These Car Seat & Stroller Hybrids Make Traveling With a Baby So Much Easier
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Car seats are one of the first things you need to buy for your baby. (After all, if you give birth in a hospital, you can’t leave without one!) But shopping for car seats can be incredibly overwhelming. There are so many options on the market, and they all tote impressive safety ratings. So we at SheKnows are always on the lookout for features that set a car seat apart.
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One of the most innovative designs we’ve seen in recent years is car seats that easily convert into strollers. Not only are they incredibly convenient, but they’re also perfect for families who aren’t car owners but are bound to take a ride now and then.
What Is A Convertible Car Seat & Stroller?
It’s just what it sounds like! It’s a bucket car seat that can easily convert into a stroller when you reach your destination. Just pull down the legs, extend the handle, and voila! When it’s time to get back in the car, just do it all in reverse, and pop the bucket back in the base. It’s one of those brilliant designs that leaves you wondering, “Why wasn’t this always a thing?!”
Doona All-in-One Infant Car Seat/Stroller
$550
$550
Colors: Nitro Black, Desert Green, Flame Red, Greyhound, Midnight, Racing Green, Royal Blue
The Doona is probably the most recognizable car seat/stroller hybrid. Partly because it’s the first of its kind, and partly because it’s a celebrity favorite. Brittany Mahomes and Shawn Johnson both take their kiddos for a stroll in this ultra-convenient 2-in-1. And we have to admit, we’re a bit jealous of the memory foam seat that keeps kids extra comfy.
It’s no wonder the “life-saving” product (per Johnson!) has more than 14 thousand 5-star reviews on Amazon. “Best purchase ever,” one happy shopper said simply. “Period.”
Evenflo Shyft DualRide With Carryall Storage
$540
$549
Colors: Boone Gray, Durham Green, Moonstone Gray, Onyx Black, Opal Pink, Sylva Pink, Ayer, Durhan
Evenflo also makes a car seat and stroller combo. Unlike the Doona, you can remove the bucket from the wheels when the Shyft DualRide is attached to the base, meaning you can take just the bucket inside and leave dirty wheels in the car for the next ride.
It also comes with SensorSafe technology integrated into the harness. SensorSafe alerts parents via Bluetooth if the chest clip unbuckles, if the temperature in the car becomes unsafe, if the child is seated for too long, and if they are unattended in the car.
Pros Of Buying A Car Seat & Stroller Hybrid
It’s incredibly convenient
It might save you money not having to buy a car seat and stroller
It might save you time not having to buy a car seat and stroller
Cons Of Buying A Car Seat & Stroller Hybrid
They are only rear-facing, meaning your baby will eventually grow out of it
The stroller wheels and legs make the car seat slightly heavier when carrying
They tend to be lower to the ground than other strollers
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