There was a time when a baby stroller, as well as baby car seats were more a luxury than a necessity. But, today, just like microwaves and cell phones, they’ve taken center stage as modern conveniences.
Baby strollers range it type and style from the simple “umbrella” style to full blown “baby stroller travel systems”.
Stroller + interlocking infant car seat = “baby stroller travel system”
The categories for baby strollers are single, double, triple, jogging and our subject here, travel systems.
Gina T
Regardless of the child’s gender or parental lifestyle there will be a stroller travel system that will make transporting your child point A to point B so much easier.
Baby stroller travel systems include the stroller, infant car seat and car seat base. All color and fabric coordinated of course.
A feature common to baby stroller travel systems is the car seat versatility – it can be quickly secured in the vehicle using the seatbelt or pre-anchored car seat base. (You do the anchoring and it with some systems it requires a little patience).
Out of the car they do double duty as a (awkward and heavy, in my experience) child carrier or locked into place in the stroller (my personal favorite). The idea here is you can move the baby from the car to the stroller with minimal hassle.
Do you have to leave the baby in the car seat when getting out of the car? Nope. These strollers are designed for use with or without the car seat and you can still enjoy all the conveniences of the total system.
The most common of the baby stroller travel systems is the full-sized. It includes an interlocking infant car seat, handlebars (may or may not be adjustable), a five point safety harness for the baby in the seating, an under seat area for storage, and a tray for baby and parent stuff.
Some brands are shock absorber equipped. (Okay, they’re really springs, not real shock absorbers. But, it helps.)
These strollers can weight 25 to 40 pounds. So you can see where these can be a bit cumbersome. It’s a small inconvenience, though, and the benefits outweigh the challenges. That said, it’s still a wonderful way to get your baby around.
Not in the market for a full sized stroller? How about a lighter design (10 -15 pounds)?
These baby strollers still offer some of the conveniences of the full-sized. Easy folding, under seat storage, snack trays, cup holders, self-defense systems (no not really, just wanted to see if you were paying attention).
Ah, lest I forget, let’s mention the jogging stroller.
You might choose this one if you have the “active, on the go” lifestyle. They are designed to accommodate any terrain. The trade off is they can be a challenge to break down and store.
Having so many choices can be the proverbial “blessing or curse”. So, selecting a baby stroller travel system can be a little bewildering, with all the choices you have today. Just consider your lifestyle and how your stroller can best fit into it.
And consider maybe, having more than one type on hand to be ready for any contingency.
A few suggestions…
Chicco Cortina Keyfit 30 Travel System
At the time of this writing this a quite popular and an Amazon bestseller.
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