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Big-Ticket Baby Gear Worth the Investment: Best Strollers, Car Seats & Cribs
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items As a mom of 3, I know which baby gear is worth splurging on and which is not. These are the big-ticket baby items worth the investment, from UPPAbaby, Doona and BOB strollers to Graco, Evenflo, Britax and Cybex car seats, convertible cribs and smart ...
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🚗 Car Seats
👶 Strollers & Travel Systems
🌙 Cribs, Monitors & Swings
🚗 Car Seats
Infant, convertible and all-in-one car seats from Graco, Britax, Cybex, UPPAbaby and Doona, built to last for years.
The Doona is an infant car seat that turns into a stroller in seconds. A lifesaver for quick errands, doctor visits and travel. Note: it's outgrown sooner than a regular stroller.
Doona Car Seat & Stroller, Nitro Black
The Graco 4Ever DLX is a 4-in-1 car seat that lasts 10 years, from rear-facing infant to backless booster. One purchase for years of use. Tip: register it to get recall alerts.
Graco 4Ever DLX 4-in-1 Car Seat, Charlie
The UPPAbaby Mesa V3 infant car seat clicks right into UPPAbaby strollers and has a base that shows green when installed right. Lightweight and easy to carry.
UPPAbaby Mesa V3 Infant Car Seat w/Base
The Cybex Callisto G 360 is a rotating convertible car seat with premium safety tech. Swivels to the door for easy loading. A splurge that's worth it for your back and peace of mind.
Cybex Callisto G 360 Rotating Convertible Seat
The Britax One4Life is an all-in-one car seat from rear-facing infant to booster, known for safety features and easy installation. One seat for about 10 years.
Britax One4Life All in One Car Seat Raven Black
The Evenflo Revolve360 Extend rotates toward you, so getting baby in and out is so much easier on your back. Converts from rear-facing to forward-facing to booster.
Evenflo Revolve360 Extend Convertible Car Seat
The UPPAbaby Rove convertible car seat works rear-facing and forward-facing, so it grows with your child after the infant seat. Tip: have it checked by a certified car seat technician.
UPPAbaby Rove Convertible Car Seat 2-in-1
👶 Strollers & Travel Systems
Full-size, jogging and travel strollers from UPPAbaby, BOB, Graco and Stokke for every stage and trip.
The Graco Modes Element travel system includes a stroller and infant car seat that click together. Great value for new parents, and the stroller converts as baby grows.
Graco Modes Element 3-in-1 Travel System
The BOB Gear Revolution Flex 3.0 jogging stroller handles trails, gravel and runs with ease thanks to its suspension. Great for active parents. Wait until baby has good head control to jog.
BOB Gear Revolution Flex 3.0 Duallie Stroller
The UPPAbaby Vista V3 stroller grows with your family from one baby to two or three. Smooth ride, huge basket and great resale value later.
UPPAbaby Vista V3 Convertible Stroller - Savannah
UPPAbaby Cruz V2 Stroller: a full-featured stroller in a lighter, narrower frame that fits store aisles and car trunks. Tip: add the Mesa car seat to turn it into a travel system.
UPPAbaby Cruz V2 Stroller Travel System Greyson
Stokke YOYO3 Travel Stroller (from 6 months): folds small enough for many airline overhead bins, great for family trips. Tip: check your airline's carry-on size before you fly.
Stokke YOYO3 Travel Stroller 6M+ Black/Taupe
🌙 Cribs, Monitors & Swings
Convertible cribs, smart baby monitors and swings that help the nursery run smoothly.
The DaVinci Kalani 4-in-1 crib grows from crib to toddler bed, daybed and full-size bed. Great long-term value, and it's made with safe, non-toxic finishes.
Davinci Kalani 4-in-1 Convertible Crib Chestnut
The Nanit smart baby monitor gives a clear overhead 1080p view and tracks sleep and breathing with special wear. Helps parents rest easier and learn baby's sleep patterns.
Nanit Smart Baby Monitor - 1080p Wi-Fi Cam
The Owlet Dream Sock tracks baby's sleep and heart rate and shows it in an app for peace of mind at night. It's not a replacement for safe sleep practices.
Owlet Dream Sock Smart Baby Monitor
The mamaRoo smart swing moves in motions like the ones parents use to soothe babies, controlled from your phone. Gives you a few hands-free minutes. Always follow the age and weight limits.
UPPAbaby Mamaroo Smart Swing Charlie
The Babyletto Hudson 3-in-1 crib has a clean modern design and converts to a toddler bed. Made with safe, low-emission finishes. Toddler bed rail is included.
Babyletto Hudson 3-in-1 Convertible Crib