Frequently Asked Questions

At this time, Contours Baby strollers do not come with a car seat, but we do offer strollers that can accommodate several infant car seats, sometimes over 30 different models. Some of our strollers require an infant car seat adapter, while others do not require an adapter and can be used with an approved infant car seat attaching directly to the stroller. You can find a list of approved infant car seats on each stroller’s page.

Our strollers fit a number of infant car seats, usually over 20 or 30 different models. For a complete list, please check the stroller page for more information, or if you don’t see a specific car seat, please contact our customer service.

At this time, Contours Baby strollers do not come with a car seat adapter, but you can purchase an adapter separately to fit your specific infant car seat model. Additionally, some of our strollers do not require an adapter and can be used with an approved infant car seat attaching directly to the stroller. You can find a list of approved infant car seats on each stroller’s page. Check our list of car seat adapters.

We have a number of different infant car seat adapters so you can customize your Contours stroller to fit your specific infant car seat. All of our infant car seat adapters can be found in our stroller accessory section on the website to see which car seats are compatible with a specific car seat adapter.

Transitioning your baby from a bassinet or car seat to a stroller seat depends on your child, and whether or not they have full head and neck control. Oftentimes, this can be around 6 to 8 months, but varies on your child’s development.

Our double strollers can accommodate a child up to 40 lb in each seat, for a total of 80 lb in two seats. The storage basket can accommodate an additional 10 lb, and for select models like the Contours Element, an additional 1 lb in parent organizer and 20 lb in the side tote.

Yes, some of our double strollers can be used with either one or two stroller seats. Please reference the instruction manual for your specific stroller for more information on the different seating configurations.

Yes, we have a number of different accessories so you can customize your Contours stroller to fit your needs. All of our stroller accessories can be found on our website at www.contoursbaby.com

The Contours Curve offers superior maneuverability and premium details. The six-wheel design is unique and enables the feel of pushing a single stroller that can be easily maneuvered with just one hand. The curb-assist feature is unique to the Contours Curve stroller and allows parents to maneuver over curbs more easily than a traditional double tandem stroller. Additionally, the Curve offers premium details like sonic welded, water-resistant seats for easy cleanup and leatherette details on the canopies and stroller handle.

Both the Options Elite and the Curve Double Stroller can fold with the seats attached when the seats are facing forward and are in the upright position.

Our Contours strollers are not designed to be used as exercise strollers, and are not intended to be used for jogging, running, in-line skating or other athletic activities.

Yes, our double strollers are compatible with theme park size regulations when the seats are adjusted to face inwards. Please see the product page for more information.

Clean all metal parts with a damp cloth and wipe dry. You may also clean woven fabric or vinyl parts with mild soap and water solution.

For additional tips, check out our blog for care and maintenance tips on keeping your stroller in prime working condition, including the wheels, frame and fabrics.

To clean your stroller’s canopy, we recommend spot cleaning it with a damp cloth and wipe dry. Some of our strollers allow the canopy to be removed, while others are permanently attached; please reference the instruction manual for more information.

Absolutely, all of our Contours carriers can be used with a newborn starting at 8 lb, and do not require the use of an infant insert, which means you can use the carrier directly out of the box.

Contours baby carriers can be used in the seated ‘M’ position once your baby’s legs and hips naturally fall or spread apart to the side.

Generally, we recommend the back carry position for babies starting around 10+ months, but please reference your specific instructions for more information.

Frog legs should be used for newborns. Babies should remain in the newborn/froggy position until their legs and hips naturally fall or spread apart to the side when they can transition to the ‘M’ seated position.

Yes, of course! You may find it more comfortable to wear the waistband up higher on your waist, and always follow the recommendations and guidelines provided by your doctor or medical professional.

Yes, you can nurse with the carrier. Our Contours carriers don’t require an infant insert which allows direct skin to skin contact with baby. Read our blog for tips on breastfeeding in a baby carrier.

Yes, our Love and Journey GO carriers offer breathable mesh fabric, in combination with beneficial skin to skin contact with no fabric or straps between you and your baby. Our Journey GO carrier also offers moisture-wicking on the interior lining. The Contours Cocoon carrier offers air vents along the front side panel.

Make sure all buckles are fastened before washing. Place in a laundry bag and machine wash in cold water with mild detergent on the gentle cycle. Line dry. Do not iron, use bleach or machine wash frequently.

No, all of our Contours carriers can be used with a newborn starting at 8 lb, and do not require the use of an infant insert, which means you can use the carrier directly out of the box.

