The Graco DuoGlider folding Double Baby Stroller w/2 Car Seats is the perfect gift for our soon to arrive twin Grandchildren.
The stroller is easy to fold and unfold. Entire unit is very sturdy and easy to steer. The car seats fit into stroller securely and
easily. This will be one of the best items the Babies will have. Love the stadium seating, the color and the overall perfection
of this combo. If you have the need for a double stroller you will not be disappointed!Great value Thanks. Most other combinations like this are hundreds of dollars more expensive. Very padded and safe car seats.
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Best Lock Tite Chest Clip Deals
Bought this clip to reinforce along with the other clip, granddaughter still manages to pull the straps down off her shoulders.
So it did not help any. Also had to take straps out of car seat to put on and that was not easy. I bought two, one for me and the other for my son. They saw how much trouble I had with my car seat and it didn't really work that I still have that one, unopened. But not worth making trip to ship it back.
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Well, I have Eddie Bauer car seats. There was no indication in the description that this was made ONLY for Diono and Sunshine brands. If that were so I would not have ordered it. But they would not return it because it is opened. Really? How would I know it didn't work without opening it?
So, as it stands, I am penalized [by not getting a refund] because the seller and the distributor did not collaborate and give this most important fact.
So it did not help any. Also had to take straps out of car seat to put on and that was not easy. I bought two, one for me and the other for my son. They saw how much trouble I had with my car seat and it didn't really work that I still have that one, unopened. But not worth making trip to ship it back.
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I lost the original clip on my baby seat after we washed the fabric. I was about to buy a new car seat just because I was missing this piece. when I found it on amazon that saved me from buying a new one.great product
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I requested a return because this does not work. It opens too easily which makes it unsafe and also the slots are wider than the belt so it isn't tight enough. I was told by the seller that this item is designed to work on Diono or Sunshine kids car seats. Its a replacement latch for them and not other brands. Items are not universal and are brand specific.Well, I have Eddie Bauer car seats. There was no indication in the description that this was made ONLY for Diono and Sunshine brands. If that were so I would not have ordered it. But they would not return it because it is opened. Really? How would I know it didn't work without opening it?
So, as it stands, I am penalized [by not getting a refund] because the seller and the distributor did not collaborate and give this most important fact.
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Somehow the original chest clip on my daughter's car seat broke. I searched and searched and finally found this clip. It is exactly what I needed. It's really smooth to clip and unclip. Good price, great quality!Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for Lock Tite Chest Clip
Great clip. Easy to install. Sturdy plastic. I would recommend this clip to anymore who has to replace their old one.Wednesday, March 26, 2014
Best Infantino Car Seat Buddies Deals
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List Price: $12.99
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Today's Bonus: 6% Off

I revceived this item as a baby shower gift. My baby used it for about a month and seemed to really enjoy it. After one month of use the portion that lights up and makes music quit working. The ends still spin, but she is no longer interested. I emailed the company re: my problem and am waiting to hear back. I will update my review if they respond.
I rated this item three stars because I really enjoyed the product but it didn't work for very long.
January 11, 2013 Two months later and absolutely no response from the company. Buy at your own risk.
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I revceived this item as a baby shower gift. My baby used it for about a month and seemed to really enjoy it. After one month of use the portion that lights up and makes music quit working. The ends still spin, but she is no longer interested. I emailed the company re: my problem and am waiting to hear back. I will update my review if they respond.
I rated this item three stars because I really enjoyed the product but it didn't work for very long.
January 11, 2013 Two months later and absolutely no response from the company. Buy at your own risk.
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My daughter loves it and plays with it. The only con is that it plays music only for a few seconds. I bought a seperate remote controlled musical mirror for her. I wish this product would play music for at least a minute.Best Deals for Infantino Car Seat Buddies
The idea of the toy is good and the music does keep my baby entertained however, the toy wraps on to the car seat handle and it's really close to his face. I am not sure if bothers him or not but I do see that his eyes cross at times... I didn't return it because it would cost me $5 and it only cost $10 to purchase...Honest reviews on Infantino Car Seat Buddies
This is a great looking toy and I wish I didn't have to return it but when you press the dog's nose for music, nothing happens and you can hear a whirring sound like it's trying to work. Sad, because I'd love to attach this to his car seat!!Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for Infantino Car Seat Buddies
My daughter loved the puppy, but after two months, the barking was considerably slower and a week after it completely stopped working. My older daughter's car seat toy is still working from five years ago! Called Infantino and they replaced it for free, though. Hope this one lasts...Saturday, March 22, 2014
Graco SnugRide Click Connect 35 Car Seat Review
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List Price: $149.99
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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program This is our second Graco infant carseat. The first one is still in good condition, but it expired before our third child outgrew it (did you know that carseats have expiration dates?) There have been some nice design changes in the last 5 plus years and some changes that I do not love. Here are the pros and cons as I see them.
