Traveling by Car
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In Search of a Happier Car Ride
Asked by T.P. from Tucson
on August 7, 2011
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Hello all,
My husband and I are pretty frustrated. Our 18 month old daughter WAILS in the car whether it is a 2 minute or a 2 hour drive. We have tried books, small...
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- Is it possible that she's carsick? Might be worth discussing with the pediatrician. Good luck!
- have you taken off the cover of the car seat to see what's under it? Most of them have a thin pad over plastic. the cure is to pick up some foam at a craft store like ...
- How about a favorite blanket? My kids always cover up with their blankets on trips. I don't know why, but it works. Try turning on the Disney radio station or Kidzbop...
Car "Gifts"
Asked by J.S. from Philadelphia
on July 15, 2011
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I asked a question a few weeks back about how to entertain my kids for an 8 hour car ride. (My oldest is TERRIBLE in the car and has hated car rides since the day she ...
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- Go to Michaels, A.C. Moore, or Target. They have great $1 bins. That's where I've gotten my travel gifts for my 4 & 2 year olds.
- WOW a harmonica. You are brave. My husband would not go for that. :) How about Cling ons for the car windows, if they can reach them. You can usually find them i...
- My cousin gives each of her kids a roll of quarters at the beginning of the ride. Every time they fight, complain, etc they pay a quarter. At the end of the ride they ...
Car Vs. Car Seat
Asked by A.P. from Sarasota
on March 28, 2008
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Ok. So my husband has an '07 ford mustang and we cannot seem to get the infant car seat that we have to fit in his car. Does anyone have a mustang and do you have any ...
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- I'm a mother of two boys, ages 8 and 10. We went through the car seat dilemma as well and even did our car purchase on determining which vehicle the seats would have ...
- A., We had this same issue with a Kia when our first was born, and we had to get a new car. And, let me suggest, get a van, if you do, as you will need it later on...
- If you're in Pinellas, you can call 892-KIDS and they'll tell you where you can get a free car seat check / installation. They have locations in Palm Harbor, St. pete...
Which Car to Get?
Asked by E.W. from New York
on October 12, 2011
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I'm getting a new car (yeah) but have a few I'm looking at. I want a 7 passenger car, so those of you that have one of the following, what do you love/hate about it:
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- Honda Pilot hands down. Honda makes a great product!
- Don't have an SUV, but I do have a Toyota 2009 Corolla and am disapointed. I like the Mazdas better, since they're a heavier vehicle. My Toyota is really bad on ice an...
- I'm an insurance agent in AZ. Make sure you get the VIN from each and get a quote from your agent. There could be a HUGE difference in premium and that might help yo...
Car Seats
Asked by L.R. from Detroit
on March 19, 2007
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My daughter is growing out of her infant car seat that only goes up to 20 pounds.
I am having a hard time picking out her next car seat.
Can anyone recommend one...
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- If you like the infant carrier look on the side of the carrier mine went to 23 lbs. Most people say 20 but some hold more. Just double check the weight and height. ...
- Hi L., We have the Britax Decatholon and LOVE it. We were actually in a head on car crash this past weekend and I was counting our lucky stars that we had this seat...
- Hi L. - I love our Cosco Alpha Omega Elite Convertible 3-in-1 Car Seat! We got one for a gift and I liked it so much that I bought a 2nd one for our other car. Wh...
Car Seat
Asked by T.C. from Providence
on May 28, 2009
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Hi Moms,searching for a new car seat for my daughter and wanted to know what you thought about the car seat Alpha Omega? your import means alot!
Thank you, T. C
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- All: Did you know that Bed Bath and Beyond now sells car seats? They recently purchased a baby coupon -- that means you can use the 20% off coupons (even if they a...
- We have 2 of them and love them (for my 3 yo & 1 yo)!
- Hi T., I have had 3 car seat and i love the Britex Marathon. It has comfort for if they fall asleep, and the straps never get twisted and that will frustrate me to no...
Five Hour Plane Ride
Asked by R.S. from Las Vegas
on February 17, 2008
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My family and I are planning to take a trip to New Jersey where my husband's family lives. It is a five hour plane ride, and my daughter hates being in her car seat an...
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- My best advice for long plane rides is probably too late for you, but I found the best way to travel long distances like that is on the red eye. The kids sleep the who...
- I had the same fears when i had to take my son on a 8 hour plane ride. I packed all the things i new he liked from snacks to toys. I also got a few new things that w...
- We have travelled a great deal with our sons, the first who has always been a great flier and happy to sit quietly for hours. The second is not so great and wants to ...
Car Seats
Asked by M.T. from Dallas
on January 27, 2010
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My son is almost 11 months old and has just about outgrown his infant/rear facing car seat. I'm going to looking for the next size up. Does anybody have any suggestion...
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- if he can wait until he is a year old, he can switch to a foreward facing seat. I get the $50 ones from Walmart. This way if it wears out before he is 4, you won't fee...
- We bought an Evenflo Triumph with the recommendation of the carseat gal at the hospital. It has great crash ratings, high rear-facing and forward-facing weight limits ...
- We put our daughter in the Britax Boulevard, which is a top of the line car seat. You can get this seat for a lot less than full price if you're willing to get a reti...
Car Seats
Asked by J.E. from Phoenix
on April 7, 2007
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My son is 3 yrs old now, when does he go from car seat to booster seat? Is there anything in between?
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- from what i have learned from my friend who has a 4 year old she put her son into a booster right after the front face car seat.
- Hi J.! In Arizona, your child must be over 4o pounds to ride just in a booster seat. If they are under 40 pounds they need to be in a front facing seat with a 5 po...
- I asked my pediatrician and she recommended we wait until my son is 40 pounds AND 5 years old, not just 40 pounds. They also said they do not recommend the backless b...
Car Suggestions?
Asked by B.L. from Dallas
on October 8, 2006
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My husband and I are going to begin looking for a new car, does anyone have a car that they truly love or one they can say has been really reliable as well as kid frie...
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- With young kids, I prefered the minivan. We had a Sienna with sliding doors and dvd. The sliding door is very useful with small kids in our arms... And, we do lots of ...
- Hi, I'm just like you in this respect that I don't like shopping for cars and don't know much about them. I've got three children all under 4 years. I have a Honda ...
- I love my toyota matrix!!! I woul definatley look into those. :)
