Travel systems work like this: When you are going out, you strap the baby into the carrier. Our baby enjoys the snug feeling he gets from being in the carrier and usually falls asleep instantly! You carry the baby in his (or her) carrier to your vehicle and click it into the base which you keep installed in your car. Usually these carriers will function as a rear-facing baby seat until your baby weighs 22 lbs. When you arrive at your destination and are ready to walk around with your child, just remove the carrier from the car seat base and snap it into the stroller. Notice how the baby goes from the house to the car to the stroller and beyond without ever being disturbed. When your baby is no longer a newborn, he can go right into the stroller without the carrier.
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Our baby has been using his 'travel system' since the day he left the hospital and never fusses when he is in it. Our particular travel system is made by Graco and cost a few hundred dollars (Canadian). Make sure you buy one that is built with a sturdy metal frame. Happy trails!
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Good strollers for newborn babies
Twin Strollers and Triplet Strollers
Twin Strollers and Triplet Strollers
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Do you have a growing family of 3 children under 40 lbs each? Got twins or triplets? Having twins soon and have a toddler? Have twin toddlers and having another baby? The Triple Decker is perfect for your growing family. Whether it is sandy, snowy, rocky, narrow doors, aisles or elevators you encounter, our baby strollers for twins and triplets will get you anywhere. Are you looking for a baby stroller that’s sturdy and will last? Do you want a double stroller you can re-sell and get top value for?
We use the finest materials and produce a product that is of highest quality of any twin or triplet stroller on the market. Our personal customer service prides itself in responding to your needs and special requests immediately! Our tandem baby strollers are completely assembled and all you have to do is put on 3 wheels with 3 nuts and you can be out the door right away.
Utilizing the infant car seats with a car base is a great idea in the eyes of your babies! Listen to what their parents have to say. They don’t have to be disturbed while being moved from the vehicle to the stroller frame. A quiet and quick transition is made and the car seat snaps right on to the stroller frame. The babies are already strapped in by their harnesses and secure for transport in an upright position so they can see the world! Babies also sit in a comfortable position for suitable napping. The Double Decker® and Triple Decker® accessories are useful for travel and our all-weather bonnets protect your babies from weather, bugs and germs.
Triplets generally outgrow their infant seats at different stages. Anywhere from 2 to 6 months apart. With our Triple Decker models you can add the toddler seat, one at a time as needed. This makes transition from infant to toddler seats easier on parents, babies and the pocket book. Our strollers are good for families that have multiple age children 5 lbs to 40 lbs. Daycares too!
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
What Baby Gear Items Are Essential For New Parents?
A Convertible Car seat (I use and love the Britax Advocate) with infant body support inserted is perfect for an infant and will grow with the child up to 65 pounds. Though expensive, it is the safest on the market and the newest of the Britax line. I find the peace of mind worth it. Pick up an infant body support to use this convertible seat with an infant and you will get many years of use from this great seat that comes with a lifetime warranty!
A life-saver for me that has allowed me to get chores done around the house and for my daughter to still be happy has been our Chicco Baby DJ Walker. She loves scooting around the house in it has so many buttons and keys that make music and animal noises for her to play with. My daughter is shorter and petite at 6 months of age but this walker has multiple height settings that accommodate her and will allow her to grow.
When looking into purchasing a pack and play, do not get distracted by the expensive, fancy ones with designer fabrics. Most pack and plays (of good brands) are the same and perform the exact same function well. If you go with the cheapest of a good quality line, you will get a good bang for your buck. The Graco Safari Friends is only $69.99 and works just as well as any other Graco! It opens and closes easily and has worked very well for us through three babies.
When purchasing toys, remember that your child needs novel stimuli more than fancy stimuli. If you buy some expensive toys, their novelty will be worn off and you will need more. So think creatively! Improvise with kitchen utensils such as pots and pans, colored measuring cups, funnels or a big wooden spatula! Fill an old water bottle with coffee beans and tape it tightly shut to create a rattle. When your child is playing at home these "new" toys will make for perfect novel stimuli without spending a fortune.
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
Chicco Keyfit 30 Car Seat Baby Trend Double Snap-N-Go
Monday, September 7, 2009
Baby Trend Triple Stroller Doesn’t Steer
But as luck would have it, the mother of triplets in my local Twins Club was selling one. In nearly pristine condition with all of the paperwork, instructions and after a quick demonstration in the driveway on how to use it, I picked up this behemoth and took it home.
At 6 feet long and very heavy (46.8 pounds shipping weight), this thing was made like a tank. The two front seats recline to one position and the back seat will recline completely for naps. This is a little frustrating because we had two little ones who really needed to recline, not one. We took it out to museums, to the 4th of July on Clearwater Beach and on walks everywhere. At least for a very short time we did.
There are two problems with this stroller and probably with any triple stroller. First, your heaviest child needs to go into the back. Basic physics are working against you if you put the heaviest child in the front, but our oldest child didn’t want to sit all the way in the back where he couldn’t see. He wanted to sit up front. So at first it worked nicely, while the twins were newborns and were very small babies. As they began to put on weight and the biggest boy grew, I realized why the triplet mom had chucked it although her triplets were just a few months older than my twins.
Secondly, it became nearly impossible to steer. My husband had trouble getting it to turn by the time my twins were one, simply because of the weight of our children in it. Now you might imagine that the sturdy construction would make it more amenable to hauling a brute squad of kids, and I suppose from the stand point of holding up it was indeed great. It never became weak or wobbly, but it also wouldn’t turn.
I’d pan it completely except that for a time, it was a really useful addition to our lives, but overall I would not recommend it. The price of this stroller new compared to it’s value is really out of whack. If you do need a triple stroller, I’d recommend scouring consignment shops or your local multiples clubs. When shopping for triple strollers be sure to read the details. There is a very expensive brand out there which shall remain nameless, that sells a triple stroller and none of it’s wheels turn. None. How do your turn it? I am told, by someone who owns one, that you really don’t. You pray you never have to turn it.
A triple stroller is something that seemed like a good idea, but we really ended up using a double and a single to accomplish the same goal as we grew more frustrated with the bulk, weight and overall manageability of the triple one. Knowing what I know now, I’d probably pass on one of these next time around.
Sunday, September 6, 2009
Baby Trend Jogging Strollers - 3 Reasons to Get One
Baby Trend has been developing some of the most innovative jogging strollers for well over 25 years and continues to be a well recognized brand when it comes to quality. Their goal continues to be upheld as they provide some of the most reliable products built with safety and affordability in mind. The following are 3 reasons to get your strollers from Baby Trend.
1. Quality is unmatched
The quality of Baby Trend jogging strollers is simply unmatched when compared to other brands in terms of how well these are built. With advancement in technology, these strollers are built with light weight material to allow for easier and smoother maneuverability. For the price you pay, you will most definitely be getting a quality product that is sure to last for many years.
2. Comes with a lot of standard features
Another benefit is the inclusion of a number of standard features including lockable front wheels which allow for stability and comfort in both urban environments and bumpy terrains. The reclining seats are also a nice addition which allows your baby to either sit up or lie down for a nap. Features such as safety harnesses and handbrakes are essential standard to ensure the safety of your baby.
3. Additional seating as an option
For those parents who have more than one child, Baby Trend also has double jogging strollers so you can now take both of them with you. This option allows for greater flexibility and independence as you don't have to remain stuck inside your home. It also gives your two children a chance to bond with each other assuming they are both awake while you are jogging.
So the next time you go shopping for this must have baby accessory, be sure to keep these factors in mind. These are just some of the reasons to get baby strollers from this company as they are reliable and safe.