Best Convertible Strollers for 2012

Mia Moda Atmosferra

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$195-$245

When I found the Mia Moda Atmosferra stroller, I couldn't believe how many features it has and how well-made it is for the price and it's a must to include. Unbelievable!

This gorgeous stroller has all the amenities of the luxury brands. Features such as a telescoping height adjustable handle and large storage basket with front or rear access as well as a cup holder that can attach on either side please us parents.

Baby is comfy in a reversing padded seat with a 3-position recline and adjustable legrest for smaller infants. The sun canopy is huge and comes down to the snack tray and beneath the legrest is an extending piece of fabric that attaches to the snack tray to form a bassinet-like enclosure, giving your young baby a secure cocoon.

Prefer to use the car seat as a travel system? Then just attach your Mia Moda Certo infant car seat to the frame for a wonderful little travel system.

Consumers give consistent high marks for the Atmosferra. And I do, too, because I just reviewed the Atmosferra and it certainly lives up to the high ratings. Find out what I mean as you read the new Mia Moda Atmosferra review now.

Kolcraft Contours 3-Wheeler

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$124-$150

This one of the best convertible strollers for the lowest price I've seen. The modern design of the Kolcraft Contours Options 3 Wheeler is not only pleasing to the eye but functional with lots of versatility.

The seat is reversible allowing for face-to-face bonding time with your baby or outward facing to explore the world. When your infant is a newborn, simply remove the stroller seat and attach your car seat for a lightweight travel system. Clearly moms and dads just like you find these conveniences indispensable.

Parents get a tray with cup holder, as well as a roomy storage basket beneath the seat. Kids grow into this stroller quite well because the sun canopy is adjustable as your wee one gets taller and the seat takes a 50-pound weight limit ensuring many years of use.

Customers are so pleased with the Contours Options 3 Wheeler that they give it a 4½-star rating. You won't believe your eyes when you read the Contours Options 3 review!

The First Years Wave

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$254-$354

The First Years Wave is your best bet for stretching your dollars the furthest and still getting an attractive, highly functional product.

The First Years has a similar more basic convertible stroller with a reversible seat called the Indigo, and it is less than half the price of the Wave, but has only 3½-star reviews.

The Wave has larger wheels than the Indigo for a smoother ride and as well as an amazing seat. What does the seat do?

The seat swivels around 360° which means that you don't have to remove the seat to reverse it in the opposite direction! Say your baby is sitting in the seat facing outward and begins to fuss. Simply turn your child around - no need to take baby out, remove the seat or re-install. Now that is impressive, don't you agree?

And that's not all. The seat converts into a bassinet for your newborn, so no separate purchases or extra baby gear. The Wave also accommodates an infant car seat and includes a universal adapter.

Discover more features this phenomenal stroller offers and discover why parents applaud the Wave and give it 4½-star ratings when you read The First Years Wave Review.

Quinny Zapp Xtra

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$300

Want a more lightweight option, but still have the functionality of a convertible stroller? You're in luck with the Quinny Zapp X-tra. This amazing little stroller has a reclining seat that is both removable and reversible. The Zapp is best known for outstanding maneuverability. It weighs 19 pounds, yet unfolds to a full-sized stroller with a 50 pound weight limit; the Zapp has lots of room for your growing child. This stroller has one feature about it that parents who like to travel shall find indispensable, but you'll have to read the Quinny Zapp review to find out what it is plus all the new upgraded features in the Zapp Xtra.

For your newborn baby, the Zapp frame holds a Maxi Cosi infant car seat so you can have a compact travel system stroller for the first months of your child's life.

Customers who have bought this stroller give it 4½-star ratings because they love the maneuverability and compact size.

Graco Signature Series 3-in-1 Modular

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$300

Graco's exciting new model is called the Signature Series. This attractive stroller has features parents have come to expect from mid-range products. As a convertible stroller, this Graco product is on the lower end of the price range at about $300.

The Graco Signature Series 3-in-1 Modular can hold your child up to 50 pounds. The seat is a molded one-piece unit, standard on the more luxury strollers with reversing seats. The seat has a 3-position recline and the safety harness converts from a 5-point to a 3-point lap buckle once your child is older to give more freedom of movement.

One unique feature I like is the curved handle called the Closeness Handle, which brings you 7" closer to your baby than other Graco Travel Systems. The front swivel wheels aren't doubled like most standard strollers, but single with front-end suspension for superior maneuverability.

Parents are not timid buying this new product. They love it and have been giving it 4-star reviews on various online retailers.

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UPPAbaby Cruz

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$457-$460

I'm so excited about the release of this new UPPAbaby! Can you see why? It is gorgeous! This newest member of luxurious UPPAbaby strollers is lighter in weight than the Vista. The Cruz is the solution for on-the-go parents who want all the features and style of a full-sized stroller in a more compact size. This model comes between the lighter weight G-Luxe and the premium Vista in terms of weight and features.

The seat is full sized with reversing option, and it reclines all the way. Use an infant seat adapter for your car seat and have an attractive travel system. The Cruz has excellent handling and boasts a large, extending sun canopy for your child's protection.

In addition, features like an adjustable height handle and a one-step easy fold with or without the seat attached make the Cruz a breeze to use. However be aware that this model does not come with a bassinet, a rumble seat cannot be used and you cannot use a Vista seat on this model. The Cruz is a single, reversing seat convertible stroller that can hold a car seat. However a snack tray and stroller board for an older sibling will be available by spring 2012.

