Strollers that come with a carseat/carrier (travel system) cost twice as much as those that don't. Such carseat can only be used for 9 months at most, so we decided to buy a basic stroller, and a carseat, which Baby can use for as long as 4 years, separately. The stroller had to be suitable for a newborn.
I was choosing between Chicco Liteway and Graco Mirage, both selling for around P8,000. I really like the Chicco Liteway. It is light and very compact when folded. This would be very handy for me, especially when I'm not with Husband. I see a lot of parents use one in malls. On the other hand, although Graco strollers are very bulky even when folded, a lot of parents swear by how sturdy it is. The Graco Mirage also looks very comfortable, perfect for a newborn.
Chicco Liteway
Graco Mirage
Husband decided, and I agreed, to buy the Graco Mirage. One issue he had with the Chicco was that the padding seemed to be inadequate to make a newborn comfortable. Also, his kuya bought a Graco stroller for his daughter and it lasted till she grew up and didn't want to be in a stroller anymore. This reputation seems to be consistent in all the reviews online. I am very happy with our purchase. My SM Mom card came in handy again because I got to use my P500 off coupon. Stocks of this model run out quickly because it is the cheapest Graco stroller with a 5-point safety harness. It was sold out in SM Megamall, Makati and Markina, so we ended up getting ours in SM Masinag.
I also think buying the Chicco Liteway would have been just as good of a choice. At the P8,000 price range, I think the Graco is the perfect stroller for newborns and small babies, while the Chicco's airy design is suitable for bigger babies who no longer need as much padding as the Graco has. Of course there are other great brands, like Aprica and McLaren, but they cost way beyond our budget.
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