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34 Chicago Baby | Fall 2019

STROLLERS, CAR SEATS & CARRIES—OH MY!

Fall 2019 | Chicago Baby 35

When you’re on the go with a new baby, choosing the right gear is a key factor—every family’s lifestyle and budget are different, but almost every expectant parent is going to have a stroller, a car seat, and

a baby carrier on their registry. But when it comes to gear, there’s an undeniably large selection to evaluate.To help you with these three big gear choices, we’ve rounded up our favorite strollers, car seats, and baby carriers on the market right now (and you can see all of them at the 2019 Chicago Baby Show)! Shop to it!

Your Ultimate Guide to the Year’s Best On-the-Go Essentials for Baby

By Mia Weber

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Diono Flexa: Diono has a new stroller and it’s perfect for family travel. The just-launched (it hit the market this summer) Flexa is a super lightweight (it weighs in at just 18 lbs.) travel-ready stroller, perfectly designed for the urban lifestyle. The Flexa features a free-standing fold with a minimal footprint and the ability to tuck the wheels away for storage. Plus, it offers all-round suspension and double back wheels, puncture-proof tires, telescopic handles (with four position options), and a two-position adjustable hood. $269.99-329.99, us.diono.com

Ergobaby Metro Compact City Stroller: The Metro Stroller is currently the only stroller to be certified back-friendly by the doctors at AGR (Campaign for Healthier Backs) of Germany. The stroller’s ergonomic features include a plush, and cushy padded seat with advanced multi-zone support and an adjustable leg rest to give baby a superior level of comfort that is rarely found in a compact stroller. The Metro’s smooth ride suspension and large back tires easily handle sidewalk cracks, cobblestones, and curbsides for a comfortable ride. $299, ergobaby.com

Baby Jogger City Mini GT2: The City Mini GT2 from Baby Jogger is a perfect pick for urban parents on the go. This stroller comes complete with Forever Rubber Tires with all-wheel suspension, a one-hand compact fold, a spacious storage basket, a near flat recline, and City GO infant car seat adapters included. Plus, with an adjustable handlebar and hand-operated parking brake and adjustable calf support, it’s super-easy to customize the features to your own preferences. The City Mini GT2 is suitable for children up to 65 lbs. $399.99, babyjogger.com

BOB Gear Revolution Flex 3.0 Travel System: This rugged travel system combines the BOB Revolution Flex 3.0 Jogging Stroller, BOB B-Safe 35 Infant Car Seat and BOB Adapter in one box. The stroller’s mountain bike-style suspension and air-filled tires provide an ultra-smooth ride on any type of terrain. Plus, the Ventilated Car Seat Canopy keeps your baby cool and protected from the elements, while SafeCenter LATCH Installation in the car seat base incorporates center-pull straps that tighten quickly and easily. $689.99, bobgear.com

BABYZEN YOYO+: From birth, the YOYO+ can be used with the 0+ newborn nest, which works as a lie-flat, rear-facing stroller. The addition of car seat adapters means that baby can be switched from the car to the YOYO+ with one click. From 6 months, on the same frame, parents can change to 6+ fabrics and their stroller is ready for early childhood. Folding, unfolding, and pushing still work with just one hand, and the YOYO+ remains almost featherweight at just 13-13.5 lbs. YOYO+ frame with 6+ color pack, $495; 0+ bassinet insert, $225; car seat adaptors, $50; babyzen.com

CYBEX Priam: Long recognized as a top-tier complete, coordinated, three-in-one system, the CYBEX Priam has been recently redesigned with high-quality materials including leather-look details, premium fabric, and finishes. The Priam frame still enables three different uses: As a pram-style stroller with matching carry cot, as a travel system with one of the CYBEX infant car seats, and later, as a luxurious stroller, with a choice of child facing forwards or backwards. There is also a choice of wheels for every surface (light, all-terrain, and trekking) and beautiful rose gold and chrome options for the frame. $999.95-1,049.95, cybex-online.com

Chicco Bravo Air Quick-Fold Stroller: This sleek stroller accepts the KeyFit and Fit2 car seats, has a child tray, adjustable handle, large vented canopy, parent tray and breathable 3D AirMesh backrest (which differentiates it from other Bravo Strollers in the line. Of course, it also offers all of the safety and convenience features that parents expect from Chicco. A super-easy one-handed fold, lightweight frame, parent tray, and multi-position reclining seat round out the offerings on this great set of wheels. $229.99, chiccousa.com

