This car seat/stroller combo particularly wowed us with its maneuverability. Thanks to its suspension, the stroller drove smoothly across several surfaces in our obstacle course and the rubber wheels provided great traction. Even with a fully loaded diaper bag, the travel system was lightweight enough to make turning super easy, but it still felt stable on different surfaces. Plus, the stroller stayed completely still when the brake was engaged. The handle and stroller frame of this feel very sturdy and do not flex even with a bigger child in the seat. Think about what you’d like out of the product to help you narrow down your best options. If you plan to have another baby close in age, a double travel system that can fit an infant and a toddler is a useful choice. Maxi-Cosi Gia XP 3-Wheel Single Travel System: This travel system doesn't have an intuitive design: Detaching the car seat from the stroller is quite difficult, even with both hands, and the car seat base requires a lot of force to move around. As such, we think the price isn’t justified. First, remove the second seat from the stroller frame. This can be done by pressing the release buttons on the side of the seat and lifting it and off. Next, fold down the sun canopy. The final step is to fold the stroller frame in half, using the handlebar as a fulcrum.

When you welcome a new baby, you likely have a lot of gear to put together. The Evenflo Shyft DualRide comes assembled and ready to go—just unlatch it and pop it open—so you have one less thing to build for your baby. Similar to the Doona, the Evenflo Shyft DualRide is an all-in-one travel system that converts from a stroller to an infant car seat. Weight: 18.7 pounds | Dimensions: 34.5 x 24.8 x 42.8 inches (unfolded) | Weight Limit: Up to 50 pounds Every travel system has height and weight limitations for both the car seat and the stroller. It’s important to make sure your baby fits within these limits for their safety. Plus, keep the limits for the car seat in mind so you’ll know to transition your baby into a larger rear-facing seat when the time comes. These two strollers compare favorably; they have similar strengths and weaknesses. The key difference is that the City Mini GT2 is about twice the price of the B-Lively. The Baby Jogger has a few advantages, but are they worth the price? For parents who are always on the go, a stroller that can be easily folded and carried is a must-have. The Britax stroller is designed with this in mind and features a handlebar that can be adjusted to the desired height.

Our buggies: lightweight and nimble

to 5 stars: These are the best car seat and stroller travel systems we reviewed. We recommend them without reservation. Weight: 25.5 pounds | Dimensions: 37.5 x 22.75 x 40 inches (unfolded) | Weight Limit: 10 to 50 pounds Weight: 36 pounds | Dimensions: ‎43 x 26.4 x 44.5 inches (unfolded) | Weight Limit: Up to 50 pounds If you need to store the stroller, simply push down on the handles again and it will fit easily into most storage spaces. The Britax stroller is a great choice for parents who are looking for a lightweight and easily portable option. Step 5: Adjust the Height of the Handlebar Phoebe Sklansky is Verywell Family’s Associate Commerce Editor. As a commerce writer and avid shopper herself, she enjoys helping readers find the best products for their unique needs. After personally testing more than 20 car seats and strollers in our lab and through the streets of New York City, she has become quite an expert on the subject. Her favorite strollers so far are the stylish Uppababy Vista V2 (it has tons of conversion options!) and the lightweight Bugaboo Butterfly for travel. For this article, Phoebe also spoke with Michelle Pratt, Certified Child Passenger Technician and founder of Safe in the Seat, in addition to carefully reviewing guidance from the AAP on car seat safety and stroller safety.

to 4.7 stars: These best car seat and stroller travel systems are excellent—they might have minor flaws, but we still recommend them. Weight: 28.5 pounds | Dimensions: 32.8 x 23.8 x 45.5 inches (unfolded) | Weight Limit: NB to 50 poundsA British company Britax was established in the thirties of the 20th century. It began with the production of car seat belts for adults. Excelsior Motors bought the company in 1963, and since then, Britax has started to focus on the safety of children too. In 1966 Britax has introduced the first car seat for children. In 1978, Britax has acquired Römer, a german company that was producing safety helmets since 1872. Römer was focusing on manufacturing safety equipment for kids since 1970s (in 1971, it was the Römer Peggy car seat, and in 1975, the Römer Peggy Mobil stroller was launched). In 1977, german Britax Römer, in cooperation with Volkswagen, developed the ISOFIX system, which is currently the international standard for attachment points for child safety seats in cars. Britax Römer was the first company achieving the ECER44 approval label in 1981. In Great Britain and other European countries, the company launched a safety system with the R44 approval label. The Side Impact Protection from 1966 - a system with added layers of foam in the sides of the car seat was in 2002 extended into the first headrest able to absorb the impact of a side and rear crash. Britax B-Lively vs Baby Jogger City Mini GT2 Baby Jogger City Mini GT2 on left, Britax B-Lively on right We also tested sideways tip-over force and found that the B-Lively was less likely to tip over to the side than other strollers in the group. You’ll get a lot for your money with this 3-in-1 Graco travel system, which functions as an infant car seat carrier, a bassinet, and a toddler stroller (with a few adjustments, the toddler seat converts into a bassinet for younger babies).