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Using Taxis
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BabyBjorns and Ergos
Stroller Compatibility
If You Don't Have a Car Seat With You
Where Should Everyone Sit?
Taxi Videos
Tips For Using Taxis

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Stroller Compatibility

Below is a stroller/car seat compatibility chart. Here's some info before you start:

Strollers:
There are three pages of strollers divided as follows:
1. Single strollers
2. Double strollers
3. Double strollers that accomodate 2 car seats.

The chart is up to date as of 7/4/11 and includes only the strollers currently available on the respective stroller manufacturers’ websites. Only the 2011 versions of the strollers listed are included. Pre-2011 models may not accomodate your car seat--manufacturers make changes to their strollers each year so even models with the same name may not work if they are pre-2011.

"Snap n’ go” type strollers (i.e. metal frames with wheels that accommodate different infant seats) are NOT included in this chart. All the strollers included in this chart can be used WITH OR WITHOUT the car seat – while snap n’ go strollers can ONLY be used with the car seat.

Car Seats:
We include only four infant seats: the Britax Chaperone, Chicco Key Fit 30, Cybex Aton, and Graco Snug Ride 35.

Why only four – and why these particular four?

These four infant seats are more likely to be used properly than other seats. Here's why:

They all have built-in locking clips for an easier installation with the vehicle’s shoulder/lap belt. Why is this important if most cars have LATCH? Since few cars allow for the use of LATCH in the center seat AND since the center is 43% safer than the side, it is best to have the car seat installed in the center using the seat belt – and a built in locking clip for the seat belt typically allows for an easier and more secure seat belt installation. Read more about placement of your infant car seat.
Due to the contours of their bases these four car seats can be installed securely in a wide variety of vehicles (unfortunately we can’t say that about many other car seats).
The harness straps tighten and loosen easily and the straps can’t get uneven. When straps get uneven, as happens with many other car seats, it drives parents crazy and the kids typically ride around with straps that are too loose, which isn’t safe.

These four infant seats are compatible with the widest variety of strollers.
Note that the Cybex Aton uses the Maxi Cosi adapter. Knowing that many strollers worldwide have Maxi Cosi car seat adapters, Cybex designed the Aton to fit onto the Maxi Cosi adapter. Since the Cybex has only been available in the US since May 2011, most stroller companies have not officially listed it as compatible with their strollers. However, since it fits onto Maxi Cosi adapters, we have listed it as fitting on a particular stroller if there is a Maxi Cosi adapter for that stroller.

Trying to decide between these seats? Ask yourself these questions:

Will you be using the carrier alone, without the base, in taxis, friends cars, rental cars, grandma's car, travel, etc?
If your answer is YES, the Cybex Aton will work best since it installs more easily without its base than the other three car seats. Watch how to do it on our Taxi Videos page. Note: installing the carrier by itself is VERY safe as long as it is installed properly – the base is not a safety feature, but rather a convenience feature.

Does your baby weigh less than 5 pounds?
The Britax, Chicco & Cybex are certified for babies 4 pounds and up. The Graco starts at 5 pounds.

Do you have a small car? Does the adult in front need to move his/her seat all the way back?
The Cybex takes up the least amount of space front-back, the Chicco just an inch more than the Cybex, and the Graco a smidge more than the Chicco – and the Britax a little more than the Graco.

Using the Chart:
Scroll to the right to see the Notes column. Click on the tabs at the very bottom of the chart to switch between the list of single strollers, double strollers, and double strollers designed for twins (i.e. can take 2 infant car seats at the same time)

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