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12-16-2012 at 3:33 PM
makeupgeek
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Thoughts on Chicco Keyfit 30 Magic infant seat and Chicco Cortina Magic Stroller?

I haven't checked it out in the store yet, but I saw the Chicco Keyfit Magic 30 on BRU's website and it sounds like a good pick. I know Chicco is a good brand and this new Magic one has a larger canopy which seems to be an improvement over the regular Keyfit 30. (I've read that quite a few people had complaints about the canopy on the original model.)

There is also the Chicco Cortina Magic Stroller that goes with it. I don't know how well liked Chicco strollers are but I'm interested in it since it goes with the carseat. I'm not sure if I should get this now or get the Chicco stroller frame until I'm done with the infant seat and am more sure of what type of stroller meets my needs. 

Anyone have either one of these and would like to share their opinions?



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12-16-2012 at 6:30 PM
Sahara78
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I have the original Keyit 30 with the Chicco Caddy stroller frame. I am pleased with them both. The stroller is fine for how we use it: mainly just walks in our neighborhood or at the store. It is lighweight and very easy to fold up. If it is very sunny or rainy, I just drape a blanket over the top of the carseat to shield DD.

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12-17-2012 at 10:06 AM
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I registered fort he Chicco Keyfit 30 Magic - based on the same research as you, and compared side-by-side with the regular, it's definitely better. (Although I don't love the pattern/fabric).

However, my extensive stroller research led me to a BabyJogger with the Chicco infant seat conversion thing. I felt better picking a long-term stroller that met all my needs & wishes up front. 

Good luck!

 
12-17-2012 at 3:17 PM
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I'm not sure where you are located, but the fabric on the magic is really hot.  I bought the carseat because of safety and because of the boot.  Even with a Denver winter, the carseat was really hot.  We transitioned dd to her convertible earlier than expected (@ 4 mos) because she hated it so much she would scream when we put her in the seat.  Otherwise the canopy is great and the carseat is high quality.

We used it as a snap n go on our UB Vista so I can't comment on the matching stroller. 

Despite the large canopy there were times that the coverage was not good enough.  I used our ROSK (rain or shine kids) blanket to tie on the carseat and keep dd well shaded.  It also worked well to keep people from touching dd while she was little. 




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12-18-2012 at 2:34 PM
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We have the magic and like it. We didn't find the fabric to be too hot. The canopy on it isn't as good as others on the market, but better than the other Chiccos. Very easy to install, which is what i wanted. We used it with our UBV too, so I can't comment on the stroller part.
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