Pros:
:: It is the lightest infant car seat for infants 4 to 35 lbs. That being said, it is still heavy when you have a growing child in it :)
:: Since it is recommended that kids stay facing backwards in the car until they are 2 now, it is nice that kids can stay in this carseat until they are 35 lbs (because to me an infant carseat facing backwards takes up less room in the car than a toddler carseat facing backwards).
:: The fabric is nice and the outer shell is easily removable, so it can be thrown in the washing machine to clean.
:: It has four slots so you can to adjust the strap height depending on your child's size (our previous model only had 3).
:: The base is easy to install.
:: It comes with an infant insert which is great for small babies.
Cons
:: The shade crinkles (makes noise) when you move it. This is not ideal when you have a sleeping baby.
:: The shade is hard to open and close, especially when you have the handle up because they rub against each other.
:: While it is said to fit with Graco Click Connect strollers, it does not fit securely into the (older) universal stroller frame (like our first Graco did). I guess I would just recommend that if you are not going to buy a Graco stroller, that you do good research to make sure this carseat is compatible with your stroller.
With baby products, I have found that there is no perfect carseat, stroller etc because there are varying features and no product does it all. We have several Graco products and I am impressed with the quality and durability. I recommend this carseat despite the minor annoyances I found with it.
The Graco SnugRide Classic Connect Infant Car Seat, Little Hoot only accommodates a baby up to 22 pounds, the harness straps have to be adjusted manually(UGH!) each time we put baby into the seat, and the reclining feature is very difficult to reach and use in the rear facing position.
We fell in love with this car seat immediately. The color is nice for our little boy but the car seat fabric is kinda rough so we use a Kiddopotamus Snuzzler Complete Head and Body Support, Ivory Terry. The harness straps are released with the pull of a lever located in the seat and tightened with a pull of a strap. Had I known what a difference this would have made in ease of use we would have purchased our first seat with this feature. I now know it is a must have for infant car seats.
The Graco SnugRide Click Connect 35 was a breeze to install in our vehicle. The installation meter on the base of the car seat is easy to read and with just a quick glance you can see if the seat is properly installed and in the correct position or if adjustments need to be made.
The reclining mechanism is controlled with a knob on the front of the base and can be reached and turned easily.
Removing and putting the seat into the base is very easy, with or without baby inside, and it is lighter in weight than our original seat.
The only thing we find we don't like about this seat is the shade. It doesn't cover our little ones face as much as the Graco SnugRide Classic Connect Infant Car Seat, Little Hoot and is difficult to open if the handle is in the carry position.
Of the two car seats we prefer this one. It does cost more than the Graco SnugRide Classic Connect Infant Car Seat, Little Hoot but it is worth it in my opinion to have the extras offered with this seat.
So unless you have a dedicated Click Connect stroller from Graco, you should stay away from this system.
The seat is light. It weighs in at 7 ½ lbs which is significantly lighter than our Key Fit and B-Safe infant carriers. That makes a big difference in how long you can carry your child around in the seat. I wouldn't want to have to carry my 18 month old around in this seat, but I was able to carry her when we tested it out.
I did find that the canny for the seat, seems to get in the way when you adjust the carry handle. It is a bit of a nuisance, but there good news is you can detach the canopy if the obstruction really irritates you. I had similar issues with the canopy getting in the way with our Chicco KeyFit seat, but the problem seems a little worse with this Graco seat.
I like the front adjust for the for the harness. I won't entertain using an infant carrier that doesn't have a harness that can be adjusted from the front. The carriers that adjust from the rear just aren't practical since it's easier to put a baby in the seat if you can loosen the harness first.
Installing the base was relatively easy. It's not as easy as installing the Chicco Key Fit base, but it's a lot easier than fighting with the Britax B-Agile base which is a pain in the rear. My biggest complaint about the base for this seat is there is only one level indicator. If you are installing this seat on the driver's side of the car you will not be able to see the level. I prefer to have a level indicator on both sides to eliminate any confusion. Britax and Chicco both have two level indicators on their car seat bases.
