https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 11 May 2026 10:59:25 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-i-really-need-a-gate-check-bag#post-1136837 Mon, 07 Oct 2013 16:41:35 +0000 shinymama 1136837@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I didn't need them. The carseat was checked at the counter and they put it in a bag. For our umbrella stroller I used one of the bags that come with those foldable chairs you take camping. It was free since I already had it, and I just put the stroller in it right before gate checking it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-i-really-need-a-gate-check-bag#post-1136824 Mon, 07 Oct 2013 16:38:20 +0000 Chastenet 1136824@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have padded travel bags for both my umbrella stroller and car seat - they do not handle luggage very carefully and I want to take as many precautions so that my gear gets back to me in good condition. LO is 14 months and we've flown 3 times with her so far - so I know they'll get good use. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-i-really-need-a-gate-check-bag#post-1136814 Mon, 07 Oct 2013 16:35:00 +0000 mjane 1136814@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@IcebergMom: literalol!! Omg I have become my worst nightmare of myself. Remember when you were a kid and you swore you'd never be as embarrassing as your parents? Now I totally am. Oops. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-i-really-need-a-gate-check-bag#post-1136016 Mon, 07 Oct 2013 12:54:08 +0000 sarac 1136016@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I never did. Just make sure to take off your cup holders and anything that detaches - I did not, and of course I lost them. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-i-really-need-a-gate-check-bag#post-1135624 Mon, 07 Oct 2013 10:30:00 +0000 mrs. wagon 1135624@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We got one for our umbrella stroller and one for our carseat (got both used) and I'm so glad we did. They both had giant black oil stains on them when we got them back. That would have gotten on our carseat and stroller, and both of them are really nice and expensive.</p> <p>ETA: we stored both in the basket of the stroller, then when we got to the gate we used them both all the way down to the plane. Then right before we got on the plane we folded up the stroller and put both items in the bags. It was really easy and took about 30 extra seconds. The bags are HUGE so you just unfold and slip the items in, and pull the drawstring. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-i-really-need-a-gate-check-bag#post-1135607 Mon, 07 Oct 2013 10:20:44 +0000 Freckles 1135607@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@kiddosc: The thick contractor bag is amazing!</p> <p>We also make sure our stuff is in a bag. We use the cheap red JR bag for the stroller so we can carry it to the plane. I remember posting something similar a while back and someone said it's sooo dirty in there. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-i-really-need-a-gate-check-bag#post-1135299 Mon, 07 Oct 2013 08:29:03 +0000 kiddosc 1135299@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We just flew with our carseat and used a large, thick contractor garbage bag to put our carseat in at the gate. We double bagged it and it came back with the first bag ripped, so I'm glad that we had it in something. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-i-really-need-a-gate-check-bag#post-1135168 Mon, 07 Oct 2013 07:18:38 +0000 IcebergMom 1135168@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mjane: imagine... "calling the passenger who checked the bag of garbage...hello? Can you please raise your hand." Lol that would be hilarious </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-i-really-need-a-gate-check-bag#post-1135124 Mon, 07 Oct 2013 06:41:25 +0000 looch 1135124@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I always use it now, if I don't, the stuff comes out so dirty! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-i-really-need-a-gate-check-bag#post-1135098 Mon, 07 Oct 2013 05:55:32 +0000 QueensBee 1135098@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I just returned our gate check bag because we never ended up using it on any of our flights this summer. Honestly, we are always so frazzled as we get on a flight that we are never organized enough to get the stroller into it's bag. We've taken it on 8 flights and haven't had any problems. If it's raining out, the stroller will get a little wet as it is unloaded off the plane, but I'm usually just so thankful so that we've arrived at our destination that I barely notice!</p> <p>@mjane: lol your post made me laugh! And I think the garbage bag is a brilliant idea! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-i-really-need-a-gate-check-bag#post-1135076 Mon, 07 Oct 2013 03:50:19 +0000 mjane 1135076@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Airline has always provided plastic bags at gate check, but I always bring a big old trash bag in case they don't. Bc classy is my middle name. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-i-really-need-a-gate-check-bag#post-1135072 Mon, 07 Oct 2013 03:45:28 +0000 lamariniere 1135072@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The only bag we have ever used, when using a bag, are the clear plastic ones from the airline. We've never had problems. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-i-really-need-a-gate-check-bag#post-1135047 Mon, 07 Oct 2013 00:34:56 +0000 wheres_c 1135047@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes! Mine got damaged the one time I didnt use! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-i-really-need-a-gate-check-bag#post-1134886 Sun, 06 Oct 2013 19:55:05 +0000 Anagram 1134886@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I just flew today with my 12 week old and I used a cheap bag for the car seat and no bag for the stroller frame. Pros and cons:</p> <p>Pros, the car seat came back clean and the stroller frame (not in a bag ) came back with gunk on it.</p> <p>Cons : flying solo with a baby and wearing them while trying to put the car seat and base in the bag on the gangway, with people pushing past you to get on the plane was a total PITA. But if you are traveling with your hubs , it should be no problem.</p> <p>The airline did not provide me with a bag of any kind (I flew delta). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-i-really-need-a-gate-check-bag#post-1134873 Sun, 06 Oct 2013 19:50:11 +0000 Thenetexan 1134873@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The first time we flew, we used a bag for our stroller and bought a seat for the carseat. When we arrived at our destination, it was raining. Everyone's gear was wet. I would not count on the airline to offer a bag. We were quite thankful to have a dry carseat and stroller! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-i-really-need-a-gate-check-bag#post-1134871 Sun, 06 Oct 2013 19:49:38 +0000 MamaBehr 1134871@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I use a bag if I check it with luggage, I don't use a bag if I gate check it :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-i-really-need-a-gate-check-bag#post-1134867 Sun, 06 Oct 2013 19:46:22 +0000 MamaCate 1134867@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We gate checked and skipped the bag and everything came out fine! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-i-really-need-a-gate-check-bag#post-1134825 Sun, 06 Oct 2013 19:21:31 +0000 sunny 1134825@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We use a bag so that our stuff doesn't get dirty. I don't know if the airlines had any clear bags anyhow... We were never offered any! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-i-really-need-a-gate-check-bag#post-1134789 Sun, 06 Oct 2013 19:00:48 +0000 runsyellowlites 1134789@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Tbh, after seeing a video of car seats being thrown around by the luggage loader I don't think a bag makes a difference. :( I would use the seat on the plane. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-i-really-need-a-gate-check-bag#post-1134786 Sun, 06 Oct 2013 18:59:47 +0000 yoursilverlining 1134786@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ditto to what @meganmp said. Every time except one we baggage checked the car seat, and the airline has always provided a bag for the seat. Then we just carry LO through the airport. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-i-really-need-a-gate-check-bag#post-1134778 Sun, 06 Oct 2013 18:55:19 +0000 meganmp 1134778@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We didn't! Made it easy to find them because they were in the thick clear plastic the airline provides. We didn't gate check, either- car seats and stroller got checked at baggage check, and we carried the kids through security in carriers. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-i-really-need-a-gate-check-bag#post-1134769 Sun, 06 Oct 2013 18:50:21 +0000 cheert16 1134769@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Do I need to get a gate check bag for my stroller and car seat? We are leaving for vacation on Thursday- so if I need them I wanna order from amazon tonight! Thoughts? </p>