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Britax Car Seat? Car Seat for Air Travel?
Asked by L.B. from Fort Wayne
on September 25, 2008
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Hi ladies, we are in the process of looking for a new car seat for one of our cars. I read a request and lots of responses a couple days ago about reviews of convertib...
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- L., NONE of our carseats ever fit in the airplane seats and just proved to be a HUGE hassle trying to tote around the airport. If you can get a carseat when you ar...
- Can't give you much advice on the car seat, but we flew to FL with our little one at 6 months. We checked the car seat as a piece of luggage and just held her on our l...
- I flew to Oregon with my Britax Marathon. It was big, and we had to put in in facing forward. But well worth the long flight. Did you buy a ticket for the baby? If so,...
Seeking Advice on Air Travel with 1 Year Old
Asked by C.N. from Philadelphia
on July 24, 2007
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Please share your experiences traveling (on airplanes) with your child/children. We are planning to visit my husband who is serving in the Army and I just booked airf...
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- Hi! I just traveled with my 14 month old. I'll try to answer most of your questions based on my experience. She didn't have her own seat... she flew on my lap. I almos...
- If you son is happy in his car seat then by all means brings it(make sure it is airline approved). When I used to travel with mine when they were little I would bring ...
- Hi C.: I used to travel often with my son on business trips back to my corporate office (near my parents so they would babysit). My tips: 1. No need for passport bu...
Air Travel: Alone with 19 Month Old!
Asked by M.W. from Seattle
on May 23, 2008
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Hi Moms!
My daughter and I will be going cross-country this July to visit my family in the Midwest. Papa will be staying home due to work. I'm a little concerned (n...
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- let me start by saying that I have traveled with three kids plus two car seats on my own across the country so i know that the scariest part is the advance worrying ab...
- MINIMIZE! I traveled alone w/ two toddlers recently Italy to Florida. This was one of many trips for me. You must remember that whatever you take through to the gat...
- I would check out the carseat carrier that turns your car seat into a stroller. You can buy it at www.onestepahead.com and it's made by Go Go Baby. I used to travel ...
Air Travel with a Toddler
Asked by H.B. from Dallas
on April 9, 2008
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Hello, ladies. I am flying for the first time since I was a child, next week. I am 6 1/2 mos pregnant and I am taking along my rambuncious 2yr old. I need all the ...
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- It is a grandma here with some ideas... I would cut up from the Parade part of the newspaper or circulars or parenting/childrens magazines junk mail stickers or wh...
- My son (now 4) took his first trip at about 3 months of age. When he was 2 we went to Hawaii -- a 9 hr flight nonstop from DFW -- and he flew wonderfully. Since he's b...
- Will you 13 year old be travelling with you and your 2 1/2 year old? I hope so, because she will be a big help for you. Bring LOTS of snacks (and toys/games/portable ...
Traveling with Two in Car Seats
Asked by C.C. from Chicago
on March 10, 2008
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Hi. I have found lots of great tips on the site from moms who have traveled alone with 2+ kids (which has really boosted my confidence) but I have a few more question...
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- I just got back from a trip to the Bahamas with my 21 month old twins. Renting car seats there was not an option. After much research, I went to Walmart & bought 2 C...
- I'm not positive how it goes but, I know my dtr ran into a car seat issue and was able to get one from the airlines to use for the rental car. Call your airline and ask.
- I have rented a car seat with a car rental, and it has worked out fine. They are not top of the line(ie. no bells or whistles), but meet all safety requirements. Pro...
Car Seats and Travel Insurance for Plane Trip
Asked by J.L. from Chicago
on May 2, 2012
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We just booked our very first family vacation, complete with plane flight, with our 2.5 year old son. The flight will be about 3.5 hours.
The first issue I'm consi...
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- Find out if you can REALLY take the car seat. We were allowed to check it without a fee, but we could not use it on our international flights. The only time we needed ...
- If you do decide to take your car seat onto the airplane, I recommend the GoGo Kidz (http://www.target.com/p/Go-Go-Kidz-TravelMate-Black-Orange/-/A-10538396?ref=tgt_ad...
- We took a trip to Costa Rica when our daughter was two. With the layovers and small hopper planes that we took while in Costa Rica, we were on a total of 7 flights! ...
Airplane Travel with 18Mo Old by Myself
Asked by A.B. from Sacramento
on June 22, 2009
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Hi, I am traveling in a week with my son on a 3 and 1/2hr flight. I am nervous about carrying the bag, carseat, and then having my son in a small stroller throughout ...
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- Hi A., I traveled with an 8 month old when I was 4 months pregnant and I was able to have someone accompany me to the gate and then also have someone meet me when the...
- I've traveled with our son on my own several times (he's nearly 18 mo now) but not while 7 mo pg, I admit! My main advice is to give yourself lots of time so you don'...
- You'll do just fine and remember to ask for help. I'm sure you have already thought of this but just in case, ask the airlines about having one of the electric shuttl...
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...
Airline Travel with a 2 1/2 Year old...Yikes!
Asked by D.H. from Charleston
on September 16, 2008
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I asked this question at the beginning of September and got no responses...maybe I will have better luck the second time!
Does anyone that has traveled recently by p...
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- Hi, I'm not sure about food and snacks as I have not flown recently. However, when my daughter was 2 - 3 and we traveled, I would buy her a special little bag or smal...
- Hi D., I don’t know what the airline restrictions are presently regarding food and beverage. Refrain from giving them sugar and caffeine or you and everyone on boar...
- I have been travelling with my son since he was 11 months old and have had no problem (so far). I first take his car seat on the plane for him to sit in. I always ha...
Airplane Travel for a Toddler
Asked by C.F. from Pittsburgh
on April 23, 2007
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My sister-in-law, my nephew, my son, my mother, and I are going to the beach this summer. Because of a wedding, I have to fly down to AL with my son. I've been looking...
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- Hi C., I used to work for an airline. I haven't traveled with my son on an airplane yet, but I can tell you I agree with these ladies! You never know what kind of fli...
- Hi C.! I would suggest bringing as little as possible and getting your son a seat. It will be more comfortable (and safe) for you and him. If you are staying in a h...
- I really like all the suggestions you have so far, so the only other suggestion I have is that you may want to consider shipping some of your stuff (clothes, diapers e...
