Evenflo - Gold Pivot Xpand Travel System with SecureMax Infant Car Seat incl SensorSafe

I have the Zoe twin and I LOVE it. Mine are 18 months apart. The only thing is that I wish I could front face my baby sometimes, but they do have flaps you can see in the stroller. They also have car seat adapters for I think Chicco and Graco? I also have the Evenflo Pivot Xpand tandem stroller and it’s bulky and harder to navigate than the Zoe. I’ll be flying with the Zoe for the first time today. It’s also nice that it fits through standard doorways.

Love the list. I’ll add my own review below! • 💚 Evenflo Pivot Xpand Travel System - LOVE this. It comes with a convertible toddler seat/bassinet, a lightweight car seat, the stroller base and the car seat base. I will say the stroller base is fairly large, but it’s a stroller that converts to a double so I’m okay with that. **Bonus: I purchased the add on marketplace basket and use that for groceries and any outing where I need to carry more than the bottom basket can hold! • 💚 Ergobaby 3-in-1 Evolve Bouncer - I’ve used this since the day we brought our baby home! It comes with a removable newborn insert that helps support them when they are super small. I couldn’t have had showers, made meals or functioned without this! 💛 I also purchased the toy bar and travel bag but I honestly could do without those. • 💛 Ergobaby Omni 360 Carrier - I am liking it more now that my baby is getting older. Up until 4 months he HATED this carrier. Now that he’s bigger, he enjoys it and I find this VERY comfortable. • 💛 Ergobaby Embrace Carrier - I received this for free from a promo when I got my bouncer. I did like this carrier for newborn-2 months and then it became uncomfortable as my baby weighed a fair amount and the stretch straps weren’t as supportive. • ❌ Beluga Baby Wrap - Hated this. Baby wasn’t comfortable, I wasn’t comfortable. It was likely user error, but we were not fans of this AT ALL. • 💚 Skip-Hop Moby Bathtub - I love this tub. It has an adjustable/removable sling that grows with them. Saves on water! • 💚 Fisher Price Keyboard Kick Mat - This is the mat that gets the most use in our household. It’s starting to be phased out now as my little one will immediately just roll and scoot out of it, but I’m looking forward to transitioning it to the sitting mode in a couple months! • 💚 Woolino 4 Season Ultimate Sleep Bags - this is a thermal regulating sleep sack. Say less! I no longer worry about my baby being too cold or hot. He sleeps well in these, so much so I forked over cash for a second back up to have in case one gets soiled and is in the wash! • ❌ Ayla and Co Diaper Bag - it’s cute and I do like that it has multiple ways to carry it, but other than that I’m not a huge fan. It’s big, bulky and it really doesn’t hold that much if you want it somewhat organized. • ❌ Bedside Rolling Cart - I mean, I used it… but it wasn’t needed by any means and ended up just being a place for me to throw junk. Definitely fell for this one. • 💛 Hatch Rest - I do enjoy it without the subscription, but if I could go back I would just have gotten a cheaper option. I will say the connectivity to my phone is nice to make volume or light adjustments from afar! •💚 Graco 6-in-1 Table2Table Highchair - Loved the diversity of this chair. It also reclines to use with young infants, a slightly cheaper option!

Babies aren't meant to stay in car seats for extended times. Say newborn 2 hours at a time max. Now if you're popping around doing errands just forgo the bassinet attachment. Most babies hate the bassinet attachment, it's bulky, it costs extra, and you'll only use it until they start rolling around. Get a stroller that goes with your car seat brand. We have an EvenFlo double stroller with car seat. I also found my second hated her car seat so I ended up baby wearing a ton with her or just carrying her because she was ebf as well.

🙋🏻‍♀️ it's me. Was gifted a bassinet stroller, barely used it because neither of my kids liked being on their back. Got a cheaper stroller wagon for fishing and outdoor purposes, got thrown up on and blowouts happened too much. It smelled no matter how much we cleaned it. Now we have an EvenFlo pivot Xpand double stroller with both toddler seats, the car seat, and the two bases. It's bulky but it works for now. Our 2 yr old will not be riding in it next year though as our 15 month old will be in the toddler seat (very petite) and the new baby (due in June). It's hard enough to turn right now as the 2 yr old is too long for the seat and weighs 40lbs while the 15 month old just got back to 18lbs after being super sick and going down to 16blbs. I've been trying to figure out a stroller or wagon for the two very different sized toddlers and an infant since we have many plans next year requiring a lot of walking that the oldest probably won't be able to do!

