There are so many travel system strollers in the market that shopping for the right one for your family is not an easy job. They range in price from anywhere less than $100 to $1000+ dollars. Cheap is a relative term so I am going to give you my definition of cheap.
For me, a cheap travel system stroller is one that sells for less than $200. There are many that fall in this category. I am going to talk briefly about some travel system strollers that sell for less than $200 and have a rating of at least 4 out of 5 stars on amazon.
Baby Trend Nexton Travel System
This system is a combo that includes a flex loc infant car seat with base and the nexton stroller. The car seat features large soft head support, a flex Loc car seat base with 4-position push-button adjustable height and level indicator for proper installation. The car seat can hold babies 5-30 pounds and 30 inches or less.
The stroller also has a soft large head insert. The seat reclines to multiple positions for comfort. The seat has a five point harness with padded harness covers. It comes with a removable and washable infant tray and a covered parent tray with two deep cup holders. The handlebar adjust for height to provided pushing comfort for parents of a variety of heights.
The canopy of this stroller has a peekaboo window for checking on your child as you stroll. This stroller is easy to fold and easy to put together.
It sells for $169.30 on amazon.
Graco LiteRider Click Connect Travel System
This combo is made of the top-rated Graco SnugRide Click Connect 30 Infant Car Seat (rear facing from 4-30 lbs. and up to 30″) and LiteRider Click Connect Stroller. This system comes with one car seat base. This pair click effortlessly and securely in one step.
The stroller is lightweight and features a parent tray with a cup holder and storage. It has a child tray that pivots out of the way for easy access to the stroller. It has lockable swivel front wheels that make it easy to maneuver.
The build in suspension system helps make the ride smooth for your little one. The literider stroller folds easily for easy storage and transportation. When folded, it is locked in place with a latch. The stroller reclines to two levels for added comfort. The seat fabric is soft and comfortable.
The stroller weighs less than 17.5 pounds. It has a big drop down storage basket which is easy to access from behind. It has a convertible three or five point harness for securing your child comfortably to their seat.
It features a two-step brake which provides additional safety. This system is very convenient in that the car seat easily connects to both its base and the stroller. So transitioning from car to stroller is a breeze.
When the car seat is installed on to the stroller, both canopies work to provide a nice covered place for baby to sleep.
It sells for $ 144.49 on amazon.
Eddie Bauer TriTrek Travel System
The Eddie Bauer TriTrek Travel System is a three wheel design with a front wheel that can swivel or lock to increase maneuverability. This stroller collapses easily on its self with a simple lift to fold design. When folded, it locks automatically and stands on its own.
The car seat installs easily with a simple click. This travel system includes the TriTrek stroller, Surefit Infant Car Seat, and Infant Car Seat Base. The infant car seat will hold your child from 4 to 35 pounds and the stroller will hold children who are able to seat on their own up to 50 pounds.
This stroller has a parent tray with two cup holders and a smart phone compartment that is designed to hold the phone in an upright position for easy screen viewing. It also has a child tray with a cup holder.
The storage basket is big, easy to access and can hold supplies for you and the baby and have room for more. The transition from car to stroller is smooth as the surefit car seat clicks on to both the car seat base and stroller easily. You no more have to wake your sleeping child.
It sells for $ 149.99 on amazon.
Safety 1st Smooth Ride Travel System with on Board 35 Infant Car Seat
This safety first Smooth Ride Travel System makes strolling easy with the agile wheels that roll like a dream. The agile wheels provide maximum maneuverability around corners. It has flip-flop friendly brakes which make it simple to put the stroller into park. The canopy is big and provides a lot of protection for your child. This canopy includes a special flip out visor which will provide additional protection from the sun on those very sunny days.
The canopy also has a big peek-a-boo window that gives you an easy view as you stroll and provides your little one with more ventilation as they enjoy the ride. The QuickClick system lets you securely attach the car seat to the stroller with one simple click, making it easy to use the car seat and stroller together as a travel system.
