Umbrella Strollers: Pack n Play
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Have You Ever Flown with a Pack 'N' Play?
Asked by C.K. from Chicago
on January 14, 2008
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We are flying out of town soon and are planning to bring my son's pack 'n' play for him to sleep in. Has anyone else done this? If so, do you check the pack 'n' play...
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- Hi C., I have flown with my pack and play. It will not fit the size requirements for a carry on. You can check it in, just have your tag ready with your personal i...
- I did fly with a pack and play but that was 9 yrs ago. We only used the zipping cover and checked it in. Hope this helps!
- Hello! We had to fly alot when my daughter was born. We also had to bring a pack n play. We checked it because, we always had a diaper bag and another bag to carry on,...
What's the Best Inexpensive Stroller for Traveling?
Asked by K.G. from Portland
on July 23, 2011
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Hi moms,
We are traveling out of state for a wedding and will be taking our 7 month old with us. The current stroller we have is huge, heavy and impractical. (It wa...
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- We used to have an umbrella stroller that we took sometimes for our first, but the handles were kind of short (I'm 5'9"). I think McClaren does a nicer one, though, bu...
- Hi K., We have a Chicco umbrella-style stroller, and I started using it for travel when my first was 5-1/2 months old. It doesn't recline fully, but it uses zippers...
- If we didn't already have the previous version of this, I'd get this one: http://www.amazon.com/Chicco-05060886970070-Liteway-Stroller-Fuego/dp/B001ODAHF0 HTH!
Toddler Stroller and Travel Bed?
Asked by A.J. from Nashville
on August 11, 2009
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Hi all,
Two quick questions:
1. Any recommendations for a good, compact, comfy stroller for a 2 year old? We have a Chicco stroller which is very cumbersome and a...
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- Maclaren or Pliko are really good for travel and you can find them on Craigslist for $50-60. I will second on Aero bed:)
- A., I highly recommend the Pea Pod Plus that is on sale now at OneStepAhead.com http://www.onestepahead.com/catalog/product.jsp?productId=534189&orderType=E&cm_...
- Hi A., I don't have any good ideas on the stroller, but we doo have an Aero Bed for my now 4 year old. She has used it since she was 2 and LOVES it! It does make a ...
Product Recommendations, PLEASE!
Asked by I.W. from Columbus
on October 27, 2008
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Hi,
I'm due mid-February and looking for some personal experiences and advice on car seats, travel systems, bassinets, travel cribs and other vital items for newborn...
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- Congrats! As far as car seats, I strongly recommend a travel system. We have the Chicco Extreme and love it! The car seat goes up to 30lbs too which is a bonus! It...
- Congratulations. You can research all you want. However experience has taught me several things. As far as stroller and car seats, I preferred a travel system. My ...
- Congratulations on your pregnancy. I spent hours on-line researching products... it was an adventure. Anyway, I have a couple of recommendations for you. As far as a s...
I Need Something to Shade My 6 Month Old from the Sun While Outside.
Asked by J.F. from Minneapolis
on May 20, 2008
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I may be asking a really dumb question. Is there something already made (that I haven't found) to shade my daughter from the sun while I'm outside? We are in a new h...
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- I would just like to say that you really want something that has a UV protector layer. I am very fair skinned and I burn even when I'm under normal picnic umbrellas. I...
- we recieved a baby tent for our baby shower called lil nursery. We absolutely love this!! it pack s up really small in a nylon bag and i can slip it into my diaper bag...
- One Step Ahead.com or request a magazine. They have a cute little tent type thing for shading baby in the outdoors.
Traveling with 2 Kids--how to Manage the Gear?
Asked by T.H. from Sacramento
on June 7, 2011
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At the end of July, I'm going to be flying cross country by myself with my 14 month old and 3.5 year old. I will be staying with childless friends while away. I've a...
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- Having help at drop off and pick up is essential (as In have someone come in with you). Then you can manage the car seats. I don't know what kind of house your frien...
- The best place for your baby on an airplane is in a safety/car seat. They are much better protected from turbulence, emergency landings, etc in a safety seat. Wi...
- I would get each child their own seat - I traveled ONCE with a 9 month old on my lap and NEVER again - especially when you don't have your husband there to help you. ...
Twin Mommas - Advice Please!!
Asked by J.F. from Buffalo
on September 3, 2009
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My husand and i are currently looking into the various major gear we'll need when our twins are born in March. So far with the help of family, friends and garage sales...
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- Hi J. Congratulations Twins are so much fun. Yes, I could not have lived without a stroller. My twins were big so getting a sling was not helpful although people ...
- I don't have twins, but my son couldn't live without his swing. He slept in the thing. And their big and expensive. Bouncy seats are great too, especially when they...
- Congrats J.! I have twin girls that are about 15 months. I found the following things to be the most useful: - 2 vibrating bouncy seats. As others have said, the...
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...
Need Advice on the Best Products
Asked by N.F. from St. Louis
on November 9, 2008
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I'm pregnant with twins and I'm wondering if you can give me some advice on the best type of car seats and strollers to get? Are tandem strollers better than ones tha...
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- I love the Britex (sp?) ones. That is what I have for both my kids. THey are more money up front, but they weight limit is 65 lbs. so you'll never need another one. ...
- Hi, N.! I have twin girls, so I know what you are getting ready to go through. Baby Depot (Burlington Coat Factory) does twin discounts, and we got a lot of stuff the...
- I was just looking at pack-n-plays for my baby on babies-r-us website. They make a pack in play for twins that has a twin bassinet on the top. I think it was a littl...
Best Airline for Traveling with a Toddler?
Asked by L.K. from Los Angeles
on October 6, 2010
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We're flying from Los Angeles to Chicago with our two year old in February. Can anyone recommend a good airline? Last year we used American and they were terrible. ...
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- We flew United a couple of years ago with my then 3 and 5 year old and they were awesome. We had no problems with our carseat, gate checking our stroller etc. We had p...
- Do *not* fly Southwest. I have a horror story. My husband and I were planning to fly with our toddler to visit family in Maryland and Ohio from Nevada last May. I p...
- I have had good experiences on Southwest adn Delta - of the two I preferred Southwest. The flight attendants were more helpful and stopped by during the flights to ma...
