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Updated May 19, 2013

Q: What Kind of Stroller Can I Take on the Plane/gate Check    —Roselle, IL

"Hello moms, I was wondering if I can take a Graco stroller that is part of the "travel system" on the plane and have ..."

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In all the airline travel I have done(more than 10 times) we have been able to gate check any stroller had (including the graco duoglider- a double) So I am sure your...

I think any kind. We just returned from a Florida trip without any problem. Just remember to fold it up for them (so they don't have to try to figure it out) and put...

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Q: Advice on Airplane Travel with a 7 Month Old    —Philadelphia, PA

"Hi everyone! My husband travels for work a few times a year and he will be going to Florida in May. We have the opp..."

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I traveleled in December to Gemrany with my then 8 month old daughter. Since it was international, so there might be a difference in regulation but anyway: I had a ch...

Our kids have been traveling for years, starting at 7 months old! They have been great travelers! They are now 9 and 12, so when we started all this there was no optio...

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Q: Need Advice on Traveling with Baby    —Valencia, CA

"Hello all mamasource readers, I plan to travel overseas by air in November. The trip is total about 20 hours long wi..."

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Go on your own and enjoy yourself. I went to a business conference when my daughter was a little over a year and she stayed with Dad. They had a great time together....

It can be done. I flew by myself from China (15 hours) with my new daughter when she was 9 months old. I wouldn't say it was an enjoyable trip but it was better than...

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Q: Has Anyone Used the CARES Restraint System on an Airplane?    —Pittsburgh, PA

"We are planning to fly to North Carolina with our daughter this summer, and I am dreading the prospect of lugging a c..."

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I'll be looking forward to the responses too, as this summer will be our first flight with my son.

Hi. I bought this right after it came out. I have used it several times when flying from PA to Mexico. It is fabulous! No lugging around a carseat, it's super convenie...

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Q: Best Stroller to Take on a Plane    —Santa Monica, CA

"Hello gals, We are taking our 7-month old baby girl on her first trip abroad over Xmas and I was wondering if you ha..."

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C., Hola soy de Venezuela tambien y al igual que tu toda mi familia esta alla! Asi q cuando quieras nos reunimos para darnos apoyo moral....y aunq sea hablar un rat...

Combi Flare stroller is great. It's like an umbrella stroller but a lot nicer. The child can lay back and sleep and it does have cup holders and storage. It also folds...

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Q: Suggestions on Flying for the First Time with a 20Mo Old    —Livermore, CA

"Hi ladies, I have finally decided to be brave enough to fly home to IL to see my family with my husband and my 20mo ..."

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Make sure she sucks on something for take off and landing...sippy cup, pacifier, etc. If not it will be a rough start. My kids loved looking at books, coloring and p...

A pacifier is quite sufficient to deal with the "ear thing." Will you have a seat fro her or will she be on someone's lap? If she has her own seat, once they turn t...

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Q: Has Anyone Taken Their Phil & Ted's on the Airplane?    —Los Altos, CA

"Hi, I will be traveling alone with my 3 year old daughter and my 9 mo old son. I would like to bring my Phil & Ted'..."

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Hi A.. I did travel to Europe with my 2 kids and a double stroller. I didn't have any problems at the gate.To make your trip easy, make sure you have entertainment for...

Two tips. Check with the airline to see if they have any restrictions on the dimentions of checked items and tips for strollers in particular. Second bag it. I don'...

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Q: Cross Country Travel    —Virginia, MN

"Hi there, I will be traveling to FL for Christmas. We are flying out of Minneapolis on thursday morning. I have a dau..."

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I think trying to go with only carryons and a 4 month old will be very difficult. Does your child have her own seat? That is key. The planes are so small and the se...

I traveled alone with my daughter when she was 6 months. Her doctor said to give her a little tylenol b4 we took off each time (we connected in Chicago) and to make su...

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Q: Trip to Italy with a 17 Month Old - Airline Suggestions?    —Yonkers, NY

"Hello, I'm a long time reader/lurker to this forum, and hoping to get some advice on traveling with my 17 month old. ..."

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You didn't mention it but I am assuming that you are actually purchasing a seat for your son? I know that you don't HAVE to up until the age of 2 but I wouldn't DREAM...

Hi K.! I am in freezing NJ and it would be wonderful to go to Italy right now! I was traveling to Croatia every summer since I came to USA in 2000. First it was with...

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Q: Flying with 14 Month Baby    —San Jose, CA

"We are traveling to Ottawa, Canada end of next month with our daughter who will be 14 months. I've been reading the g..."

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I don't know why your husband thinks you can't take it, but most car seats these days are FAA compliant. Check any paperwork you may still have for it, go to the Graco...

We took our 16 month old on 4 flights this summer without Benadryl and she actually did sit on our lap (suprisingly) a majority of the time and watched her portable DV...

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