To get an idea of how seriously people take infant safety, just look at the uproar pop star Britney Spears caused just a few years ago when she was caught driving with her baby Sean unsecured on her lap. Her stunt underscores how important infant
car seats are when you are driving with your baby.

The right car seat could spell the difference between life and death for your child if you are unfortunate enough to be involved in an accident. One of the best reviewed brands of infant car seat is the Graco Snugride infant car seat.

The latest model of Graco Snugride infant car seat comes with Expanded Polystyrene (Styrofoam) padding, one of the most effective impact-absorbing materials. It has the following features: a padded five-point harness; retractable sun canopy; and padded headrest.

It also comes with a convenient carrying handle and car base. When you’re getting ready for a car ride with your baby, just insert the carrier into the base and secure the baby with the harness. After the ride, simply remove the seat from the base. This also makes it easier to transport a baby without waking him or her up.

To comply with safety standards, Graco’s infant car seats are rear-facing. Federal guidelines strongly recommend that babies ride in backward-facing seats if they are less than a year old or weigh less than twenty pounds.

To ensure proper installation, the car seat also comes with a level indicator. The Snugride supports babies of up to 22 pounds and 29 inches tall, and is compatible with Graco strollers, as well as those made by other companies.

Accessories available with the Snugride include the Swaddle Me, a swaddle which covers the baby’s whole body; the Snuglider, a mechanical rocker which uses the Snugride as the seat; the CozyUp, a fleece-lined cover and the Urban Bundle Me Infant, which has a quilted outer shell and a soft grey microfiber lining.

There is also a model of Graco Snugride infant car seat for one-year old kids. The Snugride 32 is a rear-facing car seat that accommodates children weighing up to 32 pounds and as tall as 32 inches and ensures the child remains backward-facing in your car for a year.

It can be difficult sometimes after a friend or loved one has a new baby. Naturally they need clothes and diapers, but that can seem like such a waste. After all, they outgrow the clothing in nearly no time at all, and diapers… well, they are
gone almost instantly. And even with toys, the children outgrow them so quickly. But that doesn’t necessarily have to be the case. Here are some top picks for toys for infants that will be able to grow with them, at least for a little while.

Sassy Me in the Mirror Crib Toy: The Me in the Mirror Crib Toy by Sassy is a toy that features a fairly large baby-safe mirror. Hanging from it are various loops and toys. The thing that makes this a great toy is that it can start by hanging in the crib with the baby. But as the baby grows a bit, it can detach and be used for tummy time. Also, there is plenty of black and white, which are the first and most attractive colors to an infant. But there are also other bright, vivid colors that a baby will enjoy once they get a little bit older. And possibly the coolest- there is an mp3 player jack built into it. Music is such a great thing for a child’s mind, but it also just makes for a cool feature that parents can enjoy.

Bouncy chairs: A good, solid bouncy seat is a must have. But be warned- you should not use the type of bouncy seat that suspends from the doorway. First, it’s inappropriate for babies that cannot hold their heads upright yet. Second, it isn’t good on a baby’s hips, even if it’s an older baby. Instead, get one of the bouncy seats that sits on the floor. These often come with music players and vibrating options. The vibration is nice if you have a baby that suffers from colic, as it helps ease their tummies. Bouncy seats are not particularly expensive, and a good one can be found for under $25.

Pots and pans. Okay, so this gift may drive the parents crazy, but older babies love it! With nothing more than a pot, they can create music and entertain themselves for hours. It helps them develop their hand-eye coordination, teaches them rhythm and music, and lets them be creative.

This is a review of the Graco Quattro Stroller. A little background information about us–my wife and are expecting our first baby in a few months, so we’ve been conducting some serious research on various baby accoutrements before purchasing anything. Of course, we also did our research on strollers and that’s what this article is about, and how we came to choose the Graco Quattro Stroller over all the others.

From our research, we concluded that the Graco Quattro Stroller was the way to go. The first thing you must know is that we didn’t come to our decision lightly. This is our very first child, and we want to be careful to choose only the best and safest products. We’d heard friends and relatives mention the Graco brand and knew its reputation for quality and safety.

What we found out about the Graco Quattro Strollers:

The Graco Quattro series of strollers are the ultimate in comfort and style. The Graco Quattro Strollers have been labeled as the sport utility vehicles of strollers, and for good reason. They are more than just sturdy and well built–they’re also ultra-convenient and extra-comfortable. Most Graco Strollers have a strong aluminum frame and are capable of holding a small toddler, and up to a 50 lb infant.

Plus, the Graco Quattro Stroller easily folds with one hand. It also includes a dual cup holder for you, and a child’s tray for the baby. I can’t forget to mention the reclining seat, and the flip up bassinet, and the drop down basket. You’ll have to see all of these accessories for yourself to really appreciate them.

What we loved about the Graco Quattro Strollers

Yes, we’ve already bought the Graco Quattro Tour Deluxe Stroller, but we haven’t actually used isn’t due for a few months.

Graco provides a series of neutral colors and this will prove useful in the future if we decide to have another child and that one happens to be a girl. We won’t have to buy a whole new stroller of a different color.

The Graco Quattro Stroller comes with a variety of amenities that are useful for the parent (i.e. cup holders, drop down basket), and the baby (i.e. a reclining seat, bassinet, and tray). Also, the car seat portion of the stroller is lightweight and easily attaches into the stroller and base. We were both very satisfied with our choice.

What we didn’t like about the Graco Quattro Stroller

This is a review so not everything I’m writing here is going to be positive. You deserve an honest opinion, and a full review so here are some cons to the Graco Quattro Stroller:

The stroller we chose is a bit big, so if you have a small car, it probably won’t fit. Luckily, we have a rather roomy SUV and the stroller easily fits in the back. To give you an indication of its size, some friends of ours have the Tour Deluxe and they drive a Toyota Camry. Their stroller fills up the majority of their trunk.

Also, it’s a bit heavy at nearly 30 lbs. This isn’t a problem for me but my wife, who is on the petite side, may have an issue loading, and unloading it from the back of our vehicle. I guess I’ll be the one doing most of the loading/unloading.

Conclusion

The pros of our Graco Quattro Stroller are it’s rugged construction, and its many features that provide comfort both for our baby, and us. The cons are its size and weight.