Adjusting the incline on the base is as simple as turning the dial on the seat. It's easier to adjust the incline on this seat than it is to do the same with the Britax B-Safe base. It's say it's on par with the ease of use for the KeyFit base.
Overall, the infant carrier is decent and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it.
List Price: $149.99
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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program This is our second Graco infant carseat. The first one is still in good condition, but it expired before our third child outgrew it (did you know that carseats have expiration dates?) There have been some nice design changes in the last 5 plus years and some changes that I do not love. Here are the pros and cons as I see them.
Pros:
:: It is the lightest infant car seat for infants 4 to 35 lbs. That being said, it is still heavy when you have a growing child in it :)
:: Since it is recommended that kids stay facing backwards in the car until they are 2 now, it is nice that kids can stay in this carseat until they are 35 lbs (because to me an infant carseat facing backwards takes up less room in the car than a toddler carseat facing backwards).
:: The fabric is nice and the outer shell is easily removable, so it can be thrown in the washing machine to clean.
:: It has four slots so you can to adjust the strap height depending on your child's size (our previous model only had 3).
:: The base is easy to install.
:: It comes with an infant insert which is great for small babies.
Cons
:: The shade crinkles (makes noise) when you move it. This is not ideal when you have a sleeping baby.
:: The shade is hard to open and close, especially when you have the handle up because they rub against each other.
:: While it is said to fit with Graco Click Connect strollers, it does not fit securely into the (older) universal stroller frame (like our first Graco did). I guess I would just recommend that if you are not going to buy a Graco stroller, that you do good research to make sure this carseat is compatible with your stroller.
With baby products, I have found that there is no perfect carseat, stroller etc because there are varying features and no product does it all. We have several Graco products and I am impressed with the quality and durability. I recommend this carseat despite the minor annoyances I found with it.
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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program Having been out of the parenting scene for almost twenty years it was quite a culture shock to find that our home would soon be welcoming a new little one. Car seats twenty years ago didn't offer much in the way of extras and at that time infant seats were given to new parents at the hospital. When we began looking for a car seat for our expected bundle of joy we decided to purchase Graco SnugRide Classic Connect Infant Car Seat, Little Hoot. As this was the only seat we were using at the time and had little experience with what car seats now offer we didn't realize how much we were missing until we received this seat for review.The Graco SnugRide Classic Connect Infant Car Seat, Little Hoot only accommodates a baby up to 22 pounds, the harness straps have to be adjusted manually(UGH!) each time we put baby into the seat, and the reclining feature is very difficult to reach and use in the rear facing position.
We fell in love with this car seat immediately. The color is nice for our little boy but the car seat fabric is kinda rough so we use a Kiddopotamus Snuzzler Complete Head and Body Support, Ivory Terry. The harness straps are released with the pull of a lever located in the seat and tightened with a pull of a strap. Had I known what a difference this would have made in ease of use we would have purchased our first seat with this feature. I now know it is a must have for infant car seats.
The Graco SnugRide Click Connect 35 was a breeze to install in our vehicle. The installation meter on the base of the car seat is easy to read and with just a quick glance you can see if the seat is properly installed and in the correct position or if adjustments need to be made.
The reclining mechanism is controlled with a knob on the front of the base and can be reached and turned easily.
Removing and putting the seat into the base is very easy, with or without baby inside, and it is lighter in weight than our original seat.
The only thing we find we don't like about this seat is the shade. It doesn't cover our little ones face as much as the Graco SnugRide Classic Connect Infant Car Seat, Little Hoot and is difficult to open if the handle is in the carry position.
Of the two car seats we prefer this one. It does cost more than the Graco SnugRide Classic Connect Infant Car Seat, Little Hoot but it is worth it in my opinion to have the extras offered with this seat.
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This car seat looks and feels great, unfortunately Graco decided to update to the 'click-connect' system without letting other stroller manufacturers know about it (I was told this by one of them) and hence there are no travel system adapters available out there right now or in the near future.So unless you have a dedicated Click Connect stroller from Graco, you should stay away from this system.
