Travel Systems & Convertible Car Seats: Infant, Pack n Play
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Pack N Play or Co-sleeping
Asked by L.S. from New York
on December 6, 2009
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Hi All Mommies,
My brain is on overload right now with all the products out there for babies. This is my first baby, and with so much info..........HELP Please. My ba...
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- hi L. pack n plays are great if you have a 2 story house and want a place for the baby on both levels or you will be traveling overnight often. Otherwise if you are ...
- My son slept in his crib from day one. We have a door separating our bedrooms which we kept open so he was actually very close to my bed and getting up to breast feed...
- You're going to get tons of advice on this one, and ultimately will do what works best for your family once the baby arrives. Get ready now-- even the best plans can e...
Car Seat and Air Travel
Asked by U.G. from Cleveland
on March 18, 2008
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My husband and i plan on traveling to california with our 10 month old.Although we plan on taking him on our lap,we want to carry his car seat along since we want to r...
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- My daughter is now 17 mos. and she has taken around 10 plane trips. I always hold her on the plane, definitely easier and less expensive. We bought a carseat cover at ...
- Continental is wonderful when it comes to accommodating families. When you go to check in your baggage, remind them that you have a lap child. More often then not, t...
- I have checked a car seat. I bought an inexpensive large duffel bag at Target and it fit nicely. Generally, you have to check strollers at the door of the plane, and t...
What Is a Good Travel System???
Asked by A.C. from Buffalo
on February 19, 2008
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Well I am 28 weeks pregnant and I am looking for a travel system and I am so confused about which one to purchase. If there are any suggestions on what to buy and not ...
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- A., i agree with lori and have advised others to bypass the travel system for the snap-n-go type and then an umbrella stroller. the graco carriers are the safest a...
- I have the Chicco travel system... i forget the specific name but it's tan and orange (you'll know it when you see it). I got it at Babies R us and I love it - it's r...
- I have the Graco MetroLite Travel System in Delancy Print and I love my stroller. I looked at alot and this one was the only one that was lite and easy to open and clo...
Camping with an Infant.
Asked by H.J. from San Francisco
on June 29, 2009
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DH and I have friends who love camping. They have invited us to go on some trips with them. We just cannot agree on what to do with our 4 month old daughter. My idea i...
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- hi H.! we love camping and travelling, too, and we've NEVER been sorry we brought along our portable crib/play pen; it's great for sleeping, a clean place for baby to...
- When we took my daughter camping when she was 5 months old it was actually really easy. She slept in the pack and play at night and then played inside it during the da...
- We camped with my son starting when he was 5 weeks old. I recommend camping before they start to be too mobile. We just made a pad for him to sleep on in the tent and ...
Travel System and Crib Recommendation for Infants
Asked by S.K. from Minneapolis
on February 22, 2010
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We are not sure whether to go with Graco or Chicco brands for travel system.Chicco seems to be more compact and light weight.Please let me know if you have used any of...
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- We got the Graco Pack 'n' Play with the bassinet, which worked really well for us. The changing table part is pretty worthless, we just changed her on a towel on the b...
- If you shop at Babies R Us, they have the weights of everything listed on the displays. It was a few years ago when I was shopping, so I'm not sure if it's still true...
- We have the Chicco Cortina travel system and love it. DS is now 16-months old, and while we no longer use the Chicco Keyfit infant seat, we regularly use the stroller...
Playpen Instead of Crib & Car Seat Handle Orientation
Asked by J.C. from Minneapolis
on December 31, 2005
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Hi ladies!
I'm 28 weeks pregnant with my first baby and starting to think about buying stuff for the new baby. Its extremely overwhelming!! I have 2 major questions f...
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- I lived in D.C. when my son was born in March. We moved back to MN in August. For the first 5 months, my son slept in his pack-n-play with the bassinet attachment. ...
- I use a playpen for a bed when I travel with my daughter. We just finished traveling for the holidays and she was fine for more than 3 weeks. The mattress is not as ...
- Hi, I have a 19 mo old girl and am expecting my second child at the beginning of March. I saw your question and thought I would respond... My husband and I boug...
Travel Sleeping Arrangements
Asked by S.E. from Great Falls
on February 20, 2008
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My son is a great sleeper when we are at home. Goes down each night without a problem, unless he is sick. But when we travel to visit our parents, he refuses to slee...
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- Hi S., Does he get a chance to play in the pack-n-play in the room where he is being expected to sleep? Or, does he see the room and pack-n-play for the first time...
- We either rent a crib or borrow one from a local civic association when we stay at my parents house. My son hates the pack & play, too. I can't say I blame him. .
- Could you put the Play n Pack somewhere in the room where he can see you or your husband-then when your child falls asleep,move him into his own room? Also, how long d...
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...
Car Seat Dilemma
Asked by S. from Dallas
on July 6, 2009
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So my kids and I are going to tag along on my husband's business convention in August to DC. We are staying downtown and will not be renting a car. We will need to g...
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- many airport car services/shuttles have car seats that you can request when you set up the reservation. also, I am not sure how you might feel about using the hotel...
- You first need to check what the rules are for car seats in DC. IF you don't have car seats and it is the law, then there is a chance the car service people (if they ...
- Most towns have shuttles from holels to downtown or attractions. I just called and checked and they if your 4 yr old is 49 inches tall then he does not need a car seat...
International Flights with an Infant
Asked by M.W. from Cincinnati
on November 15, 2006
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I'm considering an international trip over the next year so my baby and her father can see his side of the family - we would go to India and/or Hong Kong. Has anyone ...
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- I see you will now be traveling with a 22month old in the future.......here's a bit more advise. I just travelled alone with my 27 month old boy and I was stressed be...
- In the magazine called first steps they sell a lot of items for flying with young children. My mom flew with my brother and I when we were 2 and 9 months old to Austr...
- Hello M., Travelling by yourself is a daunting experience and having a child in tow...wow! I travelled with my now 4 yr old when she was 9 months old to Beirut. It w...
