Best Stroller Car Seat Combo 2023

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A baby stroller and car seat combo, also called a travel system, consists of what is often called a bucket car seat and a stroller that fit together. The stroller will usually come with a separate seat that can be used as the baby grows out of the bucket, but the car seat also fits on the stroller chassis. It usually clicks into place easily.

Veteran parents swear by these creating travel solutions for seamless strolling because the youngest babies are often just too small to sit upright in traditional strollers for long periods of time.

What to look for in the best stroller car seat combo

“I really like parents to consider product weight and dimensions when shopping for their stroller. I find some expectant parents over-commit when it comes to their first travel system and aren’t happy with it past the newborn stage,” says Abby Kalter, founder and lead consultant at Prepping for Peanut, a personalized concierge service that helps parents choose the best baby gear for their families.

She recommends considering where the stroller will most frequently be used (i.e., paved sidewalks, cobblestone streets, indoor shopping), how often the stroller will need to be folded down, who will be using it and how many other children might need to be accommodated.

“In terms of car seats,” says Kalter, “all car seats are heavily regulated and meet the same government safety standards, so it’s important to know that they are all safe.”

She adds that you might want to look for parent convenience features that make the car seat easier to install, because, as she says, “Over 60% of seats are actually not installed correctly so the seat you can install properly, 100% of the time, is the right seat for you!”

The best stroller car seat combos 2023

Best overall

Chicco Bravo 3-in-1 Trio Travel System

best stroller car seat combos (Chicco Bravo 3-in-1 Trio Travel System) Merchant

In the grand scheme of strollers and car seats, this combination is both quite affordable and extremely versatile. We love that you can snap the car seat onto the stroller frame or put the car seat inside the stroller seat for double canopy coverage. This comes in extra handy as your baby grows and you’re using both the car seat and the stroller seat depending on the outing.

Good-sized wheels promise a smooth ride on pavement, cement and other surfaces. The handlebar is also exceptionally comfortable compared to other similarly-priced models on the market.

Did we mention it’s easy to clean? It is—and that matters. Babies spit up, poop, drool and create all sorts of messes. The last thing you want is a car seat stroller combo that’s difficult to wipe down.

This set has a five-star rating on Amazon and verified purchaser Melissa says “This is the best car seat stroller combo I’ve had. I’ve had a few. This is my third child & this stroller is amazing! I’ve never had anything as ‘fancy’ but it’s definitely worth the money. The car seat snaps into the bases and stroller so easy!”