How old should my baby be to put in the shopping cart seat?

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Aynne

My baby is not born yet she is due February 26. The thing is I bought a Chicco Cortina traveling system for her. It's the infant car seat and the stroller. I heard it was the best and safest so i bought it. I read a lot of reviews saying the carrier does not fit in the shopping cart where you would sit your baby. So I will have to put her in the big part which I won't be able to put a lot of groceries in there. So I can manage for a while but, when do you think she will be able to sit in the seat? I would like to by a comfy seat thing for her and put her in there as soon as she is able to sit up by her self. I was think 5 months? What's the average age thanks.
Sorry for some weird sentences I got mixed up!

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It's not that the car seat doesn't fit, it's that the shopping cart is not made for car seats, and by putting a car seat on the top of the shopping cart the whole thing becomes unstable and can tip over. This has been a problem for decades, but idiot mothers continued to put the car seat on top, and babies continued to be injured. This is why the shopping carts have infant seats attached for moms who want that, but why the car seats should not be used. You can use the reclined infant seats that are bolted to the shopping carts from day one as far as I'm aware, just put a blanket down first.

The toddler seats you should use when your baby can sit up and at your own discretion. They continue to say that shopping carts are not the safest place for your baby to ride and that if you have a stroller or can wear your baby then that's better/safer.

Leaving your baby in the car seat while you shop leaves your baby in a curved position that interferes with oxygen levels in the blood. There's really no reason to do it. They're heavy and if you drop the car seat you may damage it, not to mention hurting your baby.

I would suggest looking into a baby-carrier. With my first I hauled the infant seat in and out of stores and it was miserable, for her, for us, and for anyone who walked by us who might get bumped by that seat. It was awful. We had backaches and were in pain. When she was old enough to sit in the cart, then I was having to spray the cart with cleaners and use sheets and stuff to try and block the cart from her because H1N1 was going around and she was only a year old about. With my second I bought an Ergo baby carrier. We left the infant seat in the car and carried him in the Ergo when we'd go into places. He LOVED it. He'd snuggle in and go to sleep, I had my arms and hands free for shopping, he was safe and sound and I could kiss him anytime I wanted as well as talk to him face-to-face (which is great for development.) I didn't have to worry about the germs of the cart getting him. Much better. I used that well into his second year, he just loved it better than the cart and I didn't have to worry about it.

What is the best jogging stroller at an affordable price?

kldepalma

I am looking for a good jogging stroller. I have a 19 month old son and I have been using the Graco travel system stroller when I go walking jogging. I go almost every morning and bring my son with me. The Graco stroller is not ideal for jogging because it has 4 wheels and I struggle and get tired very easily when I start to jog. Anyone have any suggestions?

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Jogging strollers can get pretty expensive. You can get the Baby Trend Expedition jogging stroller for a decent price. Its not the best jogger out there but great for the price!

Check it out: http://www.stroller-obsession.com/baby-trend-jogging-stroller.html

Looking for a second hand one is a good idea too, I second that!

Good luck!

Julie

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How much did you spend on a car seat?

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Waiting on

I was going to just go with a travel system, because it seems like the best option for your money..but I fell in love with a design on a car seat & stroller that are only sold separately. The car seat retails for around $170, but I just found it on eBay for 129.99 with free shipping..is that reasonable since I still need to buy the stroller too, which will be around $180..all because I love the pattern on it?
oh, and it's brand new on eBay too!

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I spent $260 on a travel system. and when he grew out of the infant seat i searched for the best possible 3 in one stages booster seat. And that car seat cost me $240. its your choice really what you want to buy. If you have the money to spend a little more because you like the print then why not?! I loved both the car seats and stroller and don't regret spending the money i did. EDIT; someone said that clipping a carseat into a stroller is bad for a babys development!? That is the biggest load of crap i have ever heard!!! Its completely fine to clip a carseat into a stroller, and it will not interfere with your child's development. Just make sure that whatever carseat you buy you follow the directions and when baby is too big for it then its time to get a new one. The first one i bought was rear facing from 5 to 22 pounds. My son was in that one until he was 12 months. And i did clip it into the stroller until he was about 6 months and i felt more comfortable putting him just in the stroller without the carseat. The second carseat i bought Was a 3 in one. Its forward facing with the 5 point harness, high back booster and just the booster so it will last him until he is completely finished with carseats. Also your baby does not NEED to be rear facing until the age of 2 and 30 pounds. Though it is safest to keep a baby rear facing as long as possible the minimum amount of time a baby should face backwards is 1 year and they should be 20 pounds. Depending on the size of the child it can be very difficult to keep a child rear facing for 2 years and i personally think it is unnecessary.

Are there any coupons for Babies R Us going on now?

N and A's

I'm looking to buy a Maclaren Volo stroller hopefully this week and was hoping to find a coupon to help the cost. I got an ad for BRU for 10% off strollers but it's only travel systems or jogging strollers. I've looked on Craigslist and Ebay.

Does anyone know of any place online(or otherwise) that have coupons available for use at this time?

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I wonder if different BRU send out different coupons because I just got a coupon book on Friday which had 15% off anything in the store.

Try looking in your local PennySaver people sometimes have coupons in there for free

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Travel system stroller VS buying car seat and stroller separate?

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Xander's M

I'm just wondering..
Did you even use the car seat with the stroller?
If you did was it worth it?

How would I stroll my baby around when he's really little little without it?

I'm just thinking it would be cheaper to buy them separately.
What do you think?

