Not sure what car seat or crib to get? We sought the input of 200 sets of parents aged 20-45, asking for their favorite brand and valuable insights on factors to consider when making your choice. I did not include Other responses if it was because the response was "unknown" or...
Not sure what car seat or crib to get? We sought the input of 200 sets of parents aged 20-45, asking for their favorite brand and valuable insights on factors to consider when making your choice. I did not include Other responses if it was because the response was "unknown" or generic like "Amazon."
We currently do not receive any money or incentives from any of the following brands for recommending them.
Brand |
Photo |
Percent Chosen |
# of Parents |
Cost |
| Graco Hadley 4 in 1 Convertible Crib |  |
67.5% | 135 | $319.99 |
| Babyletto Hudson 3 in 1 Convertible Crib |  |
17% | 34 | $499.99 |
| Davinci Kalani 4 in 1 Crib |  |
10% | 20 | $199.99 |
| Snoo Smart Sleeper |  |
5% | 10 | $1450 |
Babies can start to experience separation anxiety when they realize people and objects exist even when not in sight. This is most common between 8 months and 12 months, however, it can start happening as early as 4 months old.
Opt for a crib with two solid sides. Having a crib with two solid sides makes it easier to slip out of the room when putting your little one to bed or after feedings without upsetting them.
| Graco Theo 3-in-1 Convertible Crib |  |
$139.99 |
| Graco Hadley 5-in-1 Convertible Crib and Changer with Drawer |  |
$399.99 |
The Snoo Crib only lasts for the first 6 months of a baby's life, and while the Cradlewise all-in-one smart crib is just as expensive as Snoo, it claims to have more features and work from 0-24 months old. It also has a 100 day risk-free trial.
-Sound Machine with white noise options- bluetooth controllable
-Baby Monitoring System with Night Vision and alerts when not in app
-Bassinet to Crib Conversion- works with 0 to 24 month old babies
-Bounces to sooth your baby in both bassinet and crib modes
-Sleep Insights and Analytics
Brand |
Photo |
Child Size |
Stroller Weight |
Percent Chosen |
# of Parents |
Cost |
| Graco Stroller | many options for many different price points and lifestyles | Varies | Varies | 57% | 114 | Varies |
|
Convenient, relatively compact and works through toddler years |
|
children up to 50 lbs. | 24.8 lbs | 18% | 34 | $399.99 |
| Baby Trend Snap N Go |  |
45 lbs. | 12.54 lbs. | 16% | 32 | 89.99 |
| UppaBaby Cruz2 |  |
for 3 months to 50 lbs. | 25.5 lbs. | 4.5% | 9 | $699.99 |
| Doona- Car Seat/Stroller in 1 |  |
children up to 35 lbs. and 32" tall | 16.5 lbs. | 3% | 6 | $550 |
| Mockingbird |  |
children up to 50 lbs. | 26 lbs. | .5% | 1 | $395 |
Babies should not be in their car seat more than 30 mins at a time in order for proper lung development to occur. While this can't always be done, the Doona makes it a lot more tempting to leave your child a in carseat for too long, too often.
Choose a stroller that fits your lifestyle. Do you walk a lot or use it more for shopping? Do you travel a lot? Think about where you usually go.
Brand |
Photo |
Age Range |
Item Weight |
Percent Chosen |
# of Parents |
Cost |
| Uppababy Mesa Car Seat |  |
newborn up to 35 lbs. & 32" tall (est. age: 18 months) |
without base: 10 lbs. with base: 19 lbs. |
34% | 68 | $329.99 |
| Chicco KeyFit |  |
infants between 4-30 lbs. and up to 30" tall |
without base: 9.5 lbs. with base: 16.5 lbs. |
32.5% | 65 | $249.99 |
| Nuna Rava |  |
rear facing: children up to 50 lbs. forward facing: children up to 65 lbs. |
27.2 lbs. | 17% | 34 | $550 |
| Graco 4 in 1 |  |
children up to 110 lbs. and 57" tall | 22.75 lbs. | 12.5% | 25 | $329.99 |
| Safety First 3 in 1 |  |
Rear Facing: up to 40 lbs. Forward facing: up to 65 lbs. Booster: up to 100 lbs. |
18.56 lbs. | .5% | 1 | $159.99 |
Keep your child in a rear-facing car seat for as long as possible. Recent studies highlight the increased safety benefits of keeping a child rear facing, even up to the age of 4. According to the Department of Transportation, children should stay rear-facing until they reach the highest height or weight limit stipulated by the car seat's manufacturer, typically ranging from 35 to 50 pounds.
Sources: NHTSA | The Car Seat Lady
Opt for a Travel System when choosing a Baby Stroller and Car Seat.
What was important to me in a travel system:
STROLLER
-Good storage space
-Single to double child functionality
-Weight
-Wheel lock capability
Convenience- one hand open/fold ability
CAR SEAT
-Safety -side impact protection, how long child can be rear facing
-Weight
-Latch system
Brand |
Photo |
Child Weight Range |
Cost |
| Chicco Corso LE Modular Travel System |  |
Car Seat: up to 35 lbs. Stroller: up to 50 lbs. |
$599.99 |
| Uppababy Vista V2 + Mesa V2 Travel System |  |
Car Seat: up to 35 lbs. Stroller: up to 50 lbs |
$1299.98 |
| Nuna Triv Next + PIPA RX Travel System |  |
Car Seat: up to 32 lbs. Stroller: up to 50 lbs. |
$1100 |
| Graco Modes Nest2Grow DLX Travel System |  |
Car Seat- Rear facing only: up to 35 lbs. up to 32" tall Stroller: up to 50 lbs. |
$549.99 |
| Graco Modes Nest2Grow 3-in-1 Travel System |  |
car seat carrier: rear facing up to 35 lbs. carry tot bassinet: up to 20 lbs. stroller: 50 lbs. or 32" |
$599.99 |
Brand |
Photo |
Age Range |
Percent Chosen |
# of Parents |
Cost |
| Munchkin Bluetooth Baby Swing |  |
up to 20 lbs. | 24% | 48 | $199.99 |
| 4Moms MamaRoo Swing |  |
up to 25 lbs. | 23.5% | 47 | $269.99 |
| Bjorn Baby Bliss Bouncer |  |
up to 29 lbs. | 21% | 42 | $209.99 |
| Baby Delight Alpine Deluxe Portable Bouncer |  |
up to 20 lbs. | 16% | 32 | $79.99 |
| Maxi Cosi 2 in 1 Kori Lightweight Rocker |  |
up to 20 lbs. | 10% | 20 | $139.99 |
| Graco swing with removable Rocker |
 |
up to 25 lbs. | 2.5% | 5 | $209.99 |
| Other (Baby Trend, Fisher Price Costco) | 3% | 6 |
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