https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 05 May 2026 12:29:16 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/car-travel-how-do-you-fit-everything-in-your-car#post-1330760 Thu, 09 Jan 2014 11:14:43 +0000 ValentineMommy 1330760@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thanks all!! Some great suggestions :) DH was thinking about the trailer hitch last night, but I wasn't sure about it.</p> <p>@bpcmarj: That's a great idea about the soft carriers! I just looked at them and they are so much cheaper that everything else we were looking at! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/car-travel-how-do-you-fit-everything-in-your-car#post-1330587 Thu, 09 Jan 2014 10:36:45 +0000 ShootingStar 1330587@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Beebug: Oh man, I wish you had pictures! We're going to the cape this summer and we could barely fit stuff in my Venza at Christmas, and we didn't even bring the stroller with us. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/car-travel-how-do-you-fit-everything-in-your-car#post-1330229 Thu, 09 Jan 2014 09:12:27 +0000 mrs.shinerbock 1330229@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We drove with everything up to my parents for the week and it was tough to get everything in the car. We try to have extras of some things there (pack n play, high chair, bath stuff) and next time we go for an extended time, I'll have diapers shipped there. W also ended up doing a lot of laundry there, so I could have lived with half the clothes I took for myself and LO.</p> <p>DH and I talked about the need for adding a trailer hitch to my Escape so we can get a platform for the back or getting a roof pod. We definitely will before we have a 2nd LO. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/car-travel-how-do-you-fit-everything-in-your-car#post-1330220 Thu, 09 Jan 2014 09:10:38 +0000 Beebug 1330220@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I wish I could show you how I pack my bob in my small suv, but will try my best to explain!</p> <p>We cottage a lot, and I do dog shows on my own, but take dog and baby, so I became a pro at packing, always had the bob, pnp, last summer her table toy, and a zillion other pieces of gear, tent/screen shelter for us, and I won't get into all the dog gear! </p> <p>Dog gets the back back, but the stroller goes back there with him, I take the two back wheels off and bungee it to the side of the back. Fold it down, then stand it vertically, bungee it against the one side of the inside back hatch, then tuck the wheels in against it and the car. I had been taking wheels off and putting the bob on the floor in the back seat, but found this alternative to be a huge space saver!</p> <p>Anyways! With dog, kid, and #2 kid on the way, we are having a hitch installed this Spring, and getting a hitch box. My rig doesn't have roof rails, so to have them installed, cross rails, and whatever roof rack/box/bag we got, the cost is way less to have a hitch installed, and purchase a tray or box. Plus the noise from stuff up top bothers me, so we're going with something in behind! I have two years to make this thing work before I can get a minivan I so badly want, until then....super packer! We are traveling across the country for 3-4w this summer, so I am already thinking ahead like you! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/car-travel-how-do-you-fit-everything-in-your-car#post-1330210 Thu, 09 Jan 2014 09:04:17 +0000 bpcmarj 1330210@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My family has taken many a beach trip in the car, here is what I have learned. One way or another, you are going to have a great time!</p> <p>If possible, get one of those roof bags for towels, sheets, clothes, etc. They are cheaper than a hard roof box and you don't need a roof rack. </p> <p>Pick either the stroller or the wagon; not both. That will take up SO MUCH space. Or, buy an umbrella stroller. If you are renting a house, see if they have anything like that available already. </p> <p>Buy your food when you get there. We always scout out a grocery store and go shopping on the first day. Especially if you are renting a house you want to see what kind of space you have in the kitchen before you make plans for meals, etc.</p> <p>Be prepared to not have a lot of space in the car, so use the backseat wisely (on the floor). Or if you can, fold down a part of your back seat for even more room. </p> <p>At 18m old, you may not even use the stroller at the beach, to be honest. And, if you go shopping or something most places will have a stroller/buggy you can rent or will have a cart with a seat.</p> <p>Don't stress too much! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/car-travel-how-do-you-fit-everything-in-your-car#post-1330203 Thu, 09 Jan 2014 09:02:00 +0000 Modern Daisy 1330203@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes, we've taken rode trips and already a plane trip with LO. I've ordered things to our destination like formula, bottle sterilizer bags, bottle water, diapers, wipes, etc. Anything you will need to buy anyway that can be delivered. And if there's any way you can organize with someone else or look into renting things like a pack n' play, etc. that will help too! When we flew to visit MIL she borrowed a pack n' play and bouncy chair from her neighbor so we didn't have to fly with it. And our carseat snaps into our stroller so that helped as well. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/car-travel-how-do-you-fit-everything-in-your-car#post-1330201 Thu, 09 Jan 2014 09:01:29 +0000 Alivoo01 1330201@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@looch: Great idea!