https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sun, 28 Jun 2026 22:39:02 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/travel-with-a-15-month-old#post-1365391 Tue, 21 Jan 2014 19:39:37 +0000 PinkElephant 1365391@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I personally never bring &amp; check a carseat based on the fact that I've read that after checking a carseat, you can actually consider it in the same condition as it having been in a (relatively minor) car accident, since you have no idea what happens to it in the baggage hold.</p> <p>In major tourist spots that are kind of remote, like Hawaii, it's easy to rent seats - not sure about big cities, but most car/limo companies should be able to provide them, on request, at a charge. In other situations, we've borrowed from friends of our family members, or even bought a cheapie (the Cosco convertible seat is about $40 online and will last from birth-toddlerhood) to keep at the homes of relatives we visit frequently.</p> <p>However, I'll add to this the disclaimer that I live in Asia, and most places I go DO NOT require carseats by law....meaning that if I have to take a very quick trip down a rural road using a Safety First harness or Ergo instead of a carseat, it's less of a big deal (though I know still safe as a car seat) as it would be in the US to get stuck w/o a carseat. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/travel-with-a-15-month-old#post-1365344 Tue, 21 Jan 2014 19:11:51 +0000 NovBaby1112 1365344@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>You can check the carseat if you need to. I would check my own just to make sure, I wouldn't feel comfortable borrowing one from a rental company. It would be hard to bring a pack and play, so like others said, call ahead to see what they could provide for LO and hopefully they have a good hotel crib. Bring your own sheets and blankets for her so she is more at home.</p> <p>I just flew with LO by myself at 14 months, and let me tell you, I will NOT be doing that again for awhile! I think it will be so much easier though with all those hands and lots of people to entertain her. Good luck!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/travel-with-a-15-month-old#post-1365300 Tue, 21 Jan 2014 18:42:10 +0000 sandy 1365300@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We flew from Seattle to Alabama when LO was 16 months and it was easy peasy (we had a layover in Dallas and Houston on our flights there and back). </p> <p>We drove to the airport and parked our car and left out carsear (super heavy). You can rent a carsear from the rental car company. We had done the trip at 8 months and the carsear was NASTY with like no padding...it was awful. So for a little bit more we opted to buy an inexpensive carsear for the trip. You can check a carsear for free. I would take it out all the packing material and practice putting it in and then just put it back in the box and tape it up to go on the flight. We were able to ship the carsear to Alabama and my inlaws picked it up and brought it to the airport...but we saves the box and brought it back on the flight home. </p> <p>I would just use the crib/pack and play that the hotel provides. I would not want to lug that around in my car with my bags. </p> <p>I shipped a package of diapers directly to the hotel and called to let them know to hold it for me bc I didn't want to waste space in my bag to pack a bunch of diapers. </p> <p>I had a diaper bag full of snacks and food for LO. We also carried a backpack full of books and toys. Honestly though at that age LO was more interested in looking around the airplane and playing with a plastic cup with some ice. Snacks are so key. </p> <p>We left our stroller at home and borrowed a friend's cheapie umbrella stroller and it was so convenient having a lightweight stroller...I would have so regretted bringing a heavier stroller </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/travel-with-a-15-month-old#post-1365217 Tue, 21 Jan 2014 18:03:50 +0000 Boogs 1365217@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Are you paying for a seat for your LO on the flight? If not, you'll have to gate check your car seat. </p> <p>Rental car companies do offer car seats for an extra fee, if you're comfortable renting one. Airports have shuttles for a fee, but I would opt to do that instead of paying to park your car at the airport for so long because of $ and safety reasons. I would call your airport, or check their website to see your options and see if they have a car seat.</p> <p>A traditional pack and play would probably not be fun to take with you, especially since you would have to pay for it as an extra bag. So, I would call the place you're staying at and ask if they have complimentary beds for your LO or if they have any you can pay for. If they have either option, I would take it just so you have one less thing to take with you. :)</p> <p>Flying should be great with all the extra hands! Take lots of snacks, and maybe a couple of new toys for the plane ride. Dollar stores have lots of great options for that.</p> <p>Hope it's a great trip! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/travel-with-a-15-month-old#post-1365190 Tue, 21 Jan 2014 17:54:55 +0000 DillonLion 1365190@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Okay, here are the details:</p> <p>Me, DH, LO, BIL, MIL, and FIL are traveling from TX to FL to stay at a resort for a week over spring break.</p> <p>We live about 45 mins from the airport. Do we drive and park at the airport? Get a car service? How do we handle car seat situation?</p> <p>Once we are in FL. Do we rent a car and bring our own car seat? Do they offer car seats at the rental company?</p> <p>Do we bring a pack n play? Sleep in a hotel crib?</p> <p>Any tips for flying with a 15 month old? </p>