Author Topic: Infant Travel (Read 151212 times)

Dan · « **Reply #200 on:** November 04, 2012, 10:47:25 AM »

No we used to check the bassinet and UB seat in a baby exception suitcase.

BAHayman · « **Reply #201 on:** November 04, 2012, 10:48:30 AM »

Quote from: Eli on November 04, 2012, 10:35:38 AM

K but the real question is did you take the cosco carseat on a handtruck in addition to the stroller?

This handtruck?

So now I think I'm convinced to get the Scenera for our upcoming Israel trip for Purim...
Or maybe this CARES thingy... anyone have any experience with CARES?

Dan · « **Reply #202 on:** November 04, 2012, 10:50:22 AM »

Problem with cares is that its not as conducive to sleeping inflight as a car seat is.

BAHayman · « **Reply #203 on:** November 04, 2012, 10:51:37 AM »

Quote from: Dan on November 04, 2012, 10:50:22 AM

Problem with cares is that its not as conducive to sleeping inflight as a car seat is.

Thats a good point...
Rafi dosen't fit in the KeyFit 30 anymore?

Dan · « **Reply #204 on:** November 04, 2012, 10:53:33 AM »

He fits but he's 31 inches tall now and I think it only is meant for 30 inches. He also seems much happier in the car with the convertible.

Boy was it easier to travel with though!

BAHayman · « **Reply #205 on:** November 04, 2012, 10:58:55 AM »

Quote from: Dan on November 04, 2012, 10:53:33 AM

He fits but he's 31 inches tall now and I think it only is meant for 30 inches. He also seems much happier in the car with the convertible.

Boy was it easier to travel with though!

Hmm I guess I have to see if my son is too tall for it. I got the Britax Advocate 70-G3 during with the Amazon 20% baby coupon and he is definitely much happier, but there is no way I would attempt to fly with that.

I guess if he's too tall for the KeyFit 30 I'll pick up one of the Cosco Sceneras. Being as the Scenera only weighs 8.5 lbs, do you think it still pays to get one of those luggage carts?

Ergel · « **Reply #206 on:** November 04, 2012, 11:09:00 AM »

Quote from: BAHayman on November 04, 2012, 10:48:30 AM

This handtruck?

$90??

Dan · « **Reply #207 on:** November 04, 2012, 11:26:57 AM »

Quote from: BAHayman on November 04, 2012, 10:58:55 AM

Hmm I guess I have to see if my son is too tall for it. I got the Britax Advocate 70-G3 during with the Amazon 20% baby coupon and he is definitely much happier, but there is no way I would attempt to fly with that.

I guess if he's too tall for the KeyFit 30 I'll pick up one of the Cosco Sceneras. Being as the Scenera only weighs 8.5 lbs, do you think it still pays to get one of those luggage carts?

And put the baby in the UB? The Scenara may even fit underneath the UB. I'll try it later and report back.

Quote from: Ergel on November 04, 2012, 11:09:00 AM

$90??

$69

Ergel · « **Reply #208 on:** November 04, 2012, 11:29:39 AM »

Would you use the scenara as an everyday car seat?

Dan · « **Reply #209 on:** November 04, 2012, 11:31:10 AM »

Quote from: Ergel on November 04, 2012, 11:29:39 AM

Would you use the scerena as an everyday car seat?

I don't see why not, but we already bought a Britax. The Britax goes until a much higher weight, though I doubt you'll reach that weight before they switch to a booster.

Ergel · « **Reply #210 on:** November 04, 2012, 11:33:38 AM »

Quote from: Dan on November 04, 2012, 11:31:10 AM

I don't see why not, but we already bought a Britax. The Britax goes until a much higher weight, though I doubt you'll reach that weight before they switch to a booster.

New regulations have kids in a car seat much longer. We already have a britax for our older one. Would be great to get this for when she grows out of her current seat till the toddler grows out of the britax.

Ergel · « **Reply #211 on:** November 04, 2012, 02:01:27 PM »

Quote from: Dan on November 04, 2012, 09:56:26 AM

Don't bring the Britax, I did it just now for the first time and it's a PITA.
It's just too heavy and bulky to fly with, can't fit down aisles, and your kid will be kicking the seat in front, guaranteed.

Get this instead, I just did myself!
It's lightweight, smaller, and a whole lot easier to deal with when flying. Only works for up to 40 pounds, but for under $40 shipped it's worth the investment even for just 1 trip.

Thanks. Got it

greatdeals · « **Reply #212 on:** November 05, 2012, 10:52:02 AM »

I am flying with my 7 month old
on AA to Zurich and EL AL to Tel Aviv
I was told there are no bassinets available
would they let me bring the car seat on the plane
in case there is an empty seat? I was not planing on
bringing a car seat but now I am thinking of bringing one

Dan · « **Reply #213 on:** November 05, 2012, 11:20:43 AM »

Usually they will but YMMV

Ergel · « **Reply #214 on:** November 05, 2012, 11:22:17 AM »

Quote from: Dan on November 05, 2012, 11:20:43 AM

Usually they will but YMMV

Helps immeasurably ime if you are in the lounge and ask the agents there

Dan · « **Reply #215 on:** November 05, 2012, 11:26:20 AM »

How can lounge agents help? You'll need GA and FA permission either way.
Though if I know I'm next to an empty seat I'll sneak the car seat on even if the GA says no...

A3 · « **Reply #216 on:** November 05, 2012, 11:32:26 AM »

Keep checking the seat map.
And make sure to add the child to ur itinerary as early as possible.
Not sure is if its true, last time I was in ORD I asked about an empty seat ad the agent in the lounge told me, that since I have a lap child the seat next to me is blocked off unless there are no other seats

Dan · « **Reply #217 on:** November 05, 2012, 11:35:36 AM »

Not true though a really really nice agent may block it for you.

Ergel · « **Reply #218 on:** November 05, 2012, 11:50:59 AM »

Quote from: Dan on November 05, 2012, 11:35:36 AM

Not true though a really really nice agent may block it for you.

On a few occasions I have had a agent in the lounge block the seat for me.
Also ime helps to know that there is an empty seat and where it is-then the gate agent can't tell you there are no seats.
And if they have blocked a seat off for you, unlikely the gate agent will deny you boarding

MLM · « **Reply #219 on:** November 12, 2012, 10:46:00 PM »

I have been using the Sit n Stroll it is very over priced and not very sturdy but I was not able to find an alternative. I got very nervous because it would nt fit in the AA 762 J seats. But after leaning the seat back I was able to slide it under the handle bars.