Backpack: Chicco
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Chicco or Combi?
Asked by S.S. from Los Angeles
on October 3, 2008
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I am having a hard time deciding which carseat/stroller combo I want. I originaly fell in love with the Chicco Cortina/keyfit travel system. My one major concern is ...
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- Hi. I am a child passenger safety technician and instructor, so I will weigh in on this one. :) While I am not supposed to suggest any specific seat/system, I can s...
- we have the chicco cortina and love it the only down fall to it is it does not fit on grocrey carts as other strollers do however it is light and easy to use with the ...
- Hi, I recommend the Maxi-Cosi Mico car seat and the Quinny Zapp stroller (they can be used together like a system). I did my research and chose these two because of t...
Ergo Soft Carrier Vs. Chicco Backpack Carrier
Asked by H.T. from Boston
on September 9, 2011
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Hi:
I have been using a Baby Bjorn to carry my son around town, but he's getting too heavy for me to carry him in front (4.5 months and 14 lbs). Since I don't ha...
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- Another vote for Ergo. I have a Beco, pretty much the same.
- ERGO! You will not be disappointed at all. Hands down this is my favorite carrier. It's so comfy you wouldn't believe it. My son is now 3 (46lbs) and he still fits co...
- I LOVE my ergo carrier...and so does my husband. he is 6' as well, Im 5 4'...i have been using it with my daughter since she was less than 1 year, and she is almost 4 ...
Do You Really Need a Double Stroller Right Away When Your 2Nd Is Born?
Asked by S.B. from Boston
on March 24, 2009
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I have a 14 mo old daughter and baby #2 on the way this July. My daughter has moved into a new car seat and we are planning for our new baby to use her Chicco KeyFit 3...
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- Don't waste your money. Chances are that your 14 month old will want to walk walk walk by then and if she gets tired you can carry one of them while the other is in th...
- I am pondering the same issue. I have a 15 month and one on the way. I think I an going to try to have one in the stroller and one in the bjorn. That is how my sister ...
- You could use a sling, or some type of a front carrier instead of a stroller.
Strollers & Carseats
Asked by J.R. from Dallas
on March 26, 2007
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Hi, we are due for our first in four months. I'm starting to research strollers & carseats before we register. Right now the top contenders are a couple of the Graco ...
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- I wish someone would have told me to get the snap and go stroller. The kind where you choose your infant carseat that snaps on. Than I could have just bought a doubl...
- Instead of getting a travel system we got the Graco Snugrider Infant Carseat Frame and now use a Maclaren stroller. We really liked the carseat frame, big basket, goo...
- i found a web site called craigslist you can some cheap things that you would need and there are the once upon a child and kid to kid store they sell about 1/2 of the...
Air Travel Advice with a 3 Month Old
Asked by K.M. from Chicago
on February 17, 2010
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Hello. My husband and I will be flying to Florida next month with our 3 month old. I have a few questions about how to navigate through the airport and what to check...
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- Definitely take the snap and go with the car seat. You are going to need to take your car seat with you for when you get to your destination and travel by car. Also,...
- We also traveled with our daughter at 3 months (but we had our 2 year old son with us). We took their double stroller and were able to gate check it. It is a beast. ...
- Hi K., We've traveled with our 4 month old overseas and back and then several domestic trips after that, and the snap-n-go was a lifesaver...we checked in both at t...
5-Month-old Hates Stroller
Asked by J.H. from Boston
on September 12, 2008
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I have a 5-month-old who absolutely hates his stroller. He used to like it, but he has now gotten too big for his snap-in seat, and I have to sit him facing out when w...
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- Strap him in well and ignore the fussing. Once he realizes he's stuck he'll mellow out. My girls both did this at about the same age. I think they are figuring out ...
- My daughter also hated the stroller at that age... she is now almost 8 months and we still have issues sometimes. I also have the BOB Sport Utility jog stroller, and ...
- Ergo Baby Carrier. These are expensive, but you will use it ALL THE TIME for YEARS to come! I can still very easily carry my 5 year old (not that she ever wants to b...
Should I Get Double Stroller?
Asked by A.U. from Detroit
on June 23, 2010
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I recently asked a question about recommendations on a travel system for my 3rd baby girl due Oct 23rd......but I've been thinking....Should I be getting a double stro...
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- I have 3 boys - 4, 2.5, and 9 months. We have a double stroller, and it works well for us. My advice to those seeking some input is: what are your needs for a double...
- Hi A.- I hated using double stroller, they are just too bulky. With your middle child being 2 at the birth, by the time you're young one is 6 months, your middle w...
- I think a double stroller would be a great idea. When my son was two he always wanted to be in a stroller. As for what kinds Im not going to be of much help. I had ...
Can I Get Away Without a Double Stroller in the Beginning?
Asked by R.L. from Dallas
on January 10, 2010
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So I am expecting baby boy #2 in April. Baby boy #1 will be 18 months old. We already have a Jeep side-by-side stroller to use when #2 is able to sit up. We checked ou...
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- I would wait to buy one till you are sure you want it. I bought a $200 double stroller when baby #2 came (mine were 22 mths apart) and we almost never used it. I didn'...
- Use the sling for the baby and the stroller for the older child. Don't waste money on another stroller that you'll only use for a very short time.
- My boys were a little further apart - 2 1/2 years. After boy #2 was born I used the sit and stand stroller a TON. It didn't seem as crazy-big as some of the other st...
Car Seat, CARES, or Lap Belt for 2 Yr Old on Long Flight?
Asked by H.A. from San Francisco
on October 13, 2009
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Hi there,
We're flying internationally with our 2 year old and I can't decide if we should bring a car seat, buy the CARES travel harness, or just have her use the ...
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- The manufacturer's website, or the instruction book that came with the carseat, should tell you if it is FAA approved. Car seats always have to go in the window s...
- I have used a car seat, a lap belt and a baby b'air vest http://www.babybair.com/ I used the vest when my kids sat on my lap. If she's just over 2, you might want to...
- Check with the airline(s) because it may be different for different carriers, especially internationally. You can check their websites or call. Also, since the fl...
Taking 17 Mo. Old to Disneyland --- Tips?
Asked by K.K. from Phoenix
on January 3, 2010
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Hi, moms. We are planning a quick trip to Disneyland with our 17 mo. old. (My husband and I both love the park, too. So it's a trip for all of us.) A question for tho...
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- I would definitely bring a stroller! We went last July with our almost 2 year old and the stroller was a lifesaver. We attached a big balloon to ours so we could spot...
- Hi K., We visited Disneyland this past summer with a 5 yr old and a 8 month old. Deffinately take a stroller. We took an old stroller and an umbrella stroller for fear...
- Hi K., How fun!!! I am desperately trying not to be jealous! You see I am from California and my family and I are former Disney Pass Holders twice! My husband and ...
