This stroller and car seat combo is a solid setup. Everything feels sturdy and well made right out of the box, which is what I expected for the price. Nothing about it feels flimsy or like it’s going to wear out after a few months. It’s built like something meant to handle daily use, and then be passed on for the next kid.
Putting it together was pretty straightforward. I’m not someone who loves assembling gear, but this didn’t take long. The instructions made sense and within a short time we had it ready to go. Most of the pieces just click together.
The stroller itself rolls very smoothly. I’ve pushed it around the neighborhood sidewalks and through a couple stores and it moves easily. You can steer it with one hand if you need to, which is helpful when you’re carrying a diaper bag or holding a door.
The car seat part is convenient too. It clicks into the base in the car and into the stroller without much effort. That makes it easy when the baby falls asleep in the car and you don’t want to wake them up. Just lift the seat out and lock it into the stroller frame.
I also like the different seating options. When the baby is really small you can use the pram-style setup so they can lie flat. That’s how we used it for walks around the neighborhood early on. Later on you can switch to the regular stroller seat as they get bigger.
Folding it up isn’t complicated either. It takes a couple seconds once you know the motion. It fits in the back of the car without too much trouble. The canopy gives good shade too, which helped when we were walking around the park on a sunny day.
There’s a decent basket underneath as well. We’ve used that space for a diaper bag, a light blanket, and sometimes a couple grocery items when stopping at the store on the way home.
Overall it’s a practical travel system that works well for everyday use. It rolls smoothly, the car seat connects easily, and everything feels sturdy enough to last through a lot of trips. For parents who want one system that handles both the car and the stroller, this one does the job well.
| Brand | Britax |
| Color | Raven Black |
| Material | Alloy Steel, Plastic |
| Frame Material | Alloy Steel |
| Age Range (Description) | Newborn to Toddler |
About this item
- ONE SYSTEM. ONE BOX. FROM DAY ONE: This infant car seat and stroller combo includes the Phases stroller (for children up to 50 lbs), the Arbor rear facing car seat (for infants from 4-30 lbs), and the StayTight car seat base, plus a parent organizer, a bumper bar, and a child tray
- SIX MODES WITH INTEGRATED PRAMETTE: This versatile travel system includes options for forward-facing and parent-facing infant car seat mode, pramette mode, and toddler mode
- QUICK, EASY, & SECURE INSTALLATION: Setting up the baby car seat is a cinch thanks to the StayTight base, which includes a built-in seat belt tensioner and an automatic lock-off; plus, the accessible belt path makes it easy to thread & buckle
- NO ADAPTERS NEEDED: Thanks to the DuoConnect system, you can effortlessly transition from car rides to strolls and back again — just click and keep moving!
- STROLLER ORGANIZER INCLUDED: This toddler and baby travel system includes a smart and convenient parent organizer with multiple pockets and two large cup holders to help you keep everything you need organized and at hand — because you’ve got enough to juggle
- LIGHT TO LIFT, QUICK TO FOLD: The lightweight travel system stroller and car seat make transportation a breeze, and the one-hand, one-step stroller fold is perfect for busy parents on the go
- DESIGNED FOR COMFORT: Place your little one in a haven of comfort in the infant car seat with ultra-soft car seat cover fabrics and two plush car seat inserts for infants up to 11 lbs
- EASY RECLINE + UPF 50+ SUN PROTECTION: With multiple toddler seat positions, your child can recline comfortably on the go or sit upright to enjoy the view; on sunny days, you can pop out the large UPF 50+ canopy and visor for shade while checking in on your little one through the peek-a-boo window
- TRUSTED BRITAX SAFETY: The ReboundReduce car seat carry handle helps provide stability when used in position 1 (see user guide); steel in the infant car seat base also helps provide additional stability. The car seat is side-impacted tested according to FMVSS 213a. It is also tested to FMVSS 213 frontal impact standards.
- PREMIUM, SOPHISTICATED AESTHETIC: This baby car seat and stroller combo is available in warm, neutral colors with stylish leatherette stroller accents
