Vacation & Travel: Chicco
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Chicco or Combi?
Asked by S.S. from Los Angeles
on October 3, 2008
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I am having a hard time deciding which carseat/stroller combo I want. I originaly fell in love with the Chicco Cortina/keyfit travel system. My one major concern is ...
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- Hi. I am a child passenger safety technician and instructor, so I will weigh in on this one. :) While I am not supposed to suggest any specific seat/system, I can s...
- we have the chicco cortina and love it the only down fall to it is it does not fit on grocrey carts as other strollers do however it is light and easy to use with the ...
- Hi, I recommend the Maxi-Cosi Mico car seat and the Quinny Zapp stroller (they can be used together like a system). I did my research and chose these two because of t...
Maclaren or Chicco
Asked by B.B. from Los Angeles
on September 19, 2008
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Hi Mama's!
So I am registering for a few items I need-since it is the 2nd baby I don't need much. I have always wanted the Maclaren stroller-so those of you who know...
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- http://www.babyblingdesignco.com My car wash guy owns this company. I've seen his strollers and they are nice and better than the Maclaren I have for my daughter.
- If you want higher handles, then Maclaren is the winner in that category. I have a Maclaren that I love and I also looked at the Chicco. My good friend has a Chicco....
- I know nothing about the Chicco-but I have a Maclaren that is 7+ years old. the thing is still going strong using it w/ #3. I'd love to know how the clean the thing ...
Chicco KeyFit 30 vs Graco SafeSeat or SnugRide32
Asked by S.J. from Wausau
on January 14, 2009
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I am exhausted from researching travel systems! any input on these 2 systems would be appreciated! I am really having a tough time making a decision. They seem quite s...
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- We went with Graco for price but i liked it. i didnt have the travel system we just got the seat and bought a seperate graco stroller luggage rack looking thing. i lov...
- We had the Graco SafeSeat and I loved it. My son used it well after his first birthday and would have actually fit into it still on his second birthday! With any other...
- I was in the same boat this summer with these two travel systems. What finally made my mind up was I was having a girl, and I didn't think at the time Chicco's fabric ...
Chicco Travel System Vs. Jogging Stroller
Asked by E.S. from Los Angeles
on May 3, 2009
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Has anyone bought a travel system and wished they had bought either a lightweight version of the travel system or a jogging stroller with an infacnt carrier attachment...
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- I am a mom of a 6 and 3 year old and now a 7 month old. I got the Graco Lite stroller and infant care seat that I have used for all 3 kids. The stroller is light-wei...
- The bob is a better jogging stroller. I actually got the travel system and the jogging stroller because it was so convenient to use the car seat with the travel stroll...
- I love the BOB revolution. It's an awesome jogger and can be used for shopping too. Yes they are heavier than a lightweight stroller but it's a stroller that you ca...
Travel Crib
Asked by A.B. from New York
on July 22, 2009
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We are going to be staying at my parents' beach house with our 1-year old for 1-2 weeks. We were planning on having her sleep in a pack n play but I'm having second t...
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- I just did this two weeks ago with my son who is 13 months and is 31 inches long! The place we stayed offered a pack and play for him to sleep in and I was worried too...
- Hi A., Pack 'n Plays are the way to go. When we moved from New Mexico to New Jersey eighteen months ago, my son slept in a Pack 'n Play until we could buy a house ...
- Buy the book "Baby Bargains" 8th ed. It rates & prices everything you will ever need for a baby's 1st year of life including cribs. I have the Baby Bjorn Travel Cri...
Travel : Carseat/stroller Dilemna and Getting to Airport with Baby
Asked by S.K. from Minneapolis
on March 10, 2011
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We are going on a LONG distance flight journey with 2 layovers(18 hrs or so). LOts of baggage. Our son will be 11 months old then, we are not sure if we will be taking...
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- If he has his own seat (and you will be very glad he does!) he MUST be in his carseat with the carseat strapped by the seatbelt IN that aircraft seat. Call the airline...
- You don't say where you are going, but we travel a lot with our little guy and at that age: - If he's still using the Key Fit carrier, it can be used with the taxi se...
- We recently took a trip that was around 18hrs long with layovers. We flew on Delta also. The carseat isn't counted as extra baggage. There's no charge for it. We check...
Outgrown His Carseat and Travel with 10 Month Old
Asked by S.K. from Minneapolis
on March 11, 2011
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yesterday I had asked a question on taking our travel system with us for the 18 hr long flight journey with 2 layovers. Seemed like thats what we were going to do unti...
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- He should actually still be rear-facing in the car until he hits the 12 month mark, so you may have to get a convertible seat (can face front or back). Do you still h...
- Sorry, lost my earlier response so here goes: A 10-month-old is too young for any "booster" seat. He still needs a car seat. A child his age will not be properly fitte...
- A couple of things: On the plane, will he be sitting on your lap, or did you get him his own ticket? If he is sitting on your lap, check the carseat with your other l...
Double Stroller
Asked by C.S. from Milwaukee
on July 8, 2009
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We are having baby #2 in February and will need a double stroller. I was hoping to buy a Chicco brand because that is what we have a car seat for and the single strol...
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- We have a Graco double stroller and it works great. I love it. The only challenge that we have with it is the front canopy can be a challenge to adjust.
- Hi C.- I also strongly recommend the sit and stand plus lx. We have that for my 19 month old and 3 month old boys and I LOVE IT!!. It folds up really nice and I can...
- Having driven my husband crazy buying 2 double strollers and being unhappy with both of them for practicality reasons, I can tell you that I WISH I had just bought a s...
Shopping with Car Seat
Asked by M.C. from Detroit
on July 29, 2008
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I am a new mom who has the Chicco travel system. My question is that when I need to take my son with the car seat on to a shopping cart and into a store, this car seat...
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- I have the same travel system, and it all depends on the cart. Some carts feel secure and some don't. If you read the instructions though it says that you shouldn't pu...
- I had the same problem and did the same thing you did. I think it's just the way it's designed, unfortunately. I ended up using a baby sling and leaving the car sea...
- I was never comfortable putting the car seat on top of the shopping cart, my baby always went car seat and all into the shopping cart. Plus Chicco car seats were not r...
Looking for a Lightweight Stroller!!
Asked by K.H. from York
on January 29, 2008
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I am currently looking into buying a lightweight umbrella style stroller for my 10 month old daughter. I don't want to use my big stroller anymore. I have looked at ...
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- I have to pass this along becuz it has done wonders for me... My now 27 month old went through about 4 lt. weight strollers until I cam across my combi! I must Say I...
- I just bought the Chicco Capri and absolutely love it. The basket on the bottom is small and it doesn't have a cup holder but it has a carrying case with a sling and g...
- I have the Macleran and I love it. I also have a double stroller made by them. They make great lightweight and durable strollers.
