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Claudia LC
First time parents, First time traveling by plane with Baby (She will 7 months old).
We have a one stop flight, total travel time 5hrs, Will be flying to LAX and staying in LA for a few days, then we plan on driving to small town (to visit grandma) 3 hours away, staying there for a couple days, and then drive back to LA where we will be heading back by plane (also one stop)
My question is, should I take my large convertible car seat & a light stroller OR take the travel set (bucket car seat + big stroller) I did not purchase a seat for baby on the plane.
If i take the convertible car seat, i would buy one of those dolly looking things to haul the baby+car seat.
Dolly looking thing, I am referring to:
http://www.britaxusa.com/accessories/car-seat-travel-cart
Convertible car seat I am referring to:
http://www.britaxusa.com/car-seats/pavilion-70-g3/fabric-options
OR
Travel System I am referring to:
http://www.walmart.com/ip/19414753?wmlspartner=wlpa&adid=22222222227014797852&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=&wl3=13222917670&wl4=&wl5=pla&veh=sem
I'd like to take the big car seat for her to be more comfortable in the 3 hr car drive+Airport, but then when we are out and about she would be stuck in an uncomfortable stroller.
The bucket carrier isn't nearly as plush (and her feet stick out of it a bit), but is convenient and stroller is bigger.
Any Advice? We've never traveled with baby before.
We plan on doing activities such as Zoo, Beach, Museums, Visit Relatives, ect
Thank you all, any suggestions/advice is appreciated! :)
Answer
As a mother of three, with my youngest turning 9 months old next week, I would go with the travel system. I switched my son from the infant carrier to the convertible seat (rearfacing) about a month ago. He was just too big to carry around in it anymore and the convertible gave him more room. But, with all the plans you have made the travel system would, in my opinion, be more convenient.
Best of luck and have fun!
As a mother of three, with my youngest turning 9 months old next week, I would go with the travel system. I switched my son from the infant carrier to the convertible seat (rearfacing) about a month ago. He was just too big to carry around in it anymore and the convertible gave him more room. But, with all the plans you have made the travel system would, in my opinion, be more convenient.
Best of luck and have fun!
travel system vs. separate car seat & stroller?
Kalyy
whats your preference?
Answer
Separate car seat and stroller.
A travel system is a car seat that comes with a particular stroller. The stroller typically is larger than a normal stroller because it has to hold the car seat without tipping. The car seat sits on the stroller, increasing the time that the baby spends in a car seat... and while a car seat is the safest place to ride in a car it decreases oxygen levels for a baby to ride in there long and it's not a recommended sleeping surface. I have never seen a stroller that was easy to maneuver and was lightweight with a travel system... and that's because they HAVE to be sturdy and hard to tip to hold that car seat on them.
I don't have a problem with a baby-bucket/infant car seat, there are situations where they are very useful (extreme weather, mosquitoes and other bugs, very small babies, etc.) Where I live, it gets very cold and we used an infant seat but kept it in the car. You are not allowed to put a baby in a car seat with a coat on, but you can put them in layered thermal outfits. The coat will compress in an accident and the baby could slide right out. With layered clothes though they're warm and it won't compress. I didn't have a problem with putting him in his car seat while it had been sitting out in the cold, but if it was very cold then I warmed the car up before taking him out there. We used a baby carrier (Ergo) and he preferred that over being in a car seat once we got to a place, it was much warmer against mommy than being left in his seat.
But I don't see why you have to have a stroller come with the car seat. Ever.
My favorite combination is for someone to get a moby wrap, ergo, or some other baby carrier that snuggles the baby to them, get the car seat they want and that will fit their car, budget and baby, and then put off the stroller for a few months. At 4-6 months old, the baby can fit in any stroller and sit up so it's not an issue... and mom can get the stroller that suits them for the next few years instead of the stroller that suits the car seat.
Separate car seat and stroller.
A travel system is a car seat that comes with a particular stroller. The stroller typically is larger than a normal stroller because it has to hold the car seat without tipping. The car seat sits on the stroller, increasing the time that the baby spends in a car seat... and while a car seat is the safest place to ride in a car it decreases oxygen levels for a baby to ride in there long and it's not a recommended sleeping surface. I have never seen a stroller that was easy to maneuver and was lightweight with a travel system... and that's because they HAVE to be sturdy and hard to tip to hold that car seat on them.
I don't have a problem with a baby-bucket/infant car seat, there are situations where they are very useful (extreme weather, mosquitoes and other bugs, very small babies, etc.) Where I live, it gets very cold and we used an infant seat but kept it in the car. You are not allowed to put a baby in a car seat with a coat on, but you can put them in layered thermal outfits. The coat will compress in an accident and the baby could slide right out. With layered clothes though they're warm and it won't compress. I didn't have a problem with putting him in his car seat while it had been sitting out in the cold, but if it was very cold then I warmed the car up before taking him out there. We used a baby carrier (Ergo) and he preferred that over being in a car seat once we got to a place, it was much warmer against mommy than being left in his seat.
But I don't see why you have to have a stroller come with the car seat. Ever.
My favorite combination is for someone to get a moby wrap, ergo, or some other baby carrier that snuggles the baby to them, get the car seat they want and that will fit their car, budget and baby, and then put off the stroller for a few months. At 4-6 months old, the baby can fit in any stroller and sit up so it's not an issue... and mom can get the stroller that suits them for the next few years instead of the stroller that suits the car seat.
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