We are flying with our 4 month old for the first time next week. Tickets were cheap so we bought her her own seat. We plan on carrying her on the plane in her infant car seat so that we can use it in our rental car when we arrive at our destination.

I was planning on using the UBV in the airport (since we can use it with our car seat) and then gate checking it. But after reading some posts online, I'm nervous it will be damaged! I love my UBV and would be upset if it were broken! I could buy a travel bag for it, but then I would need to check it and wouldn't be able to use it in the airport.

UBV users, have you gate checked your UBV? Was it damaged in any way?