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Ok... So i really think it depends on the situation :) The reason that I purchased the travel system is that I live an hour out of town and was thinking if bubby is sleeping all that way it would be great to not have to wake her up when we got to our destination. The only downfall I found with the travel system was that the carseat is only usable in the rearward facing position, and that it cannot be used for a baby over 9kg. As we have 2 vehicles anyhow we got the carseat for the travel system and another convertible carseat that is suitable 'til 18kg, So at least when bubby reaches the age where she is supposed to be in the forward facing position, we don't need to rush out and buy one. In the travel system I got, the pram is a whole unit... with removable seat and the carseat is a whole unit also with a removable seat, to use the carseat in the stroller, you remove the attatched stroller seat and replace it with the carseat attatchment. To be honest I think it would be cheaper in the long run to buy them seperately, as you could get a 0-4 carseat in the first place. But, the travel system is really adorable :) and bubby can go undisturbed from car to stroller if snoozing :)

I am newly pregnant and I want a parent facing stroller but can't find one. Where are they sold?

shoegirl92

I have never shopped for strollers before, so forgive me for being a little confused. I want the type of stroller that the baby faces you(not a pram) but sits in a car seat type thing but is up close you. What is this type of stroller called and is this a feature that regular strollers have and that the seat can be either put regular or up towards you? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Please be nice...

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They are called Travel Systems. Target, Wal-Mart, Babies R Us and many other stores sell them.

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can infants be placed in stroller without car seat?

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I'm looking for travel system vs. stroller frame/car seat option.
What makes more sense?
Would you buy another travel system?

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I would buy a travel system all over again. I liked it. But with baby #2 I'm not buying one because I still have my daughters so I'll just buy a double side to side stroller.

Jogging stroller versus travel system â pros and cons, & what about hiking?

Woodland H

Iâm thinking of getting a jogging stroller to use on our local hiking trails here. Has anyone ever hiked on trails using a jogging stroller? Or is it just meant for dirt roads & that type of terrain? What is it like hiking? Oh also, do jogging strollers come w/ the infant car seat? Does the basket underneath have ample storage compared to a travel system stroller?

What else are the pros & cons of jogger vs travel system? TIA!

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Our Jogging Stroller turns by lifting the front wheel, which is a hassle to use for strolling around town, so we've got a variety of different types of strollers. I've used the jogging stroller on trails and mostly mulit-use paths (paved and dirts paths for biking and walking), never used it for hiking back country and while it's easier to push, I would think it would be unstable for hiking purposes (if the trails are bumpy and have obstacles).

The jogging stroller really isn't great for babies that aren't sitting up yet, it doesn't come with a special infant seat and we much preferred a standard stroller when our little guy was an infant (he could recline and sleep, plus the shade bonnet was bigger to protect him from the sun.

We opted not to get a Travel System, and it's worked out great. We've never had a problem with getting the baby in and out of the carseat to the stroller, and it's less gear to carry around. Car seats are in the cars permanently and we only used our infant seat carseat in shopping carts for a few months.

All in all, the jogging stroller is not getting used much at all, I prefer using the Kolcraft Contours stroller for our little guy. I suggest you visit some stores and see the different types personally, then shop on line to maybe save some money.

Hope this helps!
Best Wishes!

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can someone help me pleaseee outline due tomorrow?

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ms intelli

Can someone help me write an outline of the female reproductive system functions and the involvement of how when a woman gives birth maintains homeostasis in her body.

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An example of positive feedback for homeostasis can be found in childbirth. The hormone oxytocin stimulates and enhances labor contractions. As the baby moves toward the vagina (birth canal), pressure receptors within the cervix (muscular outlet of uterus) send messages to the brain to produce oxytocin. Oxytocin travels to the uterus through the bloodstream, stimulating the muscles in the uterine wall to contract stronger (increase of ideal normal value). The contractions intensify and increase until the baby is outside the birth canal. When the stimulus to the pressure receptors ends, oxytocin production stops and labor contractions cease.

The functions of the female reproductive system are:
1. Production of ovum eggs.
2. Receiving the sperms.
3. Providing suitable environment for fusion (fertilization) of the egg and the sperm.
4. Child birth.
5. Nourishment of the baby with breast milk until it can take a mixed diet.

Explain how positive and negative feedback effect hormone levels in the blood stream?

Sam

This is a question for my biology test on the endocrine system please help

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Many endocrine glands are linked to neural control centers by homeostatic feedback mechanisms. The two types of feedback mechanisms are negative feedback and positive feedback. Negative feedback decreases the deviation from an ideal normal value, and is important in maintaining homeostasis. Most endocrine glands are under the control of negative feedback mechanisms.

Negative feedback mechanisms act like a thermostat in the home. As the temperature rises (deviation from the ideal normal value), the thermostat detects the change and triggers the air-conditioning to turn on and cool the house. Once the temperature reaches its thermostat setting (ideal normal value), the air conditioning turns off.

Positive feedback mechanisms control self-perpetuating events that can be out of control and do not require continuous adjustment. In positive feedback mechanisms, the original stimulus is promoted rather than negated. Positive feedback increases the deviation from an ideal normal value. Unlike negative feedback that maintains hormone levels within narrow ranges, positive feedback is rarely used to maintain homeostatic functions.

An example of positive feedback can be found in childbirth. The hormone oxytocin stimulates and enhances labor contractions. As the baby moves toward the vagina (birth canal), pressure receptors within the cervix (muscular outlet of uterus) send messages to the brain to produce oxytocin. Oxytocin travels to the uterus through the bloodstream, stimulating the muscles in the uterine wall to contract stronger (increase of ideal normal value). The contractions intensify and increase until the baby is outside the birth canal. When the stimulus to the pressure receptors ends, oxytocin production stops and labor contractions cease.

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Any tips or suggestions on flying with a five month old?

