Wednesday, 18 July 2012

Baby Travel Systems - When Your Baby Needs to Go Places...


A baby travel system is basically a stroller with an attachable infant carrier that doubles as an infant car seat. They are quite practical, because the stroller portion can be used for several years, and the infant carrier serves a double function as car seat and carrier. If you are shopping for baby travel systems, here are some considerations to make. First, you should understand the benefits of baby travel systems. One of the main benefits is the aspect of cost. You will save money by buying your stroller and car seat in one combined set, and these are both items you will need to have for your new baby.

Baby travel systems also provide convenience. When you put your baby in the car to drive somewhere, chances are very high he will fall asleep, as the natural motion of the vehicle tends to lull babies to sleep. When you arrive at your destination, a baby travel system allows you to gently lift the carrier, complete with baby, out of the vehicle and place it in the stroller or shopping cart without lifting the baby and waking him. If you have a car seat that does not double as a carrier, you will have to wake the baby in order to complete your trip.

A baby travel system generally consists of a cushioned infant seat shaped a little like a cradle, which is fastened to the car seat with the use of a seat belt. Baby travel systems are designed to protect the life of the infant in the event of an accident. They are built in such a way as to absorb the impact of a head on collision, and the attachment of the seat belt to stop the infant seat from being violently propelled forward, a likely event in roadside accidents. When selecting a baby travel system, it is recommended as a parent to look for something that the baby will feel comfortable and at ease in.

Long rides in a car seat, as most parents know, can seem intolerable for very young children. As such, it makes sense to look for a baby travel system which will minimize discomfort and maybe even feel a little bit like the cozy crib in which the baby loves to play in. In this regard an individual is recommended to look for baby travel systems which feature colorful designs and smooth, soft fabric liners that will not cause any skin rashes. Baby travel systems are usually sold along with pushchairs as a set, and are available in many different shapes, designs, and colors, although their basic purpose remains the same.

Some pushchairs are ideally designed for use on off road terrains and other surfaces that are not as smooth as pavement or sidewalks. Pushchairs designed for uses such as these are called baby joggers or baby jogger strollers. Baby joggers are commonly built with the incorporation of a sleek aerodynamic design and smooth bearings in the wheels, allowing the runner maneuvering the pushchair to maintain a steady pace without compromising on the stability factor. This is an excellent system that gives parents an opportunity to get some healthy cardiovascular exercise, and gives the baby a chance to catch some fresh air and sunlight. Baby jogger strollers come highly recommended for those parents dedicated to an active lifestyle.


Pushchairs can be purchased as singles or built specifically for twins or multiples. Twin or double pushchairs are built with the seats side by side. Tandem pushchairs are built with the seats facing forward and in some cases facing each other. They are narrower when compared to the double or twin pushchairs although they still have their own unique advantages. A baby travel system is perfect for all of your travel needs, when you need to go places along with your baby. Just make sure that you are always keeping the safety of the baby in mind above and beyond anything else and you will find yourself with just the right baby travel system.

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