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[quote=Anonymous]Winter baby coming. I've been reading about strollers and car seats and different scenarios, but now that the time is nigh to make a decision, I'm more overwhelmed with the options than ever, versus ready to make a choice. Would love to hear from experienced moms who may have similar setup, to help narrow down.

Housing setup: 
– Two-level in a rowhouse with average size stoop, about 10 steps. 
– There isn't space to park a stroller at street level, but we could stash it right outside the door if we carried it up the stoop (weather permitting). That said, I am completely[b] [i]puzzled[/i] [/b] seeing strollers parked outside row houses like this. Do they not get stolen? That would really suck, and they're not cheap. 
– Baby's sleeping space will be on upper level. So at some point, if we're not just hanging in the living room, we'd need to carry baby up the front stoop, then up one full flight of stairs. Gear can stay downstairs.

Activity expectations: 
– We love taking long walks around the neighborhood, a lot. As much as we are able, would like to continue that once baby comes.
– Have one car and anticipate using it for up to 50% of our outings. We're in the city but not super close to metro, and expect to drive when leaving the neighborhood — e.g. visiting family in other parts of the DMV, doctor's appointments, maybe occasional grocery store if planning a particular large stock-up I don't want to get back on foot.

Other factors at play: 
– FTM. Hoping for a second at some point, but not planning for two under two (life happens, I know...). Probably want to try again after first one is 1.5-2. 
– I'd love to wear baby for shorter walks and errands. Really hoping to find a carrier situation that makes all parties happy.

I've been warned about bulky car seats and to go for something lighter/manageable (as in, heavier doesn't mean safer). I've mostly been trying to narrow down strollers then look at car seats that work with it, but maybe should have been doing 50/50 on my reading this whole time.

Am also kinda stuck envisioning our setup for the first few months vs later on. And if people get multiples of these things to fit different activities as different ages. Sounds like a lot of $$$$, so fingers crossed we don't see buyer's remorse.

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