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Tyler's mo

I will be going on a flight next week from California to Florida with my son as a lap child. Can you give me some tips on making the flight smooth? Also, will the higher altitude and time change be a problem for my baby? Thanks in advance.

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I'm a former Flight Attendant and I fly a lot of long-haul trips alone with my kids. I flew from Europe to California with them for the first time when each was 4 months old. This is a great age to travel!

Even though you haven't booked a seat for him, still try to get an extra seat next to you to use his car seat in. This is actually the only way to fly safely with a baby. Lap children are allowed because statistically, flying is so safe, there's very little chance of anything going wrong. If it does though, a lap child has no protection.

Since you haven't booked a seat for him, call the airline and see if the flight is full. Then, at check in, ask nicely if you can have an empty seat next to you and if they can "block" it, only using it if necessary. They often do this for families.

Double check that your car seat is approved for airline travel. Most seats sold in the U.S. are but here is the FAA site page to check to be sure;
http://www.faa.gov/passengers/fly_children/crs/

My babies were much more settled and much easier when they were in their familar seat.

To get through the airport, there is no need to carry a car seat. There are all sorts of gizmos sold like these;

http://www.gogobabyz.com/products/gogo_kids.html
http://www.amazon.com/Traveling-Toddler-Attach-Rolling-Carry/dp/B000JHN3AS
http://www.onestepahead.com/product/osa/363756.html

I simply use a small metal luggage cart with an extra bungee cord and it works great. I skip on the stroller and she can even ride in it. She usually prefers to walk and then I load the carry-ons abord.

I actually owned a Sit-n-Stroll and used it a lot. I love this product but it's very expensive if you don't need it on a regular basis.

Besides, taking your car seat onboard virtually guarentees that it'll be there at your destination. Checking them risks damage and loss. Wont you need it when you get there?

It's actually a myth that children need to suck on something for take-off and landing. I rarely saw it in my 13 years as a Flight Attendant and I have never, ever done anything special with them for take-offs and landings. It's simply not true that babies suffer during those times.

ENT specialists simply recommend that the child is awake for landing;
http://www.entcda.com/AAOHNSF/earsandaltitude/htm

The delicate time is not during take-off or landing/touchdown but at the *top of descent*. This is usually 40 minutes to an hour before landing and everyone's ears have to reverse the pressurization. I can confirm that when I worked, if any passengers had ear problems, this was the time. Not just children either! They actualy felt *better* as we got closer to landing.

Please don't wake your son unnecessarily during take-off or landing to force him to drink, and don't make him if he doesn't want to. Also, if you get to use the car seat on board, make sure he's safely strapped in during take-off and landing. There is no reason to remove him from his seat during those times.

The BEST way to avoid ear issues is to take your baby to the doctor a few days before flying. My son was good at getting symptomless ear infections. The doctor will look in his ears and make sure they're clear and infection-free. Healthy ears can handle pressurization changes.

Bring the seat to the gate, even if they are unsure that you'll get a seat. This way, if you don't manage it, they will "gate check" your seat, sending it down with the strollers and wheelchairs. This is gentlier than checking it in at the desk.

If you have a travel system, you can use the stroller until you get to the door of the aircraft and then it'll be "gate checked". If not, use a stroller frame for a infant seat. You'll have it again, by the door of the aircraft when you arrive. If you have a convertible car seat (going to 40lbs), there are a number of contraptions you can use to wheel it around. I simply strap mine to a small metal luggage cart and that works great.

If you do have a stroller, bring a bungee cord and double secure it before leaving it at the door of the plane. They can get damaged if they pop open en route. Make sure the claim ticket can be seen and isn't squished or hidden. Be sure to ask when disembarking where the stroller is.

I also recommend trying to sit at the bulkhead. These are the seats with the wall in front, located in different places depending on the aircraft. Bulkheads are easier with children since no one is leaning in front of you and you can get in and out of them easier.

Bring at least 1/3 more diapers than you think you'll need. I saw so many parents run out on flights when I was working! Wrap them in plastic bags and throw a bunch of rubber bands around them to save room in your carry-on.

For a formula fed baby, I really recommend using the bottles with plastic liners. Traditional bottles are too difficult to wash onboard because of the kind of sinks on airplanes. I premeasured the powder and rolled them up, placing the rolls in a ziplock bag. Then you throw the liners away as you use them and only have the ring and nipple to clean.

If you use bottled water, be sure to give yourself enough time to buy some once you're past security. Make sure you have enough! The water on the aircraft is filtered tap so decide if you're comfortable using that for your baby. Bottled water runs out fast on flights and we never had any extra for baby bottles.

Be sure your baby does not need the bottle warmed. Get him used to a room-temperature bottle before leaving. This is unnecessary health-wise and a real pain to do while travelling. I warmed many bottles on my flights but I wasn't there in the check-in line, the security line or the waiting area! Babies do great with room-temperature bottles.

Since the minimum recommended age for starting solids is 6 months, you're traveling at just the right time. You wont have to carry all the palava involved with feeding a baby (good timing!) I actually delayed solids to 7 1/2 months with my two girls and both are great eaters who never had weight issues. You can launch that project when you get home from Florida.

Make sure you have at least one change of clothes. I would bring two. At that age, I simply dressed mine in sleep suits for flying. No one will care so keep him comfortable.

Hopefully you have a good baby carrier. They're so useful for flying, especially at this age. I had a sling but other parents swear by their wraps and pouches. The Ergo and Beccos are other popular carriers for travel that go on the back.

I liked the sling because I could slide my babies from into and out of a stroller or car seat without waking them. It also doubled as a blanket, baby changer, breastfeeding cover-up and sunshade! My sling was magic for calming my babies during the flight. Other parents wanted one when they saw how easy it made my travels. Avoid front packs like the Bjorn since they're so bad for both the parents' and child's back. A good carrier should go to at least age 2.