Britax B-Lively & B-Safe Ultra Travel System: This top-tier travel system comes complete with all-wheel suspension and a lightweight design, which both make strolling smooth and safe (for parents and baby alike). Additionally, this system includes a convenient extra-large storage basket with front access, and a one-hand fold. The B-Safe Ultra also offers two layers of side impact protection plus the patented Britax SafeCell Impact Protection system. $429.99, us.britax.com

Bugaboo Fox: Perfect for busy city moms and dads, the Bugaboo Fox stroller is as chic as it is innovative. The patented central joint and front and rear wheel suspension gives baby the smoothest ride possible, while a padded, three-position seat recline is designed specifically so that your little one can snooze and cruise in perfect comfort. Additionally, the Fox features a reversible seat so that it’s super-easy to see baby’s face or for baby to face the world. The Fox is also ultralight for easy carrying, has a compact, one-piece fold that makes it a breeze for traveling and storage. Starting at $1,199, bugaboo.com

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Nuna Mixx: For quick trips out, weekends away and everything in between—the newly upgraded MIXX stroller is the one. It’s easy to flip the seat and switch to bassinet or travel system modes. Upgraded stroller features include a no-rethread harness for custom height adjustments, a removable and reversible two-piece seat pad that grows with baby and all-season seat keeps baby cozy in winter and unsnaps to mesh in summer, and a super flat fold (from rearward or forward facing and opens easily with just one hand). $599.95, nuna.eu/usa

Mockingbird Stroller: Mocking-bird launched this year and takes a more modern approach to baby gear. They currently offer a premium full-size stroller and a full lineup of companion acces-sories. The Mockingbird Stroller has already been a major hit with parents seeking a premium, multi-functional stroller at a way more reasonable price. The stroller’s extra-large storage basket, one-hand fold, water-resistant canopy, 30-day trial, and lifetime warranty help it stand out. $350, hellomockingbird.com

Peg-Pérego Book For Two: The Book For Two is a super-compact, side-by-side stroller that’s just 29-inches wide. It can take up to two Primo Viaggio 4-35 car seats and folds easily and inward, like a book. Additionally, the Book For Two features multi-position independent backrests, a large, easy-loading basket with pockets, Soft Ride wheels with ball bearings and suspensions, and an easy, one-hand close. This stroller is suitable from birth, up to 45 lbs. (each child). $$649.99, us.pegperego.com

Evenflo Gold SensorSafe Pivot XpandTM Smart Modular Travel System: This oh-so-versatile stroller not only offers the quality and convenience that Evenflo imbues all their products with, but it also can easily convert to a double with no added parts or tools needed. A top safety pick, Pivot Xpand can be configured 22 ways for seating at optimal heights and angles for infants and children weighing up to 55 lbs. Plus, includes an Evenflo Gold SecureMaxTM Smart Infant Car Seat, along with a 3-position reclining toddler seat for added flexibility. $499.99, evenflo.com/gold

Larktale Coast: New to the US market this year, Larktale is a super-cool new stroller brand from Australia. Coast is Larktale’s stylish and multi-function everyday stroller; it’s suitable from birth up to 55 lbs. It folds small, quickly, and easily and is travel system-ready. The patented Compac3TM fold design achieves an ultra-compact fold in seconds. With folded dimensions of 23.6 x 13.2 x 26.2 inches, and weighing in at 21.2 lbs., it’s great for travel and is easy to store at home. $399.99, larktale.com

Lalo Daily Stroller: From Lalo, the chic new baby brand that’s all over Insta, comes the versatile Daily Stroller. Complete with a cozy bassinet, two machine-washable seat liners, a reversible reclining seat with adjustable height to accommodate your growing little one, and expandable storage, this sleek stroller offers new parents all the amenities of a luxury brand at a great value. Plus, it comes in three on-trend colorways, and even includes a parent organizer with a charger and easy-to-use car seat adaptors. $715, meetlalo.com




Summer 3Dlite+ Convenience Stroller: The Summer 3Dlite+ Convenience Stroller is a premium everyday lightweight stroller. Based on the original best-selling 3Dlite stroller, the 3Dlite+ takes parent convenience and child comfort to the next level with a premium look and feel. Suitable from 6 months to 50 lbs., this oh-so-light stroller weighs in at an amazing 14 lbs., and also folds easily with a compact fold, auto-lock, and carry strap. $129.99, summerinfant.com

