Graco - Verb Click Connect Travel System

Controversial opinion: don’t get 1 do it all stroller. Get several “specialty” strollers, optimized for a specific purpose and buy them used/cheap (unless you have 1 type you want to splurge on). Example: We bought a used graco click-lock that worked with his car seat. It lived in the car. We did some travel, so bought a significantly cheaper knock-off version of the Bugaboo Butterfly. Finally, we wanted a really good jogging stroller so splurged on a Bob All-terrain. Had an adapter for the car seat until he outgrew it. All three of those combined NEW (even if you max out with the BOB All-terrain Pro) come out to less than the Bugaboo Fox 5. And you may not need all of those and/or can buy in stages.

We started with a Graco travel system, bought an umbrella stroller for indoors, found that both didnt turn well on slick floor inside stores. Bought a bugaboo lynx and got rid of both of the others. Our lynx comes in and out of the house since it turns much better than our cheap umbrella stroller did. It doesn't fold super small so you need decent trunk space but it's pretty lightweight so easy to pop in and out.

3, but now 2. One evenflo travel system which I sold then bought graco travel system then bought uppababy vista because baby (at 5 months) hated bassinet but couldn’t do full recline. I also wish I just went right to uppababy.

We got a graco travel system with the infant car seat. I loved it. The infant carseat we were able to use it for awhile. I know a lot of people complain the infant carseat gets too heavy to take out all the time, but that's what we did. I loved the bassinet feature with the stroller. And then it converted to toddler stroller. We still use it and my daughter is 2. It is not the smallest when folded, but that's my only complaint. We mainly use it in the neighborhood so keep it open in the garage for easy use. I have an umbrella stroller to take on errands that I know I need it to keep her contained, like the DMV.

Depends on how much you plan to use it as a newborn. Some have the infant carseat just clips into the stroller as well. I have a graco travel system that the bassinet part switches to the seat part once they can sit up. I took my daughter for a few walks in the bassinet part so it was used. When she got big enough I switched it to the seat for walks. My stroller can also just have the carseat clip in, which I never did. How much do you plan to use th stroller in those early months will help you decide

I have 2, 1 was a registry gift and the other was a handme down. I got a graco travel system stroller, that is the main stroller i use. I also have a umbrella stroller that my sis in law gave me from her kids. I have used it a few times. Its easier to use if I just need to run errands some place that doesn't have shopping carts. Its smaller and lighter then my graco stroller. We keep the graco stroller set up in the garage for whenever we go on walks in the neighborhood. Personally would have been fine with just the graco, but the smaller umbrella stroller is nice to have as well

Really depends on how much you plan to use it and how. I got a graco travel system that came with the carseat and stroller. The carseat can clip into the stroller if needed. The stroller is also a bassinet and transfers into the toddler seat when they can sit up. I mainly planned to use it for walks around the neighborhood and if we went anywhere like shopping or the zoo. I love my stroller. Got it for my oldest and she would usually sleep in the bassinet part on walks and when she got older she loved being able to look around when on walks in the toddler seat. My youngest is 1 week old and I took her on her 1st walk yesterday. Had to switch the stroller back to the bassinet and she slept the whole walk. I honestly dont see the point in spending tons of money on a stroller unless you plan to use it every day for a good amount of time.

I don’t have the name on me now-after all of our tons of research we landed on a graco that includes an infant car seat and a regular stroller seat that converts into a bassinet. It is amazing to not have a separate bassinet, and you can even convert it to bassinet while the kid is in it if they fall asleep. Great basket size for carrying around lots of stuff.

Graco is great quality and decently priced. I love their travel system. My carseat, strollers (single and double), and Pram all connect and they are easy to use.

If I could fit all over again I’d spend the money up front and invest in a Graco travel system. Their snug ride car seat and infant carrier was easy to install and made me feel secure about my baby’s safety at all times. We could even use it without the base in a pinch by guiding a seatbelt through the designated strap holders. That same carrier snaps securely into their stroller system, and the right stroller even evolved as your baby grows. It’s great value for money and great convenience for mom and dad.

Way too many: - graco frame stroller for just the car seat. Rather than buying a Doona, I got this very thin and light frame so I can do errands while baby is sleeping. - mockingbird stroller. My OG, I love her. I have the bassinet attachment and a few accessories. Very big and bulky for travel but handles like a champ. - graco travel stroller. Compatible with the car seat and as a regular stroller. Bought this for traveling since the mockingbird takes up too much trunk space on roadtrips. - light weight summer 3d umbrella stroller. Toddler uses this one, easy to travel with. - joovy double stroller sit and stand. Haven’t used this yet since my youngest isn’t sitting up yet. - radio flyer stroller wagon. It’s huge and holds so much, you can push or pull. Holds 2 kids. I bought half of these second hand. We have two kids.

Have a registry open, sometimes you can stack the discounts on top of sale for extra saving. Bottle cleaner/sterilizer - must have for the first 3 months, since you need to sterilize their bottles, binkies, and some toys while the baby builds up their immune system. So much easier than standing over a pot of boiling water. Stroller/car seat - we have a Graco travel system, it's easy and lightweight. We prioritized weight and compactness for ease of use. Baby wipes - you can't have too many Diapers/bottles/binkies- here's the thing people don't talk about, it's not a one size fits all. Your baby will come out with their own personality and preferences. You might prefer one brand over another. Get a small box of diapers, sampler bottles and nipples from registry kits. See what you like and stock up from there. There will always be promotions and discounts on diapers at different retailers. Breast pump - your insurance should cover for one, but it's also worth checking out the different models and sales. Read the reviews! It's good to have a manual as well for emergencies and on the go pumping. If you are pumping for work - a deep freezer and extra milk bags.

Not crazy but unconventional for sure. I had my baby in December and did the baby wearing but I ended up being so worried about slipping on ice that I felt safer with a stroller. Yes they can be bulky but we stuck with the graco brand for click and connect so we could just throw the base in the car and attach his carseat if we went shopping. We have since moved on to a stroller wagon for bigger outings like the zoo and boy its great.