https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 07 May 2026 14:17:53 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-flown-with-a-pack-n-play-or-a-car-seat#post-1078296 Wed, 11 Sep 2013 06:44:21 +0000 mrs.cookie 1078296@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We've travelled a lot, domestic and international, with our pack and play, carseat(s) and stroller. We've done a combo of luggage and gate checking. We always wrap or bag our items and haven't had any damage, though we do take our "travel" stroller instead of the bugaboo when traveling internationally.<br /> Last international trip my DS was 3 and we used our kinderkot - we actually fit that in one of our luggage checked suitcases! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-flown-with-a-pack-n-play-or-a-car-seat#post-1078203 Wed, 11 Sep 2013 02:35:32 +0000 lamariniere 1078203@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DS has flown many many times, and internationally too. We have flown with both the car seat (Britax Boulevard) and the Bjorn crib, both gate checked and luggage checked on different occasions.</p> <p>We have sometimes wrapped the car seat in a big plastic bag that the airline gives us and it has been fine. I think the Bjorn case is probably sturdier than a regular PnP case, so it's just like a big suitcase. However, I always give the warning that you should definitely check to see if the PnP flies for free. We vacationed in Asia earlier this year and took the Bjorn crib. On the way, the airline let us check it for free. On the way back, the same airline wanted us to pay $150 to check it. We were finally able to negotiate carrying it on, and it fit in the luggage compartment, but it was also a huge plane. It definitely would not have fit in the luggage compartment of a smaller plane. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-flown-with-a-pack-n-play-or-a-car-seat#post-1077789 Tue, 10 Sep 2013 19:58:38 +0000 apis 1077789@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We've checked the Pack 'n' Play, gate-checked the stroller in its own bag (City Mini, so it comes with a bag for the stroller once you've removed the three wheels), and then used the car seat in the seat we bought for LO.</p> <p>This generally works okay, it's just a bit of a juggling act before we check bags, and then queuing up at the gate to board when we have LO in the car seat, plus the stroller in its bag, plus all the other carry-on items. We manage (just). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-flown-with-a-pack-n-play-or-a-car-seat#post-1077776 Tue, 10 Sep 2013 19:54:30 +0000 betsyboop 1077776@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We checked our car seat but bought a Brica car seat bag to protect it. The bag was a little scuffed up but the car seat was fine. I've also checked our pack 'n play (the Baby Bjorn travel crib, which comes with a travel bag) and that arrived in perfect condition. And checked our umbrella stroller in a travel bag and it was fine. We've never gate checked anything. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-flown-with-a-pack-n-play-or-a-car-seat#post-1077774 Tue, 10 Sep 2013 19:52:39 +0000 looch 1077774@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've checked them both at the gate and with luggage. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-flown-with-a-pack-n-play-or-a-car-seat#post-1077773 Tue, 10 Sep 2013 19:50:57 +0000 winniebee 1077773@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Checked the car seat for free and they wrapped it for me in plastic. Southwest. Side checked stroller. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-flown-with-a-pack-n-play-or-a-car-seat#post-1077772 Tue, 10 Sep 2013 19:50:05 +0000 cascademom 1077772@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I gate checked our car seat and Snap N Go. They were in good condition both flights. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-flown-with-a-pack-n-play-or-a-car-seat#post-1077764 Tue, 10 Sep 2013 19:44:59 +0000 Mrs. Yoyo 1077764@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mediagirl: gate checked it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-flown-with-a-pack-n-play-or-a-car-seat#post-1077669 Tue, 10 Sep 2013 18:57:16 +0000 mediagirl 1077669@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We gate checked our infant seat but haven't traveled with the convertible yet. We're flying in October and I'm curious about the carseat, too! </p> <p>@looch: @Mrs. Yoyo: did you gate check or check with your luggage? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-flown-with-a-pack-n-play-or-a-car-seat#post-1077279 Tue, 10 Sep 2013 16:08:11 +0000 wheres_c 1077279@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Flown about 8 times with carseat, 4 with stroller.<br /> Carseat got damaged this time when we gate checked it.<br /> It was in a bag, the bag got ripped and the carseat got dented.</p> <p>Next time we travel we are going to buy an inexpensive carseat, just for travel. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-flown-with-a-pack-n-play-or-a-car-seat#post-1077250 Tue, 10 Sep 2013 15:56:17 +0000 looch 1077250@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've flown with both, always in a bag. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-flown-with-a-pack-n-play-or-a-car-seat#post-1077117 Tue, 10 Sep 2013 15:18:01 +0000 BabyBoecksMom 1077117@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I used a travel bag for our car seat and gate checked it. It had a couple scratches, but nothing major. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-flown-with-a-pack-n-play-or-a-car-seat#post-1077080 Tue, 10 Sep 2013 15:09:24 +0000 Mrs. Yoyo 1077080@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've used travel bags for our car seat and stroller. They were unharmed and the bags kept them clean. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-flown-with-a-pack-n-play-or-a-car-seat#post-1077034 Tue, 10 Sep 2013 14:57:15 +0000 red_seattle 1077034@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I used covers, both of which had straps so that the stroller could be carried like a backpack and the car seat could be carried either like a backpack or with an over the shoulder strap. Our stroller came with the cover-- and that worked out really well. It held up with no damage. (Our stroller is the Uppababy G-Lite.) The car seat cover (by Jeep) worked in keeping the car seat from getting dirty and damaged, but it has holes in it now. I'd say it really only has another trip left in it. But it was a worthwhile purchase. I'll buy the same one when this wears out for future trips. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-flown-with-a-pack-n-play-or-a-car-seat#post-1076952 Tue, 10 Sep 2013 14:29:28 +0000 MamaJ 1076952@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've flown with a carseat and stroller. Didn't wrap them in anything and they were fine, but a little dirty. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-flown-with-a-pack-n-play-or-a-car-seat#post-1076929 Tue, 10 Sep 2013 14:24:58 +0000 dolphin 1076929@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>i gate checked our car seat and stroller. all good! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-flown-with-a-pack-n-play-or-a-car-seat#post-1076924 Tue, 10 Sep 2013 14:23:46 +0000 happytobeehere 1076924@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Did they get to your destination unharmed?</p> <p>Did you wrap your car seat in anything to lessen any damage that may occur from being tossed around by luggage carriers? </p>