For more information, I wrote an article on this subject. It's based on both my personal and professional experience of flying with kids. It's totally non-commercial and other parents have contributed;
http://flyingwithchildren.blogspot.com

An edited version appeared on the Expat Women website last month;
http://www.expatwomen.com/mothers/flying_with_children.php

Have a great time in Florida!

Anyone have suggestions on what to prepare for flying +20 hours to Indonesia with a 10 months-old baby boy?

A_ing

My son will be 10 months old in October and I plan to travel to Indonesia. It will take more than 20 hours flight with 1-2 layover in HongKong and or Singapore/ Tokyo. I may be going by myself with baby as daddy may goes later and fly back home to The US together. Anyone has experiences and suggestions what to prepare?

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Apa kabar!

I'm a former Flight Attendant and I now fly a lot with my own three children. We usually travel between Europe and California about twice a year. I also used to live in Asia and work the routes in that part of the world, although I haven't flown with my children there (yet!).

I recommend going before he hits toddlerhood. You may have him crawling all over the place but for the most part, you'll be able to keep up with him. When they run, it gets more complicated...

First of all, I really recommend bringing a car seat and using it onboard. Make sure your car seat is approved for use on aircraft. If you're flying on a U.S. company, see the below link for information on if it's approved. Most car seats, including infant buckets, sold in the U.S. are.

http://www.faa.gov/passengers/fly_children/crs/

If you are flying a non-U.S. company, see the information for your airline. If you search with the name of the airline, followed by "children", that will usually give you the right page.

This way, the seat will get to your destination without risking it being damaged or lost in luggage. On my last transatlantic with my kids, three of our four bags didn't make it but since we had the car seat with us, my daughter was safe for the 2 hour drive home (the bags arrived 2 days later). I saw at least two other seats while looking for our luggage. Wonder how they got home?

If you don't have a seat for him, request it at check-in. Ask if the flight is full, and if not, they can "block" the seat next to you, only using it if they really need it. They often do this for families.

Bring the seat to the gate, even if they are unsure that you'll get a seat. This way, if you don't manage it, they will "gate check" your seat, sending it down with the strollers and wheelchairs. This is gentlier than checking it in at the desk.

If you actually buy a ticket for him, which is what I did when I flew alone with my babies, IF it is a U.S. company AND your seat is FAA approved, it CANNOT BE REFUSED. It's your right to use it onboard. Here is the documentation if you need it;

http://web.nbaa.org/public/ops/ac/AC120-87A.pdf

Babies under 2 are allowed on laps because air travel is so safe. It's unlikely anything will go wrong but if it does, these children have no protection. It was also infinitely easier to have them in their familiar seat, comfortable and safe. I could get up and use the restroom at least! Obviously, I didn't leave them for long times when asleep but I could get a drink, etc. and I could sleep more soundly with them next to me instead of jiggling them on my lap.

I also recommend trying to sit at the bulkhead. These are the seats with the wall in front, located in different places depending on the aircraft. Bulkheads are easier with children since no one is leaning in front of you and there's probably room to crawl on the floor. Some airlines have wall-mounted bassinets that your son may or may not fit. They are no replacement for a car seat for safety and the bassinets have to be stowed for take-off and landing.

If you have a travel system, you can use the stroller until you get to the door of the aircraft and then it'll be "gate checked". If not, use a stroller frame for a infant seat. You'll have it again, by the door of the aircraft when you arrive. If you have a convertible car seat (going to 40lbs), there are a number of contraptions you can use to wheel it around. I simply strap mine to a small metal luggage cart and that works great. Some parents manage to bungee cord their seat to their stroller. Experiment at home to see what works with your specific products.

These are just examples!
http://www.gogobabyz.com/products/gogo_kids.html
http://www.amazon.com/Traveling-Toddler-Attach-Rolling-Carry/dp/B000JHN3AS
http://www.onestepahead.com/product/osa/363756.html

Since this is a long flight, there are a couple of products you may want to look into. I had one of these and it worked great. It's expensive though but for such a long journey, might be worthwhile;

http://www.lillygold.com/

By contrast, this is a cheap, FAA approved seat which is light and easy to travel with. I used one when I flew with my son, or more precisely, it's predecessor;

http://www.amazon.com/Cosco-Scenera-Convertible-Point-Seat/dp/B000GY5OBA

Sometimes you can find it on sale for as little as $40 and you can then use it as a extra car seat at home for babysitters, grandparents, etc. Do not buy the version with the overhead shield!

If you do have a stroller, bring a bungee cord and double secure it before leaving it at the door of the plane. They can get damaged if they pop open en route. Make sure the claim ticket can be seen and isn't squished or hidden. Be sure to ask when disembarking where the stroller is.

Bring at least 1/3 more diapers than you think you'll need. I saw so many parents run out on flights when I was working! Wrap them in plastic bags and throw a bunch of rubber bands around them to save room in your carry-on.

For a formula fed baby, I really recommend using the bottles with plastic liners. Traditional bottles are too difficult to wash onboard because of the kind of sinks on airplanes. I premeasured the powder and rolled them up, placing the rolls in a ziplock bag. Then you throw the liners away as you use them and only have the ring and nipple to clean.

If you use bottled water, be sure to give yourself enough time to buy some once you're past security. Make sure you have enough! The water on the aircraft is filtered tap so decide if you're comfortable using that for your baby. If it is not potable, this fact will be clearly marked. Bottled water runs out fast on flights and we never had any extra for baby bottles.