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The Snug Ride Click Connect 35 seat really impressed me. Two years ago when we were in the market for a new infant carrier car seat I was very disappointed in the quality of the Graco Snug Ride infant carriers. We had used a Snug Ride with our two older children and we loved the seat. When it came time to buy a new one for our youngest I was unimpressed by the poor quality of the Graco seats. The handles were flimsy and the seat covers were thin and not as nicely padded as they used to be. So two years ago we chose the Chicco KeyFit 22 over Graco. It seems like Graco stepped up the quality over the past couple of years. The handle on this seat is just as nice as they used to be 11 years ago. In fact, I think the handle is just as nice and comfortable to carry as the Chicco KeyFit. The padding for the seat is good. It's not as cushy as the KeyFit, but it's comparable to the Britax B-Safe. The Graco seat has the added advantage of holding a child from 4lbs up to 35lbs. Our KeyFit is only for infants up to 22lbs and was outgrown a while ago. My 18 month old (20lbs 31 inches) fits in this Graco infant carrier with room to grow. The seat must be comfortable because she didn't want to get out of it when she tested it out. So if you're looking for a seat that will have some longevity, this one will work.The seat is light. It weighs in at 7 ½ lbs which is significantly lighter than our Key Fit and B-Safe infant carriers. That makes a big difference in how long you can carry your child around in the seat. I wouldn't want to have to carry my 18 month old around in this seat, but I was able to carry her when we tested it out.
I did find that the canny for the seat, seems to get in the way when you adjust the carry handle. It is a bit of a nuisance, but there good news is you can detach the canopy if the obstruction really irritates you. I had similar issues with the canopy getting in the way with our Chicco KeyFit seat, but the problem seems a little worse with this Graco seat.
I like the front adjust for the for the harness. I won't entertain using an infant carrier that doesn't have a harness that can be adjusted from the front. The carriers that adjust from the rear just aren't practical since it's easier to put a baby in the seat if you can loosen the harness first.
Installing the base was relatively easy. It's not as easy as installing the Chicco Key Fit base, but it's a lot easier than fighting with the Britax B-Agile base which is a pain in the rear. My biggest complaint about the base for this seat is there is only one level indicator. If you are installing this seat on the driver's side of the car you will not be able to see the level. I prefer to have a level indicator on both sides to eliminate any confusion. Britax and Chicco both have two level indicators on their car seat bases.
Adjusting the incline on the base is as simple as turning the dial on the seat. It's easier to adjust the incline on this seat than it is to do the same with the Britax B-Safe base. It's say it's on par with the ease of use for the KeyFit base.
Overall, the infant carrier is decent and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it.
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Ive used a Graco snug ride 35 with each of my 3 kids. Wouldn't use another seat. Roomy enough to keep babies in this seat for first year...lite enough to carry for a year! 2 downfalls-1-cant carry it when the canopy is up; no room between handle n canopy. 2-if crying in seat, baby gets hot n sweaty. Would like a different material.Tuesday, December 31, 2013
Review of Chicco Cortina Keyfit 30 Travel System, Hazelwood
I spent a lot of time choosing this travel system. The factors I considered most when purchasing were safety, comfort, and durability. When looking at some other strollers/carseats in stores a lot of them felt uncomfortable for baby (not much padding) and did not feel very durable, but the Chicco ones felt better in quality to me. This carseat was also rated really high for safety which was extremely important for me. I chose the Hazelwood color for my baby girl because I wanted something gender neutral for future use. I wished the Hazelwood color came in the Keyfit 30 pund travel system but unfortunately Chicco does not make that yet so I settled on the 22 pound car seat because I really wanted this color/pattern. The carseat is a bit heavy with the added baby's weight but it does not bother me because it feels durable and also helps tone my arms. The stroller is a bit bulky when folded (takes a lot of space in my trunk) but is easy to fold up and carry. Overall I am extremely happy with this purchase.
Now let me give Amazon customer service a 5star rating for helping my daughter come home to her family. Londyn was born 4 weeks premature and in order for her to come home she needed to be fit tested to her car seat. We ordered her travel system about an hour before her water break much to the surprise of everyone. Well upon learning that we needed her car seat I called and spoke to a representative who took care of my order with such ease. The end result being it was overnight-ed to me without any hassle! Amazon has my business and will be recommended to friends and family.
+ The stroller has 4 reclining levels, including one that reclines completely flat important for newborns
+ the stroller rolls nicely, turns easily
+ the handle can be adjusted to several heights
+ when the baby is small, can close the foot part to create bassinet feeling
+ storage basket is pretty roomy
+ fantastic price!
+ the carseat can be removed from the base and carried with the baby (in those cases when you don't want to wake the baby up by fiddling with straps!)
+the carseat has infant insert and infant head support makes it cozy early on and can be taken out later as the baby gets bigger.