At the time of writing, there are no reviews for the UPPAbaby Cruz, however, you can see all the brilliant color selections here.

Teutonia T-Linx System

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$600

If you want European designed and made, the look no further than German brand Teutonia. Made in both Germany and Poland, the Teutonia T-Linx system delivers exceptional quality. Consumers who buy the T-Linx system rave about the one-handed maneuverability and fantastic suspension to smooth out a bumpy ride. Foam-filled tires eliminate the risk of flats and parents give a thumbs up for the height-adjustable handle.

The stylish T-Linx has a weight capacity at 50 pounds and the frame plus seat weigh only 25 pounds, which is quite good for a full-sized stroller. Choose from three fashionable colors. If you want only the stroller without the matching car seat, you can buy the T-Linx by itself for about $100-$200 less.

This system includes the Teutonia T-Tario 35 infant car seat and adapter. Featuring a one-handed adjustment dial to ensure proper installation, the T-Tario also has EPS energy absorbing foam. This car seat has been side-impact tested and meets or exceeds industry quality standards. Not only is your child safe, but your child rests in luxury foam for ultimate comfort.

Reviews average 4 stars for the beautiful design, gliding smooth ride and easy fold. There are a few complaints, though, so you should read over these testimonials as you make your decision.

Peg Perego Skate System

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$400-$700

One look at the Peg Perego Skate System and you're struck by the beauty of form and utility of function. The Skate is the most highly stylized of the Peg Perego strollers with its high-performance chassis frame, bassinet and stroller seat that come included with the system. You're going to get lots of attention with the Skate!

The Skate System is loaded with features with parents in mind. First off, it's a two-in-one stroller with a portable bassinet for a newborn infant and then you install the stroller seat when baby's big enough to sit up. Next, you choose if your baby faces you or faces the world as the seat and bassinet can go in either direction.

This Peg Perego stroller has customized everything for your greatest comfort from telescoping handle height and adjusting handle bar for perfect strolling comfort. The seat or bassinet telescopes up and down the chassis in case you need to park your stroller at a restaurant table or any other situations where you need your baby to be level with you while sitting.

A removable storage basket and has netting and bungee cords to hold your larger shopping in place during your outings. I like the huge sun canopy that is very effective at shading your child. Accessories for the Skate include a leg cover boot and rain cover that fits both bassinet and stroller seat.

Parent reviews give the Skate System a 4-star rating for the smooth maneuvering, the quality of fabric and sophisticated design. Many are happy they bought this one over the other high-end convertible strollers!

UPPABaby Vista

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$445-$800 depending on color and seller

One of the more popular and well-made luxury convertible strollers, the UPPABaby Vista comes in six fashionable colors (Lindsey/Wheat shown) and a matching bassinet, rain shield and bug screen are all included with your purchase.

The premium Vista is well known for superb maneuverability and is considered to have the best handling. The reversible main seat is super comfortable for your baby and the fold is easy to do. Weighing only 24 pounds with the main seat attached, this is one of the lighter convertible strollers available.

Turn this stroller into a double when you buy the rumble seat. You will have a few limitations with this option, though. The 2nd seat does not recline and you cannot use the bassinet with the rumble seat in use.

Despite these minor limitations, though, parents like you ADORE this stroller and regularly give the Vista 4½ and 5 stars! Discover all the amazing aspects of this stylish convertible stroller in the UPPAbaby Vista review.

Britax B-Ready

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$374-$400 depending on color and seller

The Britax B-Ready is both a single or an inline tandem stroller and can be used in 14 different seating configurations. Two seats, two car seats, a bassinet, you can mix and match and face them just the way you like. This is a smart convertible stroller to buy when you've just got one child and are planning another because you won't have to buy a double stroller later on!

As a single, the B-Ready can take a 55 pound weight limit and the second seat on the doubles kit can take a 35-pound weight limit. You will love that the 2nd seat fully reclines AND you can fold the stroller with BOTH SEATS attached. Features like the height adjustable handle bar and ample storage basket beneath the seat are big positives with parents. The B-Ready is also about $180 less than the UPPABaby Vista with more seating options.

What else this modern and stylish stroller has to offer? Discover why parents rave about it and give it 4½-star ratings when you read the Britax B-Ready review.

Baby Jogger City Select

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$500

This is the ultimate mix n match convertible stroller; it can transform from a stylish single stroller into a tandem buggy with the addition of another stroller seat or bassinet with 16 different combinations. This option saves you time and money because you won't have to research and buy a second double stroller when the new baby arrives. You'll only have to purchase the second seat with adapters. Now that is SAVVY!

The seats on the City Select are slightly smaller than the B-Ready or the Vista because both the main seat and the 2nd seat are the same size, while the other strollers 2nd seat is slightly smaller than the main seat. This is a heavier stroller at 28 lbs as a single.

Recent improvements include better back support for the seats, an addition inch of seat depth and more padding for your child(ren)'s comfort.

City Select owners give this stroller a 4-star average rating and they love features like easy maneuvering, height-adjustable handle and convenient hand brake. You'll discover what else parents think and get extensive information in the Baby Jogger City Select review.