The baby car seat

The stroller represent a convenience, when shopping or walking around, but the baby car seat is an essential element of the Stroller Travel System for you baby’s safety in the car. Accidents, even very small impacts can cause injuries to your baby if they are not properly seated. This is why when you are deciding on your baby travel system, it is important to check the baby car seat first. Your choice of a safe car seat will reduce the chance of injuries on your baby in case of accident. A five point harness is usually the best protection. Do not stop there, read reviews and find out what other parents have to say about the model you like: how easy are they to use, do they have any complaints about it? Our pre-selection of Stroller Travel System represent the best rated ones among parents around the world.

The stroller

Have you ever took the bus and seen one of those mom with a stroller so bulky that she could barely fit it the bus? This is why you need to do your research here too. A stroller can also be a hassle if you pick the wrong one. First, answer that question: what type of person are you, i.e. what is your lifestyle, what type of house do you live in, do you take the bus, do you like long walks? You will discover that for each person their stroller. Hence, strollers come in several shapes and several sizes (and colors too!), so if you find one that suit your lifestyle, you will have made your future life as a mom or dad much easier. So think about the size of the stroller you want to get(storage space, taking the bus), three wheels stroller or regular stroller (three wheels usually best for joggers but also much bulkier) or double stroller (two young children or twins).

Buying separately?

Yes, sometimes you won’t find your perfect Stroller Travel System, for example, you want the lightweight aluminum frame stroller but dislike the car seat that goes with it. In that case, simply look for your stroller and your car seat separately. You will need to buy them separately. However, remember that the car seat from one brand may not snap with the stroller from another brand. But anyway, you may not want to use the Stroller Travel System this way.

If you are considering buying you baby travel system pieces separately, check out our strollers and car seats selection.

Other Stroller Travel Systems options

Already have a baby car seat or looking something more compact? Why not try the universal strollers frames. Those special strollers allow you to can snap your baby car seat to it! Plus, they are usually fairly inexpensive!

Reusing your sister’s Stroller Travel System?

Usually, not recommended. At least for the car seat part. Do not re-use a car seat that dates from over 5 years, as they may not respect newer safety regulations. If you are certain the car seat wasn’t involved in an accident, then also, do a quick check-up on the internet to find out that there were no defects, or simply call the company. The stroller can usually can safely be used as long as they meet safety standards, but also do a quick internet research to make sure there were products recall on your stroller.

In the end, any Stroller Travel System is a good one as long as they meet safety standards and suits your lifestyle. Have a pleasant shopping!

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Is the a car seat of a stroller travel system safe?

In the U.S., Canada and the EU car seats (bought or not from a stroller travel system) have to pass a regulated crash test in order to be approved. Therefore all car seats the same safety level. However, because some models have features that make them easy to install (such as locking clips that are built in or straps that do not twist), they can be a lot more appealing to many parents, and can sometimes add more safety, especially for new parents. Nevertheless, the purchase of a stroller travel system that comes with more built-in car seats features is not essential. Cheaper car seats that have none of those features are equally safe, they key point being to install them properly.

Use the following criteria to find what your best stroller travel system car seat is.

The car seat of the stroller travel system has to fit baby

Any car seat from any stroller travel system isn’t good enough. Car seat has to be chosen in function of

1) the size of the kid

2) the kid’s age.

Because some children are of smaller stature than others and will fit better in smaller car seats while some younger toddlers can outgrow their car seat faster than the average child. The read-facing only car seats (installed in opposite direction to the traffic) suits babies up to 20 lbs. The convertible car seats are installed facing the opposite direction to the traffic until baby is about one year old, weighs about 20 lbs and can stand on his own. After that, the convertible car seat can be installed facing forward until the weight limit given by the manufacturer (read the box!). Height wise, when the car seat is installed opposite direction to the traffic (rear-facing) the head of the baby should not be less than 1 inch below the top of the baby car seat. When the car seat is installed the other way, facing the front seats, the top of the baby’s ears should be below the top of the baby car seat.

The car seat has to be easy to use

Tip : always read the installation manual that comes with the stroller travel system and the car seat. Even the fanciest car seat with the most high-end features is not safe until you’ve thoroughly read the stroller travel system and car seat manual provided by the manufacturer. To be safe, you have to properly install learn how to install it as different car seat models come with differences, so to make sure that you are installing it properly, read the manual. Make sure to also adjust the harness to secure baby in the car seat after purchasing it. Never try to install a car seat with a user’s manual from another model. Read our parents review to find out what they think about the stroller travel system and their car seats.

The car seat has to fit your car

Alas, not all car seats will fit in every vehicle. In order to be called “fit”, the car seat has to be tightly installed, at proper 45 degrees angle, and not shuffle side to side more than one inch when shaken. Again, simply read parents reviews about stroller travel systems and their car seats to help you decide if your stroller travel system and car seat will fit your vehicle.

Check for recalls

If you are buying a brand new stroller travel system or car seat off our Stroller-travel-system.com or directly from the store, you don’t have to worry. If a product is recalled by the manufacturer, it will immediately be pulled of the store (and our store!). However, if you are re-using a car seat, then it is important to check for recalls.

Re-using an old stroller travel system or car seat?

