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Top Stroller Frames

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Stroller frames are a great choice if you'd like to use your baby's infant car seat as a travel system but don't want a large, bulky stroller. These lightweight stroller frames give you all of the convenience of a travel system with a fraction of the weight and trunk space.

1. Maclaren Easy Traveler Stroller Frame

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Maclaren is known for wonderful steering and maneuverability, and they've kept up that hallmark with the Easy Traveler. This stroller frame is compatible with nearly every popular infant car seat on the market right now. The strap that goes over the top of the car seat is easy to use and holds the infant seat very securely. I like the big basket underneath, and that a rain cover is included. The front swivel wheels are lockable if you need to go offroad at the park.

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2. Baby Trend Snap N Go Stroller Frame

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The one-hand fold, large basket and dual cupholders make the Baby Trend Snap N Go a great choice. It's compatible with the most popular infant car seats, though parents say some seats (notably, the Peg Perego infant car seat) only sit atop the frame versus locking on. A security strap is included, and should always be used with the Snap N Go, but you may want to check to see that your infant car seat works well with this frame before buying. The Chicco Key Fit, Graco SnugRide and Baby Trend Flex Loc infant car seats all work very well with the Snap N Go. Best of all, you can find this stroller frame for less than $60.
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3. Graco SnugRider Stroller Frame

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The Graco Snugrider stroller frame costs $60-$70 and has the biggest basket of the stroller frames I've seen. It's a bit bigger than that of the Snap N Go, and the SnugRider also features a one-hand fold and two cupholders up by the handle. This stroller frame is designed to work with the very popular Graco SnugRide infant car seat, and it also works with Graco's updated infant car seats, the Safe Seat and SnugRide 32. The SnugRider stroller frame weighs just under 12 lbs. The height-adjustable handle is also a nice feature of this stroller frame.
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4. Combi Flash EX Stroller Frame

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The Combi Flash EX stroller frame is one of the lightest available, at just over 10 lbs. The basket is smaller than other stroller frames, but still big enough to stash a purse in. It also stands when it's folded, which is a convenient feature when your hands are full and it's difficult to bend down to pick up a folded stroller. The Flash EX stroller frame also has a built-in carry strap so you can sling it over your shoulder. Parents rave about the convenience of this stroller frame, but some don't feel that the car seats listed as compatible fit too well in the Flash EX. If possible, try your infant car seat in this stroller frame before buying to be sure you're happy with how the infant seat fits. About $60.

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