+ since it's a travel system, the carseat snaps very nicely inside the stroller (my baby hated to be in the stroller for the first month but was ok with the carseat, so this feature was perfect for taking walks early on)
Now few downsides:
the stroller might be a bit on the bulky side when it comes to putting it in the car. It pretty much takes the entire Prius' trunk space AND I have to fold the handle down to make it fit easier.
need an infant insert (snuzzler) otherwise enclosure too roomy for a newborn (needs to purchase it separately)
there is not much padding to the stroller now that the babe is 6 months and sits, I use a blanket under him to make it a little softer.
when the stroller seat is fully reclined (and it has to be if you are putting carseat in), it is virtually impossible to put anything other than a very skinny purse in the storage basket! Very annoying. From descriptions that I read, sounds like most strollers are the same way.
In the end, I was not willing to pay a lot more money for systems that might have marginal advantages, so I am still pretty happy with this one!
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Let me first start off by saying the travel system was very easy to set up. It took me about 10 mins to remove the system from the packaging and set it up. Looks good with the neutral colors and seems extremely well built.Now let me give Amazon customer service a 5star rating for helping my daughter come home to her family. Londyn was born 4 weeks premature and in order for her to come home she needed to be fit tested to her car seat. We ordered her travel system about an hour before her water break much to the surprise of everyone. Well upon learning that we needed her car seat I called and spoke to a representative who took care of my order with such ease. The end result being it was overnight-ed to me without any hassle! Amazon has my business and will be recommended to friends and family.
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It is about time I write a review for the Chicco Keyfit 22. I have owned it for a year now and I am pretty sure I know all of the ends and outs. I spent a lot of time researching travel systems for my first child. I read hundreds of reviews and went to the stores to test them out. I was looking for safety, quality, style, and affordability (in that order). I own an Acura sedan and I didn't find the base hard to install. The seat clicks in a out easily and isn't any heavier than anything else you could find out there. The seat is good quality and the newborn insert was useful when my baby was tiny. The seat belt is easy to figure out and loosening the seat and tightening are not hard. I also found that the belts were not hard to adjust as she grew. The stroller is nice and decent quality. It rolls smoothly and I had no problems with it. It is easy to fold and unfold, but I agree with other reviewers, it is a little bulky. I like the fact that I can place the carseat right into the stroller without waking my baby if she was asleep. However, the basket does not allow for much room to store things if the seat is all the way down. It makes it hard to get things in and out of the basket. My biggest issue with this travel system is the material. I like that it is easy to clean, but it does not breathe well at all! I had my baby in the summer and she was always hot in this car seat. Sometimes sweating without a blanket on her. Although, it wasn't perfect I felt I made a good choice with the travel system and would recommend to a friend.Honest reviews on Chicco Cortina Keyfit 30 Travel System, Hazelwood
I spent a lot of time choosing a travel system for my first child until finally settling on this one. After 6 months of use I am pretty happy with it:+ The stroller has 4 reclining levels, including one that reclines completely flat important for newborns
+ the stroller rolls nicely, turns easily
+ the handle can be adjusted to several heights
+ when the baby is small, can close the foot part to create bassinet feeling
+ storage basket is pretty roomy
+ fantastic price!
+ the carseat can be removed from the base and carried with the baby (in those cases when you don't want to wake the baby up by fiddling with straps!)
+the carseat has infant insert and infant head support makes it cozy early on and can be taken out later as the baby gets bigger.
+ since it's a travel system, the carseat snaps very nicely inside the stroller (my baby hated to be in the stroller for the first month but was ok with the carseat, so this feature was perfect for taking walks early on)
Now few downsides:
the stroller might be a bit on the bulky side when it comes to putting it in the car. It pretty much takes the entire Prius' trunk space AND I have to fold the handle down to make it fit easier.
need an infant insert (snuzzler) otherwise enclosure too roomy for a newborn (needs to purchase it separately)
there is not much padding to the stroller now that the babe is 6 months and sits, I use a blanket under him to make it a little softer.
when the stroller seat is fully reclined (and it has to be if you are putting carseat in), it is virtually impossible to put anything other than a very skinny purse in the storage basket! Very annoying. From descriptions that I read, sounds like most strollers are the same way.
In the end, I was not willing to pay a lot more money for systems that might have marginal advantages, so I am still pretty happy with this one!
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I love this travel system! Easy installation in the car and also the fold up and open is easy also. A little bulky but its not difficult! I would only go with this brand if I needed another purchase
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