Chicco Cortina KeyFit 30 Travel System in Adventure
Chicco Cortina KeyFit 30 Travel System in Adventure
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Product Description
Product Description Memory Recline" seat remembers the last position seat was in when the stroller was folded. Has convenient one-hand fold. 3-position leg rest and flat recline for comfort. Linked one touch rear brakes and all-wheel suspension. Reversible laminated canopy. Contains parent's and child's trays. Has an accessible shopping basket. The KeyFit 30 Infant Car Seat interior is lined with "EPS" energy absorbing foam for improved impact protection. The large seat provides ample room for infants up to 30 lbs. Stroller holds up to 50 lbs. The newborn infant insert provides padding for fit and comfort for babies from 4 to 11 lbs. 5-point harness with one-hand center pull adjustment. Ergonomically designed carry handle. The adjustable, multi-position canopy offers maximum protection from weather. Locks into the Chicco Cortina, Trevi and S3 strollers. One-hand removal from both stroller and base. Conforms to FMVSS 213. The KeyFit 30 base has a "single-pull" latch adjustment that simplifies the usually complex process of car seat installation. Two precision bubble levels.
Details
- Multi-position "Memory Recline" seat
- 3-position leg rest and flat recline
- Linked one touch rear brakes and all-wheel suspension
- Reversible laminated canopy
- Large seat with room for infants up to 30 pounds
Rating
After spending a lot of time testing strollers in store, this one was absolutely my choice. My husband and I are both very tall and this is so comfortable to push around relative to height. I was actually delighted by how light the car seat/carrier was, and I thought the fold up was a breeze compared to some of the bulky Gracos we tested. Positioning the seat for forward facing use (without the carrier) was also very easy. The car base is extremely secure and clicks into place so you can tell its in there properly. Frankly when it comes to ease of use I can’t imagine anything else better than the Cortina system. I have read some places that the carrier does not fit in shopping carts. That does not bother me, we use the baby carrier or sling when shopping or just take the stroller in and put items underneath in the storage compartment. As a first time mom I am very impressed with this item and consider it a great value for the price.
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Ok, I know this is the middle line type of travel system…caught in between Graco and Peg Perego…AND I always felt awkard because it was a very unpopular stroller system..why?? It was GREAT! The seat…still using it with my 1 1/2 yr. old AFTER using it to death with my now 3 yr. old AND The stroller was AMAZING! It had great steering and just no complaints! BUT, I had 2 now so had to upgrade to double strollers and gave this one away to the nearest Salvation Army. YOU are NOT wasting your money buying this! It is a great buy!
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We really liked this stoller. It reclines flat so our baby would sleep on trips. The only negative is that when the baby is laying flat, the top of the seat folds up causing you to lose a few inches off the top of the seat. Our baby is 95% for height at 16 months and now too long for sleeping in it ( at least while totally flat). We still think it is a great stroller. The best part of the travel system is that since the car seat goes up to 30 lbs we have used it on many airplane flights and it has extended the period of time that we can travel with an infant car seat as opposed to the large convertible car seat. That has been a true advantage.
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There’s a very good reason this car seat, rated the SAFEST by Consumer Reports, doesn’t fit on a grocery cart – it isn’t supposed to. Car seats were never intended to fit on grocery carts and are extremely dangerous if used in this fashion. Many of you will be saying “Hey, nothing ever happened to my baby when I did it with such and such car seat!” But how many of you make your kids wear their seat belts even though you’ve never been in an accident? It’s just common sense. If you are having trouble with too many kids/no room/whatever at the grocery store, figure out another way to handle it. Invest in a sling or front carrier for your baby, or use one of the store-supplied carts that have infant seats (just cover it with a blanket of your own, of course), but don’t use a car seat for something for which it was never intended to be used. Babies have actually died from blunt force trauma due to being in car seats placed on grocery carts that overturned. Regardless of whether your seat fits ever so nicely on the cart seat area, just don’t do it!
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First, since I’m only rating the stroller and not the entire system, I can’t give it 5 stars. The stroller deserves 5 stars though. Our infant was too big for the car seat when we bought it so we haven’t had a chance to use it yet. We bought this system because we wanted the stroller but since it didn’t come without the car seat we just gave in and bought the whole thing and decided to sell our old seat.
Anyway, the stroller is amazing. It had all the amenities we were looking for. We did not want a large stroller or a small umbrella stroller so we were looking for a mid-size. My husband is 6 ft tall and I am 5’5″ so the adjustable handle is perfect for both of us. My son is tall and big and is 9 months old. He is off the charts for height and is in the 95th percentile for weight and he fits in the seat fine. IDK why another parent said his/her child didn’t fit in it. I’d personally love to see that myself.
This is our third purchased stroller, 6th if you count the ones we have borrowed. It rides smoother than the others we have used. It turns easier, rides higher, has more adjustments and amenities than any others. I wish we had bought this instead of the other two strollers we have gone through but hey, live and learn right?
The front wheels are lockable so they do not rotate. Awesome feature. There are many times I rock the stroller back and forth to comfort the baby while eating out or while in a long line at the store. When the wheels rotate on the other strollers while doing this, it frustrates me to no end! I love this locking feature.
The material is the same material as our high chair (Chicco Polly Highchair – Adventure). The material gets spots very easily but they also come out easily. Just throw it in a cold wash without soap, high water level, hang dry and you are set.
