Car Seat in Italy?

Your arms will help with hitting a pothole, but will do absolutely no good in a real accident. My suggestion would be to see if you can buy or borrow a sit-n-stroll, which is both a stroller and a car seat. You can use it on the plane too, which is probably more comfortable for a 21 month old than just the seat on the plane.

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Hey K. -

You absolutely have to bring a car seat for your child. It is the law. Holding a baby in the car is dangerous and as far as I can tell (I travel to Italy often and live near Munich, Germany), everyone in Italy uses a car seat, too.

Italian drivers are a lot like NYC taxi drivers. I wouldn't risk it.

Best to you!
~C. Louise Hohlbaum, author of SAHM I AM: TALES OF A STAY-AT-HOME MOM IN EUROPE

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I just saw a commercial this morning about a collapsible travel car seat that is lightweight and has a carrying bag with a shoulder strap. Unfortunately, I was busy at the moment and didn't catch the name. I'm sure if you google "travel car seat" or "collapsible car seat" you may get some more info.

I, personally, would do it. If they drive anything like the folks in Rota, Spain, there's no way I'd let my child ride in a car without one. I totally understand the desire to reduce extra items to carry, but safety isn't something I'd compromise on.

D.

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Car rides maybe short but they are SCARY! Rent a car and strap that car seat in. Don't do as the natives do. When I lived in Italy I saw a lot of babies standing up in the backseat looking back at me waving. Worried me to death and they aren't my kids. Believe me when I say the driving over there is SCARY! Lola is right, you have to worry not only about your driving but everyone elses.

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You can get a carseat that is also a stroller why dont you invest in that, that is if you do alot of traveling they have them on ebay too and you will get a better deal but they are worth it if you travel alot.

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you could always check the carseat as a luggage. i still haven't gone back to my homecountry with my 3 year old twinkies but when i do i shall bring the carseats. i know how people drive over there and it is soo dangerous. it isn't just the person driving the car you're in, it is other drivers as well. so, you could bring your own or get one when you get there. chicco is the brand everyone raves about.
vlora

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