Infant Travel Advice: Infant, Baby Trend
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Which "Travel System" to Purchase for My Newborn?
Asked by A.J. from Dallas
on October 26, 2008
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I did go to Babies R Us and try out the Eddie Bauer Travel System-Preston. I wanted to find out which brand you would recommend. I want something that is EASY to put i...
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- I would advise against the "travel system"...they are big and bulky and really not necessary. I got a Graco infant carseat and the snap-n-go stroller and was very hap...
- Hi A., My husband and I got the Chicco Brand travel system. We just bought a new car seat since my daughter has finally out grown the carrier and she just turned o...
- I'm using a Baby Trend Travel system and I love it. It was within price range at Babies R Us. It was easy to put together and I use it all the time.
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...
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...
Infant Car Seat
Asked by C.L. from Dallas
on September 1, 2010
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hi i am looking for advice on a good infant car seat or head support. We bought a baby trend car seat and my daughters head always falls forward. We even tried the pil...
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- We have a Chicco car seat and haven't had any problems. Ours has a bubble leveler on the side so we can make sure that it is at the right angle. There are lots of othe...
- You probably don't have the seat reclined enough. A rear-facing infant seat should pretty much laying down. She'd have to try pretty hard to lift her head up for it ...
- infant car seats are pretty well reclined unless you are using a convertible one which those are great for older infants that have head control. You might want to m...
Travel System for New Baby
Asked by K.C. from St. Louis
on May 23, 2006
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Hi,
I was wondering if anyone could give me some pros and cons about using a travel system (as far as a stroller and car seat) we were looking into them with out firs...
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- Hi K., I bought a travel system for my baby and i absolutely love it. It is Graco's metro light and I am so happy that I bought this. The stroller is very light and i...
- I had my second child when my oldest was 5. Like you I had a sep. car seat and stroller for the oldest. When the baby came along the oldest got tired of walking easi...
- I recommend the Graco Metrolite Travelsystem I got one for my son 4 years ago and then for my sister-in-law and bestfriend within the last couple years. We have al...
Looking for a Travel System Reccomendation
Asked by M. from Dallas
on February 22, 2006
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I am looking for some reccommendations for a travel system (stroller and infant seat). We drive a 2005 Jetta GLI. Any advice would be appreciated.
Thanks!
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- My husband researched like crazy when I was pregnant and found a travel system that he was happy with/safe enough/practical enough for our baby. It's the Graco Quattr...
- We shopped quite a bit for travel systems also, I finally decided that one of the larger Graco systems just wasn't going to work for me. I've got an Audi and figured ...
- Hello, congratulations! first baby is always special! I have been using travel system since my boy was born 21 months ago. I highly recommend Graco light. It is ...
Product Advice
Asked by T.B. from Philadelphia
on April 28, 2009
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Hi All. I am expecting my second child in October. My son will have just turned 3. I am looking for advice on double strollers. Which ones are the best, easy to ma...
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- Definitely the Sit N Stand. I replied in the other post referenced below as well, but we used it when my third was born and the older 2 were 5 and 3. In a pinch I coul...
- T., We have the Baby Trend sit n stand plus. I like it. its easy to move around and teh back seat can come out so that when my older son is ready he can either sit o...
- I saw a very pretty gazebo, that is quite sturdy, at Walmart and Sam's Club. When on sale, it can be purchased for about $299-$350. Just don't leave it up all winter. ...
Double Stroller Advice
Asked by M.E. from Dallas
on July 24, 2007
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Hi Moms!
Does anyone own the Peg Perego Aria Twin double stroller? What has been your experience with it? Any problems? Would you recommend it? We tried it out in the...
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- It is pricey. But worth every penny. It will hold up to 60 lbs. on each side. Also, you can clip your baby car seat in. Also, it is the same width as a wheelchair...
- I have a 22 month old daughter and 5 month old son so I neede a double stroller. I looked at almost every double stroller on the market and read a ton of reviews. We...
- I can't offer much advice, as my second child will be born in just a few months, but my first will also be 22 months old when he's born. I just got the BabyTrend Sit ...
Help! Need Baby Gear Advice! Espeically TWIN Moms!
Asked by J.F. from Buffalo
on November 4, 2009
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I had WONDERFUL responses to my last question about a double stroller for my twins due in March.
Now we're at the point of going to make our registry to guide peopl...
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- I have 21 month old twin boys. They are now in convertible seats. However, I think you have to go the infant seat route first. With the infant seats you can just lift ...
- I don't know about twins as I have only one son, but I do know that I was very sad the day he outgrew the infant carseat as it was sooooo much easier to carry him arou...
- J., You mentioned not using a travel system. The one GREAT piece of advice I got from Mom's while trying to create my registery was to foget the travel system and ...
Looking to Buy a Double Stroller, Need Advice
Asked by R.H. from Dallas
on September 30, 2007
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I'm looking at the Baby Trend Sit/Stand combo or the Phil and Ted's E3. The Sit/Stand looks like it would be a good one for us, seeing that I have a 4 month old and a...
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- I know nothing about the Phil and Ted's, but I bought a sit and stand for baby #3. It was great because the other 1-2 kids could also fit if needed and there is also ...
- We use the Graco Duoglider double stroller, which has worked out really well for us. We already had a Graco Snugride infant car seat, and this stroller is designed so...
- I bought a sit & Stand from Babies R US - for about 70. It's worked really great - my boys are 16 months apart and are large for their age and it still works (if I co...
