Travel Systems & Convertible Car Seats
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Big Boy Carseat
Asked by A.M. from New York
on August 3, 2011
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My 15 mo. old son is still in his infant rear facing carseat and has a little more room for growth, but we need to start looking for new "big boy" seats...I want one t...
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- TrueFit convertible carseat!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Here's why: FABRIC = microfiber soft! Washable in washing machine and EASY on/off (*I just did it last week when my ...
- We have the Britax Marathon. My daughter is 4.5 and we've used this since she was 7 months old (she outgrew her infant seat quickly). I've never regretted getting th...
- i've had my kids (2, 4, 6) in the Sunshine Kids 65, Graco, and Britex Roundabout. They all preferred the Britex - it's the most comfortable, they can nap in it, and it...
Stroller and Air Travel
Asked by V.S. from San Francisco
on September 9, 2009
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I will be traveling with my daughter next month (she will be 5 months old at the time) and I was wondering what other moms have done about their stroller. We would lik...
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- Responding to your feedback comment: the first long trip I did with my son, I started putting a list together a few weeks before we traveled. As I went through my day...
- We just flew in June and took both parts of our Graco infant travel system: the carseat and stroller. We used the carseat in the plane (we bought baby a seat). We were...
- I just came back from a trip with my 7 month old baby. I was able to stroll him to the gate. Before we boarded the plane, I checked in the stroller at the gate and t...
Toddler Carseat Recommendations
Asked by K.S. from San Diego
on April 29, 2010
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Hi Moms! My son (17 months old) has outgrown his carseat & we're looking for a new one. Preferably one with a 5-point harness and then as he grows older one that wil...
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- We have three Britax car seats (installed in different cars) for our 2.5 year old son: Marathon, Regent and Frontier. They're all great (rated slightly differently f...
- We love our Recarro young sport (which goes from car seat to booster seat) and our Britax Boulevard. Excellent seats for comfort, safety, install, and cleaning. Both...
- I have the Evenflo Triumph Advance Deluxe for my 13 month old son and really like it. It is very easy to use. I also use the Safety First AirProtect car seat for an ...
Graco SnugRide Infant Carseat vs Maxi-Cosi Carseat
Asked by N.O. from Chicago
on May 4, 2009
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Hi ladies,
We'd decided upon the Graco Snugride carseat for our baby - after doing some research it seemed like it is a very good and safe bet. However, I'm now a li...
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- We shopped every weekend for months before our baby was born, and we bought and returned at least three car seats. We finally decided to buy (and keep) the Maxi-Cosi C...
- Hi N., I can only tell you my experience with the Graco, as we had the SnugRide carseat. I loved this product. I found it very easy to use and after the first few w...
- We used a Snugride with our little boy until he was about 10 mo old). Yes, it did get heavy after a while, but that had more to do with him than the carseat, the Snug...
Chicco Keyfit Carseat Question - What Would You Do?
Asked by M.!. from Columbus
on July 21, 2010
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I am about to be purchasing a new car seat for our soon to be newborn (still have a while, but also looking for a new vehicle so I want the car seat to make sure it fi...
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- Go to a store like BRU and play with the display models :-). IMO "Travel Systems" are overrated and many new parents get them because they're under the impression tha...
- I would take your sit and stand to the store and check out before you buy. That way you are sure.
- I have the chico keyfit carseat/travel system AND I have a sit'n'stand stroller (although mine is the Babytrend brand). I'm assuming you have an older child if you hav...
Flying with a 2-year-old...carseat??
Asked by S.H. from Detroit
on March 20, 2008
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I'm flying alone with my 2-yr-old this weekend. I had just assumed that I would have him sit in his carseat, even bought the stroller frame that I can connect to for g...
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- Hi S., i just traveled with my 3 year old this Feb. for the first time and did not need a car seat on the plane. It was fine for him and he enjoyed the space. I did w...
- My grandson flew from Kalamaoo to El Paso in his car seat when he was just about your son's age. It worked out fine and he could see everthing well or sleep in his se...
- I have done it both ways. I also did the lap option when my sons were older. The careseat was a blessing to have my boys were not restricted by the airplane seat bel...
Carseat Pros and Cons
Asked by K.H. from Huntington
on November 11, 2009
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I just learned that the carseat I'd selected has been discontinued, so I am back to the drawing board. I have narrowed it down to either a Graco or a Chicco (b/c both...
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- hi K.! i have a graco that goes to 22 pounds. when my little girl got to be around 6 or so months, i quit taking the carrier out of the car as much, because she coul...
- I would go with the smaller one if that's what you prefer. I would be surprised if you are able to use the infant seat for the whole first year. My first son was over ...
- I'm with everyone else my son is 10 months and out of his carrier because he got go long for it even though he is still under 20lbs. If you can borrow one or buy a use...
Stroller or No Stroller?
Asked by S.W. from Seattle
on February 21, 2008
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My husband, daughter and I ar flying to Disney World on Saturday. We've got a 3 hour lay-over in Dallas. We're going to be using the car seat for our 2yo on the airp...
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- Stroller for sure. You will be happy that you did. Especially if you are running late and need to get to the gates in a hurry and the toddler doesn't feel like going...
- I would suggest using a stroller, just one of those little ones. I brought one last time I flew and it was a life saver. When my daughter wasn't in it I put our carry ...
- I had the same question when my husband and I were flying to Mexico with our 6 month old. I took the carseat/stoller system. The airlines were VERY accommodating! W...
Mom W/ 7Mo Old Needing Info on Air Travel
Asked by K. from Dallas
on February 5, 2007
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Hi -
I have been reading through the posts on travel and needed a little more info.
I have a travel system, that has the car seat that fits into the stroller. Will I...
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- The airline usually lets you check in the stroller when you are boarding so you can do that. I am not sure if they will let you keep the car seat but they might. You...
- yes, roll them both right up to the gate and they will gate check them. You shouldn't need a bag, just make sure there's an ID tag on it. If the flight is empty, they ...
- Yes, you can roll the stroller to the gate and the attendent will take it from you before boarding and then they bring it back after landing for you. I think you have...
Flying for the First Time with infant...taking Carseat with Base Attached
Asked by J.S. from Kansas City
on March 2, 2009
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Hi Ladies,
My husband and I will be traveling for the first time with our 4 month old this weekend. I have read through some previous requests and responses, but d...
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- I have travelled a lot with my almost 5-year old and my 1-year old. I have never taken their infant base with me. The weight of it alone makes that nearly impossible...
- Just one suggestion I have from traveling with my son is asking if the flight is full, or if there are any open seats. If there are, they will let you put the car sea...
- Hi J.! I like to check the base when I check in. Most airlines don't count as "luggage" so it's free & you don't have to cart it around the airport. They wrap it in...
