Our Chicco Car Seat & Stroller

We got our car seat and stroller a month before my due date, just because I'm pretty confident that the baby is still holding up and the item is available and is delivered within 2 business days from order (Amazon Prime). But as early as 32 weeks, my OB has been asking me if we have it already, perhaps for extra preparedness just in case the baby comes in early. So I guess as early as 7 months through pregnancy, you can start shopping for your car seat already. The stroller, you can still delay if you don't have the space to store it. 

For our second baby, we opted for Chicco:

Chicco KeyFit 30 Zip Infant Car Seat

Features:

• ReclineSure leveling foot to help achieve a proper base angle in a wide range of vehicles
• RideRight bubble levels to indicate an accurate base angle
• SuperCinch one-pull, latch tightener to achieve a tight and secure fit
• Seat interior lined with EPS energy-absorbing foam for improved impact protection
• Infant insert for smaller babies from 4-11lbs
• 5-point harness with one-pull tightener
• Quick remove seat pad that is machine-washable for easy cleanup
• Adjustable, multi-position canopy
• Easy one-hand removal from stroller and base
• Ergonomically designed carry handle with comfort grip
• Conforms to FMVSS213
• Compatible with Chicco Bravo, Urban, Cortina, Neuvo, TRE, Activ3, Cortina Together, Liteway Plus and KeyFit Caddy strollers (sold separately)

Chicco Bravo LE Stroller

Features:

• Removable seat for easy transformation into a stylish frame carrier for the KeyFit
• Large basket easily accessed from front or rear
• Multi-position reclining seat and all-wheel suspension for baby’s comfort.
• Provides comfort for parents with height-adjustable handle and linked rear brakes.
• Features one-hand fold, auto-positioning wheels and a self-standing compact fold.
• Includes a premium convenient parent tray with zippered storage and cup holders
• Removable reversible seat pad insert
• Includes child tray that attaches to carry Chicco infant car seats.
• Canopy features a flip –out visor extension

Personally, I can only make a comparisson with my first born's Graco Click Connect Travel System. 

What I like about the Chicco KeyFit 30 Car Seat is it feels more padded and softer than our old Graco. It has more accessories, too --- removable zip foot cover for cold weather; canopy adjuster; and extra cushion pillow for the baby's head.

For the Chicco Bravo LE Stroller, what's nice about it is that it feels more sturdy and roomy. The wheels are larger. The rear basket has more space. Plus, we have the option to remove the seat first, while our baby is still using the carrier. This stroller arrived with some parts to be attached, and the set-up was easy. Opening, closing, and handling of the caddy is also easy, for me.

These two are not the lightest duo in the market, but I would say not the heaviest either --- pretty acceptable to me.

Another plus point for this duo is the design. I like it a lot. The color matches our beige car interior. The chevron trims gives it a bit of uniqueness. 

These Chicco models also received good reviews from consumers, too, which gives us a bit more certainty that we made the right choice.

For the price, it is relatively higher than Graco ($300+ range), but still in the medium range of stroller and car seat prices. We got the Chicco KeyFit 30 Car Seat for $229.99 +tax and the stroller for $249.99 +tax. However, since registered it through Amazon Baby Registry, we got a 15% completion discount, which gives us more than $70 savings. 

Overall, I'm pretty happy about it. Hope the baby will be happy to ride it, too. We'll find out in a few weeks... 😊