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Definitive Guide to the UPPAbaby Travel System<\/h1>\n

If you’re reading this, chances are you have entered the minefield known as stroller shopping. You have my sympathy. Ha! Before I had children, I didn’t see the point of buying a stroller which claimed to solve all my problems (yeah<\/em>,\u00a0but can it also do laundry?<\/em>).<\/p>\n

Why buy an UPPAbaby Travel System?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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Being a mom is hard work, which is made harder when you don’t have the best tools at your disposal. I’m talking about car seats, strollers, and all the things you use each day to tote your\u00a0child. There’s no time for complicated gadgets or anything that’ll make you frustrated. When you need to get from point A to point B, it needs to be efficient and dependable.<\/p>\n

That’s why using an UPPAbaby travel system is such a lifesaver once your child is born. It carries your baby from birth all the way to their toddler years. There’s no need to buy one stroller for when they’re a baby and another one when they become a toddler. Not only that, you can use your car seat with it for quick boarding and unboarding.<\/p>\n

If you have more kids, it can also be upgraded to accommodate them too! I may not always be the most organized mom, but with a travel system, things are less frustrating and more fun.<\/p>\n

What is a Travel System?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

But what actually is a travel system? In a nutshell, a basic Travel System is a handy stroller frame that allows you to easily snap and unsnap a car seat to your stroller’s frame. The idea is to make it easy to move your baby from your car to the stroller and vice versa. An advanced Travel System, such as UPPAbaby’s, will adapt to your family’s needs as time goes on. So you can use bassinet with it, a toddler seat, or multiple seats at once.<\/p>\n

How Many Children Can I Accommodate?<\/strong><\/h3>\n
ONE CHILD<\/h5>\n

From birth, the UPPAbaby travel system will fulfill your child needs. Their bassinet, toddler seat, and car seat are all designed to easily snap onto the Cruz or Vista stroller frame. Which one you need is up to you, but UPPAbaby will suit all your baby’s travel needs.<\/p>\n

TWO CHILDREN<\/h5>\n

If you have two children, both strollers in the UPPAbaby Travel System will\u00a0accommodate them. The basic stroller called Cruz, seats one child and\u00a0can be upgraded for an older child to ride along, by standing on their glider board.<\/p>\n

The more advanced stroller called\u00a0Vista seats one child, but can be upgraded to add a second child seat, turning it into a double stroller. You can use 2 bassinets, or 2 toddler seats, or 2 car seats, or one of each, simultaneously. There are 9 possible ways to configure their bassinet, toddler seat, and car seat.<\/p>\n

THREE CHILDREN<\/h5>\n

And if you’re blessed with three children, the Vista can be upgraded to seat 2 children, plus the glider board.\u00a0 Aside from being an amazing stroller, you will also be burning calories and building muscle by pushing your small army around. Who needs a gym, when you’ve got kids!<\/p>\n

Can I Use a Different Brand’s Car Seat?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Yes. Although UPPAbaby\u00a0sells their own baby seat called Mesa<\/a>, which snaps into place without adapters, they also sell separate adapters that will allow for another brand’s car seat to be used. As car seats vary by brand, you can only use a few specific car seats with the UPPAbaby stroller frame, which I’ll talk about in my guide.<\/p>\n

UPPAbaby Travel System Guide<\/h2>\n

Cruz: the Slick and Slim Stroller for Smaller Families<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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When you purchase the UPPAbaby Cruz stroller, you get a luxurious, compact, and easy-to-fold stroller, that is packed with features you’d expect from a larger stroller. It comes with a toddler seat for one child, aged 3 months to 50 pounds and can be upgraded for more options.<\/p>\n

A few of the popular upgrade options include the Snug Seat,<\/a>\u00a0bassinet<\/a>, and car seat<\/a>. Each one snaps onto the stroller frame in less than 30 seconds without tools to worry about.<\/p>\n

There are multiple configurations, which can be set to\u00a0front or rear-faced seating. It can even accommodate a second child when you add a glider board<\/a> (a tiny skateboard attached to the\u00a0stroller).<\/p>\n

