got ours on buy nothing group. we had purchased the chicco corso and definitely use that when we’re doing anything even remotely active because the variant of that stroller that we got has front and rear suspension. Got a great deal on it at target during their trade-in event because I was able to combine it with some other deals. I had my eye on the caddy, but didn’t want to pay money for a whole second transportation item that functionally does the exact same thing only better. That said I jumped for joy when the caddy showed up on the buy nothing group because it is much lighter and it’s a lot easier to deal with for super quick trips to the store or whatever.
For new parents, the real tip is that you don’t actually need to trade anything in you can just scan the code in the store. It’s right on the box where you turn stuff in and nobody cares if you put something in or not. You’re kind of actually doing them a favor by not giving them more old crap to deal with.
Until I had 2 kids and upgraded to a side-by-side double stroller, I never felt like I needed anything other than my Chicco Corso LE, and I chose it over the UB V2. It might be worth looking into to see if it meets your criteria.
Chicco LE has lay flat infant insert which is suitable from birth. It replaced the bassinet/pramette that other strollers have. Chicco has the best infant carset ratings and their LE corso has advanced suspension with excellent ratings … and a 1 hand fold 🙌🏼. We went with it and couldn’t be happier with safety, performance, and price.
Chicco LE has lay flat infant insert which is suitable from birth. It replaced the bassinet/pramette that other strollers have. Chicco has the best infant carset ratings and their LE corso has advanced suspension with excellent ratings … and a 1 hand fold 🙌🏼. We went with it and couldn’t be happier with safety, performance, and price.
I’m sure the expensive ones have their perks, I didn’t even consider or look at them though! I have a Chicco corso that works great and a BOB for jogging. I think it depends on what you’re looking for. Mine don’t transition to a double - but I knew my kids would be at least 3 years apart. I’ll invest in a wagon once my second is big enough (and no, not the wonderfold! My budget wouldn’t allow for it). All this to say - yes, you (and I) can spend more on things, but you don’t have to!
Recommend adding some infant Tylenol and ibuprofen (can’t use before 6 mos, but you’ll use it!). I also like using the Little Remedies saline drops along with the mist when stuffy.
I have and love the woolino sack, but I’d recommend just getting one to start. We use it for naps but ended up getting a Kyte 2.5 TOG one for our cold-ass bedroom.
I have the Chicco Corso LE travel system. Love the stroller, but I wish we’d skipped the infant bucket seat and just gotten a convertible one to start (we have the Chicco 360 now). I did not like carrying her around in the bucket seat, found it awkward. You can get an infant insert for that Chicco stroller on their website and tip the seat back so they’re laying flat. That’s what we did for all newborn walks, and tbh it seemed much comfier than using the car seat in the stroller.
Most strollers have compatibility with Chicco. Probably more than Maxi Cosi if I were betting. But the Chicco Corso stroller also has the lay flat feature that you’re looking for. I used it all the time when my son was smaller.
There’s a difference, but only you can decide what the difference is worth to you. Personally, I went with Chicco. Quality wise, it’s leaps and bounds above Graco and Evenflo. And while it’s probably not as smooth as a Vista, it’s also not as heavy. I would never buy an Uppababy car seat, which was another factor for me. Most of the convenience of a travel system is having everything go together seamlessly without adapters, etc. And I do actually feel like Nuna is overrated and has a GREAT marketing team. The Chicco Corso is actually a very solid stroller. It’s super easy to fold. And the Keyfit 35 is one of the most popular infant seats on the market for good reason. The best thing you can do is try to find store where you can go try them out in person, which is getting harder and harder, unfortunately. It’s easier to make decisions when you can literally feel the difference.
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