Combi Flare Travel System

Product Manufacturer / Name / Part Number:

Combi Flare Travel System

Model # stroller: 2465112, 2465111

Model # infant car seat: 8097112, 8097111

Approximate Price Range: ~$100 (stroller); $141 – $180 (infant car seat)

Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars

Description / Specs / Features:

The Combi Flare Travel System is a “make your own” travel system, consisting of a light weight Combi Flare stroller and a Combi Shuttle 33 infant car seat.  As a travel system, it is designed for a single child up to 55 lbs.  The Flare stroller is infant car seat compatible.  The advantage of stroller infant car seat compatibility is that the car seat has an infant carrier that can “click” lock into the car seat base or stroller and be moved from one to the other without disturbing your baby.  The stroller is forward-facing and rear-facing when used with the infant car seat.

• Travel System pieces sold separately, include a Flare Stroller and Shuttle 33 infant car seat
• Stroller Specs /Features:
• Child weight: up to 55 lbs.  (up to 33 lbs. when using the Shuttle 33 infant carrier)
• Stroller weight: 11.7 lbs. (stroller only);  20.95 lbs. (stroller and infant carrier)
• Infant car seat compatible with the Combi Shuttle 33
• Steel frame
• 5-point harness
• Reclining seat
• 3-Second Fold®
• Self-standing when folded
• Carry strap
• Infant safety boot
• Footrest
• Adjustable canopy
• Storage pocket
• Storage basket
• Removable padded guard rail
• Removable child cup holder
• Washable padded seat.
• Wheel diameter (front & back): 5”
• Dimensions (open):  31”L  x 18.5”W  x 40”H
• Dimensions (closed):  16”L  x 10.5”W  x 40”H
• Infant Car Seat Specs /Features:
• Child weight / size: birth to 33 lbs. and 33”
• Infant carrier weight: 9.25 lbs.
• 5-point harness with padding
• 2 harness height positions
• EZ Harness™ Height Adjustment System
• Tru-Safe® Anti-Rebound Bar (ARB)
• Tru-Safe® Side Impact Protection (SIP)
• Push-on LATCH connectors
• 4-position recline adjustment
• Bubble indicator for proper recline
• Adjustable canopy
• Removable and washable fabric
• Dimensions: 25.75” L  x 16.75” W  x 25.5” H

Pros:

• Very light weight stroller at 11.7 lbs. and infant car seat compatible, which is a very nice combination.
• 5-point harness (not all umbrellas have this).
• The stroller height is good for taller users.
• Generous stroller canopy for an umbrella style stroller.
• Trendy looking.

Cons:

• Some users have had difficulty with the infant carrier base lock and release mechanism.
• Infant car seat does not have an infant head support.
• Stroller does not recline completely (although it is infant car seat compatible, which can be used while your baby is small).
• Some users find that the stroller is not very maneuverable.
• The infant carrier is 9.25 lbs., and for most will become very difficult to lift via handle by the time your child is ~20 lbs, so you may lose use of the carrier feature at that time (the car seat is rated to 33 lbs.).  This is not so much a con, as a note of consideration.

Review by:
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Graco MetroLite Travel System

Product Manufacturer / Name / Part Number:

Graco MetroLite Travel System

Part #: 1753039

Approximate Price Range: $250-$260

Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars

Description/Specs/Features:

The Graco MetroLite Travel System is a light weight system that includes a Graco MetroLite single forward-facing stroller and a Graco SnugRide car seat (rear-facing) with car seat base.  The advantage to this travel system is that the infant car seat carrier can easily “click” lock into the car seat base, and also “click” lock into the stroller.  This is highly convenient, as you can harness your infant into the car seat carrier anywhere, and moved from the car seat or stroller using a “pull” release without disturbing your baby.

Stroller:

• Child weight: up to 40 lbs. (or up to 22 lbs. with infant car seat attached)
• Stroller weight: 17.4 lbs.
• Size: 28” length x 19” width (open)
• SnugRide infant car seat “click” locks into stroller with “pull” release
• One-hand gravity fold
• Convertible 3 and 5 point harness
• Removable infant harness covers
• Multi-position recline
• Sun blocking canopy with quilting and decorative trim
• Aluminum frame
• Height adjustable handle
• Swivel front wheels with lock and suspension
• Drop down storage basket
• Parent storage tray with two cup holders
• Child tray w/ snack holder that pivots open
• Machine washable cushion
• Lockable front swivel wheels with suspension

Car Seat:

• Child weight: Rear-facing up to 22 lbs & 29”
• Car seat weight: 8.2 lbs. (w/o base); 13.3 lbs (w/base)
• Stay-in-car adjustable base
• EPS energy absorbing foam
• Removable infant head support
• Carrier handle with adjustable canopy
• Car Seat dimensions: 24.2H x 17.5W x 26.7D”

Pros:

• Stroller has easy fold, that’s truly one-handed.
• Lightweight stroller.
• Stroller has smooth ride over rough surfaces, easy to maneuver.
• Easy car seat front harness adjust
• Very convenient that infant car seat can snap into the stroller

Cons:

• Stroller basket could be a bit bigger.

Review by:

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Graco LiteRider Travel System

Stroller Travel Systems: Graco LiteRider Travel System Review

Part #: 1759753

Approximate Price Range: $145 – $199

Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars

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Description/Specs/Features:

The LiteRider Travel System is a lightweight system that includes a Graco LiteRider single forward-facing stroller and a Graco SnugRide car seat (rear-facing) with car seat base.  The advantage to this travel system is that the infant car seat carrier can easily “click” lock into the car seat base, and also “click” lock into the stroller.  This is highly convenient, as you can harness your infant into the car seat carrier anywhere, and moved from the car seat or stroller using a “pull” release without disturbing your baby.

Stroller:

• Child weight: up to 40 lbs. (when using an infant car seat carrier, up to the specific car seat weight rating)
• Stroller weight: 17 lbs.
• One-hand fold
• 3-point point harness
• 2 position seat recline
• Front wheels swivel with locks and suspension
• Accepts Graco SnugRide, SnugRide 32 and Infant SafeSeat Car Seats (sold separately)
• Parent storage tray (uncovered) with two cup holders for keys and drinks
• Removable child’s tray with cup/snack holder
• Graco Mix ‘n Move Toys attach to child’s tray (toys sold separately)
• Drop-down basket accessible with a reclined child
• Canopy with peek-a-boo window
• Removable machine washable seat cushion
• Dimensions (open): 40”H x 19.5”W x 27”D
• Dimensions (closed): 13″ x 20″ x 35″

Infant Car Seat:

• Child weight: Rear-facing up to 22 lbs & 29”
• Car seat weight: 8.2 lbs. (w/o base); 13.3 lbs (w/base)
• Stay-in-car adjustable base
• EPS energy absorbing foam
• Removable infant head support
• Carrier handle with adjustable canopy
• Infant car seat dimensions: 24.2H x 17.5W x 26.7D”

Pros:

• Stroller is light weight and infant car seat compatible, which is a very nice combination.
• The stroller seat cushion is machine washable.
• Lower end of the price range makes it very affordable.
• Stroller storage basket is roomy.
• Very sturdy infant car seat.
• Lightweight infant carrier (Aprox. 2 lbs. lighter than the 32 and 35 SnugRide versions).
• Comfortable for baby.

Cons:

• Stroller basket could be a bit bigger.
• Infant car seat fabric could be more breathable.

Review by: InfantProductReviews.com

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