https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sat, 20 Jun 2026 12:35:48 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-stroller-for-airport-4-month-old#post-1366416 Wed, 22 Jan 2014 10:51:05 +0000 Pepper 1366416@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We gate checked our B-Agile stroller and there was no damage at all. I don't think gate checked items get damaged nearly as easily as items that go through baggage claim. </p> <p>If you still don't want to bring it, I would definitely check out a consignment store or Once Upon a Child. The ones in our area always have strollers. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-stroller-for-airport-4-month-old#post-1366324 Wed, 22 Jan 2014 10:18:46 +0000 daniellemybelle 1366324@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@kjpugs: They definitely do where I live! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-stroller-for-airport-4-month-old#post-1366273 Wed, 22 Jan 2014 10:06:10 +0000 kjpugs 1366273@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@daniellemybelle: @PinkElephant: I hadn't thought about secondhand! I'll check craigslist and maybe hit up Once Upon a Child when my mom's here this weekend. Do you think OUAC will have strollers? I haven't been before! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-stroller-for-airport-4-month-old#post-1365404 Tue, 21 Jan 2014 19:43:29 +0000 PinkElephant 1365404@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ditto buying secondhand - can you check Craigslist in your area? Maclaren strollers are fantastic, some models (like the quest) are suitable from birth (the rest are ok from about 6 months), and are super durable and easy to use. You should be able to get a used one for under $100.</p> <p>The BabyZen YoYo is the most amazing stroller ever - it looks and feels more like a full size stroller, but it folds up so small and light you can actually carry it onboard an airplane! It's $$ and unfortunately pretty new though, so may be hard to find used unless someone got one and didn't like it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-stroller-for-airport-4-month-old#post-1365333 Tue, 21 Jan 2014 19:06:46 +0000 daniellemybelle 1365333@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would honestly try to get E more keen on the carrier between now and then... It just seems so much easier than messing with a stroller!</p> <p>Having said that, maybe check out some secondhand stores so you can get a good deal? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-stroller-for-airport-4-month-old#post-1364581 Tue, 21 Jan 2014 14:31:48 +0000 loveisstrange 1364581@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The Britax B-Nimble fully reclines. It's on sale on BRU for $99 right now. </p> <p><a href="http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=24616306&#038;cp=2255957.2273443.2256189.2256203&#038;parentPage=family" rel="nofollow">http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=24616306&#038;cp=2255957.2273443.2256189.2256203&#038;parentPage=family</a></p> <p>I will say, I flew internationally with our City Mini (nearly identical to the B-Agile) and infant seat and had no issues with damage. Make sure you check it at the gate and not the counter. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-stroller-for-airport-4-month-old#post-1364406 Tue, 21 Jan 2014 13:40:36 +0000 Cole 1364406@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think your best bet is hitting a baby store and trying her in a few options. Once you know a certain type will work you can check craigslist or a Facebook group for a used option. I would lean towards an umbrella stroller with recline option. You can always tuck some blankets around her to make it cozier.</p> <p>Our could your so or a friend get a pass to go through security? They could take your stroller back to your house for you. If your mom could borrow a stroller you would have very little time spent without one. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-stroller-for-airport-4-month-old#post-1364382 Tue, 21 Jan 2014 13:32:54 +0000 Weagle 1364382@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@HabesBabe: Same. Our B-Agile looks the same as it did when we left. That bag is great! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-stroller-for-airport-4-month-old#post-1364310 Tue, 21 Jan 2014 13:12:23 +0000 HabesBabe 1364310@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We flew with out B-Agile (just bought the B-Agile bag for gate checking: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Britax-B-Agile-Stroller-Travel-Bag/dp/B0050GD2EU/)" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/Britax-B-Agile-Stroller-Travel-Bag/dp/B0050GD2EU/)</a> and had no issues with it being damaged, dirty, etc. We also brought our B-Safe with us, but you won't have to since you're going to have a carseat when you land. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-stroller-for-airport-4-month-old#post-1364157 Tue, 21 Jan 2014 12:33:07 +0000 Anagram 1364157@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Foodnerd81: haha...I folded it my stroller and put it in the bag while wearing LO when I flew solo. I wouldn't say it was "easy", in that it took longer than it would have with 2 people, but on both legs of the trip someone ended up helping me which was really nice. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-stroller-for-airport-4-month-old#post-1364145 Tue, 21 Jan 2014 12:31:02 +0000 kjpugs 1364145@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Foodnerd81: that's a great idea, thanks. I was wondering how I'd handle security/boarding. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-stroller-for-airport-4-month-old#post-1364144 Tue, 21 Jan 2014 12:30:56 +0000 Anagram 1364144@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@kjpugs: I flew solo with my then 3month old with our huge B-Ready frame and B Safe. I just gate checked the stroller and the car seat. I used the cheap orange "gate check" back just to protect from dirt, but I didn't notice anything that was banged up.</p> <p>I bought my stroller to use every day, so for me personally, I'd rather risk a scratch than by an all new stroller just for a trip. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-stroller-for-airport-4-month-old#post-1364107 Tue, 21 Jan 2014 12:25:31 +0000 Weagle 1364107@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@ShootingStar: I don't think it does. It does recline more than the average umbrella stroller though. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-stroller-for-airport-4-month-old#post-1363727 Tue, 21 Jan 2014 11:05:51 +0000 cascademom 1363727@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>At that age, we did a Snap N Go with an infant car seat. It worked great for the airport. Later at 16 months or so, we got a Go Go Babyez to attach to our convertible car seat. