Cribs and Strollers
After thinking about it, I decided it's stupid to spend over $300 on a crib. That money can be used for other things. And I'm not really loving the style of the crib at Babies R Us that I liked at first. I'm liking the simple, clean line styles better now. So I went searching and found a couple options. They're all convertible cribs.
This is my first choice right now. The Graco Lauren Crib for $159 at Target. I want to go to Target and see if they have it in store to check out it's quality but the reviews were good. They also have it at Babies R Us so I can check there if I can't find a floor model at Target. Last year's style had a dropside but this one doesn't. I don't want that because of safety issues. Moms- Have you heard any negative things about the Graco cribs?!
I also found the dresser/changer that I like on Overstock for $229
I found this at Land of Nod. It's a changing top that goes on the dresser. It's $89 though and I'm not sure if it's necessary. I can just get a pad instead.
This is the crib that matches the dresser but I like the Graco one better and they are both an espresso color so I think they'll work together.
My second choice is this one from Overstock for $179.
Here are my top two choices for strollers right now. The in-laws have offered to buy us the stroller so I decided that a travel system is the way to go. I want to go to Babies R Us and test drive them first but I've researched like crazy and these both get good reviews and are high in safety ratings. The Chicco is the #1 rated infant car seat for safety.
Chicco Cortina KeyFit 30 Travel System for $294 on Amazon
This includes the new parent preferred Chicco Cortina stroller and the Chicco KeyFit 30 rated up to 30 pounds, keeping your baby in the safer. The rear facing position is longer. The aluminum frame Cortina stroller with one hand fold, even from full recline, comes loaded with extra features you and baby will enjoy. The multiple positions fully reclining seat and adjustable leg support provides comfort for your baby. The seat has memory recline for your convenience, it remembers the position you last left it in before folding, making car seat use a breeze. The adjustable, removable canopy is water repellent. A large basket which is accessible when the backrest is fully reclined provides plenty of storage for all the things your baby needs and a parent tray is convenient for your smaller items. The linked rear brakes and a 5 point harness provide safety and all wheel suspension gives just the right ride for baby. An adjustable handle make strolling comfortable for mom and dad. The KeyFit 30 has the highest weight range for infants, from 4 to 30 pounds, letting you get the most out of the seat. It features an innovative latch management system, with easy belt routing and a spring loaded leveling foot to make this infant car seat the easiest car seat to install. Leveling the seat is easy with a spring loaded leveling foot and easy to read bubble, level guides on both sides of the base. The underside of base is enclosed to prevent damage to vehicle seats. The 5-point harness has an easy one pull tightening and loosening for a quick and accurate harness fit. The thickly padded infant insert gives extra support for a smaller baby around the head, neck, back and bottom. The carrier shell is lined with energy absorbing foam for improved impact protection. This conforms to FMVSS 213. The KeyFit 30 easily transfers from car to stroller in seconds.
Can't decide on the color...I like this one too
Graco Quattro Tour Deluxe Travel System for $249 at Babies R Us
Graco Quattro Tour Deluxe Travel System - Deco includes the Quattro Tour Deluxe stroller with extended weight limit up to 50 lbs, SnugRide 32 car seat with a 5-point front adjust harness, and a stay-in-car adjustable base. The Quattro Tour Deluxe stroller is made of aluminum tubing and promises years of comfy strolling for infants through toddlers. The one-hand gravity fold simplifies life for parents and the 180-degree rotating, quilted canopy with peek-a-boo window shades your child from any direction. The 4-position, flat-reclining seat keeps your child comfortable while the parent organizer tray with storage compartment and cupholders provides convenience for mom and dad. The lower and load storage basket is the perfect place for storing baby's essentials. Best of all, this travel system includes the SnugRide 32 car seat for your infant from 5-32 lbs. and up to 32"
I like this color but it's out of stock right now :-(
This is my second choice in color...kind of girly though
And I'm thinking of registering for the frame stroller for trips to the store when I don't want to take the huge stroller. Or to put in John's trunk because he has a tiny one. It will fit the Chicco or Graco car set. $69 at Babies R Us.
