Comments on Travel Systems

My friend lately asked me what kind of baby stroller would be the best for her newborn.
She didn't want to get stroller as a gift, she wanted make that decision on her own, because it is so important accessory for a child. Every baby needs a baby stroller, one or more, and will use it for a few years. My friend's main question was, if she should buy a travel system or separate a baby stroller and an infant car seat?
A travel system typically consists of a stroller, a seat, and a base that stays in the car. The seat snaps into the stroller and the base, making transitions especially easy. The stroller with the seat attached can be heavy, but the convenience may be worth the extra pounds.
It is important, especially for the newborn, who sleeps or naps a lot, not to disturb while making changes from car to the stroller. Usually child wakes up when parent picks him up to make those transitions, unless is laying comfortably in his seat, may not even notice the change.
Another good thing about travel system is that the infant car seat may be used as a carrier. It is important for busy parents, who need to take their babies from place to place.
I would consider travel system for my needs, I think those models are great, very useful, and so convenient. I look over the latest tests performed on travel systems, ratings, and recommendations - they look very good. Their safety, durability, and convenience are rated very good and very comparable to separate pieces.
I wonder, what you think about that choice?
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