Infant Travel Advice: Infant, Chicco
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Chicco or Combi?
Asked by S.S. from Los Angeles
on October 3, 2008
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I am having a hard time deciding which carseat/stroller combo I want. I originaly fell in love with the Chicco Cortina/keyfit travel system. My one major concern is ...
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- Hi. I am a child passenger safety technician and instructor, so I will weigh in on this one. :) While I am not supposed to suggest any specific seat/system, I can s...
- we have the chicco cortina and love it the only down fall to it is it does not fit on grocrey carts as other strollers do however it is light and easy to use with the ...
- Hi, I recommend the Maxi-Cosi Mico car seat and the Quinny Zapp stroller (they can be used together like a system). I did my research and chose these two because of t...
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...
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...
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...
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.
Suggestions for International Travel with a 5 Month Old?
Asked by A.P. from New York
on June 11, 2009
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Hi moms,
I will be taking a family vacation to Spain in August and my son will be 5 months old at the time. We are taking a nonstop flight, have purchased a seat fo...
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- I know a lady who traveled to Turkey I think it was with her twin baby girls and husband. I think you are stressing yourself for no reason. You'll be fine, especially ...
- I took my baby when he was 3 months old to England and it worked out great because he laid in the basinet in front of us and the white noise of the plane relaxed him i...
- We took our daughter to Mexico when she was 4 months old. We did not buy an extra seat for her but found she had no problems sleeping, despite plenty of noise in the ...
Air Travel with a Toddler for the First Time
Asked by S.G. from Seattle
on June 30, 2010
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Hi All,
I will be travelling first time with my 18 months old son by air. This long weekend we are planning a trip to LA and then later in Sep this year we are plan...
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- Quick response since I'm at work. I don't know if you purchased a separate seat for your son, but if you did, I have found that bringing my daughter's car seat onto th...
- We travel by air frequently with our now 2-year-old. If your son sits relatively well in your lap, no need to buy an extra seat for the LA trip. If you can spring fo...
- 1)If your schedule allows have your toddler play at home or at the park to wear them out. I also allow my 2 year old to walk as much as I can at the airport. Pushing t...
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...
Infant Car Seat
Asked by A.D. from Chicago
on May 2, 2008
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I have been shopping around for a new Infant Car Seat for my daughter due in June.
I would like to spend under $100 and do not need a convertible seat, I already own ...
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- I vote for the Graco Snugride. There are a million different styles and price ranges, and it's probably the safest and easiest on the market. Also, make sure you get...
- I used the Graco Snugride. It was easy and came recommended in Consumer Reports for safety and lack of recalls. It worked great for me. I bought an extra base for our ...
- I recommend contacting your police department install group first. They are highly trained & usually recommend a specific one. I had bought one for my older daughter...
Infant Sleeping in Car Seat
Asked by L.L. from Washington DC
on August 23, 2011
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15 month old will not sleep in his car seat. Small for his age, he is still in infant seat. He 'never' has fallen asleep in car seat. He will cry until we get to desti...
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- That's surprising! Looks like he is not comfortable in the carseat? I always thought all kids sleep well in the car. I know our neightbours would drive with their daug...
- I'd agree with trying a larger, convertible, rear-facing seat, in case he's just not comfortable. I will say, though, that my daughter was a screamer in the car. No ...
- I would agree with the other posters....I think he may be uncomfortable in some way. My daughter has always slept well in the car, but a friend of mine has a son who ...
