Nothing beats a snug ride

When preparing for the arrival of a new baby, one thing you cannot be without is a car seat. Around here, they won't even let you out of the hospital without one. The most convenient way to transport a newborn is with an Infant Car Seat/Carrier. Babies inevitably fall asleep while driving and it is so much easier to move the child in the carrier instead of waking him or her.

The SnugRide ($99-149) from Graco Children's Products, Exton, Pa., has all the features we were looking for in a car seat/carrier. Designed for newborns up to 20 pounds and less than 26", it has a five-point front adjustable harness and removable infant head support. With its collapsible canopy and all-weather boot, the baby is protected from sun, rain, snow, etc. The ergonomic handle makes it easy to carry and it is a breeze to drop it into and release it from the stay-in-car base. The color-coded level indicator ensures that the baby is in the proper position,

A great companion product for the SnugRide is Graco's SnugRider Infant Car Seat Frame ($59.99), which turns your infant carrier into a stroller. Weighing just 12 pounds, the unit folds compactly with one hand and has a height-adjustable handle to allow a customized fit for whomever is pushing it. With an extra-large storage basket and two cup holders, this ingenius product makes getting around with a baby a lot easier. It offers a smooth ride and pushes and turns like a dream. What's more, since it was engineered exclusively for the SnugRide, you can be sure of a secure attachment.

Visit www.gracobaby.com for more information.

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