I made a list of what features were “must haves,” which ones were “would like to haves,” and also, “bonus features.” Then I did so much searching to see which stroller(s) checked the most boxes from the most important categories. Narrowed it down to I like, 2 or 3. Waited for a sale and whichever that was, was the one I snatched up. Ended up being the Evenflo Omni Plus Travel System.
I see the evenflow pivot, which comes with a safe max car seat as well as a rumble seat. It’s basically built for two kids out of the gate- or grows with your baby as they shift from car seat to rumble seat.
I find it most convenient to be able to snap the car seat directly into the stroller. Especially with a sleeping baby! If they pass out on the 5 minute drive to the doctor I don’t have to wake him up until it’s necessary.
With the rumble seat, I can take baby out of the car seat and use the stroller with the rumble seat instead. I usually keep both in my car.
We also have a baby jogger we use separately at home for running to walking the neighborhood. One of the most surprising things to me about becoming a parent is the usefulness of multiple different kinds of strollers that fulfill different purposes. We don’t have an umbrella stroller but I could see that being useful too
Panic bought an Evenflo omni plus while I was in labor because I didn’t have a stroller yet and the car seat I had bought I had to return because I got the wrong one.
Most Rotating car seats in Canada are convertible car seats thus they aren’t compatible with a stroller as they aren’t designed to be removed from the vehicle frequently.
There is 2 rotating infant seats on the market in Canada. The evenflo revolve180 lite max and the cybex aton g swivel. The evenflo is compatible with the shyft stroller BUT rotating infant seats have lower weight limit. The evenflo is only 22lbs which is really low considering the price of the seat. You’re going to have to replace the car seat far sooner than other infant seats.
I’d personally recommend a standard infant seat as they are designed to unclip from the base and are easier to move anyway. The rotating features really helpful with a car seat that’s installed into your car at all times.
My best recommendation is to find a stroller you like first then look for compatible car seats. Your stroller will be used far longer than the infant car seat.
You can also go the route of getting a rotating convertible car seat from the start ( I love my evenflo revolve as it goes to a high back booster up to 120lbs so really is a all in one seat) and a stroller with a bassinet attachment rather than one an infant seat clips onto.
We decided on the Evenflo Litemax NXT revolve 180 infant seat with the green and gentle fabric. I didn't want something with flame retardants and I like the idea of the sensory sooth handlebar. The buckle that sits on the baby's chest also has sensors and if you download their app it will tell you if the temperature is getting too high, if they have been sitting in the seat too long, and you can control the light bar and sounds as well.
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