So I think it really depends whether you’re thinking on having more kids or not. I have a evenflo pivot xpand travel system. I now have a 3y/o and a 1y/o I got the system when I got pregnant with my first. I’ve used it a lot and even more now when I had 2 under 2. I found it easy that the car seat clicks to the stroller and go.

Yes this was why we chose the infant bucket seat. We got one that clicked into the base in the car and stroller (evenflo gold shyft) plus came with the bassinet attachment that also turns into a toddler seat. We now have an almost 1 year old and we've gotten a lot of use out of it and were glad we got that model. She's still in the bucket seat and will be for a while (20% small gal). We currently leave it in the car now as it is easy to just get her in and out plus its summer!

Lovvvve my Evenflo Pivot Xpand travel system! Once our first grew out of the infant car seat we got the Evenflo Revolve 360. Do you NEED it probably not, but it’s a life changer if you’re short like me and have an SUV!

Highly recommend anything Evenflo. I really liked the Pivot Modular Travel System. If your planning I’m having more kids sooner than later the Pivot Xpand Modular Travel System is amazing!

I have the Evenflo Xpand Pivot Modular travel system. Really similar to the mockingbird but more affordable. My two have an 18 month age gap. We’re two months into 2U2 and I like it. Can be a bit hard to steer when both are in it. Which I’ve found to be the case with other tandem strollers. My 20M is also in the 90th+ percentile for overall growth so that could also play apart in it. We only use it for walking (on paved roads), or going to the store. We got a two seater wagon for going to the park/beach, or going to outdoor events and such as I don’t think the stroller does great off pavement/finished surfaces.

I second the Evenflo Pivot systems! They are comparable to luxury brands but are a fraction on the price! We loved ours with our first, and are planning to use it again with our second!

I just recently had our fourth baby, and here are my thoughts! First off, all car seats are regulated. So unless you’re getting something really sketchy that somehow is skirting that regulation, all are seats are fine. The differences you often see in price from one car seat to another usually involve special features, like ease of installation or accommodating longer periods of time. I would definitely get an infant car seat you can latch into a stroller. Unless you live in some kind of walkable city, I have never needed a bassinet attachment since I always have to drive where I need to go. So the baby is just always in the car seat. I would avoid getting one of those infant car seats that convert to a stroller. They can be quite heavy on their own, and you start adding some baby weight (most have weight limits of 20-30lbs) and it’s just heavy. DON’T get any kind of after-market item for the car seat. You need to use the car seat exactly as it comes. Don’t put a protector between the car seat and the seat of the car, those are also dangerous (outside of when the user manual says you can). There are literally so many travel systems out there. We have an Evenflo Pivot Xpand that we’ve used for all our kiddos. It’s usually around the $400 mark. It has served us well, but we also only do like neighborhood walks, grocery store, etc. You may want to look into a nicer brand if you are in a walkable city or the likes. Do keep in mind that all of these strollers (outside an umbrella strollers or the ones with no removable seats) are going to be rather bulky. I still think they are worth it! You might want to consider a bunting bag or something similar if you live in a particularly cold climate since your baby will be born in Jan. You cannot put a baby/child in a coat in the car seat. Buying a stroller used is a great option, but you’ll still want the car seat part to be new. Also go to Target or somewhere similar to try out the travel systems is also great. All double strollers are going to be annoying to push in some way.

It was the cheaper solution. Back in 2019 there were only a few modular travel systems out there, and we knew we would have kids close together so we wanted something that could convert to a double stroller. We opted for the Evenflo pivot Xpand, whine three kids deep (soon to be four) has served us well!

I have four littles, 5 and under, one being a newborn. We have a wonderfold 4 seat wagon and the Evenflo pivot Xpand (the stroller we’ve had since our first was a newborn). Wagons are great, but all of them are big, bulky and heavy. I also don’t love that there’s not (much) separate storage space from where the kids sit. They also can be quite heavy to push. I know that we have the biggest and bulkiest of them all, but even some of the smaller ones compared to our double stroller feel bulky. Also this is personal, but I just don’t feel it’s very practical to attach a bucket seat to a wagon - the toddler can get in their face too easily, you can see the baby as well, and you loose a ton of space when they’re attached. Wagons imo are GREAT for toddlers and older kids. Our 5yo will still ride in it when we’re like at the zoo and stuff. But it’s not a replacement for a stroller especially in the first year or so. I really like the stroller we have, but I don’t think it’s particularly anything special (other than it’s inexpensive). I know there are a lot of thoughts around attaching a bucket seat to a stroller, but for us it’s paramount especially with other kids. We’re constantly on the go and our newborn is big (he’s 15.5lbs at 2 months) so baby wearing isn’t always practical. I also love that it has a ton of cargo space in addition to being able to hold 2 kids. Like on the wagon it’s just not very feasible to stash a diaper bag, everyone’s jackets, a packed lunch, etc. But our stroller can handle all that stuff.

