Understanding Strollers and Infant Travel Systems

For every new parent, buying the best baby gear on the market is important. Understanding what to look for in travel systems and baby strollers will help you become a savvier parent and stay in budget.

Just because a stroller has millions of accessories and features, doesn’t mean it will be the one that offers your baby the superior protection, comfort and convenience he/she needs. Here are some key features to focus on when shopping for a stroller.

Key Functions and Features to Find in Strollers

• Lightweight stroller that is easy to maneuver and transport
• Plush seat pad that offers superior comfort for your baby
• Extended weight rating so the stroller can grow with your baby
• A stroller that meets or exceeds federal and industry standards
• Compatibility with an infant car seat to create a travel system
• Storage baskets to fit additional baby gear
• Reclining seat back for your baby’s comfort

Baby Travel Systems

Baby travel systems offer a combination of the baby gear essentials. Included in a travel systems is a car seat, car seat base and matching stroller. The benefit of this package is that the car seat can be used in your vehicle, in the stroller, and as baby carrier. It makes it easier to travel with a newborn and ensures that you always have exactly what you need.

Travel systems come in a wide variety of styles. Choosing the
baby travel system that offers the exact functions and features you need will make traveling much more convenient. While it is easy to get distracted by all the fabric choices and colors available, it is much more important to focus on key functions and features that will best help you offer your precious little cargo the safety and comfort necessary when traveling.

Key Functions and Features to Find in Infant Travel Systems

• Includes an infant car seat that is side impact tested and meets or exceeds all applicable federal safety standards
• The infant car seat has a higher weight rating for option of extended use
• Plush seat pad that offers superior comfort for your baby
• Strollers that feature an adjustable harness
• Storage baskets to fit additional baby gear
• Reclining stroller seat for your baby’s comfort


For over 85 years, Evenflo has been a worldwide leader in the development of innovative infant equipment and is now one of the nation's leading manufacturers of high quality baby care and juvenile products. With this history comes the foundation of trust we have established with parents to provide reassurance they are making the best choice for their newest, most precious family members.

The company’s product offering spans a broad range of essential infant and juvenile product categories, including car seats, baby travel systems, infant and toddler feeding, infant carriers, stationary activity centers and home safety products.