Car Seat Buggy 2 in 1 - Combos That Are Easy to Use
The Car Seat Buggy 2 in 1, is a combination of two of the most important baby items: the infant car seats and strollers. It makes it much easier to get on and off public transportation (and walk up and down the stairs).
One of the best options for this is the Doona infant car seat & stroller combo. It's the first fully integrated travel system in the world that allows you to change from the car seat to the stroller without disturbing your baby.
Easy to Use
Parents should have a stroller and car seat combination that is easy to use. These travel systems let you easily switch between running errands walking the dog before going for an exercise. They also assist you in keeping up with your little one's changing needs, so you can enjoy your family adventures. Our test subjects are awed by the ease and speed with which these travel systems move, regardless of whether they have one front wheel or a swiveling front wheel. The Thule Urban Glide 2 Combo as well as the BOB Alterrain pro combo, and the Baby Jogger City Mini GT 2 Combo are simple to maneuver. However, even the BOB Revolutionflex 3.0 Combo and the Baby Jogger City Mini GT 2 Combo can be moved by one hand.
Certain models are difficult to attach or remove from the base. The Doona Combo requires a two step process for attachment, as well as straps that cover the bottom of the infant carrier. It is tempting to bypass these steps, but this could lead to dangerous results.
Some models are more difficult to fold or store than others, making them less practical. Graco FastAction 3 in 1 Car Seat Stroller is difficult to fold due its huge dimensions and bulky frames. 2in1 pushchair find the canopy on this model to be disappointing. However the Britax Parkway Click and Go Combo is easy to fold with the pull of the lever and a click of the button. This model is also a good choice for parents who are planning to use their car seat on other vehicles because it can be quickly detached from the base and then attached to any standard stroller.
Easy to Fold
It doesn't matter if you're keeping the car seat on its own, in the trunk of your vehicle or even in a closet, it must be simple to fold and unfold. The best combinations we've tested fold easily with just one hand and are durable enough to be used on long walks. They're also easy to maneuver, gliding smoothly over uneven surfaces and bumps. We've seen some combinations that can only be joined or removed using straps, which could feel like an extra step and make it difficult for parents to secure the car seat correctly.
The BOB Revolution Flex Combo is an excellent choice due to its robust construction and convenient features, including a large storage bin that can be accessed from the back or front. SafeCenter LATCH, a unique feature of the BOB Revolution Flex 3.0 Combo allows you to install car seats by connecting the lower anchors and pulling the straps tightly.
It's also quite light, making it a great choice for frequent travelers or families with multiple vehicles. The Baby Jogger City Mini GT 2 Combo and the Thule Urban Glide 2 have also scored highly in our ease-of-use tests. Both come with a single wheel that is easy to push with just one hand. Both have a single front wheel which is easy to push (one-handed!). They also come with a versatile swivel wheel, perfect for running errands and shopping. The only drawback is that they're quite heavy and may be difficult to lift up when carrying a baby in a car seat.
Easy to Assemble
Some stroller and car seat combinations are difficult to put together. We discovered that the UPPAbaby Cruz v2 Combo was one of the easiest to put together, and it even includes a handy quick-start guide which makes putting this system together an easy task. Other models we tried, such as the UPPAbaby Minu, UPPAbaby Vista v2, Thule Urban Glide 2 and Baby Trend Snap-N-Go EX Universal were also easy to assemble. Contrary to that the BOB Revolution Flex 3.0 Combo is difficult to put together because it requires two steps to assemble - attaching the lower anchors, and using straps to cover the bottom of the carrier. It's also heavy, so it takes two hands to snap the carrier into the base and then remove it from the base.
In our tests we took about 5 minutes to put the UPPAbaby v2 together, which is quite rapid when you consider how much time it can save by not having to take out all of the individual pieces. The toddler seat can be attached and detached easily on most of these models.