</p> <p>@blackbird: I hate the strollers take up so much prime real estate. I didn't realize it until we put ours in the trunk and it took up HALF of the space. Really??? *cringe* It's not tall persay, but width wise, man... I end up stacking not so heavy stuff on top of it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/car-travel-how-do-you-fit-everything-in-your-car#post-1330197 Thu, 09 Jan 2014 09:00:32 +0000 Smurfette 1330197@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Roof Rack all the way. And buy food when you get there! </p> <p>We were so tight over Christmas in my Accord. I love the Bob, but even taking the wheels off that thing takes up so much space. We are going to get a SUV this fall/winter before next Christmas. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/car-travel-how-do-you-fit-everything-in-your-car#post-1330194 Thu, 09 Jan 2014 08:58:52 +0000 blackbird 1330194@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think we're going to have to have rails put on one of our cars and get a luggage roof rack, honestly. Those strollers take up TONS of space. We travel as minimally as we can. See if there's laundry there, etc. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/car-travel-how-do-you-fit-everything-in-your-car#post-1330192 Thu, 09 Jan 2014 08:58:40 +0000 JoJoGirl 1330192@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We invested in a roof rack. Not possible otherwise. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/car-travel-how-do-you-fit-everything-in-your-car#post-1330190 Thu, 09 Jan 2014 08:56:59 +0000 Mae 1330190@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ever play tetris? :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/car-travel-how-do-you-fit-everything-in-your-car#post-1330105 Thu, 09 Jan 2014 08:19:35 +0000 Mamaof2 1330105@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I wouldn't take the wagon - that will take up half your car!</p> <p>We bought a trailer hitch rack that attaches to the back - its awesome! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/car-travel-how-do-you-fit-everything-in-your-car#post-1330097 Thu, 09 Jan 2014 08:16:35 +0000 looch 1330097@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Buy food at your destination, research ahead of time so you know where a reasonably priced store is located.</p> <p>We've done it twice and it requires some strategic positioning, lol. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/car-travel-how-do-you-fit-everything-in-your-car#post-1330092 Thu, 09 Jan 2014 08:14:09 +0000 ValentineMommy 1330092@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We're going on vacation to the beach next September. This is our first family vacation, and DS will be around 18m old. I was just thinking about all the stuff we're going to need to pack into our SUV (Mazda CX9) and I have absolutely NO idea how it's all going to fit! We don't have a roof rack or anything either.</p> <p>We're planning on taking one of those plastic wagons, our BOB stroller, luggage (obviously), sheets/towels, food for the week..... I am a planner by nature, but DH thinks I'm crazy for thinking about this so early. </p> <p>Have you taken car trips with lots of luggage?? How did it all work out? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/moving-house-at-34-weeks-pregnant-insane#post-1282427 Sun, 15 Dec 2013 11:29:58 +0000 Mrs. Bee 1282427@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>i moved around that time when i was pregnant with charlie. i worked hard but i was fine. he came on my due date. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/moving-house-at-34-weeks-pregnant-insane#post-1282426 Sun, 15 Dec 2013 11:29:20 +0000 googly-eyes 1282426@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We moved at 34/35 weeks in 100+ degree weather! It was fine. However I would like things to be a bit more stable before the next one, in terms of getting used to a place especially with dd. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/moving-house-at-34-weeks-pregnant-insane#post-1282389 Sun, 15 Dec 2013 10:47:53 +0000 Lindsay05 1282389@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yay that sounds exciting! Just try not to stress too much about the unemptied boxes laying around. Take your time and just unpack the essentials at first. Good luck :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/moving-house-at-34-weeks-pregnant-insane#post-1282384 Sun, 15 Dec 2013 10:43:19 +0000 Trailmix 1282384@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Moving while pregnant is actually awesome bc nobody expects you to do anything! I was 28 weeks when we moved and basically got to sit on the couch, eat snacks and direct everyone...easiest move ever! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/moving-house-at-34-weeks-pregnant-insane#post-1282378 Sun, 15 Dec 2013 10:39:00 +0000 erinpye 1282378@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@SweetMamaM: yay! Congrats on the new place! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/moving-house-at-34-weeks-pregnant-insane#post-1282271 Sun, 15 Dec 2013 05:35:19 +0000 SweetMamaM 1282271@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We said yes to the house. A few minor cosmetic flaws, but a big yard, fruit trees and a vege garden. I'm actually quite excited to bring up a baby there :) Move mid-Jan, eeek! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/moving-house-at-34-weeks-pregnant-insane#post-1278371 Thu, 12 Dec 2013 20:56:47 +0000 erinpye 1278371@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We moved when I was around 35 weeks with DD1. It was fine, just hire movers or have friends/ fam do the heavy lifting. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/moving-house-at-34-weeks-pregnant-insane#post-1277710 Thu, 12 Dec 2013 16:52:50 +0000 Ree723 1277710@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We moved when I was 35 weeks pregnant and it was no big deal! DH moved to a new project that was six hours away, back in the city we had previously been living in, so we found a house online, applied for it and were accepted without having seen more than three pics of the house, and off we went!</p> <p>We had movers who packed and did all the moving for us - definitely a godsend and something I highly recommend! We were staying in an extended stay hotel for ten days between houses whilst our stuff was being shipped down, so we packed a suitcase with newborn essentials for the baby in case she came early but of course it wasn't necessary. DH took two days off work so he could get everything unpacked and organised with me in the new house as I couldn't have done it all on my own. </p> <p>It actually wasn't that bad moving at 35 weeks. I wasn't uncomfortable in any way but did have to just be mindful of not lifting things that were too heavy, even though I felt like I could. I also became tired a lot more quickly but really, it was pretty easy. Good luck!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/moving-house-at-34-weeks-pregnant-insane#post-1277463 Thu, 12 Dec 2013 15:54:49 +0000 Dandelion 1277463@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ha, this might be me...we've been looking for a house or land to build for over a year. I was hiking through woods at 37 weeks with S, lol. We're looking at a house tomorrow, and if it works out, we're moving early next year.</p> <p>I think it's a good excuse not to have to lift too much and just do the easy stuff. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/moving-house-at-34-weeks-pregnant-insane#post-1277437 Thu, 12 Dec 2013 15:50:23 +0000 Vegmama 1277437@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@SweetMamaM: Do it!!! It sounds like a great place for you. We moved when I was 15 weeks pregnant (not the same, I know), and my advice would be: hire movers!! That should make it a breeze! :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/moving-house-at-34-weeks-pregnant-insane#post-1277267 Thu, 12 Dec 2013 15:18:30 +0000 MsLipGloss 1277267@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It would be difficult, but if you can do it before LO arrives, Go For It! We moved when LO was 9 months, and it was a challenge logistically. But we had family help (MIL helped pack and watched LO during the move), so it went really smoothly!</p> <p>As an aside, you just helped me remember something great that my MIL did . . . I need to remember that ('cus she's cray-cray these days!). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/moving-house-at-34-weeks-pregnant-insane#post-1277258 Thu, 12 Dec 2013 15:16:37 +0000 Corduroy 1277258@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I moved at 35 weeks and when LO was 9 months. The 35 week seemed like a lot of stress at the time but it was a breeze compared to moving with a baby. You can do it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/moving-house-at-34-weeks-pregnant-insane#post-1277095 Thu, 12 Dec 2013 14:51:19 +0000 78h2o 1277095@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We moved when I was 35 weeks pregnant and it was totally fine. I did most of the packing myself, but we spent about $600 hiring movers. It was worth every penny. They looked out for me and wouldn't even let me carry couch cushions!</p> <p>The part that was hard was not being able to get settled earlier. I wanted to nest and set up the nursery, but had to wait until we were in the new house. As soon as we moved, my parents came to visit and helped me paint/set-up the nursery, so it all worked out! </p> <p>Good luck!</p> <p>ETA: Make sure you subtract the cost of moving (packing supplies, movers, time off work, cancellation fees (for cable, etc.)) from the projected savings if that would have an impact on whether or not it's worth it to move... it seems like it would still be a worthwhile savings though, especially if you would stay there for a few years. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/moving-house-at-34-weeks-pregnant-insane#post-1277057 Thu, 12 Dec 2013 14:45:26 +0000 Smurfette 1277057@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Me!! </p> <p>We moved when I was 35 weeks. We moved from our condo into a house. I would pack at night (DH travels during the week) after work and the gym. I did it over a month, so I didn't have to do it all at once. Right after the inspection, I did knick knacks, stuff on the walls, and kitchen stuff we didn't need, to get a jump early.<br /> Then moving day, my family are ROCK STARS and had us all moved while 3 hours. We only moved 6 miles down the road. I sat in a chair with my legs up and pointed where stuff needed to go. My Mom and Aunts unpacked the whole kitchen for me. My Dad and brother set up R's crib and dresser. Despite not doing that much, I was still exhausted for weeks, but I would rather to it pregnant then with a newborn.</p> <p>Just rest as much as you can! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/moving-house-at-34-weeks-pregnant-insane#post-1277032 Thu, 12 Dec 2013 14:40:16 +0000 Greentea 1277032@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I totally would if the situation is right... I might hire movers for helping out though! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/moving-house-at-34-weeks-pregnant-insane#post-1276965 Thu, 12 Dec 2013 14:29:14 +0000 Bookish 1276965@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It would definitely be easier to move at 34 weeks than with a newborn! Like you said, you're hiring movers, and for that much savings, I'd totally go for it! </p>