Each Contours baby carrier offers unique features to suit different families’ needs. Our Love carrier has no back buckles which can be much easier for parents to put on so that they don’t have to reach behind their back. Our Love, Journey and Journey GO carriers offer a simple, one-handed seat adjustment so that you can adjust the seat size as baby grows. Additionally, our Journey and Journey GO carriers offer an extra-large, UPF 25+ removable sunshade and 3 zippered pockets. Our Cocoon carrier provides an innovative waist band that can be adjusted as baby grows taller, and also features a mix of a buckled waistband and easy-tie straps for a cozy fit.

The Love features an innovative design that has all buckles in front for easy access. This can make it much easier to put the carrier on. The Journey and Journey GO carriers offer an extra-large sunshade, an additional zippered pocket. With the Love carrier, you can wear baby on your front in a Newborn position, a Seated Facing In position, and a Facing Out position. The Journey and Journey GO also allow you to carry your baby on your Hip and Back.

Please reference your instruction manual for all safety tips specific to your carrier. There are guidelines provided for each carrying position and the different configurations (e.g., backpack versus crisscross straps; head support; etc.).?

Absolutely! Please read our blog for tips on baby wearing during winter. 

It varies with every child. Most children show signs of being ready to potty train around 18-24 months. Some children aren’t ready til 3 years old. Good luck on potty training!

Your child can start using the step stool once they are steady on their feet, this usually happens around 12 months old. The step stool holds up to 200 lbs. and will be able to assist your little one for years!

Both the potty chair and the toilet trainer can also be used when your child is showing signs of being ready to potty train around 18-24 months. Look for signs that your child feels confident on the potty chair and is open to using the real toilet.

The entire potty is easy to wipe clean with soap and water! For the waste cup, simply remove it by lifting upward on the front lip and empty contents into an adult toilet.

Simply slide the splash guard towards the back of the seat. The splash guard transitions easily from waste cup to toilet trainer. The splash guard can also fold outwards for less protection.

Start by removing the waste tub from potty chair. Then pull up on the trainer to separate with the back handle.

The potty chair can hold up to 40 lbs.

The step stool was designed to hold up to 200 lbs. to grow with your family.

Aqua and Gray are the two fashions available for the Contours Bravo. Those fashions were designed to complement bathrooms.

We have a number of different accessories so you can customize your Contours stroller to fit your needs, all of which can be found on our website at www.contoursbaby.com

We offer a number of different adapters to fit infant car seats from the most popular brands including Baby Trend, Baby Jogger, Britax, Chicco, Cybex, Evenflo, Graco, Maxi-Cosi, Orbit Baby, Peg Perego, Nuna, Safety 1st, UppaBaby and Urbini. For a complete list, visit the stroller page for more information on compatibilty, or our car seat adapter page.

The Options Elite Sit & Boogie™ board is designed to be used in place of the second seat on the Contours Options Elite stroller, and is not to be used for a third child.

The Curve Sit & Boogie™ board is designed to be used in the place of the second seat on the Contours Curve stroller, and is not to be used for a third child.

Only the mattress pad provided with your Contours bassinet (or the appropriate replacement pad) should be used. Other mattresses, pillows, comforters or padding should not be used.

To clean your bassinet canopy, we recommend spot cleaning it with a damp cloth and wipe dry. Some of our bassinets allow the canopy to be removed, while others are permanently attached; please reference the instruction manual for more information.

Contours Baby offers FREE standard ground shipping on all orders across the 48 contiguous states.

All replacement part orders ship FREE to the 48 contiguous states. Shipping costs for areas outside of the US will be calculated at checkout.

The warranty generally covers any defects in materials or workmanship for a period of one year from the date of purchase, and when you register your product it will be covered for two years from the date of purchase. For complete details, please visit our Warranty information page.

Please visit our Warranty information page for full details on what is not covered, including improper assembly, misuse and poor maintenance.

We are happy to offer an extended warranty of one additional year, for a total of two years, on all Contours Baby products if you register your product with us. To receive the extra year of warranty, simply register your product here, via mail, or contact our customer service department.

To make a warranty claim please contact us at (800) 453-7673.

We accept unused and unassembled items for return within 30 days of purchase. We do not accept returns from 3rd party vendors or our retail partners. Return shipping costs are the responsibility of the customer.

To start your return, please contact a Customer Service representative at 888-226-4469 during regular office hours. For more information, please visit the Shipping & Returns section on the website.