-in-1 travel system on public transportation choose one with an ISOFIX base to ensure that it is safe to hop on and off buses or trains. Some models, like the Doona can be fitted on planes and trains to make traveling with a child easier.