Be sure your baby does not need the bottle warmed. Get him used to a room-temperature bottle before leaving. This is unnecessary health-wise and a real pain to do while travelling. I warmed many bottles on my flights but I wasn't there in the check-in line, the security line or the waiting area! Babies do great with room-temperature bottles.

Make sure you have at least one change of clothes. I would bring two. At that age, I simply dressed mine in sleep suits for flying. No one will care so keep him comfortable. Bring extra socks if he crawls so that he doesn't pick up anything nasty on the floor and to keep his hands clean.

I have never used any sort of medications to get my children to sleep on any of those flights. At that age especially, they do nodd off at some point of the journey, more if it's at night.

I also think he's too young for a portable DVD player. I got one when my youngest was 3 years old. They are kind of heavy to cart around and could easily break. How much screen watching does he do? Mine were not very interested, especially with a small screen, at that age.

Bring a few quiet toys but a small selection. Again, short attention spans and he'll be more interested in his new surroundings.

Hopefully you have a good baby carrier. They're so useful for flying, especially at this age. I had a sling but other parents swear by their wraps and pouches. The Ergo and Beccos are other popular carriers for travel that go on the back. The badly designed front packs like the Bjorn and Snugli are probably too small for him.

I liked the sling because I could slide my babies from into and out of a stroller or car seat without waking them. It also doubled as a blanket, baby changer, breastfeeding cover-up and sunshade! My sling was magic for calming my babies during the flight. Other parents wanted one when they saw how easy it made my travels. A good carrier should go to at least age 2 so he should still fit in the good ones.

Many flying tips say to make the child suck on something or drink during take-off and landing. This isn't accurate. ENT specialists say to have the child awake about an hour before landing (top of descent, landing or touch-down is too late).

http://www.entcda.com/AAOHNSF/earsandaltitude.htm
The AAP says the same;
http://www.aap.org/patiented/flyingbaby.htm

I can confirm that is when I saw problems at work. Take your child to the doctor in the last few days before you fly to make sure his ears are clear and infection-free. Heathy ears can handle pressurization changes. If there is an infection, sucking will not prevent pain.

About 8 years ago, I wrote an article on flying with children for an expat newsletter. Over the years many parents have contributed. I later put it on a blog so that parents had access to non-commercial information from someone with both practical and professional experience on the web.

Feel free to visit;
http://flyingwithchildren.blogspot.com
my contact infomation is at the end if you have further questions.

Have a good flight!

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Mold spots on Stroller fabric how do i remove?

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Q. I have a baby travel system and it looks like this

http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=9189530

It was left out on the front porch and has mold speckles on it. Tiny little dots. Not all over it though. Just in spots. I need to know how to get the mold off. I have taken it all apart. Struggeling fianancially right now so i need to sell it. But want to get the most out of it. HELP!!!!!!

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Try cleaning with some straight white vinegar...

how important is it to have a LIGHTWEGIHT UMBRELLA STROLLER?

singlechic

when u already have a regular one like the big clunky one from a travel system? just curios i have limited funds and a few baby items left to buy before she gets here. is that a must=have item?

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no, i have to say they are a waste! i use mine to take packages into the post office, other than that it sits in the back of the van or in the garage. it is difficult to steer and my kids put their feet down on the ground which makes it tough to use, plus for a baby it does not recline. stick with the bigger stroller!

and FYI they are only 12 bux at target, walmart and toys r us.

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How does a "Travel System" work exactly?

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Andy

Registering and people said to register for a travel system instead of a car seat and stroller separately so they'll match and it'll be cheaper. How is it different? Can I use the stroller without the car seat? Or is it just a base to attach onto it? Which is a better thing to register separately or together?

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It's a stroller for smaller or older babies that is convenient because the car seat fits into the stroller so you don't have to wake up the baby. Yes you can use the stroller without the car seat.

This is very important though: Don't register for your main gear based on how they look or online reviews. *Go test them out!* Make sure you feel comfortable using the stuff, and folding it up with one hand. Pretend you're holding a wriggling 5 month old in your arm, and you have to fold up the stroller and put it in your trunk without putting the baby down. Hang your purse and a heavy bag (such as a full diaper bag) on the back and make sure it's not tipping over for safety reasons. Drive it around the store, between the clothing racks, so you can see how hard or easy it is to maneuver in tight spaces..

What is a travel system and why does it cost £900?

Trixie

Apparently it's something to do with a car seat because that question said the car seat was included. But can't you get a really good car seat for well under $200? Why spend a thousand a bucks on a "travel system"? What all does it come with?

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A travel system comes with:
A stroller
An infant Carseat which fits into the stroller
A base for the carseat which stays in the car

I was bought one for $1300 NZD for my baby, and it's a great combo - the stroller can be facing you or away from you, a bassinet for younger babies, an umbrella to keep the sun away, a storm cover, the infant Carseat, the Carseat base, interchangeable coloured padding for different looks, a large diaper bag and a storage bag with wheels. The stroller lays flat for a newborn, and holds up to a 4 year old.
I would never buy this for myself.
I spent a lot of money on a diono radian RXT for my baby, my 4 year old can still fit rear facing in it. The diono is a convertible seat from 5-120lb, so I don't want an infant seat.
My mother in law bought the travel system for me and out of politeness I have had to use it (the stroller is great, but I hate the infant seat) if it were my choice, I would have bought a cheap $100 stroller and use my diono radian RXT and not used the crappy infant seat.

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Question about Evenflo Travel System Strollers vs Jogging Stroller?