Thule Sleek: Perfect for parents looking to hit the park as well as the city streets, the Thule Sleek is a smart, stylish, and safe stroller for urban explorers and their kids. Thule Sleek can be configured to match the needs of your family, from your baby’s birth and as your little one grows. This past spring, Thule introduced the Sleek stroller in Black on Black—the black alumi-num frame is paired with Midnight Black fabric, creating a stroller with a design language of its own—and features that will take consumers anywhere. $849.95, thule.com

UPPAbaby Devin MINU: Weigh-ing in at under 15 lbs., the MINU offers modern conveniences in a compact, lightweight stroller designed for daily adventures and exciting excursions, and the new Devin fashion (with full-grain leather accents) ensures a chic look at every turn. The MINU offers an easy one-handed, one-step fold and that stands when folded. Plus, the stroller features a large basket with a 20 lb. weight limit, as well as a spacious seat, an extendable, pop-out UPF 50+ sunshade, with shock-absorbing, all-wheel suspension, and more. 399.99, uppababy.com

WonderFold Wagon W-Series Multi-Function Stroller-Wagon: WonderFold Wagon’s W Series combines the safety of a stroller and the fun convenience of a wagon. Their stroller wagon (which is available in 2-seat and 4-seat options) features easy one-step folding and unfolding, a high body to promote better interactions between parents and children, removable/adjustable canopy for maximum sunlight protection, a deep foot well for kids to sit comfortably, front zipper door for children to climb in easily, a one-step brake system, and more! $259-499, wonderfoldwagon.com

Stokke Beat: There’s a brand-new stroller on the streets from Stokke! Launching this fall in October 2019, this sleek compact stroller provides many of the the same features and functions as larger comfort strollers do but is smaller and lighter—making it perfect for family travel, use on public transit, and easy storage at home. The Beat offers innovative comfort suspension, one-hand folding, a safer brake mechanism (which is safe for high heels and flip flops), a seat rail, and an adjustable foot-rest. Plus, it offers an adjustable canopy, and extra-large shopping basket, and a multi-configuration seat. $599, stokke.com


Baby Carriers

Baby K’tan Breeze Wrap: The Breeze wrap is a safe and secure way to carry baby that also facilitates bonding between baby and parent. With the Baby K’tan Breeze you can easily adjust your carrier to accommodate any temperature. Made of a unique cotton-mesh construction, each loop is constructed of jersey knit cotton (like a t-shirt) on one side and a perforated mesh-knit cotton on the other. The perforated half provides added breathability for parent and baby, while the jersey side offers a great cozy hold $59.95, babyktan.com

BabyBjorn Baby Carrier One Air: The top-quality Baby Carrier One Air strengthens the parent-child bond from day one, thanks to its great design and range of pre-mium features. It facilitates four front and back carrying positions from newborn to toddler with no infant insert needed! Plus, it offers an ergonomic wide leg position and adjustable seat, adjustable head support, and machine washable, quick drying, airy mesh fabric to keep little one cool. $219.99, babybjorn.com


Baby Tula Coast Explore: This spring Baby Tula released the very first Tula Coast Explore Carrier. Tula’s Explore carriers are known for being ergonomic and ad-justable baby carriers that are designed to grow with baby from infancy to toddlerhood without the need for an infant insert. With the introduction of Coast Explore, they now offer a reinterpretation of the original’s framed panel design using breathable mesh material which creates a venti-lated carrier perfectly suited for active lifestyles and warm weather locales. $179, babytula.com

born free wima baby carrier: With four modes of use, the wima—which just launched this spring—has covered every position you need. A thoughtful, easy to use design allows the front to open completely and provides a simple, stress-free experience when posi-tioning baby. Premium fabrics and a gender-neutral look ensure that mom and dad look stylish while on the go. The wima is also com-pletely adjustable and includes a removable infant head support and hood, adjustable infant seat, storage pockets, pacifier loop, key ring, and carry bag. $129.99, shopbornfree.com/wima

Diono Carus Complete 4-in-1 Baby Carrier with Backpack: This innovative backpack-style baby carrier allows for baby to face inwards or outwards, and is perfect for parents on the go. The unique harness design always goes on the same way and ensures parents have optimal back support no matter what mode the carrier is in, plus, the carrier includes a detachable backpack that can attach to the front or back, or can be used separately with the shoulder strap. $239.99, us.diono.com

Ergobaby OMNI 360 Carrier: The OMNI 360 offers flexibility, comfort, premium quality, convenience, and, best of all, a truly ergonomic design. This carrier accommodates all carry positions—front facing parent, front facing out, hip, and back—and can be used from birth up to toddler (7-33 lbs.). Plus, the OMNI 360 offers longwear comfort with a lumbar support waist-belt and extra cushioned shoulder straps, crossable for a snugger fit, and easy adjustability. $180, ergobaby.com




