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Buying "the right" infant car seat and stroller system can be incredibly stressful and can very overwhelming for expectant parents. 5 years ago I got so confused that I just went to my local baby store and bought the stroller with the best fabric pattern. Brilliant move, I know.

Fast forward those 5 years and I'm now eagerly awaiting the arrival of my 3rd child. That very 1st stroller I purchased (with the fancy fabric) is long since trashed. Since I would now like to think I'm older and wiser, this time around I did my research when shopping for an infant system.

I had 2 main criteria on my list while doing my shopping. First and foremost (especially with the car seat) was safety. Secondly, was easy of use.

By doing tons of research on the internet and asking many of my experience friends and family, I determined that Britax was definitely the route to go. Low and behold, Britax just released a new infant travel system, the Chaperone.

Thanks to the generous folks at Britax, I was sent the travel system (car seat and stroller) to review. While I can't speak for the infant seat (yet), I've been using the stroller with my 2 year old every time we hit the road.

I love many things about the stroller, but will highlight just a few of my favorite features for you:

• The stroller has a one-handed folding design, making folding and storing so incredibility simple. Seriously, I've never seen anything like it.
  
• The large under seat storage is accessible even when the seat is fully reclined, which is essential when baby is sleeping.
• The turning radius and ease of steering is truly amazing. This stroller is really a very smooth ride and fun for mom or dad to "drive".
  
• I love that this stroller has a one-foot, one-motion break system. All you have to do is push down on a lever to both lock and unlock the break. Ladies, this is essential if you want to save your shoes, especially your flip-flop (I can speak from experience).

Overall, I love the stroller and can not wait to be able to take my newborn home from the hospital in the Britax Chaperone infant carrier. I know this has been a quick overview post, and there is so much more to the stroller than I could ever cover. For more information, please visit their site and check out particularly the product video and product demo page.

GET IT YOURSELF: The Britax Chaperon stroller retails for $299.99 and can be purchased at many retailers across the country or online at places like Amazon. It comes in 4 fun patterns, I recommend Cowmooflage if you're feeling fun.

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If you've ever searched for warm weather clothes, outdoor gear, etc, you've probably come across products by Mountain Hard Wear. They make apparel, backpacks, tents, sleeping bags, and pretty much any other item you would need to keep you warm and comfortable while out in the cold. Mountain Hard Wear strives to create the absolute BEST products. They take no short cuts, run the most thorough tests, and use the highest quality materials.

Ok, so maybe I won't be doing much mountain climbing, but I WILL be playing out in the cold and snow with my kids. And one thing I do know - I DON'T LIKE BEING COLD. What I DO like is a high quality jacket. That's why I'm excited to introduce you to Mountain Hard Wear's Compressor Jacket. Let me just be perfectly honest...THIS JACKET IS AWESOME. You can click here to read all the stats about it, but I'm just gonna get straight to telling you what I love about it.

-It's lightweight and extremely comfortable, not bulky.

-It is WAY warmer than you would think just by looking at it! It's filled with Primaloft-ECO, which is as warm as down. Primaloft-ECO is also a mix of recycled and virgin polyesters, making it eco-friendly.

-It has a Micro-Chamois lined chin guard to prevent zipper chafing...my BIGGEST pet-peeve! I noticed this feature immediately and was absolutely delighted!

This jacket is a no-fuss, must-have item for your winter wardrobe. It is definitely warm enough by itself, but because of its light weight, you can layer it under something, which I plan to do with my Goretex rain coat to stay dry rolling around in the snow with my kids. But I love that by itself, its a non-bulky, super-warm and simply perfect jacket! And since its backed by Mountain Hard Wear's strive for excellence and quality, this coat is going to last FOREVER!

GET YOUR OWN!! Mountain Hard Wear's Women's Compressor Jacket retails for around $170. Click here to see a complete list of online retailers where you can purchase this coat. It also gives you the option to find a retail store near you.

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