A 2 in 1 pushchair with car seat in 1 Travel System

A stroller and car seat combination is the best 2 in 1 prams option for those who want to travel easily or design a more modern version of a pram. Check the specs to make sure that your car seat and stroller are compatible or consider purchasing an adaptor.

Editor-tested travel systems allow you to move your sleeping newborn seamlessly from the car to the stroller, without disrupting them. Some also include a carrycot that allows for a peaceful sleep.

Car Seat

A 2 in 1 car seat and pram-in-1 travel set that includes the stroller as well as an infant car seat that snaps together. This is a great choice for parents who often make errands, or take their child on public transport or rideshares. "You have less equipment to contend with," explains Graco spokesperson Rachel Stanton. "And it's ideal for families that alternate between carpooling with other moms and using public transit."

A top pick is the Doona infant car seat and latch base, which gets an astounding 90 percent of five-star reviews on Amazon. It's a rear facing car seat that converts into a jogging stroller that rolls in a matter of seconds. The wheels fold under and it's small when not in use. The Doona can also be connected to a car backseat with the rigid LATCH base, or to taxi safety belts. This makes it perfect for city families.

The Mamas & Papas Pramette is yet another great car seat/Egg stroller 2 in 1 combination, featuring a pram that has the hood as well as a front seats that open to let you lay your child down to sleep or for feedings. It comes with a large basket and cup holders for all the necessities for your baby as well as a tray for parents and sun shade. The stroller seat is able to recline in multiple positions and can be flat too and your baby will be comfortable for every ride.

Other important car seat features to consider are the weight and height limits and whether the infant seat can be used with only the backseat belt or has an additional layer of protection with a built-in rigid LATCH system. Also look for a lock on the handle to ensure it stays secure in place and the possibility of tilting the handle toward the back seatback to create an anti-rebound bar.

Travel systems are only suitable for infant car seats. Extended-use car seats, which can be turned to face forward later, do not snap into strollers. For this reason, many moms opt to get a separate stroller and car seat once their child is no longer in the infant seat.

Stroller

A stroller is a must-have piece of equipment for the new parents. Some travel systems come with a baby pram that transforms into a cosy infant carrycot so that your little one can sleep peacefully while on the move and is perfect for parents with newborns or who do not want to disturb their children when traveling. Some brands also offer the option of a car seat and stroller combination that can be clicked together. This allows you to keep your child in the car seat while transferring them to a stroller without disrupting them.

A quality stroller must have plenty of features that make it convenient and user-friendly. It should come with an ample basket for storing essential items such as nappies as well as toys and snacks. It must also recline so that your baby can sleep comfortably. It should also have a canopy to shield your child from the sun, and a lockable wheel at the front for safety. Lastly, it should be lightweight and compact enough to make it easy to store or transport to and from the car.

Travel system strollers that have been evaluated by editors, like the UPPAbaby Cruz v2 Combo and Chicco Keyfit Caddy, offer convenience as they can be connected to a range of top car seats. The car seats snap onto the frame to be attached and folded quickly. Some also come with a single wheel on each leg, which makes them more maneuverable and roll over different surfaces.

Ideally, a stroller should be able to endure through toddlerhood - and beyond if you require it to to transport your child to and from school, activities and play dates. If your child is outgrowing their car seat, choose a stroller which is able to seat your child in the world and reclines.

If you plan on using your 2 in 1 car seat stroller-in-1 travel system on public transportation choose models that have an ISOFIX base, which makes it safe to hop on and off trains or buses. Certain models, like the Doona can be fitted on planes and trains to make traveling with your baby easier.