Infant Travel Advice: BOB
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Seeking Critique of BOB Stroller
Asked by J.F. from Los Angeles
on April 17, 2008
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My husband and I are thinking of getting one of the BOB strollers (we have a great rebate on our credit card), but don't know anyone who actually owns one. If you hav...
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- I have a dualie BOB and couldn't live without it. I walk the kids to school in it---22 mo and 3.5yo. It's a little wide, but drives great. I have also done hiking o...
- I love the BOB. I use it about four times a week for jogging for our 1 year old boy(and have been using it since he was 6 months old). The whole family also uses it as...
- i own a bob. i love it. it's great for off roading, trails/hiking, and bumpy roads. it's supposedly great for older kids. (mine is only 6 mos.) what i don't love a...
When Is a Good Age to Travel with Child?
Asked by B.L. from San Francisco
on January 22, 2009
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Hello fellow mamas,
I have a 2.5 month old boy whom I love very much. When have you found to be a good age to travel with children? Because I had heard that when th...
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- Hmmm. My daughter's nineteen now, and it's gotten pretty fun.... But seriously, a lot of it is luck of the draw. Depends on whether you hit a teething, sickish day,...
- I think it depends on the baby. When my daughter was 2 months her reflux was still pretty bad and she was VERY fussy much of the time, even on medication. Once s...
- Hi B., My husband and I traveled with our daughter when she was 3 months old. For the most part, the trip was great. However, for the next 8 months she hated her ca...
Family Trip to Disney
Asked by P.L. from Boston
on May 23, 2010
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Hello - we will be taking a family trip to Disney and I'm looking for some advice from those of that have done a similar trip, There will be 10 of us all together - 4...
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- There's a book -- The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World by Bob Sehlinger (there's one for Disneyland, too.) It is researched by the author and his team making trip...
- The biggest piece of advice I have to give you is be prepared to work on the youngest one's schedule. With six adults you can "divide and conquer" but if you can't ke...
- Another OP resident weighing in on Disney... My standard advice is to get the autograph books right away. There is a gift stand as you enter the park. Get the one...
Seeking Advice---how to Travel with 11 Week Old
Asked by L.R. from Dallas
on July 23, 2008
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We are traveling to the San Francisco/Sonoma area in 2 weeks and I searching for advice on how to travel efficiently. My dtr will be 11 weeks old and I will still be...
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- We just traveled to California with my 7 and 4 year old boys, ok yes very different than an 11 week old, however, my husband is Platnium status ( he is always gone) an...
- ask your pediatrician, but at this age I don't believe it is necessary to sterilize bottles (if you can wash well)Attach carseat base to carseat (but label both with a...
- I would recommend that you ask your friends if they can borrow anything that you need (pack and play/crib, stroller, car seat) and I would buy as much as possible when...
Air Travel Advice Needed - 3 Month Old
Asked by D.S. from Dallas
on June 5, 2008
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I have a 2 1/2 month old son. In a couple of weeks my husband, the baby and I will be traveling by plane to California. It is a 3 1/2 hour flight. Other than trying...
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- A friend of mine who is a pilot said it is really the landings that the ears might be a problem. I took my 5 mo. old on a 3 hr flight. I took a bottle but as soon as ...
- We traveled to San Diego with a 4 month old. We just made there was a paci or time to eat at take off and landing. He actually did very well on the flight. We had a...
- You have timed it perfectly! I traveled with my son a LOT when he was this age (by myself usually) and it was EASY! You don't have to worry about their ears at this ...
Chicco Travel System Vs. Jogging Stroller
Asked by E.S. from Los Angeles
on May 3, 2009
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Has anyone bought a travel system and wished they had bought either a lightweight version of the travel system or a jogging stroller with an infacnt carrier attachment...
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- I am a mom of a 6 and 3 year old and now a 7 month old. I got the Graco Lite stroller and infant care seat that I have used for all 3 kids. The stroller is light-wei...
- The bob is a better jogging stroller. I actually got the travel system and the jogging stroller because it was so convenient to use the car seat with the travel stroll...
- I love the BOB revolution. It's an awesome jogger and can be used for shopping too. Yes they are heavier than a lightweight stroller but it's a stroller that you ca...
Air Travel with a Toddler - Checking a Carseat
Asked by D.M. from Albany
on March 25, 2010
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I will be flying with my 2 year old daughter next week. It's a 3 hour, non-stop flight and I've read all the previous posts about air travel (entertainment, ear poppi...
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- Gate check it!!! Yes, it is easier to check it with your luggage, but have you ever seen how the baggage handlers just throw around luggage? I wouldn't want to risk an...
- I made a large cloth bag from extra fabric (or you can purchase some for much less than a duffle!). The bag was just a big rectangle that I put a drawstring thorught ...
- We traveled to Fl last year with a less then one year old and a three year old. We took one car seat on the flight and checked the other one. We borrowed from a frie...
Looking for Great Travel Toys
Asked by K.I. from San Francisco
on August 8, 2008
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We are traveing cross country and would like to know what toys your 2y/o liked best and kept him happiest but did not drive you nuts in the first 5 min he was playing ...
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- I always get my boys who are now 2 & 4 the Color Wonder marker and book combo from Walmart or Target. They love it and there is no mess because the markera only write ...
- Alot of the other advice sounds good, dvds, coloring, etch a sketch, but what is really great is a big box of bandaids! It will keep him busy for hours. Good luck K.
- We travel a lot with my 2yr old, both plane rides and one recent long road trip. She can sit and listen to me read books for hours! Go to the library and get books you...
Looking for Ideas for a Trip to Chicago with My Daughters.
Asked by J.G. from Detroit
on June 11, 2009
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I am traveling to Chicago with my two girls and our babysitter. We have been there once before. We went to Sheds Aquarium and America Girl last time. Is there anyth...
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- Hi J. The museum of science and industry is great! I have taken my daughter and some friends there as well as my girl scout troop. It is very hands on. Unlike most mu...
- HI, J.: Saw the Cirque Shanghai show this past weekend at Navy Pier. Your girls (and you) will love the acrobatics and costumes. Crowd loved every minute of it; i...
- I hear there is a huge Harry Potter exhibit at the Science and Industry museum and we loved the Natural History Museum. There is always a ton of stuff on Navy Pier. We...
Need Advice on Double Strollers
Asked by S.B. from Philadelphia
on March 4, 2009
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I have a 13 month old son and am almost 7 months pregnant. I'm looking for some advice on double strollers. I've looked at Phil & Ted's, the BOB, and just saw the Bum...
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- I just wanted to tell you that i liked the one where they are front to back. I have seen so many side to side ones not fit places. They do not make some isles that w...
- I have the Bumbleride Indie Twin and LOVE LOVE LOVE it! Besides the fact that it is a great stroller, the company is amazing when it comes to customer service. I kno...
- i have a 2 and a half year old and an almost 5 month old and we just purchased the baby trend sit n stand. love it! it have the ability to snap on the carseat before...
