Which is the best double jogging stroller for travel?

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jensr

I'm looking for a double jogger that isn't hard to fold up and can fit in the back of a mini van. We are going to Disney World and wanted to take one instead of renting strollers there. Also, my twins are 4 yrs old are there any more comfortable for older kids? Any tips for disney too?

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If money is no problem try the Phil and Ted's Vibe. The second child actually rides behind and beneath the front. You have to see it! It is shorter than a regular double, and 3 wheels give it great maneuverability. But I don't think it is meant for a lot of jogging. The view is obstructed from the front child of course, but I hear kids love the novelty of it and don't mind--they can see side to side still. It fits infants/toddlers up to 100 lbs. Unlike their other models (sport, classic) the vibe folds up w/o having to remove the back seat. There might be a weight limit for the back seat of 40 lbs. Hope that helps! Have fun at Disney World! Bring refillable bottles for water and drink lots.

how to carry the kids and luggage when changing the airplanes?

Deny

I am traveling internationally (18 hours trip, we change the plane twice) with my 2 kids. My older son is 2 years and 6 months and baby 5 months. I am thinking how I will carry the kids and luggage, in case I have to check the luggage when I change the plane.
Any info and advice will be helpful. Thank you.

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Hello!
Wow what a flight! 18hours with with two toddlers :) You are a brave women!

If you are with the same airline your bags will automatically be transferred. If not, then I think if you can contact the airline ahead of time you can probably arrange to get a stroller at your destination OR get your stroller on the plane so you can take it off once you reach your destination. I am sure it will be fine though, like something can be arranged for sure.
I wish you the best of luck with your flight and arrangements with your children and baggage :)
Happy flying!

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What is the best travel system stroller that will last?

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Stephanie

We do a LOT of walking and will be using the stroller almost everyday. We do not have a car so we need a travel system that will be good in the rain, snow, sun, etc.

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The only travel system I like for heavy use is the Chicco Cortina. One with a 22lb infant carrier is $300, for a 30lb carrier $330. Besides being Consumer Reports #1infant seat, it's also the easiest to install correctly. The carseat techs I work with tell me most Chicco's they see are installed correctly, which is great since the NTSB and other organizations say 80% of infant carriers are installed incorrectly. I have many clients with their 3rd child and they say the stroller works as well with the third child as it did with the first.

If you want to go with a jogger, it depends on the infant carrier you prefer. I've spoken to 35+ clients with Bob Revolution strollers and Graco snugrides and the only negative comments are that the revolution costs $350, but they all say they would buy it again.

If you want to go with a Chicco infant carrier then the closest to the Bob is the "Phil & Ted's". Just as good, same price, just not as popular in this area. The Phil & Ted's also has more accesories, most importantly easily being used for a toddler and an infant at the same time.

Hope this helps, please feel free to e-mail with any questions,

Alan

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does anyone have advice for flying with a very active toddler?

I am looking for some suggestions for holistic remedies and tips for making a 5 and half hour plane ride bearable with a toddler that doesn't sit still for 5 minutes. Someone suggested Benadryl for kids, but I'm not sure about that. I know there are some homeopathic options out there. Has anyone tried any that work well?

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I fly fairly frequently with my 3 1/2 year old and heâs a handful under the best of circumstances. The good news is the white noise from the engines is apt to make him a little groggy. Bad news, of course, is groggy isnât asleep and even if it results in sleep, heâs not apt to sleep the whole time. Some tips I have learned in the trenches. If possible, schedule your flight for his natural sleep time. It will be easier for him to quiet if his internal clock is putting a little pressure on him. Stay away from Benadryl if you can, especially if your child has never taken it. It can jazz your child up even more. Worse, it can dry out his sinuses too much and you might wind up with a sinus infection on your hands once you arrive at your destination. I have had great success with a little all natural oil with real lavender (not just lavender scent.) I just rub it on his temples or put some on his blanket. Lavender is a proven sleep aid. I also have him drink a little chamomile tea sweetened with honey. This may be tough with the restrictions on liquids. I just take some tea and make let it steep while on the plane. These two things work wonders in calming my little spitfire. I also suggest you get a couple of new little things for him/her to play with on the plane. Don't let your child see them before you get on the plane and only give one at a time. It will be like little presents and that is always a fun diversion. Other than that, get plenty of rest yourself before you leave and try to be patient. Ignore any "looks" you get from other passengers, and don't be afraid to ask for help. If you have connections, by all means travel with a stroller and gate check it. It will be a life saver between gates and flights if only to keep your child contained. Good luck. If you get yourself in the right mindset, I think you'll have a lot of fun. My son and I love our ADVENTURES ON AIRPLANES.