Usually not a good idea for the car seat. If you really really want to, make sure that the car seat is less than 5 years old, have NEVER been involved in a previous car accident (get an accurate accident history), and check for recalls. Use or buy car seats only from people you trust (such as your own old car seat, a relative or close friend’s car seat). The reason is simply, in case of a very light impact, there can be hidden damages on the car seat, therefore putting your child safety at risk. If you are re-using a car seat, make sure there are no alterations either.

Anything else to look into a car seat or baby travel system?

Yes, a 5-point harness is a must and will increase baby’s safety.

So in short, the best stroller travel system car seats are the one that fits tightly in your vehicle, that fits your budget, that fits your baby, that you can properly installed and which has never been in an accident or impact.

Find your best Stroller Travel System here and happy shopping!

If you are looking to purchase a Stroller Travel System, this is the right place! Purchasing a good Stroller Travel System an investment you will not regret, not only regarding its convenience, but also for baby’s safety. When choosing a Stroller Travel System, is is very important to look at the baby car seat first. A good stroller represent at best a convenience, but a baby car seat is necessary for your baby’s safety, because babies are so fragile and are easily injured, even in case of a minor accident.

Years ago, there were no or almost no concerns about car safety issues. It was not a big deal for children not to wear their seat belts, or for mom to carry their baby on her their lap while the car was in motion! And studies about road safety? Almost unheard of!

Things have changed since then, and this is in our best interest. Awareness for car safety issues. is now among every responsible driver and passenger. We’ve developed better ways of protecting ourselves in case of accidents and new ways of protecting our children. Being extremely vulnerable, it is important to get the proper seats for your baby or kid. Safety issues in a car a now regulated. However, with so many changes in our regulations every other year, parents often become confused in what is now considered safe.

Car seats, an obligation!

In many countries, you need to use an adapted car seat for babies, it’s part of the law. Same goes for toddlers and small children. In many countries, they look at the size of the kids in a sitting position (from the bottom to the top of the head) and not their at how old they are. In short, this means that if your eight years old child is of small stature, he could be sitting is the same car seat model as the younger cousin.

Baby car seats

And for the newborn baby (by definition a baby who weighs below 9 kilograms-20 pounds or who measures less than 66 cm-26 in), they also need their proper car seat. The baby car seat has to properly be installed at the back, on the back seat, facing the opposite direction to the traffic. This will give your baby a better protection to the neck and the chest in the event of an sudden braking or impact. Until the child is able to stand (about 12 months), keep this same way of installing baby’s car seat.

Put the baby seat at a 45 degrees angle, so the infant is not completely lying on his back nor completely standing in an upright position. If you can’t incline the baby seat at 45 degrees, simply put a rolled up towel under the seat to fix the angle to 45 degrees.

Remember that at 50 km/h or 30miles/h, the weight of any object in motion is multiplied by 35! This means that in case of an impact, the 9 kilograms/20pounds infant will weight 35 times its weight which is 315kilograms/700pounds! If you infant it not well seated, he could easily get ejected out of the vehicle!

Therefore, when purchasing your stroller travel system, make sure to verify that you it comes with a proper car seat for you baby, as it could save your child’s life in case of an accident.

Our featured Stroller Travel Systems are chosen among the best rated by parents. Because we know that parents are the best judge in terms of safety for their children, we feel that our stroller travel systems will meet your expectations.

Happy shopping on Stroller Travel System!

When buying your Stroller Travel System, choosing a safe stroller is important. Strollers can also be hazardous. Indeed, in the US every year, of all accident involving babies, 8,000 are related to strollers happen every year. Most often, accidents happen when babies fall off their strollers and injure their head.

Alas, other less common accidents involving a stroller or a Stroller Travel System can also happen : crushed fingers where the stroller fold, cuts on sharp edges, collapse of the unbalanced strollers, etc.

This is the reason why it is important to meticulously choose a Stroller Travel System. Do some research before purchasing your Stroller Travel System. Here at Stroller Travel System, our products are carefully selected based on other parents reviews. Because we know that parents are the best judges for what is good for their kids, we feel that our selection will meet all your requisites and standards.

This is some of the most common safety standards you should look for in a stroller and Stroller Travel System:

1) No exposed coil springs, because they can pinch or injure your child

2) A locking device, to avoir accidental collapse

3) A safety belt, i.e. securely attached to either the upholstery or the frame

4) Overall stability of the stroller

5) Safety signs on the Stroller Travel System

Find a Stroller that suits your needs and lifestyle

Purchasing the right Stroller Travel System will make carrying a child around (or many children around!) a lot easier. However, not all strollers from Stroller Travel System are the same. Depending of the type of needs you may have, that nice stroller your neighbor recommended may not be the one you need. Let’s find out why.

First of all, do you need “light”? We mean here, really light. For example, do you take or are you intending to take the bus with your baby, will the stroller go in and out of the car many times a week (or a day!). Then it would be wise to invest in a model of Stroller Travel system that have a light stroller of good quality. Those “umbrella strollers” (named after the the handles of an umbrella handles) are extremely light, being as low as five pounds for the ultra light versions.

However, stroller from the light weight division are usually fairly small and have little storage space. If running the errands with baby or walking on rough roads and old sidewalks is a priority, go for the a standard size or a larger size and sturdier stroller. They have the advantage of holding a decent amount of packages, and do come with more interesting features: tablets to hold baby’s toys and snacks, sunshades, windbreakers and more types of positions.

How about a little bit of both? Yes, it is possible to go middle-ground. You will find the middle-sized models much more easier to pack than big and sturdier strollers, and still have their durability and a few of the interesting features.

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