U.S. Mommies To Be

[southerngal2]

So my MIL has decided to give us a $200 gift and I thought that would be great for a stroller. There are so many more to chose from then when I had my daughters, 14 & 17 years ago!
I have looked and looked and can't decide on one. I've looked at the travel systems and then just regular stollers. Any suggestions?
I know that lisa loves the Mutsy and I looked at that one.

 

[MissFox]

I'm just trying to get the frame that attaches to the infant seat we want. That way when Rosie is big enough I can have the jogging stroller as the primary.

 

[Chantibug]

I personally love the travel systems... Had them with each of my boys for the convenience of popping them straight from the car to the stroller without disturbing them if they were asleep or if it was raining, cold, etc... plus those car seats fit perfectly into shopping carts (the front part, so the back is still available for groceries) so you dont have to use the store carseat things in the baskets (yuck!).

 

[Chantibug]

oh as for brand, we did Graco the last 2 times and not a single problem... this time we're doing disney princess though and that theme we can only seem to find done by safety first I believe....

 

[southerngal2]

I personally love the travel systems... Had them with each of my boys for the convenience of popping them straight from the car to the stroller without disturbing them if they were asleep or if it was raining, cold, etc... plus those car seats fit perfectly into shopping carts (the front part, so the back is still available for groceries) so you dont have to use the store carseat things in the baskets (yuck!).

Yeah, I think I'm leaning toward a travel system for the convenience.

 

[RosieCheeks]

Hi ladies! Wondering if I can join. I am from New York City.

 

[southerngal2]

Welcome RosieCheeks!

 

[MrsWez]

I think a travel system is a great way to go. you get the stroller and car seat in one purchase. My MIL is getting me one after my 12 week ultrasound.

 

[lisaf]

I do think getting the travel system is super convenient. I just didn't personally like being restricted on my choices... if one stroller had X feature that I liked but I didn't like that carseat etc... you can't mix and match for the exact one you want. But its a heck of a lot cheaper!!!

My big concern with living in a warm climate is the sweat factor. Graco carseats seem to be notorious in the reviews for making babies sweat. And with the sensitive skin I'm sure I'll be passing down, I don't want my baby to end up breaking out in rashes because the car seat material doesn't breathe (and all the Graco seats I felt at the store felt plasticy to me). But if I lived in a cooler area, I wouldn't worry about that as much!

 

[LadyofRohan]

Ummm....I'm a little late but I just discovered this thread! Mind if I join? I live in Virginia Beach, VA

 

[southerngal2]

Lisaf- I live in Louisiana where the humidity makes you sweat just thinking of it! Thanks for reminding me to check that out too!

LadyofRohan- Welcome!

 

[lisaf]

southerngal - no problem!!

 

[MrsWez]

I do think getting the travel system is super convenient. I just didn't personally like being restricted on my choices... if one stroller had X feature that I liked but I didn't like that carseat etc... you can't mix and match for the exact one you want. But its a heck of a lot cheaper!!!

My big concern with living in a warm climate is the sweat factor. Graco carseats seem to be notorious in the reviews for making babies sweat. And with the sensitive skin I'm sure I'll be passing down, I don't want my baby to end up breaking out in rashes because the car seat material doesn't breathe (and all the Graco seats I felt at the store felt plasticy to me). But if I lived in a cooler area, I wouldn't worry about that as much!

I have a convertible car seat (bought during my last pregnancy) as well. So it's nice to have both options available. I hate the humidity we have here in South Carolina. It's like living in an oven during the summer.

 

[RosieCheeks]

Thanks for the welcome southern gal!

I haven't actually thought of carseats yet but we will most likely go with a travel system. What do you ladies think about Chicco? I live in new York so we actually have all 4 seasons. The only time that we really have humidity is in the months of July and august.

 

[lisaf]

if I was due in November, I wouldn't care so much about the fabric breathability... but being born in May means even if I only use the infant seat for 4 months, it will be the hottest months
So make sure the months you'll be using it are suitable if you have actual 'seasons' where you live (seasons? what are those? We only have 2 )

 

[MrsWez]

I miss that, Rosie. I used to live in watertown, ny and we had 4 beautiful seasons. Although I disliked the winter, 6 feet of snow does that though.

 

[MrsWez]

if I was due in November, I wouldn't care so much about the fabric breathability... but being born in May means even if I only use the infant seat for 4 months, it will be the hottest months
So make sure the months you'll be using it are suitable if you have actual 'seasons' where you live (seasons? what are those? We only have 2 )

I'm due in mid july! i guess I didn't plan that well. Oh well, I don't leave the house much during the summer anyway. we only have two seasons here too, winter and summer.

 

[lisaf]

lol, just think of it this way.. you won't be heavily pregnant during the worst of the heat, right? (it doesn't get super hot here until late July/August/Sept etc)

 

[MrsWez]

You are so right, lisa! Thanks for making me feel better

 

[RosieCheeks]

MrsWez, I hate the winter also. I keep telling DH that I want to move somewhere warm but I don't think thats going to happen. All of our family either lives in NYC or Sicily and I am not moving to Sicily if I don't have to.

Lisa, I am due in May also so I don't know how a Graco would work. I am looking into Chico or a PegPerego (sp?).

Anyone know anything about them?