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Maybe consider a snap and go that would work with your moms car seat. We travelled across the US and Europe with one with our LO and it was super convenient! (Well as convenient as traveling with an infant can be!)

You can use a G-Luxe in the reclined position at that age. It's very light weight and has a big sunshade.

Do you have to use a stroller or can you baby wear just for this trip? I love my gluxe but it is pretty pricey.

I'd second the baby wearing suggestions.
Is there anyway your mom can borrow a stroller if you do need one?
My mom ended up getting a stroller, high chair, and pack'n'play from a coworker whose kids had outgrown them for when we visit. It makes it so much easier to go home to visit.

@kjpugs: ok, I can understand that, for sure.

What about a Chicco Lightway?

It's rarely mentioned, but the Britax B-Nimble is great! Plus you can snap your B-Safe into it. it reclines as much as the B-Agile and it's great for y'all parents. Easy to push... It's a great umbrella stroller!

We just flew with LO at 5 months and had the infant car seat and snap and go. We needed the car seat at our destination anyway, so it was definitely the best option for us, but I'm going to say an umbrella stroller is probably easier if you are alone. I had LO in the front carrier for part of the time, while DH dealt with putting a bag over the car seat, folding up the snap and go, when we gate checked it. I don't really know how I would have done it alone, where I think most umbrella strollers are a lot easier to fold while holding a baby.

We don't have one yet so I can't recommend a specific one, sorry! But if you have a carrier, I would recommend bringing it just for times like, when you are folding up the stroller or putting your bag on the belt for security, or boarding the plane-- much easier with two hands, even if she is fussing in the carrier. You can put it under the stroller the rest of the time.

@ShootingStar: I don't think it does. It does recline more than the average umbrella stroller though.

We flew with out B-Agile (just bought the B-Agile bag for gate checking: http://www.amazon.com/Britax-B-Agile-Stroller-Travel-Bag/dp/B0050GD2EU/) and had no issues with it being damaged, dirty, etc. We also brought our B-Safe with us, but you won't have to since you're going to have a carseat when you land.

I think your best bet is hitting a baby store and trying her in a few options. Once you know a certain type will work you can check craigslist or a Facebook group for a used option. I would lean towards an umbrella stroller with recline option. You can always tuck some blankets around her to make it cozier.

Our could your so or a friend get a pass to go through security? They could take your stroller back to your house for you. If your mom could borrow a stroller you would have very little time spent without one.

I would honestly try to get E more keen on the carrier between now and then... It just seems so much easier than messing with a stroller!

Having said that, maybe check out some secondhand stores so you can get a good deal?

We gate checked our B-Agile stroller and there was no damage at all. I don't think gate checked items get damaged nearly as easily as items that go through baggage claim.

If you still don't want to bring it, I would definitely check out a consignment store or Once Upon a Child. The ones in our area always have strollers.