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Momuvtwinb

I have a Evenflo Eurotrek Travel System and was wondering if anyone has tried an Evenflo stroller on gravel and how did it perform? My boys are fixing to start baseball again and I'm wondering if a jogging type stroller with big wheels will be necessary as I plan on taking my 4 month old with me to practices and games as long as the weather permits in her stroller. Some of the ballparks are gravel and I was wondering if anyone has any advice.

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Travel systems are way to bulky! I got the Citi Mini by Babyjogger. Its a 3 wheel stroller with bigger wheels and yet it is not a jogging stroller. Its meant for everyday use on concrete and gravel terrain. Its also pretty lightweight and collapses in half by simply pulling on the handle located on the seat. You can literally collapse it with 1 finger while holding the baby! I think this is the most awesome stroller and its fairly well priced at $219.99

What is the best lightweight stroller in your opinion?

Collin's m

I have a travel system but it's so heavy and bulky! I don't want to spend more than 150.00. Thanks!

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Personally I love my jogging stroller. It's a baby trend, we bought it for under $100, and is very easy to push, maneuverable, fits anywhere I can walk through... but when you fold it to put it in a car then it can be bulky and heavy, but at the same time it was easier than the travel system we used. I can tell you now that I don't think any other stroller than one with a bit rubber tires could have made it through the snow we waded through today. :)

My suggestion is to go to a store like Babies R Us and try their strollers out. You can always go home and find the best price later, but unless you push it around you'll never know.

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What's the best stroller? What do you think of prams?

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toma

Has anyone used an Everbright? It is a stroller that converts from pram-toddler stroller. I am thinking of ordering one, but not too sure about the quality. I am looking for a stroller that is affordable, under $200, and will last me a long time, one that a toddler can use too. Also, I am in Chicago, so I need something with nice big wheels and shocks. Any help would be great!!! Thanks!!!!!

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I'm a stroller fanatic, and I'll admit I've splurged on my son's rides. (A Bugaboo Frog in '04; a Quinny Zapp in '05; and a humble, but functional Kolcraft umbrella in '07 - about $1500 total.)

Still, I don't think pricey necessarily is best. I think your best bet is always to think about your lifestyle, and how you'll get around with a baby on board.

Here are a few questions to ask:

1. Do you have to climb stairs? My sister's four-floor walk-up in Manhattan requires a very different stroller than my DC rowhome with a main level garage.

2. Do you ride mass transit? Buses present specific challenges; so do subway systems if there's no elevator service.

3. How much do you walk, and do you expect to grocery shop, etc., with your stroller? Remember that you may find yourself walking *more* post-baby because it's easier than hopping a bus OR just because babies need fresh air.

4. Do you use taxis or a car service? While most taxi drivers will turn a blind eye to a kiddo not in a car seat, in my experience, car services are sticklers. And with the laws changing all the time, what's true today might not be true in six months.

5. Do you drive? If you own a car, you need a car seat ... and that needs to factor into your decision, too.

What seems to be the most affordable course of action, especially for urban dwellers who still drive/take taxis/hop rides with Grandma from time-to-time is the following:

1. Buy an infant car seat - Graco's highly rated SnugRide retails for around $125, and the patterns are far more fashion-forward than ever before - I've included a link to their dashing Lotus colorway below.

2. Purchase a universal car seat frame. You clip the infant seat to the frame and go. New they retail for about $50 or $60; they also pop up on Craig's List and at baby consignment boutiques pretty steadily.

Combined, a frame weigh about 12 pounds, and a seat about 8 - so you have a 20 pound stroller. This is comparable to my Bugaboo Frog. So if you do have to lift your child while in the stroller (you'll discover lots of steps once you're a mum), it's not impossible.

Some of the Everbright models weigh almost twice that, and I can't imagine being able to lift a 35 pound stroller *plus* a 20 pound tot *plus* my diaper bag up and down those tricky spots.

3. When your kiddo is bigger - more than six months, but almost certainly before a year - buy a lightweight umbrella stroller. Even a Maclaren, which is the gold standard for umbrellas, retails their lightweight Volo for around $100, and my little Kolcraft cost all of $20. (Again, there's a link below.)

If you buy all three items new at full price, I guess you would spend about $250. (Though you wouldn't be buying the umbrella for at least a few months.) If you get the frame second-hand and shop the sales, I think you could do this for less than $200 easily.

Though, of course, you'll eventually need a toddler car seat ... but that would be an issue - and another $100 and up - in any case.

Now if you walk many miles, travel by car rarely and can rely on elevators for mass transit, then you have a different scenario. That's our life, and it's why we went with the Bugaboo Frog. A heavier stroller holds stuff - I've walked two gallons of paint back from Home Depot on my frog, and more groceries and library books than I care to remember.

In that case, the Everbright might be a good choice. It's certainly sharp looking. I haven't test driven one, but some product reviews mention that it doesn't corner well - that's often true of heavier strollers. Heavy cars, too - they're not built to be nimble.

As for the pram function, I quite liked it, but I didn't find it essential. In fact, a true pram isn't great in the city, because in some models, infants aren't restrained when they lie flat. This can lead to jostling. On the other hand, it's great to not have to put those little limbs into a five-point harness because it's a bit like strapping in a bag of flour and doesn't seem all that comfy. On balance, I liked my pram function, but mostly for strolls in the park. It wasn't practical. What was nice was that a true bassinet can be used for baby's naps - which is how we got the most mileage out of our Bugaboo in our son's first months.

What IS important if you want to buy just one stroller is that the seat fully recline so it is safe for a newborn. Even those that are safe for newborns, however, often leave the little darlings looking rather lost and floppy, so you might also buy a liner, like the Snuzzler (link below) for about $20.

In addition to the Everbright, you might want to look at strollers by Zooper. They intro a new color line every model year, so you can get good deals on their 2007 models right now. Most of their models are over the $200 mark, but a few are at or under your target.

