https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 28 May 2026 16:44:10 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/flying-while-pregnant-a-toddler#post-1357676 Fri, 17 Jan 2014 21:00:16 +0000 matador84 1357676@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Update: trip went so smooth! Omg my mom picked me up and we couldn't the car seat in the car!!! fail I hate you britax marathon! I swear I was about to go into labor trying to get the damn thing in the car! She drives a Kia optima so if anyone has any advice I'd love to hear it on an easier way to get the car seat in! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/flying-while-pregnant-a-toddler#post-1355675 Thu, 16 Jan 2014 23:50:53 +0000 luckypenny 1355675@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@matador84: we wrapped our car seat in trash bags. my husband also uses a bungee cord to attach our car seat to our rolling carry on bag and it works great! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/flying-while-pregnant-a-toddler#post-1355574 Thu, 16 Jan 2014 22:38:49 +0000 Baby Boy Mom 1355574@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I did this just over a year ago although I was only 26 weeks or so....Lollipops- bring several...and if you can, call the airline and ask for assistance- they brought a wheelchair; I didn't use it because I could walk but at least the guy carried all my stuff so that was a help! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/flying-while-pregnant-a-toddler#post-1355551 Thu, 16 Jan 2014 22:27:28 +0000 matador84 1355551@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@78h2o: I'm flying stand by so I'll be the last to board. Bummer but a perk to flying free. Usually stand bys are the last row of the plane. Keep your fingers crossed for me! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/flying-while-pregnant-a-toddler#post-1355541 Thu, 16 Jan 2014 22:21:41 +0000 78h2o 1355541@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@matador84: hmm, you have an assigned seat then, right? I've found it helpful to sit by other families - their kids can entertain yours and the other parents can be sympathetic/helpful. I usually fly Southwest solo with LO and look for someone nice to sit next to during family boarding. I guess that won't work if you have an assigned seat, but maybe you'll luck out. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/flying-while-pregnant-a-toddler#post-1355494 Thu, 16 Jan 2014 22:03:32 +0000 matador84 1355494@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@erwoo: I am curious, what kind of double stroller did you travel with?! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/flying-while-pregnant-a-toddler#post-1355490 Thu, 16 Jan 2014 22:02:29 +0000 matador84 1355490@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@78h2o: American Eagle. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/flying-while-pregnant-a-toddler#post-1355485 Thu, 16 Jan 2014 22:00:44 +0000 ALV91711 1355485@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've found flying with a baby people are generally helpful and will offer to help. If they don't then ask!</p> <p>When I've flown they've had clear plastic bags when we've checked in to put the car seat in. I'd just let them do it, save you the hassle. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/flying-while-pregnant-a-toddler#post-1355482 Thu, 16 Jan 2014 22:00:29 +0000 78h2o 1355482@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would try to put some towels around it and then trash bags.</p> <p>Which airline are your flying? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/flying-while-pregnant-a-toddler#post-1355470 Thu, 16 Jan 2014 21:56:41 +0000 matador84 1355470@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Okay, I have spent the last two hours around the house in a frenzy! I wasn't able to get a cool toddler travel thing like most of you suggested, but I am for future trips! I might get one while I am in the big city and use it on the way back in fact.</p> <p>I'm going to carry DS, put the carseat in the frame stroller (if it fits) until we can check it.</p> <p>I don't have a bag for the carseat, if I wrap it in trash bags will that work?? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/flying-while-pregnant-a-toddler#post-1348798 Wed, 15 Jan 2014 09:57:54 +0000 regberadaisy 1348798@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@matador84: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Traveling-Toddler-Seat-Travel-Accessory/dp/B000JHN3AS" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/Traveling-Toddler-Seat-Travel-Accessory/dp/B000JHN3AS</a> ! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/flying-while-pregnant-a-toddler#post-1348792 Wed, 15 Jan 2014 09:56:15 +0000 looch 1348792@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have the Brica Car seat transporter, it's like a hand cart for car seats, it works great, your kid can sit in the seat. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/flying-while-pregnant-a-toddler#post-1348047 Tue, 14 Jan 2014 22:46:43 +0000 erwoo 1348047@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Baggage claim the car seat and maybe purchase <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Child-Airplane-Travel-Harness-Restraint/dp/B0012E4FV8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1389757256&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=toddler+airplane+seat+belt+CARE">this</a> for the airplane ride. I have one and use it every time we fly. It's pretty easy to put on. Or if you're visiting family maybe see if they can borrow one. Bringing the car seat on the plane is a lot of work (and heavy!), especially when you're travelling alone, pregnant, and with a toddler that young. Otherwise, since it's a short flight just bring some of your LO's favorite smaller toys or books and snacks and you should be good. And don't hesitate to ask people around you for help putting things in the overhead bin or helping you with the stroller when you gate check it. You'd be surprised at how many people will offer to help you. I flew multiple times with my two kids alone half way around the world and people have been really nice. Or they just felt bad for me that I was flying alone with two kids, lots of carry on bags, and a double stroller! Good luck and take it easy. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/flying-while-pregnant-a-toddler#post-1348035 Tue, 14 Jan 2014 22:38:47 +0000 littlek 1348035@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@matador84: no advice. Definitely ask for help. Good luck! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/flying-while-pregnant-a-toddler#post-1347948 Tue, 14 Jan 2014 21:55:52 +0000 matador84 1347948@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@chopsuey: Do you know if they let you rent one without renting a car?! HA HA, probably not! I might be able to convince my mom to buy one since I have another one on the way...she'll probably need it eventually! </p> <p>Seriously, I can barely rock the kid my gut is so big. Thanks for the luck, I will need it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/flying-while-pregnant-a-toddler#post-1347942 Tue, 14 Jan 2014 21:53:39 +0000 chopsuey 1347942@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@matador84: Car rental places have car seats, but they're add ons to a car. DD sat on my lap when I was 20 weeks and I almost died while she was napping on me..!<br /> Goooood luck!!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/flying-while-pregnant-a-toddler#post-1347935 Tue, 14 Jan 2014 21:52:01 +0000 Mrs. Tiger 1347935@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Don't be shy asking for help! I flew solo at 30 some weeks with DS1 and there was a frat reunion on my plane and I got them to carry all my stuff and get my luggage :)</p> <p>Good luck! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/flying-while-pregnant-a-toddler#post-1347921 Tue, 14 Jan 2014 21:49:05 +0000 matador84 1347921@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@chopsuey: I'm so nervous! I'll bring the iPad, and we are flying around 630 so maybe he'll fall asleep. And he's a lap child and I'm huge!</p> <p>Where could I find somewhere to rent a car seat? I don't even know where to look. I think I can totally handle it if I don't have to lug that thing around.</p> <p> @mrs. bird: I'll look into that! It's cheap too! (you are the deals woman!) I don't have time to buy online since we leave Friday, but maybe BRU will have it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/flying-while-pregnant-a-toddler#post-1347909 Tue, 14 Jan 2014 21:45:24 +0000 mrs. bird 1347909@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>could you do something like this, where he would be in the in his carseat attached to your suitcase &amp; you could push the stroller with any other things you're bringing or wear them in a backpack?<br /> <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Traveling-Toddler-Seat-Travel-Accessory/dp/B000JHN3AS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&#038;qid=1389753555&#038;sr=8-1&#038;keywords=suit+case+carseat+strap" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/Traveling-Toddler-Seat-Travel-Accessory/dp/B000JHN3AS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&#038;qid=1389753555&#038;sr=8-1&#038;keywords=suit+case+carseat+strap</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/flying-while-pregnant-a-toddler#post-1347908 Tue, 14 Jan 2014 21:45:04 +0000 chopsuey 1347908@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@matador84: Do you have to take the car seat? Can you have someone at your destination borrow one? Or if you're getting a rental, rent one? </p> <p>If not. Omg. Definitely take an umbrella stroller or something to put him in. Snacks. Layer clothes. Ipad, coloring book and crayons,.. something to distract on the plane. Ask for help from people! </p> <p>I traveled with DD when I was 20 weeks pregnant and she was 18 months old. Had my parents get a car seat and I brought my umbrella stroller. </p> <p>Good luck! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/flying-while-pregnant-a-toddler#post-1347897 Tue, 14 Jan 2014 21:41:20 +0000 matador84 1347897@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@chopsuey: @littlek: yes!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/flying-while-pregnant-a-toddler#post-1347887 Tue, 14 Jan 2014 21:37:22 +0000 littlek 1347887@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@matador84: are you going alone? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/flying-while-pregnant-a-toddler#post-1347884 Tue, 14 Jan 2014 21:35:59 +0000 chopsuey 1347884@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Omg are you flying solo? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/flying-while-pregnant-a-toddler#post-1347880 Tue, 14 Jan 2014 21:35:06 +0000 matador84 1347880@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I know there are tons of tips on other threads, but there is always good advice to be had!</p> <p>I'm 34 weeks pregnant and flying on Friday with my 16 month old. I have never taken him on a plane before! His car seat (britax marathon) is so heavy I don't know how I'm even going to carry it from my car in the parking lot to the skycap. </p> <p>I have to bring his frame stroller too because obviously I can't carry him and the carseat. I would wear him but my bump is huge. </p> <p>What other tips? Our flight is super short, about an hour and on a tiny plane--3 seats across and about 32 rows. </p>