5 Top Travel Systems

from Project Baby March/April 2023

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Becoming a parent can be daunting enough without the task of choosing a pushchair and car seat for your little one. That’s why many parents opt for a travel system which makes the decision that bit easier. Travel systems are great options for those who are on the go and frequently in and out of the car. Here’s our round up of the top 5 travel systems out there:

WHAT EXACTLY IS A TRAVEL SYSTEM?

For parents wanting the ideal travel solution for their baby, a pushchair and car seat are two of the most essential items. That’s why many parents opt for a travel system, which is a pushchair (chassis and seat unit) that comes with a car seat that can be clicked straight onto the chassis. This means that if you drive to the shops with your baby, there’s no need to wake them when you get there, as you can simply put the car seat onto the pushchair wheels.

BUNDLE OR NOT?

It’s well worth looking for special offers from retailers, which often include additional extras that you may find useful. Many pushchairs offer the addition of a carrycot that you can use for your baby’s first few months; some can even be used for overnight sleeping, which is ideal for travelling or if you don’t want to buy an extra crib. If your model doesn’t offer a carrycot, make sure the pushchair seat lies completely flat for newborns. You might also want the security of an ISOFIX car seat base, so look for a bundle that includes this useful item. Other extras include car seat adaptors, changing bags, raincovers, sunshades, cup holder and footmuffs.in to an unplanned direction.

Car Seat Safety

It’s a very confusing market, with two different types of car seat laws in play but, put simply, for a Travel System you’ll need either a Group 0+ car seat, which holds babies from birth to 13kg, or an i-Size version, which can be used until your baby is 83cm tall. Look for lie-flat car seats, which help your baby’s breathing and make sure that newborns are not in car seats for longer than two hours according to advice from The Lullaby Trust. They are not a place for your baby to sleep; they are for safe travel.

WHAT SHOULD I LOOK FOR?

Try to see the items in person if you can and get the retailer to demonstrate how to fold and unfold, how to attach the seat and carrycot and how the car seat fits. Make sure it’s not too heavy for you to lift, that you can fold it and that it fits in your car - and home!

Nuna Triv

Every parent needs a trusty travel companion to enjoy those everyday adventures. The TRIV™ next pushchair is a natural city dweller that quickly converts to a travel system, packs up easily and stands on its own when folded, becoming the perfect sidekick to your everyday adventures.

Key Features

Lightweight compact one-hand fold

Pull-down Dream drape™

One-touch braking system

All-season seat

Cybex Priam

The CYBEX Priam’s new 4-in-1 Deep Black on Chrome Brown frame travel system makes it a flexible and comfortable travel companion. The frame allows the use of different attachments that provide the right solution. In addition to the new Lux Carry Cot and Lite Cot, these also include the award-winning Cybex car seats. For older children, the Priam can be used as a sophisticated stroller, with a seating unit that can be adjusted to be either forward-facing or rear-facing.

Key Features

• XXL sun canopy

• Two wheel mode

• One hand folding

• Seat at table height

• Reversible seat unit

• All wheel suspension

• Chassis weight: 12.6kg

• 4 in 1 travel system options

• Extra large shopping basket

Vista V2

The VISTA’s intuitive design allows for multiple configurations, making transporting a second and third child a breeze — all while strolling like a single.

Key Features

• Perforated Carrycot mattress pad, vented base and canopy for added breathability

• Extendable, pop out UPF 50+ sunshade

• One-handed release from stroller

• Depth and ventilation provide an overnight sleep solution

• Zip out, water-repellent inner liner and boot cover are easy to remove and clean

Cosatto Wow

You’re busy. You need a helping hand. Wow is the from-birth hug on wheels for your baby- with all the extras. You asked. We delivered your dream machine with features to fit your life.

Key Features

• Compact, easy-fold lightweight aluminium chassis

• Parent and world facing

• Rubber skin all-terrain wheels

• UPF50+ protection sunshade hood

• Super sized basket with handy compartments

• One-handed top recline button

• Removable bumper bar with padded cover

Icandy Peach 7

The ultimate pushchair for first time parents, the world’s definitive, luxury single to double pushchair beautifully engineered, designed to fit perfectly around you and your baby. Suitable from birth due to the spacious carrycot which can also be used for permanent overnight sleeping.