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What is the best car seat stroller combo that grows with baby?

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Q. I'm expecting and looking into purchasing a car seat stroller combo but would like the set to grow with the child so I'm not buying new ones every couple months any ideas??? Thanks.

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Congratulations! There is going to be a lot of info here. I hope it doesn't make you feel overwhelmed!

There are two types of car seats that you can get for a newborn baby. One type is an infant only seat that comes with a base and a carrier. The base is installed in the car and the carrier can be clicked in and out of the base. This makes it transportable. The carrier can also be installed without the base and can be clicked into a stroller.

Most infants outgrow their infant car seats by as little as 6 months to as much as 18 months (for the tiniest and really petite children). Some infant car seats go up to 30 and 35 lbs; however, babies will outgrow these seats usually by height, not weight- when the child's head is less than 1 inch from the top of the seat, the seat has been outgrown. Here is how to measure that 1 inch: http://www.car-seat.org/showpost.php?p=278124&postcount=1
Most infant car seats have very similar shell heights. For example, the Graco Snugride Click Connect 40 infant car seat goes up to 40 lbs, but has the same shell height (height limit) as the Snugride 22, 30, 32, and 35 model. The Graco Snugride Click Connect 40 has different features that differ from other models. I just don't want you to be misled by reading the weight limit and thinking that it will last longer.

Another type of a car seat that can be used for a newborn is a convertible car seat. These are big seats that stay installed in the car at all times, which means that they are not transportable (unless if you uninstall them). A convertible car seat can be used for a newborn provided that the harness straps can be adjusted at or slightly below the baby's shoulders. This means that the bottom most harness slots need to be low enough to fit a newborn's torso. Slots less than 7 or 8 inches will fit most full-term newborns.

A convertible car seat can be used both rear and forward facing with the harness. (The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) says to use the rear facing part of the seat until the child outgrows it in that position as rear facing is the safest way for babies and toddlers to travel). But when the forward facing function of the seat is used, the harness straps need to be coming from at or slightly above the child's shoulders. Slots higher than 17 inches will mean that it will last a child a long time. Selecting a convertible car seat with low bottom slots and tall top slots will mean that a convertible can be a child's last harnessed car seat, from birth to about age 5 or 6,

After riding in a car seat with a harness, a child then rides in a booster seat. Boosters are inexpensive, and some high-back models are under $100. So, what I am saying is that after the convertible car seat stage, you won't be spending a lot of money on car seats at all.

And I wouldn't buy a "3 in 1" car seat in hopes of saving money. These "3 in 1" car seats can be used both rear and forward facing with a harness and as a booster. Most of them are gimmicks that lure consumers to buy them as they advertise that they will be a child's "last seat". For example, here are some flaws on "3 in 1" seats.

The Safety 1st Alpha Omega Elite is a tricky car seat to install and makes a terrible, terrible booster as it positions the lap part of the belt on the child's tummy. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) put it on the "not recommended" list: http://www.iihs.org/research/topics/boosters/not_recommended.aspx

The Evenflo Symphony 65 e3 makes a great rear and forward facing car seat with a harness. It only gives about 1 inch of growing room in booster mode after outgrowing the harness system.

The Diono Radian models make great rear and forward facing car seats with the harness, but booster mode will be outgrown at the same time harness mode is outgrown as it gives absolutely zero height room to grow in booster mode (the tips of the child's ears need to be below the top of the seat and there is no way to adjust the seat higher).

What is the difference between all the different baby strollers and car seats?

Gimme

I know a lot of people are using the convertible units (even though I don't really know what they are)? I know I can purchase the stroller and car seat apart - but can I purchase them together - do they detatch and hook into one another? Are they worth buying? I am confused about all the different options. Please help.

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Yes, they hook into each other such as this:

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There are infant carseat (like the one pictured) and convertible carseats like this one:

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Convertible carseats are more upright and are bigger. Whereas infant carseats are smaller and made more for newborns/infants who don't yet have neck or back support. Convertible carseats can be used for infants, but normally are used for toddlers about 1+ years.

Travel systems (the stroller and carseat together) are very handy. They offer more support for an infant and allow the baby to face you. Not to mention, they are normally cheaper than buying both items separate.

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