Evenflo - Pivot Xpand Modular Travel System with LiteMax Infant Car Seat

I have the evenflo pivot expand. We knew we wanted kids close together and didn't want to spend an arm and a leg on a double stroller. I have used it almost every day in all weather, on the bus, with one or two kids, for the past 2.5 years and it's still in great shape.  Pros: fits two kids, manoeuverable with one hand with just one kid, lots of positions for two kids, big cargo basket, works in the snow. Fits just fine in the trunk and it's not too heavy.  Cons: very wide, fits through standard doorways but tight getting in crowded buses. Harder to manoeuvre with two kids. Front wheels sometimes wobble if we run. Car seat isn't very compact so might not be the best for a small car.  Overall really happy with it, especially for the price we paid. I don't have an Uppababy so I can't compare, but I don't think it's necessary to spend 4 times more for slightly better ergonomics or functionality or name recognition. 

We’re on the Evenflo bandwagon. If you think you may have more than one child, the pivot xpand can function as both a single and double stroller. The rideshare wagon has an infant car seat attachment built in at no extra cost. 

I lost my mind about strollers. In fact, my car got stolen with the stroller and car seat in it recently, and I was more upset about losing the stroller than the car itself (it was found with all our stuff, thank goodness). I picked out the EvenFlo Pivot Expand Travel System. It’s not the cushiest and I actually don’t love the car seat straps now that I’ve borrowed a friend’s Graco, but I love the features. I’m not sure if it matters to you, but I knew we wanted a second and I wanted something that could tote both kids eventually. The travel system comes with an infant seat and a bassinet that converts to a toddler seat. You can also buy other attachments later like a riding board and snack tray, or additional toddler seat. It’s around $500 usually and I love it.

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.

Evenflo Pivot travel system - and if you plan on having 2 maybe splurge for the evenflo pivot expand travel system that can hold a toddler and infant. You can still use it singular for your baby It’s lightweight, clicks in to the stroller and car seat base, and looks very average (so nothing fancy). The wheels are fine. Unless you plan on going through rough rocky terrain, you’ll be fine. The singular evenflo litemax expand travel system (car seat, car seat base, and stroller) I think is under $300 right now and the expand version (that allows you to seat an infant and toddler) is under $500

Evenflo Pivot travel system - and if you plan on having 2 maybe splurge for the evenflo pivot expand travel system that can hold a toddler and infant. You can still use it singular for your baby It’s lightweight, clicks in to the stroller and car seat base, and looks very average (so nothing fancy). The wheels are fine. Unless you plan on going through rough rocky terrain, you’ll be fine. The singular evenflo litemax expand travel system (car seat, car seat base, and stroller) I think is under $300 right now and the expand version (that allows you to seat an infant and toddler) is under $500

Evenflo Pivot travel system - and if you plan on having 2 maybe splurge for the evenflo pivot expand travel system that can hold a toddler and infant. You can still use it singular for your baby It’s lightweight, clicks in to the stroller and car seat base, and looks very average (so nothing fancy). The wheels are fine. Unless you plan on going through rough rocky terrain, you’ll be fine. The singular evenflo litemax expand travel system (car seat, car seat base, and stroller) I think is under $300 right now and the expand version (that allows you to seat an infant and toddler) is under $500

I have the evenflo pivot xpand and it’s great. Not sure if it comes in colors other than black, but it otherwise fits your needs! Edit: it comes in gray, beige, and rose!

Even better! I have twins so I needed the xpand, but with a singleton, you don’t need that! Edit: I also wanted to mention that the toddler seat is also a bassinet!

I would never buy that car seat stroller. My friend and my SIL have it… unless you’re 5 feet tall it’s incredibly short and I think it’s really ugly. We opted for the EvenFlo Pivot Xpand. Comes with a travel car seat, folding stroller, and a bassinet attachment that converts into a toddler seat. 10/10 excellent stroller system.

I have an evenflo system, the pivot xpand, but I also have a very heavy baby and it started to be just way too cumbersome to carry her in the seat. I’ve just started leaving the seat in the car and carrying her to and from. It doesn’t seem like it’d be easier but TRUST me, you can get quite a few more months out of the bucket seat if you don’t have to lug it around!! For reference my girl was also as big as yours at 6 months 😂 the only reason I’m going to be switching to a convertible car seat soon is because her tummy is too big her arms don’t fit beside her 😂😂

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!

I’m not sure how well this fits your criteria, but I do know that they have them in target so you can test them out. We got a man Evenflo Pivot Xpand with our first when she was born, and she is now 4.5y. We also have a 3yo, 14mo and pregnant with #4 so we’ve had it for a while. It is a double stroller, which none of those are particularly light nor small, but the regular Evenflo Pivot is the same just as a single stroller. I live in the suburbs so I don’t know about using it in the city, but I haven’t had issues maneuvering it. It is a double stroller so it’s bigger, but I would imagine the single would be even easier. The toddler seat I believe lays flat, but it’s not something I’ve personally used. The double stroller only requires one hand, but since it’s bigger it’s a bit heavy to do one handed. I would think the single would be easier. It’s just one latch thingy to unfold it. Budget is where Evenflo lives. The double stroller (including toddler seat and infant seat) is $450 on amazon, the single is $350. Hope that helps!

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.