Parents Can't Pick the Right Baby Gear

“I need help deciding how to setup my 6m olds play room. Its a room just for her its 9x11 ft. Should I do one retractable gate that goes against the open wall? Or a playpen within the room? I want this to grow with her if possible! Tell me your thoughts submitted by /u/throwaway52623636 [link] [comments]”

“We have a wedding to attend in Maui when our LO will be about 15 months old. She would still qualify as a lap infant but I'm not sure if she (or I?) would last. For reference, we're flying from California, so it would be about 6 hours. It's our first longish flight, so would love the experiences of those who've done something similar. Also would love to hear experiences of those who went to Hawaii with their LO about the same age. I have friends who described it as more work than”

“Hello everyone! I am traveling with my 3 month old to Colorado to an airbnb. The airbnb didn’t have a pack n play or crib available and at home she sleeps in a bassinet. I was wondering if anyone had any advice on what to do in this situation? My back up plan is to just put the mattress on the floor and co sleep safely if we have to but I’d rather not do this. Any advice on traveling with a baby in general is welcome!! (We’re flying from Texas) submitted by /u/CreativeLover531 [link]”

“What all did you pack/use in your hospital bag for mom/baby? What would you leave out in hindsight? FT(living)M, 29+4, with cerclage wanting to make sure I have go bag ready ahead of cerclage removal submitted by /u/ReachSouthern [link] [comments]”

“I'm planning a trip in a few months to take my toddler to visit my sister. He will be 16 months old at the time, and travel will include a 6hr flight. I honestly have no idea what to do about the car seat for this trip. Last trip he was still in an infant car seat that clipped into his stroller, easy enough to take on the plane and gate check the stroller. Now that he's in a toddler car seat I'm wondering what the best option is? For those of you who've travelled with toddlers- d”

“Hey dads! I'm expecting my first newborn in 5 months. I'm willing to spend whatever it takes to get the best gear, but I absolutely want to avoid ending up with something useless, heavy, or impractical. My main goal is to avoid frustration for both my wife and me, like struggling to fold it into the car or dealing with heavy, bulky frames. Some friends recommended a full Trio system, but I've heard the carrycot gets used for only a short time and that it's better to invest in a h”

“We are having our 3rd baby and want to reuse our Nuna Pipa Lite RX car seat, but I misplaced the infant insert during our move. Does anyone have an extra one? Thank you! submitted by /u/PuOnU17 [link] [comments]”

“Hello! My little one is currently nine months old and we love getting out of the house. The stroller that I got for my shower was part of a travel system and has been great. We no longer use the infant car seat, and I am interested in finding a more lightweight stroller for getting in and out of my trunk. Something between a regular stroller and an umbrella stroller. I have an umbrella stroller that a friend gave me and it’s OK but the wheels are hard to turn and I don’t like how he sits so low”

“Has anyone used the Mina Baie Emmy Full and/or the Happ Levy Backpack? What do we like/dislike if so? These are my two contenders and I can’t seem to decide! Happ Brand: https://www.happbrand.com/products/levy-backpack-black-herringbone Mina Baie brand: https://minabaie.com/products/emmy-vegan?variant=46754432811259&utm\_source=google&campaign\_id=24079815586&ad\_id=818585932527&utm\_medium=cpc&utm\_campaign=actual\_campaign\_name\_hardcoded&utm\_content=207198234228&”

“Context: first time traveling and flying with a baby (15m) My husband and I are traveling from California to Chicago for a long weekend with our 15m. We’re staying at a nice hotel in the center of Chicago and have a few family functions 20-30 min drives away for the weekend but the plan is to mostly stay within walking distance. We have an umbrella stroller but what do we do with a car seat? We don’t feel comfortable using the uber options with a car seat that’s forward facing because my son sho”

“Baby #2 coming in a few weeks! We had a bassinet for our son but I HATED it because it just seemed unstable and would slant and he would roll to the side where his face was up against the fabric, non mesh mind you. He didn’t sleep well in it and we moved him into a crib after a few months which fit next to our bed. He slept in our room for admittedly a very long time because he was never a good sleeper and nursed through the night until 18 months, so the crib is still in our room next to the bed”

“Taking 18 mo on 5 hour plane trip next week. We have to bring her car seat for the rental car while we’re there, so I’m thinking we will just bring the car seat for her to sit in on the plane, so hopefully she’ll fall asleep. This makes sense right? The other thing is the umbrella stroller- this is a must have right? She’s been refusing to get in her regular stroller lately but I feel like we should definitely bring one as a back up and gate check, that makes sense right? Any other tips welcome!”

