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Understanding Strollers and Infant Travel Systems
For every new parent, buying the best baby gear on the market is important. Understanding what to look for in travel systems and baby strollers will help you become a savvier parent and stay in budget.
Just because a stroller has millions of accessories and features, doesn't mean it will be the one that offers your baby the superior protection, comfort and convenience he/she needs. Here are some key features to focus on when shopping for a stroller.
Key Functions and Features to Find in Strollers
- Lightweight stroller that is easy to maneuver and transport
- Plush seat pad that offers superior comfort for your baby
- Extended weight rating so the stroller can grow with your baby
- A stroller that meets or exceeds federal and industry standards
- Compatibility with an infant car seat to create a travel system
- Storage baskets to fit additional baby gear
- Reclining seat back for your baby's comfort
Baby Travel Systems
Baby travel systems offer a combination of the baby gear essentials. Included in a travel systems is a car seat, car seat base and matching stroller. The benefit of this package is that the car seat can be used in your vehicle, in the stroller, and as baby carrier. It makes it easier to travel with a newborn and ensures that you always have exactly what you need.
Key Functions and Features to Find in Infant Travel Systems
- Includes an infant car seat that is side impact tested and meets or exceeds all applicable federal safety standards
- The infant car seat has a higher weight rating for option of extended use
- Plush seat pad that offers superior comfort for your baby
- Strollers that feature an adjustable harness
- Storage baskets to fit additional baby gear
- Reclining stroller seat for your baby's comfort
About the Author
Travel systems come in a wide variety of styles. Choosing the baby travel system that offers the exact functions and features you need will make traveling much more convenient. While it is easy to get distracted by all the fabric choices and colors available, it is much more important to focus on key functions and features that will best help you offer your precious little cargo the safety and comfort necessary when traveling.
Graco Snugride 32 vs. 35?
We're expecting our first child at the beginning of the year. I'm currently getting together my baby registry and I'm torn between the Snugride 32 and 35. As of right now, I have the 35 on my registry with a Graco Metrolite stroller. I wanted it because it got top safety ratings and I know it's safest to keep the child rear-facing as long as possible. My concern is, however, is it realistic? As in, will the child most likely outgrow the length requirements before she hits 35 lbs anyway? And is the 35 considered safer than the 32 or is it just that I can only find more information on it since it's the most recent model? I would only assume that the 32 is equally safe since they're both designed the same, but is that really the case?
I work for NYS as a Child Passenger Safety certified technician and instructor. I travel throughout the state and have seen so many families with so many different choices of car seats.
The Graco Snugride series are a great choice for infant seats, especially the 32s or 35s. Neither seat is safer than the other, as all car seats are required to pass federal safety standards. Each of the shells are the same length, making the height limit the same for both seats. The only differences are that each model may come in different color options and that the 35 offers a 3lb. higher weight limit than the 32. If you can afford to, I would say go for the 35. Yes, your child may outgrow it by height first, but on the chance that he or she doesn't, they can stay rear facing longer than they could based on weight in the 32. Other than that, the two seats are very similar, and the Snugride 32 will serve you just as well. Just make sure they are installed properly, preferably professionally, and you won't have a problem with either.
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