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-stroller-for-airport-4-month-old#post-1363713 Tue, 21 Jan 2014 11:03:55 +0000 Foodnerd81 1363713@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We just flew with LO at 5 months and had the infant car seat and snap and go. We needed the car seat at our destination anyway, so it was definitely the best option for us, but I'm going to say an umbrella stroller is probably easier if you are alone. I had LO in the front carrier for part of the time, while DH dealt with putting a bag over the car seat, folding up the snap and go, when we gate checked it. I don't really know how I would have done it alone, where I think most umbrella strollers are a lot easier to fold while holding a baby. </p> <p>We don't have one yet so I can't recommend a specific one, sorry! But if you have a carrier, I would recommend bringing it just for times like, when you are folding up the stroller or putting your bag on the belt for security, or boarding the plane-- much easier with two hands, even if she is fussing in the carrier. You can put it under the stroller the rest of the time. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-stroller-for-airport-4-month-old#post-1363701 Tue, 21 Jan 2014 11:02:37 +0000 ShootingStar 1363701@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think the First Years Ignite fully reclines - <a href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/B002WB2GAM/?tag=squidchrismou-20" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/dp/B002WB2GAM/?tag=squidchrismou-20</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-stroller-for-airport-4-month-old#post-1363634 Tue, 21 Jan 2014 10:49:28 +0000 Weagle 1363634@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It's rarely mentioned, but the Britax B-Nimble is great! Plus you can snap your B-Safe into it. it reclines as much as the B-Agile and it's great for y'all parents. Easy to push... It's a great umbrella stroller! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-stroller-for-airport-4-month-old#post-1363609 Tue, 21 Jan 2014 10:43:41 +0000 kjpugs 1363609@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Bee: I don't want to have to bring a carseat with us since my mom has one in NJ. She's very tall and will outgrow the infant seat, so I'm hoping to get a more umbrella-stroller like stroller, so that we can use it for longer. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-stroller-for-airport-4-month-old#post-1363604 Tue, 21 Jan 2014 10:42:06 +0000 kjpugs 1363604@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@oliviaoblivia: @T.H.O.U.: I won't wear her because of the reasons I listed above. I also don't want to be without a stroller at the airport, so even if my mom borrowed one, I'd be screwed. We really only need it for the airport, not as much for the trip. We won't be sightseeing, etc. This will be more for travel so our nice one doesn't get messed up. @looch: I did just add a few Chiccos to my amazon wishlist and will check them out at buy buy baby or BRU this weekend! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-stroller-for-airport-4-month-old#post-1363532 Tue, 21 Jan 2014 10:18:23 +0000 Mrs. Bee 1363532@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>do you have an infant car seat that you could use with a snap and go? you can usually find them very inexpensively on craigslist. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-stroller-for-airport-4-month-old#post-1363526 Tue, 21 Jan 2014 10:16:54 +0000 looch 1363526@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@kjpugs: ok, I can understand that, for sure. </p> <p>What about a Chicco Lightway? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-stroller-for-airport-4-month-old#post-1363524 Tue, 21 Jan 2014 10:16:42 +0000 T.H.O.U. 1363524@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I really liked some of the nicer Chicco umbrella strollers but they are still almost $100. </p> <p>What about wearing her in the airport? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-stroller-for-airport-4-month-old#post-1363520 Tue, 21 Jan 2014 10:15:55 +0000 oliviaoblivia 1363520@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'd second the baby wearing suggestions.<br /> Is there anyway your mom can borrow a stroller if you do need one?<br /> My mom ended up getting a stroller, high chair, and pack'n'play from a coworker whose kids had outgrown them for when we visit. It makes it so much easier to go home to visit. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-stroller-for-airport-4-month-old#post-1363518 Tue, 21 Jan 2014 10:14:39 +0000 kjpugs 1363518@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@looch: @lilyann: I don't feel confident enough baby wearing, get REALLY sweaty, and sometimes she is NOT a fan. So I wouldn't want to do it in a place where we can't just drive home if she melts down :( </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-stroller-for-airport-4-month-old#post-1363482 Tue, 21 Jan 2014 10:05:45 +0000 lilyann 1363482@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Do you have to use a stroller or can you baby wear just for this trip? I love my gluxe but it is pretty pricey. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-stroller-for-airport-4-month-old#post-1363479 Tue, 21 Jan 2014 10:05:26 +0000 looch 1363479@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Do you baby wear? I might be tempted to skip the stroller all together! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-stroller-for-airport-4-month-old#post-1363476 Tue, 21 Jan 2014 10:04:52 +0000 kjpugs 1363476@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@oliviaoblivia: she has good head control and can sit up in our babysnug (like a bumbo) seat when she's in the mood... maybe I'll go to a store and see if I can try it out with her in it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-stroller-for-airport-4-month-old#post-1363473 Tue, 21 Jan 2014 10:03:39 +0000 oliviaoblivia 1363473@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@kjpugs: The G-Lite is great but doesn't have the recline feature. Using an umbrella with a newborn, unless she has really good head control, requires more of an incline than the G-Lite has. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-stroller-for-airport-4-month-old#post-1363466 Tue, 21 Jan 2014 10:01:42 +0000 kjpugs 1363466@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@oliviaoblivia: do you think the G-Lite would be comparable? It's more in the price point I was looking for... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-stroller-for-airport-4-month-old#post-1363454 Tue, 21 Jan 2014 09:58:52 +0000 kjpugs 1363454@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I should add- she won't be spending much time in the stroller in NJ, it'll just be needed mostly for when I'm in the airport with her, since we're traveling without my husband. In NJ she'll be at peoples' houses, not doing any sightseeing or anything like that. </p>