Re: and another thread on delivery
You can get those umbrella strollers for FREE at most baby stores with a $50 purchase. Strollers are ok for the first 18 months and then the littles should be encouraged to WALK. Not always possible I know but if you leave extra time and focus on encouraging it, its a very healthy thing for them.
Car seats are a different thing altogether - necessary to keep them safe. The best is a 5-point harness, the one that goes down their side and clips at the chest and at the crotch. I found these beautiful ones that are good for 25 to 100 pound children - lots of room to grow AND they are slim enough to fit 3 of them in my Jetta. Sunshine Kids. They were a bit expensive but I will not need to keep upgrading as they gain weight.