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First, I bought this system in the Discovery design…which is basically the same as the others, just a differnt fabric. This is by far the best travel system on the market. I was about to buy a Graco travel system, when my eldest daughter spotted this. Although quite a bit pricier than the Graco or Evenflo systems, I feel much more comfortable having my baby in this carseat. I love the level in the base that shows you it is installed correctly for baby’s positioning. One of my favorite features is that it can be fitted for a bench seat (such as a minivan’s) or a bucket seat (such as a Mustang!) by adjusting the base vertically…I’ve never seen that feature on any other carseat! I also love the little insert in the carseat that just sort of hugs my son when he’s in it. The shoulder straps are comfortable and the strap easily pulls and tightens to make sure your baby is snugly fit. My only negative comment would be that when the stroller is reclined all the way with the car seat in the stroller, it is very difficult to get a diaper bag in and out of the basket w/o taking out the carseat first. That gets kind of annoying. The stroller sets up easy and closes with ease. I wish it had bigger cup holders for drinks, but overall, I am more than pleased and would highly recommend to everyone!
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As many parents, I took a long time to read reviews and decide on the right stroller. I chose this one mainly because it was not too expensive yet not too cheap in terms of durability. If you want durability at an affordable price, this is the set for you. I have used this thing nearly every day (my baby is now 5 months old) on streets that are less than stroller friendly and it is in great shape. It provides a smooth ride for baby and I feel that she’s safe in there with the straps. The car seat is sturdy and again I feel that baby is safe. I gave this travel system a four and not five for a couple of reasons. One: it is heavy. Although it is lighter than Graco, it is still heavy. Two: as one parent said, great for tall parents. Well, I’m short, 5’2″ and the stroller is difficult to collapse at first, at least until you get used to it. The handle bar adjusts, so I don’t find the use difficult for my size. Third: The stroller, although easy to collapse, is still big and does not fit in all trunks. Finally: When the car seat is locked into the stroller, you have to have the seat all the way down in order for the car seat to fit. This makes absolutely no room to fit a bag easily underneath. The opening could be made at least 2″ inches wider. Other than these items, I am happy with the purchase and would not have bought another system.
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Positives:
The car seat installed extremely easily. So much easier than the other seat we bought for our older son.
The car seat latches in and comes out very easily.
The car seat latches into the stroller and comes out very easily.
The stroller also works great for our 2 year old as well when necessary.
The stroller handles amazingly well. It is extremely easy to maneuver with just one hand and works better than any other stroller I’ve ever come across.
Negatives:
The car seat latch straps were ALMOST too short to fit into the SUV. However, they did fit.
The Stroller is a little bulky when folded up, but that is to be expected with any travel system.
Overall, this system is great. It works very well and looks great and without any hesitation I would strongly recommend it to others.
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My cousins bought this travel system for me for my first baby. It’s so easy to use. The stroller was light and easy to maneuver. Of course you have to read the manual to know how to operate it, but once you know how, you can fold and unfold it with one hand. The lady who said her 2 month old baby didn’t fit in it probably didn’t read the manual to know that you have to take out the extra padding so that her baby can fit nicely. I was sad when my daughter got to big for it and I had to get a forward facing carseat already. I’d recommend this travel system to EVERYBODY!!
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We love this stroller and travel system- we feel like we’re driving the limo of strollers! We’ve had it for a little over 2 years now, and are now using it with our 2nd baby. I would have given it 5 stars, but there are a couple minor issues which anyone buying the system should know about:
Pros:
-The best feature about this stroller is the adjustable handlebar. It works for both short and tall people. My hubby is 6’5″ and I’m 5’8″ and it works perfect for both of us. I’ve also let friends push it who are shorter than me, and they have had no problems either.
-The shade factor. I love the fact that I can adjust the stroller shade and the carseat shade, so that way the baby is covered COMPLETELY when she or he is sleeping. It is wonderful to not worry about sunburns on those sunny days.
-Comfy for kids- I can’t count the number of times my kids have fallen asleep in this system. The carseat is supportive with just the right amount of cushion. The stroller reclines all the way back to let kids sleep. Both my kids love to ride in this stroller.
-The shocks on this stroller rock! When going on walks, I can go up or down a curb or over large bumps, and the baby will hardly even notice.
-Love the removable tray for snacks. It is so nice to just be able to pull out the top of it and wash it off really quick
-Good storage space underneath- just right for a medium sized diaper bag plus some other stuff too. Also good small storage by handlebars for keys/ cell phone/ water bottle.
-The car seat is easy to use and adjust, and the carseat base is easy to use too.
Cons:
-The stroller seat does not adjust to straight up– meaning its highest setting is still too reclined for an older child. So when my toddler wants to have a better look around, she has to strain against the straps to see. We have to unbuckle the straps just so that she can sit comfortably and look around
-We live in a place where it’s very hot in the summer, and I’ve noticed with my 1st baby, that she sweats A LOT in the places that come in contact with the car seat fabric. Not a huge deal and it may be just our kid, but still something to be aware of.
-Bulky.(This is usually the case with any travel system you may find) When this stroller is folded up, it takes up the majority of my Toyota corolla trunk…. Because of this fact, we mainly use it for walks around the house and are unable to take it on trips when we need to pack any luggage. However, if you have a car/vehicle with more storage, then it’s probably not an issue for you.
Overall, it’s a great system and I would recommend it to anyone!!!