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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,...
Air Travel with 11 Months Old
Asked by E.W. from Chicago
on November 13, 2006
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Me and my 11 months old daughter air travelling for the first time. The flight is about 2 hrs. Momes any advise on what, how to pack for the baby? Is there any cover o...
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- the best advise I can give u is make sure they r tired so they will sleep most of the time. If u have a portable dvd player so she can watch a movie. little toys to ke...
- I took my first flight with my son when he was about this age. It was interesting to say the least, but we got through it. Try to make the flight around nap time or if...
- You can get a travel bag with wheels for your carseat. I usually put extra diapers in there too. You can check your stroller at the door of the plane and then it...
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...
Traveling on the Plane with 9 Month Old
Asked by L.H. from Minneapolis
on May 27, 2010
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Help friends! My husband and I will be traveling with our 9 month old next Tuesday and will be flying at least 3.5-4 hours straight through. Are there activities, ga...
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- After reading a post about why babies should be secured in their car seat while flying, I wouldn't ever fly again without my infant having their own seat. With that b...
- We flew when our son was 10 months old and you can bring a stroller on the plane. Basically, they will check it for you when you get to the plane and stow it right up...
- Here are a list of toys that can keep them entertained. http://www.bigbluetrunk.com/ourcorner/550
Baby Cries While Riding in Car
Asked by R.P. from Los Angeles
on August 6, 2008
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My 9-week old baby cries while riding in the car. At first, she only cries when the vehicle is stopped. After a few red lights, however, she cries continuously. I h...
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- Hi R., My son used to cry if the sun was in his eyes. A shade on the back windows may help. Good luck. The baby will out grow this eventually.
- I had a niece cry for car rides-yes she grew out of it.
- my son used to do the same thing. he just didn't like the carseat and they can't really see anything but the sky and the inside of the car. do you have a car mobile ...
Car Seat Placement for 3 Kids? Mini Van Recommendations?
Asked by N.H. from Detroit
on October 31, 2008
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Hey ladies! For those who have 3 or more kids, where did you place their carseats? I have a booster seat for the 6 year old, a stage 2 seat for the toddler (she is 2...
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- I would suggest putting the 6 year old and the 20 month old in the back together, should give them a little space and maybe you wont hear she/or he is touching me lol...
- Okay, so I only have two kids - but often we have my cousin's daughter as well, so I guess that is three on ocassion. I would put the oldest child in the back (they n...
- Hi N., I as well had a hard timing figuring out where to put my three. I have a 2007 minivan and it has stow-away seats. What I ended up doing was placing my Britax...
Seeking Advice for a 3 1/2 Month Old That Hates Her Car Seat
Asked by J.P. from San Francisco
on September 25, 2008
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My 3 1/2 month old daughter hates her car seat. In order to drive anywhere without hysteria, I have to wait for her to fall asleep, then put her in the car seat and d...
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- I don't really have an answer for you, but I too have a daughter (just turned 4months old) who seems to hate the car ride. If we are moving she does fine, but the min...
- My sister's nephew had the same problem. Turned out he hated the reclining position he was in. They were able to get a rear facing carseat that sat him up a little mor...
- Maybe take the car seat into the house and practice sitting in the car seat little at a time and build up. Maybe the car seat hurts her...try a differant car seat?
Flying Alone with 2 Kids!
Asked by T.C. from Augusta
on August 29, 2010
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Hello Ladies,
I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions for flying alone with two kids. My kids are 3 yrs and 16 mos old. I am bringing both of their car seat...
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- Use the skycaps!!! They will check you guys in curbside so there is no dragging luggage thru the airport, I think they can get the car seats to the airside for you so...
- I know this is expensive. But i would recommend checking at least one car seat and using the CARES Child Aviation Restraint System. http://www.kidsflysafe.com/ I bou...
- If it was me(and luckily my carseats fold and have a carrying case) I would put my 16 month old is a carrier on me( i use ergo). Double strollers are wonderful though,...
Flying with 14 Month Baby
Asked by C.M. from San Francisco
on October 12, 2008
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We are traveling to Ottawa, Canada end of next month with our daughter who will be 14 months. I've been reading the great suggestions on things to bring to help entert...
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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...
- I brought my britax roundabout and it fit, but it was very hard to take the seatbelt buckle off when I tightened it very tight. There isn't quite enough space at the ...
Help Finding a Good Walking Stroller for an Active Toddler
Asked by B.K. from Cedar Rapids
on January 14, 2008
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My daughter will be 2-1/2 close to 3 years old when we start walking on the trail again this spring/summer. I like to take my 4 year old on the trail with his bike and...
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- I have an 18 month old and an eight year old (who also rides his bike along with us). I love my jeep jogging stroller. It has the three wheels (front wheel pivots), sn...
- I'm a big fan of graco strollers, and I use the quatro tour deluxe. I never got into the joggers since I liked the 'turnability' of the 4-wheelers. It has a large vi...
- B.... I am not sure about the best stroller as I have a 2 1/2 yr. old also and will be looking for one too. I work in the education field so I know alot of activities ...
