plane travel with Britax Roundabout carseat

[Anonymous]

Has anyone used any of the contraptions available for using the car seat as a stroller, like the Go Go Kidz TravelMate or the Traveling Toddler Car Seat Travel Accessory (strap that attaches to a wheeled suitcase)? I'm wondering if these items are necessary or would a simple travel cart (not built for the specific purpose) would work just as well. Any other suggestions on air travel with a convertible car seat would be appreciated.

Thanks!

[Anonymous]

We use the backpack holder from OneStepAhead for our Roundabout. It kills your back, but leaves your hands free for stroller pushing and carrying everything else.

[Anonymous]

My sister in-law uses the go-go kids with her Roundabout and swears by it. She showed me how it worked when she visited us and it looks great, just a bit pricey. She and a friend actually went in on it together b/c they both travel and they share it and it has worked out well for them.

[Anonymous]

When we flew last year with our Roundabout, I looked into all of those fancy contraptions and ultimately got a great tip from someone on this board... Since we were planning to both bring the Roundabout on the plane AND use the stroller to get through the airport and gate-check it, we simply looped the back straps of the Roundabout over the stroller handles, and it hung there. It was a tiny bit awkward to push, and getting through security was a bit of a production, but overall it was very easy and didn't cost a penny! However if you are a frequent airplane traveler, the Go-Go Kidz thing is probably a good investment.

[Anonymous]

OP here- I LOVE your suggestion 14:58. Thanks!

[Anonymous]

I also used the packback from One Step Ahead. It's really useful if you are traveling solo with young kids. I found that hanging the carseat off the stroller was more work b/c if the child climbed out the whole thing would topple over. Became more work than it was worth for me.

[Anonymous]

With DD1 we followed a tip from the main boards and bungee corded the roundabout to the stroller and strapped DD into the roundabout and pushed the whole thing through the airport. A bit time-consuming going through security but otherwise a great idea. When DD2 was born I got a GoGo Kidz because now I need to take two car seats on the plane but only one stroller. I do love it! But if you are taking a stroller through anyway, the bungee cords are definitely practical and cheap!

[Anonymous]

Can you check the carseat? Put it in a garbage bag or something and check it? Is that allowed?

[Anonymous]

You can check it - I think you can ask for a bag at the check-in counter, or buy something a but more protective than a glorified trash bag, but it is safest for the kids to be in the car seat on the plane.

[Anonymous]

If your kid is under two and on your lap then they can't be in the carseat.