My other hesitation with Everbright is that it's tricky to find replacement parts for some strollers. I'd check into the company before purchasing. The powerhouse Graco, of course, makes getting parts relatively easy, as do some of the higher end companies. But even Maclaren has been slagged for worries with their wheels and a limited number of service centers in the Midwest. (Though I'd guess Chicago has one.)

As for the big wheel issue, they are nice. But it's something of a toss-up. Our Quinny Zapp, bought for travel, does just fine on rough sidewalks because, despite its bitsy wheels, it is lightweight and very, very easy to steer. The Kolcraft is the pits, but then, I bought it for visiting my sister in her (ahem) penthouse and riding the NYC elevator-free subway system. It's worth sacrificing heavy duty wheels for something that won't break my back, or leave me without a hand for my toddler.

So ... it depends. But I'm not sold on the Everbright, though it is a very handsome pushchair.

What pushchair to go for?

Lovestruck

I'm 19 weeks pregnant and were looking to go pram shopping over Christmas as there might be sales on. I'm looking at the bugaboo chameleon and the silver cross surf. My bf and me are willing to pay for the chameleon but we want it to last a few years. Our other option is to buy the surf a lot cheaper and buy another pushchair in a year or two. How long did you use your chameleon for? It is the travel system that appeals to both of us.

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my daughter had 6 strollers in her 4 years of life,lol

ok 1st one she had travel sistem,i hated because it wasn't nice,all mothers around seems to me they have same and was so bored.Also when my daughter was 14 months it was hard for me to push her in so i sold travel sistem then i got for heumbrellala stroller for $30
Couple months later i hate it,it was very bad for me to push her and was small for her
So then i got for her cheaper umbrella -$20 and so she use it for a year.
When she was around 3 ,umbrella was so dirty and could notot wash it so i trow it in the garbage.
My daughter was seems not good walker and she loved just sit in the stroller so i got her new umbrella but few months later it broke.
6 months b4 her 4tbirthdayay i got for her PERAL stroller for kids from birth to 5 years old.I got this one,because we planning to have baby#2 and so this one will last for 4-5 years and it was on sale so was cheaper than even we were ready to put on
I just want to add also that my daughter hd also huge stroller at home special for rocking her and for naps (shcouldn'tnt sleep without it and was g8 for 3 years )

If u r looking for good stroller,choose the one which will hold your child not for 1 year but for atleast 4

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Good evening Canucks Please explain the following?

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RayHere

A women in western Canada flew to the U S to have her record 8 kids you told us there was a bed shortage so why do you fly in a high risk?
A English actress had a skiing accident in eastern Canada she was air-vaced over night to the U S you told us she was already dead So why over night with a doctor? Don't you investigate accidental deaths in Canada?
Why did one of your government ministers come to the U S to have his operation?
Why did you want to pull the plug on baby Joseph?
I know you well want to clear all this up as our site were alive with you Canucks telling us of your free and better health care
Awaiting your insightful replies

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While I don't claim that the Canadian Health Care system is perfect, I do believe it is better than the American system. That said, even if Canada had a similar health care system as the U.S, there would still be people that crossed the boarder. For different reasons.

Large American cities are sometimes closer than large Canadian cities. Cities such as Toronto, Montreal, and Vancouver, are few and far between. So it's sometimes its faster to go to an American city. An example is Windsor, which is about 5h from Toronto, but just across the bridge from Detroit. Large cities, also, develop expertise in certain fields. Such as Oncology, Pediatrics, Neurology, Cardiology, and so on. Again, Canada has has only 3 major cities, where as the U.S has many.

Just because a few Canadian go to the U.S for health care, doesn't makes the American system better. It's just a red herring. There is a growing amount of Americans traveling to third world countries, like India, to get treatment. Does that mean that India has better health care?

As for baby Joseph. I want to know what you think of the following article.

http://www.torontosun.com/news/canada/2011/03/22/17708861.html

My 3 month old daughter has very complicated and somewhat unknown medical problems. Does anyone know...?

Q. ...of a VERY good Neurologist that I can take her to? She has a chromosome disorder that the doctors have never seen before. We don't know what goes along with it so we are having to just watch and wait. We do know that it is the cause for a large hole in her heart that was surgically repaired on Nov. 14th, along with some physical features. Small, low placed ears, wide nasal bridge, underdeveloped jaw and pelvis, larger forehead. About 2 weeks after surgery she had a seizure in the hospital but the doctors blew it off because she didn't do it again in their presence... She had another one in the hospital that the nurse chalked up to an "underdeveloped nervous system" and said wasn't a seizure. Since we brought her home she has started having them more frequently and after 2 stays in the hospital (she was sent home because she didn't "perform"), 2 EEG's, and a fight with the Neurologist, it has been found that they are, indeed seizures. Before the seizures became more frequent, she had started doing a myoclonic jerk. This happens upward of 40 or 50 times in a day some days. She is also having strange "dystonic" movements where her eyes will look in strange directions, her head will turn from side to side constantly, her arms and legs will move. This will sometimes last for 30 min or more at a time where she just can't stop moving. I am having no luck with the doctors here. They aren't looking at the whole picture and are telling me that it's "just myoclonis" or "just dystonic movement" and "we are treating the seizures". Well, since she's been on Keppra, the seizures aren't as violent or frequent, but still happen every couple of days. The myoclonic spells and dystonic spells seem to happen when she is gearing up for a seizure or has just had one. My question is, has anyone seen this in an infant and what was done to help control this? Does anyone know of a GOOD neurologist that I can take her to? I am willing to travel as far as I have to in order to get her the help she needs because the answers just aren't coming from Arkansas.

