| This system consists of an infant car seat, a car seat | | | | 4 = One hand opening and folding is essential. This |
| base for your car, and a stroller. When babies can | | | | allows you to open or fold the stroller with one hand |
| begin to control their head and neck movements, you | | | | while holding the baby with the other. |
| can use the stroller alone without the infant seat. | | | | 5 = The play tray should be removable or swing open |
| 1 = Make sure your baby travel systems strollers | | | | rather than permanently attached, this will make it |
| model has a sturdy safety belt and crotch strap. The | | | | easier to get to a squiring baby. |
| straps should be height adjustable for proper fit and | | | | 6 = Look for certification from the American Society |
| securely anchored. Make sure you hear the click to | | | | for Testing and Materials (ASTM) |
| assure the seat is safely locked. | | | | This insures your baby travel strollers are tested for |
| 2 = Most baby travel systems strollers have double | | | | the restraint system, brakes, leg openings, locking |
| wheels on the front that swivel for smooth surfaces. | | | | mechanisms, stability and the absence of sharp edges. |
| Some three wheel strollers have a front wheel that | | | | Remember to use the manufacturer's recommended |
| doesn't swivel which can be hard to maneuver. Your | | | | weight limits as bible. |
| travel systems strollers should have a good parking | | | | Lastly keep in mind a higher price doesn't always |
| brake, one that's convenient to operate and locks one | | | | mean higher quality. Test have shown that some |
| or two wheels. | | | | economical baby travel systems strollers can perform |
| 3 = A canopy is a must for protection from sunlight | | | | as well as or better than models costing hundreds of |
| and inclement weather. | | | | dollars more. |