Plus:

+ Compact – This is what attracted me to this playard in the first place. We currently use it as a crib so that Matthew can sleep next to us. I will be able to take it to my parents’ house easily. My husband was doubtful about this product at first but after seeing it, he loves it, too.
+ Great Design – This Jeep playard is easy to fall in love with given it’s looks. I think it’s overall size is relatively less bulky compared to traditional playard.
+Storage – Plentiful space can be used while the playard is in use or when collapsed.

Minus:

- Changing Pad – It’s too small to be useful since Matthew is almost 7 months when we got the playard. I can see it being useful with a newborn, though. I think we’ll definitely make use of it if we have another baby.

I was just 4 months into my pregnancy but with a 20% discount coupon nearing expiration, we decided to spend it on a car seat and a stroller. We didn’t even know what we were having at the time. While I had to stick with neutral colors, we carefully made our decision based on safety, weight, functionality, size, and price.

Plus:

+ Good Size – Since we live in an apartment and storage is often an issue, the size of the stroller and car seat is ideal for us. I especially am satisfied with how it fits well in our car trunk. One time I had another stroller (a friend’s) which was a Chicco one and was able to fit both our stroller and the Chicco stroller in the truck. I would not have been able to do that with two Chicco strollers.
+ Relatively Light Weight – We test a few travel systems and we definitely find Maxi-Cosi relatively lighter. It makes it easier for me taking the car seat in and out of the car. I do this twice daily since Matthew goes to daycare 5 days a week.
+Very Easy Fold – Seriously just 3 steps. I was intimidated at first but after 2 tries, I nailed it. It folds up like just an unbrella stroller which I like over the Chicco or Graco strollers. It doesn’t have a tray but that’s not a big deal.
+Comfortable Cushion – The cushioning is very comfortable yet stylish. We don’t even bother using a BundleMe considering the cold winter that we have in New England.

Minus:

- Strap Issue – A very minor issue when collapsing the stroller. A piece of strap always gets in the way during folding right at the lock area. I can easily just take it out. Now that I have done so many times folding the stroller, it has become an automatic reaction.
- Small Wheels – I like bigger wheels because the maneuverability is much better but I’m ok with the small wheels because storage is a more important factor to me.