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I would do some research on the internet and figure out the top 25 children's hospitals in the USA and contact all of them.

I know the Children's hospital in Denver is good. And not terrifically far from you.

The Sick Children's Hospital in Toronto, Canada is a very good research hospital too. Worth contacting.

Maybe the Mayo Clinic? A great hospital in general.

I just can't imagine how concerned you must be. Big hugs.


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Ok, I did some research for you:

Top neurology children's hospitals according to US News:
1Johns Hopkins Children's Center, Baltimore
Baltimore , MD 55.8 100.0
2 Children's Hospital Boston
Boston , MA 47.7 95.0
3 Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Philadelphia , PA 46.4 93.3
4 Children's Hospital Cleveland Clinic
Cleveland , OH 27.2 72.7
5 Texas Children's Hospital, Houston
Houston , TX 21.5 67.7
6 St. Louis Children's Hospital
Saint Louis , MO 18.3 63.4
7 Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minn.
Rochester , MN 16.9 56.7
8 Children's Hospital and Regional Medical Center, Seattle
Seattle , WA 14.1 56.5
9 Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital, Cleveland
Cleveland , OH 14.7 54.8
10 Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC
Pittsburgh , PA
11 New York-Presbyterian Medical Center
New York , NY 10.6 53.6
12 Children's National Medical Center, Washington, D.C.
Washington , DC 6.7 51.8
13 Childrens Hospital Los Angeles
Los Angeles , CA 7.7 50.3
14 Mattel Children's Hospital UCLA, Los Angeles
Los Angeles , CA 8.0 50.2
15 Children's Hospital, Denver
Aurora , CO 5.7 49.7
16 Children's Memorial Hospital, Chicago
Chicago , IL 4.3 49.0
17 Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
Cincinnati , OH 4.4 48.9
18 Lucile Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford, Palo Alto, Calif.
Palo Alto , CA 11.0 48.4
19 UCSF Children's Hospital, San Francisco
San Francisco , CA 12.5 48.2
20 Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt, Nashville
Nashville , TN
21 Children's Hospital of Michigan, Detroit
Detroit , MI 1.5 45.1
22 Miami Children's Hospital
Miami , FL 4.9 44.7
23 Children's Medical Center Dallas
Dallas , TX 1.5 44.6
24 Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, Ohio
Columbus , OH 3.3 44.5
25 Schneider Children's Hospital, North Shore-LIJ Health System, New Hyde Park, N.Y.
New Hyde Park , NY 0.0 44.4
26 Riley Hospital for Children Clarian Health Partners, Indianapolis
Indianapolis , IN 1.5 43.9
27 Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
Atlanta , GA 0.0 43.8
28 Children's Hospital of Wisconsin, Milwaukee
Milwaukee , WI 2.9 43.8
29 C.S. Mott Children's Hospital, Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor , MI 1.4 43.0
30 Primary Children's Medical Center, Salt Lake City
Salt Lake City , UT


Top general children's hospitals according to US News
1Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Philadelphia , PA 50.0 100.0
2 Children's Hospital Boston
Boston , MA 43.6 94.0
3 Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
Cincinnati , OH 24.9 67.5
4 Johns Hopkins Children's Center, Baltimore
Baltimore , MD 19.5 60.8
5 Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital, Cleveland
Cleveland , OH 18.0 60.2
6 Texas Children's Hospital, Houston
Houston , TX 18.2 57.9
7 Children's Hospital, Denver
Aurora , CO 14.0 52.6
8 Children's Hospital and Regional Medical Center, Seattle
Seattle , WA 13.5 51.8
9 Childrens Hospital Los Angeles
Los Angeles , CA 9.9 50.0
10 Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC
Pittsburgh , PA 11.4 49.3
11 New York-Presbyterian Medical Center
New York , NY 9.8 48.7
12 Lucile Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford, Palo Alto, Calif.
Palo Alto , CA 9.0 48.2
13 Children's National Medical Center, Washington, D.C.
Washington , DC 8.9 46.8
14 Children's Hospital Cleveland Clinic
Cleveland , OH 6.3 46.7
15 Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, Ohio
Columbus , OH 6.0 45.1
16 Mattel Children's Hospital UCLA, Los Angeles
Los Angeles , CA 5.0 44.3
17 St. Louis Children's Hospital
Saint Louis , MO 7.6 44.3
18 Children's Memorial Hospital, Chicago
Chicago , IL 7.6 44.0
19 Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
Atlanta , GA 4.6 41.9
20 UCSF Children's Hospital, San Francisco
San Francisco , CA
21 Massachusetts General Hospital for Children, Boston
Boston , MA 4.6 40.1
22 Primary Children's Medical Center, Salt Lake City
Salt Lake City , UT 3.2 39.8
23 Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt, Nashville
Nashville , TN 3.1 39.4
24 Arkansas Children's Hospital, Little Rock
Little Rock , AR 4.5 39.3
25 Children's Medical Center Dallas
Dallas , TX 1.9 39.2
26 C.S. Mott Children's Hospital, Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor , MI 3.0 39.2
27 Duke Children's Hospital and Health Center, Durham, N.C.
Durham , NC 3.2 38.0
28 Children's Hospital at Montefiore, New York
Bronx , NY 1.3 37.9
29 Schneider Children's Hospital, North Shore-LIJ Health System, New Hyde Park, N.Y.
New Hyde Park , NY 1.7 37.9
30 Children's Hospital of Wisconsin, Milwaukee
Milwaukee , WI


This is supposed to be a really good children's neurology hospital in NYC: http://www.montekids.org/services/leadership/neurology/


Maybe these people can help guide you?
http://www.childneurologysociety.org/

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