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What Is the Best Car Seat for a Taxi?
Asked by M.C. from New York
on July 12, 2008
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I have a 14-month old son and we are going to the airport tomorrow. I can't bring myself to put him in a taxi with no car seat, though I know it's not against the law...
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- You're not too cautious. Why would you trust a complete stranger whose driving skills you know nothing about with the life of your child? Just because people do it d...
- I'm so glad to see other moms urging you to follow your instincts...it is NOT paranoid to be concerned for your child's safety, especially when you're talking about a ...
- i am a native nwe yorker and a MOM (not dad :) who understands but would not buy a carseat just for taxis, unless you are really that flush with cash, it is not someth...
Where Do You Park When You Fly Out of O'hare?
Asked by J.V. from Chicago
on June 17, 2009
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We will be taking a vacation in a few weeks and we are trying to figure out the best and most economical way to get to/from the airport. I have checked into limo's but...
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- Long term parking. Taking the tram couldn't be easier and it's fun for the kids. American Taxi will probably cost you $50 each way. Call for approx rates. The driv...
- we've taken American taxi and to tinley it wasn't too bad. I think like $40 one way, but that was a couple years ago. It was fine, but if you want your kids in carseat...
- What ever you do, don't park in an opened parking lot. My brother in law works there and the top of his car is discolored due to the airplane fuel that (I guess) come...
Traveling to the Camen Islands with a Sixteen Month Old
Asked by L.J. from Chicago
on April 24, 2009
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We will be traveling to the Camen Islands for the first vacation with our son who will be sixteen months at the time. Being a first time mom, traveling is causing som...
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- Hi L., We just got back from a week's vacation (our babymoon) in Grand Cayman - we arrived back on Thursday. We stayed with friends and borrowed their car each d...
- Hi L.- I, too have been to the Caymen Islands and I agree with the other responders that the driving on the opposite side of the road is not near as bad as you think....
- Most hotels own their own shuttle vans to pick you up from the airport and/or get you to the places you're going on the island. Set that up before the trip (while book...
Taxi Rides with an Infant?
Asked by C.M. from Dallas
on May 16, 2007
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This is probably a stupid question, but I've never seen anyone doing it. When you travel with your infant to a city, like Chicago where the major transportation is a ...
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- The infant carrier will go in and out of taxis just fine (we've done that with no problem), but your toddler/booster might be a different story. If it's one of those ...
- in nyc, taxis are exempt from having to use carseats... maybe chic is the same
- C. - I have the same question! We are flying to Ft. Lauderdale for a cruise in January. We will be arriving a day early and not renting a car. I imagine at some poi...
Traveling to Miami with Our 3 Yr Old. Do I Have to Bring a Car Seat?
Asked by P.M. from New York
on February 1, 2009
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We are traveling this coming week to Miami. We plan on taking a cab from and to airport and hotel. We don't plan on renting a car, as our hotel is in the middle of eve...
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- Why would you want to not bring a car seat? For convenience? Your child can use the seat on the plane then easily trasfer it to the cab. I would think that your chi...
- For the safety of your child and it is the law, PLEASE bring a car seat. It is the other drivers out there you have to be careful of.
- I don't know the rules for plane rides, but I would bring one for the plane anyway. I wouldn't let any child ride without a carseat in a car....accidents can happen ev...
Travelling in a Taxi Cab
Asked by I.K. from Chicago
on November 19, 2008
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Good morning, moms! I need to find out whether it's required to bring your own carseat when riding a cab. I need to get to the airport and don't want to bring my bulky...
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- Hi I. - if you can find a cab company to provide you with a car seat then try a car service. It may be a bit more $$ but most of them will provide you with a car seat...
- No, you are not required to use a car seat in a cab. I took my 20 month olds twin in a cab for the first time this past summer to the lakefront. My friend went along ...
- I always bring our own car seat especially to have one on the other end. And I have always flown with my kids in their car seat. It's a pain, but worth it. They do ...
Alternatives to Get Your Child to and from the Airport? Need a Car Seat?
Asked by D.J. from Chicago
on October 17, 2008
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My little girl is almost 10 months old and we are going to be doing a lot of travel over the next few months for the holidays and to visit her Daddy who travels for wo...
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- Hi D.! Here is what we have done while traveling with our daughter since she's been in our lives. We drive to the airport, but use a parking facility called Park Fly...
- This might not be feasible for your time line, but we've been using the Orbit stroller/seat system. It's the only one with infant and convertible car seats that lock ...
- Dare I suggest the obvious that you take public transportation? If you have someone drop you at the el (or take the bus), you won't have too much walking to do before...