Mom of 3 soon to be 4 kiddos, all 20m apart. 100% use that double stroller. We have the Evenflo pivot Xpand which is relatively cheap. Also Facebook marketplace!!

Wait when has Evenflo been a designer brand?? I thought they were the cheaper brand? We got the Evenflo double stroller for like $200 (black Friday sale) back in 2020. Been using it for all three of our kids, soon to be four. We could have probably afforded Uppababy but it felt ridiculous to spend 2k on a double stroller (this was before mockingbird and Nuna) Either way don’t worry about getting super nice stuff. What matters is that it’s functional and what you can afford!!

We have the Pivot Xpand, and got it when my first was born. She’s now 5 and we have a total of 4 kids (they’re all 20m apart). I thought I would like an umbrella stroller and so I got one off Facebook, but honestly I have NEVER used it. With this many kids I usually need the undercarriage of the evenflow. I will say the second “stroller” we have bought that we do like is a wagon (we have the wunderfold 4 seater). That is actually helpful to have when we go places like the zoo, because the older girls (5 and 3) are too young to walk the whole time.

Mom of four kiddos 5yo and under. Bassinet - they do not need to be fancy. I have an Evenflo bassinet that was purchased off Amazon that I’ve used for all my kids. Stroller - there are tons of options in this area. I would get a travel system with an infant car seat that latches into a stroller. We have an Evenflo one that has worked great for all four of our kids, but you may need to consider special circumstances like if you want a jogging stroller, or if you’ll have different terrain (than paved). Dresser - get a used one made from solid wood. A great option is to get one that’s a bit lower so you can use it as a diaper changing station (this is what we did). There’s really no reason to buy one that is special made for nurseries. Solid wood keeps it from being a tipping hazard. Laundry detergent - any free and clear detergent will be the best. YOU DO NOT need special baby laundry detergent or soap for washing bottles. It’s the fragrances that bother baby’s skin. The BEST detergent is tide free and clear (that’s a data-backed statement not just my opinion). Diapers - this will be dependent on the baby, but most don’t struggle with sensitivities. Don’t pre buy or stock up in one brand. I personally like pampers (especially for young babies), and parent’s choice is a great budget option in my experience. Diaper rash cream - aquaphor. Also get some hydrocortisone cream and bactrine. Baby soap (they don’t use separate shampoo until they’re much older) - dove and aveeno are usually the best rated baby soaps. Don’t use soap every day, even if you use a bath as part of a bedtime routine. Baby lotion - aveeno or eucerin for something more heavy-duty. Some things I like: Steamer sanitizing bags. A portable sound machine (AMAZING). Copper pearl swaddles are my absolute favorite - I’m still able to swaddle my 4mo thanks to them (don’t worry we’re switching over soon). Wrapover onsies for newborns (much easier to put on/take off especially for blowouts). Tylenol suppositories (my second wouldn’t take meds). Angel care tub support for baths. Hatch sound machines with the light - I program them to have a super dim light for breastfeeding. AirPods or something similar for when the baby just won’t stop crying. I also really have loved reading books on my phone/kindle for middle of the night feeds as it’s not as stimulating as social media and helps me fall back asleep faster. I’m sure there is more, but I can’t remember - if you have any specific questions ask away!

If you have 2, a wagon will work wonders! But only as they get older cuz as infants they still need to lay down lol. I got the evenflo xpand with the baseboard attachment. Love it!!! And ZTDM or ZDTM on Amazon for my wagon

My first stroller was an Evenflo pivot xpand and I loved it. I sold it because I thought I was one and done (stupid me lol). I now have a bugaboo fox 5 renew and clek which we loved but it’s over $2000 set up. Highly recommend the Evenflo pivot xpand travel system. My husband is a US army veteran and he’s ran with it (along with our BOB), he’s taken it for miles and miles of walks with heavy weight on his back & we lived in USA, we’ve been through sand, heavy rain, mountains hikes, and then snow when we moved back here with that bad boy! I would’ve 100% considered it an all terrain. It’s also not very bulky or heavy. Literally was a great stroller.

I swear everyone sleeps on the Evenflo Gold Pivot Xpand strollers! Love it!!