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[quote=Anonymous]I have a double chariot and it is beast.  It will likely not fit into any shops or restaurants.  If you only want it for the airport, then maybe that is ok, but I wouldn't think of using it for touring around Europe.

Can you put the younger child in a carrier and the older child in a single stroller for the airport?  How old is the older child?  Will he need a stroller that much?

FYI, I live in the UK and only use my chariot for walks or bike rides.  [/quote]

Yes, we would only use it in the airport, kids are 4 and 6- so really both too big for using a stroller anymore, definitely too big for a carrier,  but the circumstances as they are it seems like the best possible option for passport control line.  We are actually moving, so we will have maximum luggage allowance, planning to move the chariot because we won't have a car and are not sure how close we will end up to shops and parks, so planning to use it with the bike around town.

If we bring our uppa baby or 2 umbrellas (we currently only own 1 umbrella) we'd end up getting rid of them after the move, the chariot we intend to keep - and then I could craigslist the strollers state side and not bother with bringing them/ buying an extra. Also 6 yo is over weight limit for uppa ...

I just can't fathom asking them to stand in line after what little sleep they will get on the flight at time of day their bodies thinks is 2 am.

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Hi OP.  I'm the chariot owner you are replying too.  My kids are 5 and 7 and while we've been in the UK we have traveled quite a bit.  I understand your concern about getting through the airport as I've done it with young kids, but your 6 year old certainly should be able to do this.  And honestly, your 4 year old should be able to do it, too.  I would bring 1 sturdy stroller and if they both need it, they can share.  It won't destroy the stroller to be overweight for an hour.  I had a Techno XT which I gave away when my youngest was about 4.  But before then, I know there were times I had both in the stroller.

I've moved internationally with young kids and would encourage you to bring less than you think you need.  We are doing it again this summer and the four of us will fly with 2 checked bags, 1 carry on, 3 backpacks, 1 booster seat, and 1 harness seat.  If you don't have it already, get a backpack for your car seats.       [/quote]

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