Evenflo Active Carrier: Perfect for active families, the sporty Active Carrier is perfect for on-the-go adventures with your little one. With three carrying positions, baby can face in or out and ride on the back. Use facing out and the backpack mode when she gets a little older and can hold her head and neck unassisted. It is easy and safe to use with the single side-entry buckle and adjustable back straps. Plus, it comes in two stylish colorways. $24.99, evenflo.com

Stokke MyCarrier Front and Back Carrier: Complete with the Scandinavian design sense that Stokke is famous for, the MyCarrier is a top-quality (and oh-so-fashionable) way to take baby on the go. This carrier is adjustable, ergonomic, and offers tailor-made design. Plus, it can be used inward facing, outward facing, and back carrying, and it comes in several chic color combinations. $199, stokke.com

Thule Sapling Elite: Looking to hit the trails with baby in tow? Don’t miss the Thule Sapling! Complete with a fully adjustable back panel and hip-belt, as well as spacious hip-belt pockets, removable stirrups, a sunshade, and a breathable back panel, the Sapling is perfect for outdoorsy families. Plus, a push, height adjustable, ergonomic seat efficiently distributes the child’s weight by providing inner thigh support. $349.95, thule.com

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MOBY 2-in-1 Carrier + Hip Seat: This newly launched carrier and hip seat combo from the baby-wearing gurus at MOBY offers new parents the versatility of a traditional carrier with the added comfort and convenience of a hip a seat. The carrier’s design (which offers four positions) is super-ergonomic and makes hands-free life with baby oh-so-easy, the hood provides UV45+ sun protection, and the hip seat means easier ups and downs for toddlers as your little grows. $99.94, mobywrap.com

Nuna CUDL: Nuna recently added a new addition to their family of products: The CUDL baby carrier. CUDL makes it easy to keep baby close and secure, all while allowing parents to be hands free. It’s comfortable and customizable with mesh fabric, padded shoulder straps and waist belt. And it’s easy to use thanks to magnetic locking buckles. The CUDL keeps baby facing in and snuggled up starting with an integrated infant booster for newborns, which then easily unzips as your child grows. As baby wants to explore the world, they can face out or switch to backpack mode for growing toddlers. $219.95, nunababy.com

Lascal m1 Carrier: New to the market this year, the m1 from Las-cal is ergonomic, easy-to-use, and extremely durable. The m1 Carrier It has a feature called the M-Seat™ which is creating the perfect so called “M” seating position, recommended for newborns from 8 lbs., right up to age 3-4 years (weighing up to 33 lbs). This posi-tion gives full leg support from hip to knee (forming like an M), as recommended by the Inter-national Hip Dysplasia Institute. Plus, it has a fully breathable seat cushion and can be worn in three different configurations. $199.99, lascal.net



Car Seats

Chicco NextFit Zip Max Convertible Car Seat: As per usual from the car seat gurus at Chicco, the NextFit Zip Max is comfortable, convenient, super-safe, and easy to install. This sleek seat also offers 25 percent more legroom in rear-facing mode and extended calf support in forward-facing mode, a breathable 3D AirMesh backrest to facilitate air flow, and a ReclineSure 9-position leveling system adjusts with one hand for an accurate fit in a wider range of vehicles than ever before. This seat is suitable from 4-50 lbs. rear-facing and from 22-65 lbs. forward-facing (and up to 49 inches). $369.99, chiccousa.com

CYBEX Cloud – Karolina Kurkova Edition: Brand new from CYBEX’s very cool collaboration with super model mama Karolina Kurkova is this special edition (how chic is that pattern?) of the always popular Cloud Q car seat. The Cloud Q features a ground-breaking, ergonomic design that offers a full-recline position outside of the car. Additionally, in combination with the energy-absorbing shell, the Cloud Q’s Linear Side Impact Protection System absorbs up to 25 percent more impact forces in the event of a side collision, than the same car seat without the LSP extended. $499.95, cybexonlineshop.com

Baby Jogger City GO: Compatible with the popular City Mini line of strollers, the City GO car seat securely attaches to your favorite Baby Jogger stroller to create a convenient and comfortable travel system. It clicks into easy install base for car trips, has a taxi-safe belt path for installation without the base, features push button LATCH for easier LATCH install, and offers one-hand headrest and harness adjustment, Additionally, the City GI includes a three panel canopy with 50+ UV protection, six-position base adjustability, an infant insert, and a five-point harness. This seat is suitable for babies from 4-35 lbs. $229, babyjogger.com

