Budget Travel: Graco
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Looking for Recommendations on Travel System
Asked by A.M. from Kansas City
on July 23, 2008
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I am looking to purchase a travel system that is easy to use and has a high safety rating. I know two moms who have highly recommended Chico Key Fit. Any suggestions o...
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- I am a first time mom and researched car seats/travel systems and found the Chicco Key Fit to be the best rated. In fact when we got our car seat professionally insta...
- I have the Chicco Keyfit 30 and love it also! Instead of buying the whole travel system since it was out of our budget, I got off of craigslist.com a snap n go frame b...
- I have the chicco key fit (30) and it is completely worth the money. They don't have to go forward facing until the hit 30 lbs, which is great for me because my LO wa...
Best Umbrella Stroller for Travel?
Asked by A.W. from Los Angeles
on March 15, 2009
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Hi ladies,
Our family is taking a trip to Cancun in April, and I'm looking for a good lightweight umbrella stroller to travel with. We currently use a heavy Graco...
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- I purchased one on One Step Ahead a few years ago to take with us to Hawaii with our then 18 month old. I loved it! ($50) It was lightweight and folded compactly for...
- It's so funny we just went through this. We have two very nice strollers that are just too big for travelling. We bought a $10 no-brand, used umbrella stroller at th...
- I have the Chicco, and I like it for travelling. However, I am 5'5". My husband is 6'1", and has to bend over just enough to be uncomfortable. For $70, it works gre...
Travel System - Peg Perego or Chicco Keyfit ?
Asked by B.H. from Minneapolis
on June 14, 2008
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Having my second child this fall and can't make up my mind with what travel system to go with. I'm looking for anyone who's owned either brand and what their opinions ...
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- When I was pregnant, we looked at both Peg Perego and Chicco systems. We did not like the Chicco stroller that much and I was concerned by the smallness of the car se...
- We used the Peg car seat with the Pliko P3 stroller and loved it. The stroller is fantastic! However, the car seat is sized a bit small and my son outgrew it around 5 ...
- I have the Chicco and I love it. The stroller is easily folded and handles great no matter the terrain.
Travel to LAX with 2 Yr Old Twins and Infant-flight and Car Seat ?S
Asked by S.Y. from Portland
on August 30, 2009
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We are traveling by air to LA for the 1st time with our 2yr old twins and 8mo old infant (her age in Oct. when we travel). I talked to Alaska Air and they said we can ...
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- I have to second what Megan posted! I traveled last Oct. with a 2 1/2 yr old and a 3 month old along with my hubby of course. I opted to check their car seats, which w...
- Car seats are good because the kids are used to sitting in them, but not a necessity, especially if you have a lot of other stuff to carry around the airport. Call 24...
- Hi S., We just traveled cross country with a 3 yo and 9 month old twins, so I hope I can give you some advice that worked for us! Check the stroller and the car seat...
Best Budget Car Seat-booster Combo for Grandma's House?
Asked by E.T. from Albuquerque
on May 12, 2011
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We visit my mom twice a year, and would like to buy car seats to leave at her house. At home my kids sit in Graco Nautilus seats - the ones that convert from a regular...
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- I just bought my 3.5 year old an evenflo seat from walmart.com (Generation 65?) It has a harness for kids up to 65 pounds, then can be used with a seatbelt up to 100 ...
- It always costs less to buy the very best.
- Check the seats made by Cosco. Just purchased one to put in my husbands car. We almost always take my car with the two seats, but occasionally he takes one child a...
Confused over Car Seats
Asked by T.Y. from Los Angeles
on September 22, 2009
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Hello MOMS. I am looking for a new convertible car seat for my daughter. I want something that will keep her safe but also fit in my budget. Also, I currently have ...
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- http://www.walmart.com/Graco-Nautilis-Car-Seat/ip/8112222 This one from Graco will keep her in a 5pt harness until 65lbs.
- I have a Graco- I forget which one, it is not the nautilus that someone else mentioned, it must be the "comfort sport" or something. I love for it exactly the reason...
- We recently got the Graco Nautilus (about $175 at WalMart but you may find it a little cheaper online) and I am very happy with it. It is VERY heavy, but I think that...
Booster Seat for 3.5 Year Old
Asked by M.G. from Atlanta
on May 27, 2009
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I am in need of a Booster Seat for my 3 1/2 year old daughter. Have any of you had a positive enough of an experience to reccomend a Booster Seat? The Graco TurboBoo...
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- you need to keep her harnessed as long as possible for the safety of her spine. childrens neck bones do not fuse until 5-7years of age. If in an accident the force of ...
- i wouldn't use a backless booster for a 3 1/2yo unless she's really big. I kept my 8yo in a 5 point harness until he started kindergarten then went to a backless boost...
- We love our Evenflo Chase (from Target about $70).
How Do You Choose the Right Stroller/car Seat?
Asked by J.F. from Boca Raton
on April 22, 2007
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My husband and I have been looking at a few different brands of travel system strollers, and just seem to get more frustrated the more we look. Is a travel system real...
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- hi jen, I researched a lot also before I registered for my travel system. What you should also consider is the weight of the system, the infant carriers and strolle...
- Hi J., Congrats! THE best advice I got and can give, is to call the Safe Kids coalition. It is a state program ( I believe) and they will do a few things for/with y...
- Hi J.! I did the same thing that you are doing. I read every review and analyzed everything. Since I couldn't make up my mind I started off with a Graco Snugride in...
Need Advice for Toddler Car Seat
Asked by G.C. from Springfield
on April 29, 2008
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My son is 34 pounds and 38 inches tall. Due to a car accident, I am replacing his car seat - a Graco Comfortsport. Since most convertible seats have a 40 pound maxim...
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- G., I would suggest that you look at the new True Fit seat from The First Years. The True Fit will go up to 65 lbs but the real plus is that the harness straps wil...
- I got an Eddie Bauer (I think it's called prospect) booster seat for my son from Targert for $89.99. It works as a 5 point internal harness system from 22-40lbs, to a ...
- Absolutely love the Radian 65 carseat. It is super easy to install and fits great. It will hold them up to 65 pounds. They make one up to 80 lbs also but most kids ...
Car Seats
Asked by A.B. from Champaign
on July 12, 2010
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I was curious to see when everyone switched their babies to a front facing car seat. I have a six month old and want to start doing research on the next stage while I ...
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- Check out the latest recommendations to keep the little ones rear-facing up till age 2 (and beyond if the weight limits allow for the seat). As Julia S. said they are...
- 19 months. Please keep your baby rear facing as long as you possibly can! This is the absolutely safest position for your little one to be in in case of an accident ...
- Well you will need a convertible seat if you baby exceeds the height or weight limits on your infant seat before age 1. If you end up in a convertible, you can rear f...
