A 2 in 1 Travel System

A stroller and car seat combination is the ideal choice for anyone who wants to travel easily or design a more modern version of a pram. Check the specifications carefully to ensure your car seat and pushchair are compatible, or think about buying an adapter.

Editor-tested travel systems allow you to transfer your newborn baby in a seamless manner from the car to the stroller, without disrupting them. Some travel systems include a carrycot to encourage the natural sleeping.

Car Seat

A 2 in 1 travel system includes the infant car seat and a stroller that snap together. It's a convenience for caregivers and parents who regularly run errands with their infant or take their young baby out on rideshares or public transportation. "You'll have less gear to deal with," explains Graco spokeswoman Rachel Stanton. "And it's perfect for families that alternate between carpooling with other moms and taking public transportation."

A top choice 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 transforms to a stroller that can be turned into a rolling one. The change is quick and foldable Prams easy. The wheels fold under and the Doona is compact when not in use. The Doona can also be attached to a car's backseat using the rigid LATCH base, or to taxi-safety belt paths. This makes it ideal for urban families.

The Mamas & Papas pramette another great car seat/stroller combination. It features an infant pram with a hood that can be opened and a front seat that can be adjusted to allow your child to lay down for naps or for feedings. It has a spacious basket, cup holders and a basket for all the necessities for your baby as well as a tray for parents and sun shade. The stroller seat features an adjustable reclining seat that can recline to a flat position, making sure your baby is comfortable on 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 seat and pram 2 in 1 belt or comes with an additional layer of protection with a built-in rigid LATCH system. Look for a handle lock to secure the handle in the right place. You can tilt the handle to the rear seatback to create an anti-rebound bar.

It's worth noting that travel systems work only with infant car seats--and extended-use car seats that can later be made forward-facing convert into strollers. Because of this, many moms choose to purchase a separate stroller and car seat when their child grows out of the infant seat.

Stroller

A stroller is a must-have piece of equipment for new parents. Some travel systems have the baby pram that converts into a cozy infant carrycot, so your little one can sleep peacefully while on the move which is ideal for newborns and parents who do not want to disturb them while traveling. Certain brands also provide carseats and strollers combo that can be linked. This means that you can keep your child safely secure in the car seat, and then transfer them to a pushchair without disturbing them, which is ideal for long trips and shopping malls that are crowded.

A quality stroller must be equipped with a variety of features to make it functional and easy to use. It should come with an ample basket in which you can keep essentials such as nappies, toys and snacks and be able to recline to give your baby a relaxing rest. It should also have an umbrella to protect your child from the sun, and an lockable wheel on the front for safety. It should also be light and compact to store it in and transporting to and from the car.

Travel system strollers that have been tested by an editor such as the UPPAbaby Cruz v2 Combo, Chicco Keyfit Caddy and Doona Combo all provide convenience by connecting with a range of top car seats that click to attach to the frame and fold up easily. Some have one wheel on each leg to make them easier to move and move across different surfaces.

The ideal stroller will be able to function throughout toddlerhood and beyond if you require it to continue to transport your child to and from school, activities and play dates. For this reason, consider a model with a seat that faces the world (and reclines) when your child is no longer in the car seat.

If you are planning to use your 2-in-1 travel system in public transport, choose the model with an ISOFIX base. This will ensure that it is safe for you to get on and off trains or buses. Certain models, like the Doona can be installed on planes and trains to make travelling with a baby easier.