Britax One4Life Car Seat: This All-In-One car seat, which will be hitting the market very soon, is designed to safely and comfortably transport kids from birth to big kid (it’s suitable from 5-120 lbs.), and is the only seat out there with ClickTight Installation, so parents can install with confidence each and every time. Built with exclusive Britax Safety (including patented technologies like SafeCell impact-absorbing base and a high strength steel frame), this seat is designed to create the perfect fit for your growing baby. The One4Life offers a 14-position quick-adjust headrest, nine recline positions, a removable infant pillow and soft, comfy fabrics. $349.99-$389.99, us.britax.com

Bugaboo Turtle by Nuna: What happens when Bugaboo and Nuna—two of the baby gear industry’s biggest players—team up? The car seat of dreams—super-chic, super-safe, and super-cool. The brand-new Turtle car seat was designed with convenience and safety in mind. Featuring a lightweight design and integrated adapters, this seat also offers a sun canopy with a signature smart visor and peekaboo window. The car seat base is also included, and will ensure a secure ride all the way. Designed with your convenience in mind, it is easy to place in your car—it only takes a few seconds to install it—and is compatible to be used as a travel system with the Bugaboo Fox stroller. $349, bugaboo.com



UPPAbaby Bryce MESA: The MESA infant car seat remains top-rated in safety by maximizing ease of use to minimize error, allowing parents to move forward with confidence and security. Suitable from 4-35 lbs. and up to 32” in height. Plus, the MESA includes an Infant Insert, wedge, and low harness position recommended for preemies and smaller newborns (4-8 lbs.). Additionally, the MESA is the only infant car seat on the market that uses the SMARTSECURE system—self-retracting mini LATCH connectors and a red-to-green tightness indicator allow for an accurate, and easy installation in seconds. Finally, with the new Bryce fashion, this stylish seat is certain to stop tradffic in the best way possible! $299.99, uppababy.com

Peg-Perégo Primo Viaggio Convertible: This seat has the ability to grow with your child from infancy through toddlerhood by converting from a rear-facing to a forward-facing car seat. The seat offers Adjustable Side Impact Protection, and is made with the highest quality of materials, to assure a top-tier level of safety. Additionally, it offers adjustable Side Impact Protection (SIP), a Shock Absorbing Foam Element (SAFE) device, and Expanded Poly Styrene (EPS) energy-absorbing foam. The Primo Viaggio Convertible also includes a removable cushion to be used for newborns, up until baby weighs 22 lbs.; in its other configurations it’s suitable from 5-65 lbs. $349.99-399.99, us.pegperego.com

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Diono Rainier 2AXT All-In-One Convertible Car Seat: New from Diono, this top-tier car seat helps parents to keep their little ones in a rear-facing seat for longer (up to 50 lbs). Then, as baby grows to 120 lbs. (12 years approx.) the seat’s long-range lifespan protects your child facing forwards. Crafted using super-strong automotive high strength steel, which is engineered into a dual spine, this car seat has a unique core that manages and dissipates energy and provides an unyielding structure to protect your baby. Plus, it features a number of European-inspired fashion elements like premium fabrics and tailored cuts. $349.99-449.99, us.diono.com

Evenflo Gold SensorSafe EveryStage Smart All-in-One Convertible Car Seat: This innovative all-in-one convertible car seat is designed for 10 years of use as your child grows from 4-120 lbs. The EasyClick Installation easily rachets to ensure a wiggle-free and protected ride. Plus, the SensorSafe technology sounds an alert if the seat becomes unbuckled, the child gets too warm, or if the child has gone too long without movement (and it allows mom and dad to focus on the road instead of on the car seat). $279.99, evenflo.com/gold

Nuna PIPA lite lx: The PIPA lite lx is ultra-portable, weighing only 5.7 lbs. Its feather-weight design includes Nuna’s exclusive Dream Drape while blending aeroflex foam, Merino wool, and TENCEL lyocell fiber blend for ultimate comfort and protection. It also features a removable UPF 50+ canopy, a customizable and removable headrest, and five-point harness. Recommended for babies weighing 4-32 lbs., the PIPA lite lx true lock base installation and high-end details offer an impressive slate of premium safety, convenience, and aesthetic features. $399.95, nuna.eu/usa

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