Compared to the Vista stroller, which can be upgraded to accommodate up to 3 children, the Cruz stroller costs $350 less. The main reason is that the Vista comes with a bassinet included and the Cruz stroller does not.<\/p>\n

What you get when you buy an UPPAbaby Cruz stroller:<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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  1. \u00a0Aluminum alloy stroller frame\u00a0<\/strong>– strong, yet lightweight, the stroller frame is made of the same material used to build airplanes. Its tough build means it will deflect impact and will keep chugging along for years to come. Of the two UPPAbaby Travel System strollers, this one will slice through crowds with ease, since it is lighter and narrower than the Vista stroller.<\/li>\n
  2. Toddler Seat\u00a0<\/strong>– can be used from 3 months to 50 pounds weight. It also has a ventilated canopy, with a peek-a-boo window, and extendable sunshade with SPF 50+ protection. The sunshade comes right down over your child and is one of the best I’ve ever seen. To protect your baby from rain or insects, it also comes with a rain and bug shield.<\/li>\n
  3. Oversized storage basket <\/strong>–\u00a0underneath, has a 25 lb. capacity and a storage pocket. Compared to most strollers on the market, this basket is huge. It’s very welcome when you carry diapers, wipes, extra clothes, snacks, toys, and anything I buy at the mall.<\/li>\n
  4. Car-Seat compatible<\/strong> stroller frame. UPPAbaby has a great car seat called the UPPAbaby Mesa<\/a>, which attaches easily to the stroller frame. The stroller frame can also be used with some well-known car seats from other brands, by using an adapter.<\/li>\n
  5. 3-Year Warranty<\/strong>, with online registration\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n
  6. Upgradeable<\/strong>\u00a0to tow a 2nd child on an UPPAbaby glider board<\/a>.\u00a0 If you’ve got a small toddler who needs an occasional rest, the glider board is great for them to stand on while you push the stroller. An UPPAbaby bassinet<\/a> can also be purchased separately and be used instead of the Toddler Seat, which is already included. To adapt the Toddler Seat for a newborn, an UPPAbaby Snug Seat<\/a> can be purchased separately.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Features included:<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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    1. One-touch folding, with or without the Toddler Seat attached. It stands on its own when folded, which is an absolute must. The last thing I need is to have to find somewhere to prop my stroller.<\/li>\n
    2. Reclines with one hand to five positions, which includes a flat position for sleeping (and for Snug Seat<\/a> and Bassinet<\/a> use).<\/li>\n
    3. Seat adjusts to rear or front-faced seating. Babies love to look at you when they’re in their stroller. When they get a little older and even more curious, the seat can be faced away from you so they can take the sights in.<\/li>\n
    4. Height-adjustable canopy for growing children, with SPF 50+ sunshade and window with magnetic closure. As kids grow taller, it’s great to slide the canopy up to give their heads some space.<\/li>\n
    5. Five-point harness protects your child when using the toddler seat. The harness has soft and comfortable shoulder pads, so your child will feel safe and comfortable.<\/li>\n
    6. Telescopic handle adjusts to various heights for your pushing comfort. This is great whether you’re 5 feet tall or 6 feet tall. With a simple click of a button, it adjusts to a custom height for whoever is pushing it.<\/li>\n
    7. Leather handlebar (for the driver) and bumper bar (for the child) on the following the models: Blue Marl, Hunter Green, and White. For an added touch of luxury, some of the colors come with leather details.<\/li>\n
    8. Bumper bar hinges open for comfortable access to your child. Gone are the days that we’d try to shimmy our kids over a stationary lap bar. With the touch of a button, the bumper bar hinges open, giving you easy access to your child.<\/li>\n
    9. Adjustable leg rest for your child’s growing needs.<\/li>\n
    10. Never-flat tires filled with foam.<\/li>\n
    11. One-step parking brake and locking front swivel wheels.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Specifications:<\/strong><\/h4>\n