Budget Travel: Chicco
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Travel System - Peg Perego or Chicco Keyfit ?
Asked by B.H. from Minneapolis
on June 14, 2008
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Having my second child this fall and can't make up my mind with what travel system to go with. I'm looking for anyone who's owned either brand and what their opinions ...
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- When I was pregnant, we looked at both Peg Perego and Chicco systems. We did not like the Chicco stroller that much and I was concerned by the smallness of the car se...
- We used the Peg car seat with the Pliko P3 stroller and loved it. The stroller is fantastic! However, the car seat is sized a bit small and my son outgrew it around 5 ...
- I have the Chicco and I love it. The stroller is easily folded and handles great no matter the terrain.
Looking for Recommendations on Travel System
Asked by A.M. from Kansas City
on July 23, 2008
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I am looking to purchase a travel system that is easy to use and has a high safety rating. I know two moms who have highly recommended Chico Key Fit. Any suggestions o...
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- I am a first time mom and researched car seats/travel systems and found the Chicco Key Fit to be the best rated. In fact when we got our car seat professionally insta...
- I have the Chicco Keyfit 30 and love it also! Instead of buying the whole travel system since it was out of our budget, I got off of craigslist.com a snap n go frame b...
- I have the chicco key fit (30) and it is completely worth the money. They don't have to go forward facing until the hit 30 lbs, which is great for me because my LO wa...
Best Umbrella Stroller for Travel?
Asked by A.W. from Los Angeles
on March 15, 2009
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Hi ladies,
Our family is taking a trip to Cancun in April, and I'm looking for a good lightweight umbrella stroller to travel with. We currently use a heavy Graco...
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- I purchased one on One Step Ahead a few years ago to take with us to Hawaii with our then 18 month old. I loved it! ($50) It was lightweight and folded compactly for...
- It's so funny we just went through this. We have two very nice strollers that are just too big for travelling. We bought a $10 no-brand, used umbrella stroller at th...
- I have the Chicco, and I like it for travelling. However, I am 5'5". My husband is 6'1", and has to bend over just enough to be uncomfortable. For $70, it works gre...
Strollers for Tall Parents
Asked by N.P. from New York
on January 27, 2012
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I'm in the market for a new stroller. I'm 5'11' and my hubby is 6'2" so it has to comfortable for tall folks to use :) Right now I have a Chicco Liteway. I like it but...
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- I wish i had an answer! I too am tall. And it is so difficult to hunch over while pushing the stroller and keep your purse on your shoulder. I have heard about the ex...
- I know you have a budget in mind which this is over City Select. Its amazing an you can move the bar up and down. Grandpa is 6'1' and would only push this at disney ...
- I am 6'2 and so is daddy, we skipped the stroller all together and wore our son. I got a cloth baby carrier that you wrapped around so we could both use it easily at ...
Fully Reclining Stroller for Young Toddler? Ideas Please...
Asked by R.S. from Chicago
on November 28, 2010
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Our 16 month old needs a new stroller and we'd like one that fully reclines ans also has a canpoy that will shield her from the stimulation of airports, etc. We have a...
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- I love my Chicco liteway.
- After buying several strollers and always having them break I bought a maclaren and have never been happier with a stroller!!!!
- City Mini. Its full reclines, has a huge canopy and is a one hand fold. I have a Mclaren, but wish I had a City Mini. I used to work in a baby store and have seen all ...
How Do You Choose the Right Stroller/car Seat?
Asked by J.F. from Boca Raton
on April 22, 2007
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My husband and I have been looking at a few different brands of travel system strollers, and just seem to get more frustrated the more we look. Is a travel system real...
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- hi jen, I researched a lot also before I registered for my travel system. What you should also consider is the weight of the system, the infant carriers and strolle...
- Hi J., Congrats! THE best advice I got and can give, is to call the Safe Kids coalition. It is a state program ( I believe) and they will do a few things for/with y...
- Hi J.! I did the same thing that you are doing. I read every review and analyzed everything. Since I couldn't make up my mind I started off with a Graco Snugride in...
Convertible Car Seats
Asked by S.G. from Boston
on June 17, 2009
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My 6 month old is very happy in her chicco car seat/travel system. But I'm goign to have to start using the convertible car seat soon. I got the evenflo symphon...
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- The very most important concern you have is that she is to face backward until she is BOTH one year and 20lbs. The rest is up to you in terms of if you like the way th...
- Whatever you do, she should stay rear facing as long as possible. We went from the Graco snugride to the britax marathon and have been extremely happy with it. My son ...
- I had a Graco safe seat for my daughter up till 13 months, then switched to the Britax Decathlon. She's tall (93%) and thin (15%), so I picked this particular brand b...
Car Seats
Asked by Y.O. from New York
on February 1, 2010
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Ok, so I'm torn and the budget is low. I'm having a baby in about a month, so I'm in the middle of prepping my bag and I also need to choose a baby car seat. There's ...
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- It sounds like this may be your first baby, but if it's not, or if you know of anyone who has a car seat or other baby gear that is too old to be handed down, Babies R...
- I got a free car seat from my local police department. Some (not all) have them available.
- Get a covertible seat, don't get an infant car seat if you want to save money. I had both but it wasn't necessary, plus my daughter grew out of her infant car seat pr...
Does Anyone Have a Sit 'N Stroll Car Seat Stroller
Asked by O.S. from New York
on March 5, 2008
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Ladies, I need to buy a car seat for my daughter she just turned 14 mo and still uses her infant seat as it can be used until she hits 30 lbs and 35 inches, I also wan...
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- I have two for both my kids. At one point I was travelling 1Xper month on a plane by myself. They are GREAT if you are flying and using them in the car. After that,...
- We have had one since my daughter was 8 months old. We love it and have used it on many cross country and international flights. It really helped us that we had one ...
- Good morning! My husband and I are also travellers and have trotted all over the globe with our kids (3 now!. It is good you are thinking now about what you need. T...
Car Seats
Asked by A.B. from Champaign
on July 12, 2010
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I was curious to see when everyone switched their babies to a front facing car seat. I have a six month old and want to start doing research on the next stage while I ...
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- Check out the latest recommendations to keep the little ones rear-facing up till age 2 (and beyond if the weight limits allow for the seat). As Julia S. said they are...
- 19 months. Please keep your baby rear facing as long as you possibly can! This is the absolutely safest position for your little one to be in in case of an accident ...
- Well you will need a convertible seat if you baby exceeds the height or weight limits on your infant seat before age 1. If you end up in a convertible, you can rear f...
