How does one travel with an infant/toddler by taxi, bus or train? Is a infant car seat or booster required?

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Lovell P

Normally, when I drive, the baby is in the infant seat at the rear. How does one manage when traveling in another state or on vacation? Or even if I want to use a taxi cab to the airport?? Any tips from experienced parents are welcome.

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I worked for United Airlines and if you leave from/arrive/or pass thru a hub, they will give you a loaner car seat and a return postage bag to send it back via fed ex....just ask....most car rental companies have them for a nominal fee.....Safe Travels!

Looking for Recaro infant car seat and stroller that can be converted and attached together for an easy travel?

Selena Sem

I'm looking for a Recaro infant car seat that can convert to a booster seat or seat big enough for toddler and a stroller that can be attached to infant seat. I don't know where to find it. I can only find booster seats. Can someone enlighten me on this!? Links? And explanations of the product.

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What country are you from? In the US, Recaro doesn't make infant car seats. Recaro makes them for use in Europe.

Most "3 in 1" seats are gimmicks- parents want to use only 1 car seat for their child and that is what sells those seats. There is always some flaw with "3 in 1" seats, which is why, if I do recommend them, to only use the seat in certain modes (if it has good uses, but isn't good for other uses).

In the US, we have what is called convertible car seats. These can be used rear facing for infants (most parents buy infant car seats that can only be used rear facing; infant seats are small, and infants outgrow them rather quickly). Convertible car seats have a higher weight limit and a taller shell than infant seats.

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends that children remain rear facing until they are at least 2 years old. They also recommend to rear face a child as long as possible. This means, after using an infant seat, to switch to a convertible car seat and use it in the rear facing position until the child outgrows it by weight or height.

A rear facing car seat (in the US) is outgrown when ONE of the following happens:
-the child has hit the maximum weight limit of the seat
-the child's head is 1 inch away from the shell of the seat

Keep your child rear facing in their convertible car seat until one of the above happens. A rear facing child is 5 times safer than a front facing child. In Scandinavian countries, kids are kept rear facing until they are at least 4 years old. The Swedish have very low fatalities for children in car accidents. Every year, fatalities are close to zero, while in the United States, car crashes are the leading cause of injury, disability, and death for children under 12 years of age.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lg4zBeU7md4
Above link: Video from the IIHS about rear facing for babies and toddlers

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kvyIv9QVRBE
Above link: Shows pictures of kids rear facing in convertible car seats; many kids are over age 2 and are still rear facing!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q8gU9zzCGA8
Above link: Joel at 18 months and 33 lbs broke his neck while in a front facing car seat

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What seat on an airplane is best for a 6 month pregnant, 6' tall mother who is traveling alone with her son.?

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proudarmyw

Being tall has never been a problem for me because I have always flown in a seat on the exit row of the aircraft but now, I am not only a mother with a 3 year old toddler but I am 6 months pregnant also. We are going on a must travel trip to move to Germany so I can't wait till I give birth or any of that. If anyone has any ideas of the best seats to choose for myself and my son, please let me know. Thank you so much.

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I'm not as tall as you are (5'81/2") but I've flown pregnant, with one (later 2) small children. I was also a Flight Attendant for 13 years.

I bet you miss those exit rows! But you wont see them for awhile since the age minimum is 15.

I would recommend the bulkhead seats (those with the wall in front). Sometimes they have more room but even if they don't, you'll be able to get in and out of them more easily, which you will do a LOT both being pregnant and for your son.

How these are assigned depends on the airline. Some wait till check-in and other prioritize them for frequent flyers (grrrr! United, for one). Sometimes you can book them in advance, sometimes you can't!

Another option, epecially if you're on United, is look into their "Economy Plus" which are economy seats with more legroom. Find out if you can pay the difference. There also might be bulkhead seats in that section.

Seats that I liked when I only had one child were in the very back of some aircraft (767 or 747). There were window/aisle, two seats by themselves, two sets of these, on each side. A mini-aisle, all to ourselves, near the restrooms (and on the 767, galley) which was handy.

To get whatever seats you decide work best for you, call ahead of time. If they say no, call 48 and then 24 hours before, when there can be quite a few changes (cancellations, upgrades, etc.) I've managed to sort out seating problems this way, even when they told me to not bother to call again-I did and it worked!

If that fails, be really nice at check-in. Getting you at least an aisle seat is not unreasonable. Bring a doctor's note saying which week you are, just to be on the safe side.

Here are my totally non-commercial flying tips. Many military parents have contributed, both in RL and on line.
http://flyingwithchildren1.blogspot.com

I would also recommend searching "flying pregnant" and reading up on tips for expecting moms. Comfortable shoes, drinking a lot, getting up and moving are among the tips you'll read. I didn't wear support hose but ask your doctor if it's a good idea. You also want an exam right before flying, and make sure s/he checks your cervix (experience speaking!) Try not to handle your own bags as little as possible.

Good luck and have a good flight!

Can toddlers travel in first class?

kasssy s

We will be taking a trip in october and of course traveling with my 15 month old. we will be taking a united flight.. i was wondering if toddlers can travel in first class with an adult?

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honestly. no offence they shouldnt be allowed even if they are. i cant stand being in a room with a howling kid. sorry.

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Can toddlers travel in first class?

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kasssy s

We will be taking a trip in october and of course traveling with my 15 month old. we will be taking a united flight.. i was wondering if toddlers can travel in first class with an adult?

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honestly. no offence they shouldnt be allowed even if they are. i cant stand being in a room with a howling kid. sorry.

Are there different ways to get to El Salvador to Guatemala City?

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I'm going for about 3 weeks with my 2 year old toddler to visit my dad.. and since I will be with my toddler, I'll be leaving from San Francisco, CA - El Salvador. it's one of the closest I can get to Guatemala that's a non-stop flight.. I don't want to take too many planes with my toddler. It'll be my first time traveling alone, since my mother isn't going with me.. So, I'm wondering if just stopping at El Salvador would be cheaper, then getting a bus ride to Guatemala since I also want to see El Salvador, even if it's from the bus ride :) !!

If you've been out there recently or past years, let me know your experiences with planes, and bus rides.. or anything that would take me to Guatemala City? :)

- THANKS!!!

Oh, and any tips for traveling with toddler on my own in foreign country I've been there before, but obviously not with a toddler.. so this is new to me :/

thanks again! :)

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Hey by any chance do you know any android phone app or computer app where i can call from united states (florida) to el salvador for free

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