A friend of mine and his wife had a baby last month - they are new parents and they're really excited. Their son was born via cesarean section and my friend was concerned that his wife was getting a bit house-bound. You see, my friend's wife is not allowed to lift anything heavy and the brand new Peg Perego stroller they received from his in-laws is fantastic but it's too heavy for his wife to lift & maneuver... and using a lightweight umbrella stroller was out of the question because most umbrella strollers don't accommodate infant car seats.
I had been researching the latest strollers and I told him about the ultra-light SnugRider Infant carrier from Graco. His wife could indeed lift this stroller, she could place and lock their infant car seat into the carrier and she could finally take long strolls and run errands. As my seven year old daughter would say "Another idea emergency solved".
Strollers For Infants
The SnugRider has a lightweight frame that weighs 12 pounds. The main idea behind this stroller was to get rid of the extra weight and bulk that accompanies regular strollers. The SnugRider exclusively carries infant car seats. More specifically, it carries the Graco SnugRide and the Graco Infant SafeSeat.
The SnugRider stroller allows you to quickly and easily transfer your child from your car to the carrier and visa versa. The SnugRider stroller is ideal for new mothers who can't lift heavy weights and who don't want to become house-bound.
Here's how it works - take the folded SnugRider out of your car, for example (the stroller is quite compact and can be easily transported), you can easily unfold the SnugRider and you can easily place the infant seat into the carrier. The seat is secured in three different locations so your baby is safe and secure. The stroller can be easily folded for transport or for storage.
Features
Easy fold
Compact form factor
Lightweight
Extra large mesh storage basket
Highly maneuverable
Adjustable height handles
2 cup holders
Benefits
Parents can easily lift and carry the SnugRider stroller
The SnugRider can be easily transported and stored
Parents can easily transfer their child, in his or her infant car seat, to and from the SnugRider stroller without disturbing their child.
Parents can store diaper bags, purses and / or groceries in the large storage basket
Mothers can get out of the house to run errands or to get some fresh air.
Parents can easily maneuver the SnugRider stroller.
Who's using the SnugRider?
New mothers who need a stroller that accommodates infant car seats
New mothers, more specifically, mothers who've had a cesarean section, who need an infant car seat carrier that weighs less than thirteen pounds.
Parents who have strollers or umbrella strollers - that can't accommodate infant seats.
What's working well?
Easy fold and transport
Attaching the infant car seat into the stroller frame
Strolling in general - the maneuverability is great.
What's not working well?
Parents who have reviewed the SnugRider stroller suggest that the storage basket could be larger
The stroller could use a handlebar mounted storage pouch
Parents also reported that the cup holders could be larger to accommodate different sized water bottles
This infant car seat carrier from Graco would be fantastic if it was compatible with a wide variety of infant car seats - not just Graco infant car seats.
Why to buy the SnugRider?
You should buy this stroller if you already have a stroller or an umbrella stroller that doesn't accommodate infant car seats.
You should buy this stroller if you or your wife (I hope that dad's are reading these reviews too) have lifting (weight) restrictions and can't mange a full size stroller.
Why to 'not' buy the SnugRiger?
When your child grows out of their infant car seat... the SnugRider stroller goes into storage or gets placed in the 'for sale' classified ads.
Other Products to consider
Maclaren Techno XLR stroller - Is (quite) pricy at 0... but you should consider this stroller if you are looking for a full-featured lightweight stroller (11.5 pounds) that is compatible with a wide variety of infant car seats.
Graco Metrolite stroller - if you want an umbrella stroller with an accessible storage basket. The Graco Metrolite stroller has a 'lower & load' storage basket the gives you access to your gear without disturbing your child.
Maclaren Techno XT stroller - if you are looking for a full-featured lightweight stroller that's built to last.
Recommendation
The Graco SnugRider infant car seat carrier / stroller is a great idea. An infant car seat carrier for less than will let you stroll without having lift heavy weights. If you are prepared to spend a lot more money... Take a good look at the Maclaren Techno XLR. We endorse both of these products - they are both great options for new mothers.
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Contours Options Tandem II Stroller, Tangerine Feature
- Includes car seat attachment that accomodates most infant car seats on the market today including these brands: baby trend, britax, chicco, etc
- New features include canopy that adjusts to accommodate growing child's height, child cup holder that swings out of the way for easy seat access
- Numerous toddler features include areas for easy step-in, rear stadium-style seating for improved view, each seat accommodates 40 pounds
- Parents will like the handy quick trigger fold and free-stand design that remains upright after folding - folded size 24" x 25" x 42"
- 8" swivel wheels with suspension and 10" rear never flat wheels for better maneuverability
Contours Options Tandem II Stroller, Tangerine Overview
The Contours Options Tandem is the perfect stroller to give you the flexibility needed as a parent. For one or two kids, infant or toddlers, everyone has a great view in any direction with its reversible seats! It is the ultimate stroller with lots of options for your ever changing life style! Seats easily reverses to create 6 different stroller options: Children can both face parentFace each otherFace forwardBack to backWith front seat only and the back for extra storageWith an infant car seat. Features: Infant car seat attachment fits most car seat brands on the market.Additional car seat attachment is sold separately to accommodate twins!Both seats recline for infant's comfort Steering with two 8" front single swivel 10" rear never flat wheels Easy trigger fold and convenient Free-Stand8482; allow the stroller to stand upright! New easy-reach tray is closer to the parent and more accessible, with an open-air compartment and deeper, ventilated cup holders Other children can walk use the hold-on handles Infant head rest protects newborn's head Adjustable canopy can be raised or lowered to the height of your baby. Large storage basket Height adjustable 5-point harness for safety and padded sleeves for comfort Specifications: JPMA Certified Fold: 24 x 25 x 42 40 lbs. maximum child weight per seat NOTE: Only use this product in the reclined position until child can sit up unassisted The following brands of infant car seats can be used with 1 or 2 car seat adapters (infant car seat not included.): Baby Trend174; Flex-Loc Baby Trend174; Latch-Loc Cosco174; Designer 22174; Series Cosco174; First Ride DX Evenflo174; Discovery8482; Evenflo174; Embrace Graco174; Safe Seat8482; Graco Snug Ride8482; Series Maxi-Cosi174; Mico8482; Peg P233;rego174; Primo Viaggio Peg P233;rego174; Primo Viaggio SIP Safety 1st174; Designer 228482; Safety 1st174; Starter8482; The following brands of infant car seats can only be used with 1 car seat adapter stroller seat in the front posAvailable In Stock. |