The included onBoard35 LT infant car seat provides your baby with a great fit for superior safety while traveling. This stroller has 4 harness heights which are properly spaced to give your child a good fit all the way from 4-35 pounds. The buckle adjusts in two ways so that you can customize not only the length, but also the buckle’s position on your child.
The seat of both the stroller and car seat have been designed to be very comfortable. The stroller seat offers a better reclined body position to give your baby a safer ride. There is plenty of room for both you and your child to take everything you need along the way.
It has both parent and child trays that are perfect for smaller items you’ll want to keep close by. The big storage basket can fit larger items easily. This stroller is easy to fold thanks to the lift-to-fold design.
This travel system stroller sells for $ 143.99 on amazon.
Graco Fastaction Fold Click Connect Travel System
This travel system include the Graco Snug Ride Click Connect 30 infant car seat with stay-in-car base and infant stroller, in Nyssa. The stroller has a lightweight yet sturdy frame for easy transportation. The stroller can hold up to 50 lbs. and the car seat is recommended for babies from 4 to 30 lbs.
Folding is easy and is achieved by just pulling the clearly marked red strap on the stroller’s seat and the stroller will fold in one-second. Parents can fold this stroller with one hand so that their other hand is free to hold the baby.
The stroller seat is well padded and will provide comfort for your child from infancy to toddler. The seat can recline to multiple positions so, you can always find a comfortable sitting position for your little one.
The front wheels swivel to provide greater maneuverability and the suspension system helps to make the ride smooth for your baby. The parent tray with two deep cup holders is very convenient for parents to keep their drinks and some personal belongings like phones and car keys.
The child tray pivots out of the way to allow for easy entry into and exit from the stroller seat. The child tray has a cup holder and room for snacks and small toys. The fast action fold has a big storage basket that can hold a diaper bag, some snacks and toys for your little one.
This combo sell for $ 137.06 at amazon.
Baby Trend Expedition LX Travel System
This travel system includes the baby trend expedition Lx jogging stroller and the flex loc 30 infant car seat with lock in car base. The expedition lx has a swivel front wheel for greater maneuverability around corners. The front wheel can be locked when jogging or strolling on rough terrain to give the stroller added stability. The wheels feature quick release for a more compact fold. The wheels are all terrain wheels.
The expedition lx features a parent tray with two cup holders and a covered storage for personal belongings like car keys. It also has a convenient child tray. It has a big storage basket for all your needs and baby’s too. The handlebar is ergonomic and broad, with foam padding for comfort. The canopy is big and adjustable; it extends to provide plenty of protection from the sun and wind.
The expedition lx stroller features a padded multi-position reclining seat with a fully adjustable five point safety harness and tether strap. The footrest has reflectors for better visibility in the dark or other conditions of low visibility. The stroller will accommodate children up to 50 pounds and 42” tall. It folds nicely and compact, and is lightweight for easy transportation and storage.
The flex loc infant car seat can accommodate children from 4-30 pounds and up to 30 inches tall. The car seat also features a five point harness that is easy to put on and take off with just a push of a button. The car seat base adjust to four height positions with just a push of a button and it has a level indicator for proper installation. The car seat features EPs energy absorbing foam for superior side and head impact protection.
The inserts and seat pads of the car seat are easy to wash. The carry handle is broad and smooth for easy and comfortable transportation of your little one. Transition from car to stroller is very easy and smooth with the car seat releasing easily from its base and clicking simply onto the stroller to make a travel system. This combo sell for $168.88 on amazon.
These are just a few of the top rated travel systems on amazon that sell for less than $ 200. Travel systems are great for the on the go family and they are usually cheaper relative to separate stroller and car seat purchases.
Great stroller, I want to buy it.
Hi Sara,
Which one of these strollers do you like? I might be able to give you more information to help you with your choice.