Traveling by Car
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Infant Car Seat/ Travel Stroller
Asked by J.J. from Dallas
on June 18, 2007
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Morning Ladies,
SO we did our baby registry yesterday, and the travel stroller set we had in mind is a little too heavy for me(I'm 4'11", weughing 100lb). HELP!!! Doe...
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- If you have a Graco infant seat and absolutely have to have a stroller, then I would look into the Graco Metrolite strollers. Babies R Us didn't have them. We went t...
- I would 100% suggest the CHICCO travel system! The car seat itself is awesome, it has a very easy to read liquid, level indicator on the base, so you know that you ha...
- I agree with an earlier responder - I have a Chicco Travel system and LOVE it!!
Ever Used a Graco Snug Ride Car Seat on a Plane?
Asked by D.P. from Chicago
on August 29, 2007
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I am going overseas with my infant and want to put him in his car seat, which is a Graco Snug Ride. I don't know if it will fit. The airlines has already said that i...
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- What airline are you travelling on? I went on air canada with my daughter in the snug and ride when she was an infant and it was fine. You don't use the base. Just p...
- I use to work for United. Don't bring the base on the plane, just the car seat itself.....and use the seat belt to buckle it up. Good Luck!
- Hello~ I have used our snug ride many many times on United, American, and ATA. The car seat has fit just fine. They always make us place the car seat by the window ...
Convertible Car Seat for Small Car
Asked by K.H. from Dallas
on December 16, 2010
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My 8 month old is outgrowing his infant carrier. We've already installed a convertible car seat in my car (Saturn Vue) -- rear facing. However, we need to find a car s...
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- Hi there - I'm a certified instructor in Child Passenger Safety. Look at the Combi Coccoro - it's a conv car seat that is designed for smaller cars. They use the back ...
- My best suggestion for you is to try the online help at www.elitecarseats.com. They are AWESOME and can suggest all kinds of seats! You have to buy from them either....
- Find a CPST in your area to help you install a rear facing car seat. I can get a rear facing Britax Marathon into our Chevy Aveo subcompact without even having ot adju...
Car That Acommodates Three Car Seats? Help!
Asked by E.B. from Raleigh
on August 22, 2008
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I'm expecting twins in March, 2009. I have a 2 year old now. We have to get a new car to accomodate all three car seats, but I'm wondering if big SUVs (ie pilot) or mi...
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- We are in the middle of buying an SUV currently. I have researched, polled, asked everything you can imagine. Mini vans are probably your best bet. I just couldn't ...
- Hi E.- Congratulations on having twins! We have two kids right now but are expecting a third early next year so we traded in our sedan car (also have a mid-size SU...
- With the size of car seat bases and convertible car seats, it is almost impossible to fit three comfortably in a sedan's back seat (same with a standard station wagon ...
4 Month Old Hates to Ride in Car
Asked by R.O. from Jonesboro
on September 7, 2011
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my 4month old hates riding in the car....Screams from point A to point B.....any suggestions?
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- Do not EVER put your baby in the front seat! My daughter is almost 11 and I just NOW let her sit up there. It is VERY dangerous! Try to make sure that she's fed, comfo...
- How about putting in a lullaby cd or turning on the radio? Maybe give your baby his/her favorite blanket to cuddle with? My son didn't like care rides, but when I pu...
- Is it legal to put your child in the front seat. It should not be! Don't do that, it's irresponsible and very dangerous. There are laws and guidelines for a reason. Pl...
Car Seat Backpack and Air Travel
Asked by A.S. from San Francisco
on April 21, 2008
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Hi! I have an 8 week old adorable baby girl and I plan to be doing some traveling without my hubby. Since I plan to go alone, I need some advice on travel gear. I am ...
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- Well, I traveled with my son on planes quite a bit his first year. Wherever I went I needed my car seat for the rental so I just took our seat from the car. If you'r...
- Hi A. - My daughter and I have taken 6 cross country flights between 9 months and 2.5 years. I adopted her, so I didn't have her at 8 weeks, but I'll give you my 2 cen...
- Definitely a hands free carrier. When I travelled with my little one, I had her in a baby bjorn, and then I carried a hikers backpack to carry all my stuff. If you a...
Car Seat Travel Accessory Question
Asked by S.L. from San Francisco
on July 16, 2008
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My husband and I are taking our first trip back east with our 2 year old to visit family, and I'm looking for a way to make lugging the car seat around easier. I came ...
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- We usually try our best not to carry on too much. Pack a small bag with some snacks, diapers, clothes, new toys (target has a section with small toys great for travel...
- Hi S., We did buy the device that turns the car seat into a sort of stroller and it was worth every penny. We strapped our 11 month old into his carseat and onto the...
- LOVE ours.. but is you evenflow triumph airline compatible? I am assume this is the device you are talking about for the airport? http://www.toysrus.com/product/inde...
How Do You Fit 3 Car Seats in a Car
Asked by J.C. from Los Angeles
on August 29, 2008
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For all of those who have 3 or more children in Car seats how do you fit the 3 seats in your car? I will need to fit an infant seat and two toddler seats in the back ...
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- HI J. We used to have a Nissan Xterra (loved my car). It was horrible trying to fit 2 carseats in them as it seems as if the back seat is slanted downward. I final...
- We have a Saturn car and a Chevy trailblazer and have fit 3 seats in both. With the car, 3 infant seats would not fit, but once my daughter went into a booster seat we...
- We had to upgrade to a mini-van. It is still a tight squeeze (we have all three in a row with the youngest in the middle)...but it works. If you are using the Subaru...
Recommendations for Travel Tray for Car Seat
Asked by S.S. from Detroit
on December 31, 2008
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Can anyone recommend a travel tray/table to attach to my son's car seat so he can play with toys and use for eating on the go?
I have looked into the ones at One St...
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- We tried one that we bought at Babies R Us for a few snacks (fruit snacks, mostly) and games and HATED IT. I think it was a Graco, had monkies on it and was green. I h...
- IMO travel trays are not safe in the least. Should you get in an accident that travel tray could become a projectile...or a sudden stop...if you get my drift and inju...
- I know that you said that you looked at one step ahead, but I thought that I'd put my experience in to the pot. I have two of the Taby trays from One Step Ahead and j...
Newborn Hates Car Rides
Asked by J.F. from Birmingham
on August 4, 2007
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My 6 week old hates to ride in the car - i have tried music in the car as well - any suggestions
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- My son hated the car, too, but he finally outgrew it! In the mean time, it helped have a favorite toy, especially one that lit up or played music. We found a musical...
- It can be hard traveling with newborn babies. I know, I've gone through it 4 times so I definitely sympathize with you. It's still very early to tell what the possib...
- My daughter was the same way. What we did was get really excited when strapping her in. Just praising her and smiling and laughing. Eventually she got used to it an...