Moms- Any opinions on the strollers? I would love to have some feedback from Moms that actually use them!
This is my first choice right now. The Graco Lauren Crib for $159 at Target. I want to go to Target and see if they have it in store to check out it's quality but the reviews were good. They also have it at Babies R Us so I can check there if I can't find a floor model at Target. Last year's style had a dropside but this one doesn't. I don't want that because of safety issues. Moms- Have you heard any negative things about the Graco cribs?!
I also found the dresser/changer that I like on Overstock for $229
I found this at Land of Nod. It's a changing top that goes on the dresser. It's $89 though and I'm not sure if it's necessary. I can just get a pad instead.
This is the crib that matches the dresser but I like the Graco one better and they are both an espresso color so I think they'll work together.
My second choice is this one from Overstock for $179.
Here are my top two choices for strollers right now. The in-laws have offered to buy us the stroller so I decided that a travel system is the way to go. I want to go to Babies R Us and test drive them first but I've researched like crazy and these both get good reviews and are high in safety ratings. The Chicco is the #1 rated infant car seat for safety.
Chicco Cortina KeyFit 30 Travel System for $294 on Amazon
This includes the new parent preferred Chicco Cortina stroller and the Chicco KeyFit 30 rated up to 30 pounds, keeping your baby in the safer. The rear facing position is longer. The aluminum frame Cortina stroller with one hand fold, even from full recline, comes loaded with extra features you and baby will enjoy. The multiple positions fully reclining seat and adjustable leg support provides comfort for your baby. The seat has memory recline for your convenience, it remembers the position you last left it in before folding, making car seat use a breeze. The adjustable, removable canopy is water repellent. A large basket which is accessible when the backrest is fully reclined provides plenty of storage for all the things your baby needs and a parent tray is convenient for your smaller items. The linked rear brakes and a 5 point harness provide safety and all wheel suspension gives just the right ride for baby. An adjustable handle make strolling comfortable for mom and dad. The KeyFit 30 has the highest weight range for infants, from 4 to 30 pounds, letting you get the most out of the seat. It features an innovative latch management system, with easy belt routing and a spring loaded leveling foot to make this infant car seat the easiest car seat to install. Leveling the seat is easy with a spring loaded leveling foot and easy to read bubble, level guides on both sides of the base. The underside of base is enclosed to prevent damage to vehicle seats. The 5-point harness has an easy one pull tightening and loosening for a quick and accurate harness fit. The thickly padded infant insert gives extra support for a smaller baby around the head, neck, back and bottom. The carrier shell is lined with energy absorbing foam for improved impact protection. This conforms to FMVSS 213. The KeyFit 30 easily transfers from car to stroller in seconds.
Can't decide on the color...I like this one too
Graco Quattro Tour Deluxe Travel System for $249 at Babies R Us
Graco Quattro Tour Deluxe Travel System - Deco includes the Quattro Tour Deluxe stroller with extended weight limit up to 50 lbs, SnugRide 32 car seat with a 5-point front adjust harness, and a stay-in-car adjustable base. The Quattro Tour Deluxe stroller is made of aluminum tubing and promises years of comfy strolling for infants through toddlers. The one-hand gravity fold simplifies life for parents and the 180-degree rotating, quilted canopy with peek-a-boo window shades your child from any direction. The 4-position, flat-reclining seat keeps your child comfortable while the parent organizer tray with storage compartment and cupholders provides convenience for mom and dad. The lower and load storage basket is the perfect place for storing baby's essentials. Best of all, this travel system includes the SnugRide 32 car seat for your infant from 5-32 lbs. and up to 32"
I like this color but it's out of stock right now :-(
This is my second choice in color...kind of girly though
And I'm thinking of registering for the frame stroller for trips to the store when I don't want to take the huge stroller. Or to put in John's trunk because he has a tiny one. It will fit the Chicco or Graco car set. $69 at Babies R Us.
Moms- Any opinions on the strollers? I would love to have some feedback from Moms that actually use them!