https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Wed, 20 May 2026 23:45:00 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/need-advice-from-nyc-bees#post-1809997 Mon, 11 Aug 2014 15:05:31 +0000 MrsLonghorn 1809997@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thanks ladies! </p> <p>@beehive thanks for the Uber clarification - that would have been an unpleasant surprise at the airport</p> <p>I was trying to figure out if I could get away with not bringing the carseat, but it sounds like I should do it. We have a Chicco Keyfit 30, and will use the keyfit caddy frame with the infant seat until he's big enough for the regular stroller. </p> <p>Can't decide if we'll schlep the travel crib or just use one of the rental services like Baby's Away or Bebe Gear Rentals. I'm thinking the later may be easier -- has anyone tried a service like this when they've traveled by plane? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/need-advice-from-nyc-bees#post-1809972 Mon, 11 Aug 2014 14:57:40 +0000 hotchildinthecity 1809972@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would think it would be a huge pain to carry the carseat around everywhere although i think using it from the airport would be helpful. I personally would take advantage of public transport rather than avoiding it. In addition to the train theres also the bus which would be a little easier to pop on and off of especially if you're wearing the baby. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/need-advice-from-nyc-bees#post-1809969 Mon, 11 Aug 2014 14:57:16 +0000 Madison43 1809969@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Northface makes a great bunting with built in booties and mittens that we loved. As for transportation, keep in mind that a lot of subway stations don't have elevators so you'll be carrying your stroller up and down the stairs...if you're taking the subway, I'd definitely babywear. As for taxis, I may be in the minority here, but given the way yellow cab drivers drive, I wouldn't take my baby in a cab if I could help it. The UWS is so family friendly I'm sure they'll be plenty to do within walking distance.... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/need-advice-from-nyc-bees#post-1809940 Mon, 11 Aug 2014 14:45:06 +0000 Anagram 1809940@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LHBlitzer: I would probably bring the infant seat from home and install it in the taxi---it really doesn't take long- my husband can do it in about 30 seconds. Every time we've flown so far, we've flown with the infant seat and gate checked it (in a bag). We've installed it in taxis here to and from the airport, in New Orleans to and from our hotel, and Dallas to and from our friend's house.</p> <p>As far as what to do once you are IN nyc----I wasn't spending whole days out and about when LO was that age. Is it a possibility that with a 10 week old, you will be hanging mostly at your in-laws apartment or in their immediate neighborhood?</p> <p>I'd bring infant car seat, stroller, and babywearing option and use all of them depending on the situation. I'm cautious and wouldn't take a 10 week old in a taxi without a carseat and to be honest...would avoid public transport as much as possible (and sanitize a lot and not touch anything) just because babies get sick so easily in winter. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/need-advice-from-nyc-bees#post-1809931 Mon, 11 Aug 2014 14:34:07 +0000 plantains 1809931@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Beehive: fair point, totally forgot about that! </p> <p>I have had my DD in convertible carseat from the minute she was born. I usually just take it wearever we are going and buckle it into the cab with no problem. Additionally, I still feel like Uber is a lifesaver especially in winter when the weather is bad and you don't feel like standing outside a restaurant with a newborn trying to flag a cab. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/need-advice-from-nyc-bees#post-1809919 Mon, 11 Aug 2014 14:29:11 +0000 Beehive 1809919@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@plantains: @LHBlitzer: Just FYI, the Uber carseat is for babies 12 months and older (it's a pretty big carseat that's forward-facing, not an infant bucket seat). </p> <p>For a 10-week old, I'd just bring a travel system stroller with a carseat that snaps on - that's how we got around the city with LO in the beginning, and whenever we needed to take a cab, we just buckled the infant seat into the cab and stuck the stroller in the trunk. What carseat and stroller are you planning to buy? Most strollers have adapters so you can attach an infant seat to the top of the stroller. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/need-advice-from-nyc-bees#post-1809918 Mon, 11 Aug 2014 14:29:10 +0000 lady grey 1809918@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Don't live in NYC, but we loved using this baby bunting last winter when LO was 6 months. So easy to just zip baby up and they will stay all cozy and warm from head to toe.</p> <p><a href="http://www.patagonia.com/us/shop/kids-baby-bunting?k=1F-6w" rel="nofollow">http://www.patagonia.com/us/shop/kids-baby-bunting?k=1F-6w</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/need-advice-from-nyc-bees#post-1809914 Mon, 11 Aug 2014 14:25:35 +0000 plantains 1809914@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>For carseat issue install the Uber app on your phone and use Uber Family, the most amazing thing ever hahaha. </p> <p>As for keeping baby warm, will you have a stroller with you? I bundled my kiddo in her stroller blanket. For babywearing she had one of those full body puffy coats from Gap which kept her incredibly warm. I might b able to dig mine out and lend it to you if you cant find one. It looks like this </p> [attach=1440/14/na5pyo.600x450.IMG_3105.JPG] https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/need-advice-from-nyc-bees#post-1809897 Mon, 11 Aug 2014 14:18:35 +0000 MrsLonghorn 1809897@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm due at the end of September and we're planning to spend a week visiting my in-laws in NYC mid-December. Pending dates, LO will be ~10 weeks. My husband grew up in NYC, and we lived there for 5 years after college before moving to Dallas, so we know the city well. However, we've never tried to navigate it with a newborn, and certainly not in the cold!</p> <p>Any advice from NYC mommas, or frequent visitors? Are there car companies that have car seats, so I don't have to bring mine on the plane? (We usually use New Family to get to/from the airport). I hope to babywear as much as I can since LO will still be so small, but what do I do when we need to take a cab somewhere instead of the subway? Also, any tips on keeping me/baby warm? I don't plan on buying a fancy coat since we're in Dallas the rest of the year, but my existing ones won't fit over both me and baby.</p> <p>Any other tips/tricks for navigating the city would be appreciated. We'll likely be flying into LGA and staying with my in-laws on the UWS. Thanks! :happy: </p>