“my 6 month old is starting daycare and i’m wondering how ya’ll transport bottles / snacks / diapers / change of clothes etc back and forth to daycare? do you have your own cooler bag for her? backpack? what stays at daycare vs goes home with us daily? submitted by /u/Open-Committee3540 [link] [comments]”

“I feel like I need to have a little rant about the myth that “traveling with baby is so easy”. The amount of times I’ve been told things like, “now’s the time to travel!”, “make the most of mat leave and take some big trips while she’s small”, “this will be the easiest that it ever is to travel with her - just wait until she’s a toddler”. My baby is 4 months old, we’re on our second international trip to visit family at the moment, and we’ve just cancelled the third trip that we were supposed to”

“Hi! My husband and I will be flying with our 6 month old baby and we are wondering if we should get her earmuffs. Are they necessary and do I keep them on the whole entire flight (3 hours)? Are they in the way of breastfeeding? Experiences? submitted by /u/Automatic_Rock_5278 [link] [comments]”

“Hi fellow Parents, We are traveling with our 15-month old to India from US next month. We bought her a seat (we are all in Economy/Economy Comfort) so she would have space (and we would be able to put her down, she is getting quite big). We are debating between carrying her car seat on the plane (Maxi Cosi Romi) or getting a CARES harness. She will be 22 lbs by then and doesn't like being in her car seat for too long, but naps in it well when she does fall asleep. Any suggestions/experiences”

“Hi all - any advice for setting up my son’s seat for a 9 hour red eye? I am anxious to do a car seat for that long, I doubt he would sleep well / would be agreeable. Part of me wants to try to jet kids extender which isn’t allowed on Lufthansa, and test my luck while also strapping him in with the seatbelt for safety. But since it’s not an approved device, how can I can my toddler secure (if not in a car seat) and also both try to catch some rest? I did purchase him his own seat, and us and his”

“Hello! I am a FTM and plan flying out of state to attend a bachelorette in October. My LO will be about 4 months then. It will be a weekend trip Fri-Sun, however on Sat the plans are to be out for the majority of the day (2 pm until late evening time) to attend a State Fair. I haven’t entirely decided yet if I’m going to pump and dump or just not partake in any drinking. Any recommendations for bags/supplies mainly for when I’ll be out for most of the day at the State Fair. I’m looking for somet”

“sup dads. I am looking for a travel stroller that is newborn compatible. So far I've settled on a Mompush Nexs, what do you guys use, and how do you love it? It has to be easily foldable, and I need to be fit on the overhead department. Have a good weekend :) EDIT: Went with Joolz Aer+. Thanks dads! submitted by /u/gayphilantropist [link] [comments]”

“Hello all, FTM here in need of a diaper bag! My little one is a little over a month old and as we’re starting to go out more, I’m realizing I am not a fan of our current diaper bag. It has one main zipper, a smaller zipper pouch up front, and two side pockets. I have realized I don’t like that it only has one big main pouch. Every time I need something out of her bag, I feel like I can’t get to it without first taking other items completely out of the bag and this really annoys me. I’m thinking”

“Need help - I’m torn on what to do. My husband and I are attending an out of town wedding for 5 days. We have a 2 year old and a 5 month old. Travel involves flights, with a layover each way. We’ll be in one city for two days, then another for 3 days. The wedding is for my extended family. Can’t decide if we bring both kids or leave the baby with my in-laws (they can only handle one right now). My in-laws are amazing, so no worries about trust there. My family hasn’t met the baby yet, but no one”

“Hit me with the items you forgot the first time you flew with a baby! i feel like im bound to not be thinking through everything we need. EDIT: i am thinking not just for flight but also for being somewhere for a week (there will be nothing where we’re going we can use so we will need to bring everything with us) submitted by /u/Open-Committee3540 [link] [comments]”

“Hello everyone, as the title suggests I have a 16 month old that I want to take out with me hiking/scouting some of the easier to walk areas before the hunting season. It would be awesome when it's just her and I if I could get two birds stoned at once and scout/change trail cams and get her into nature a bit. I'm looking specifically for some sort of backpack carrier so I can still use my chest pack for my binoculars. Thanks in advance for the help! submitted by /u/thewhited”

“Travelling next week with seven month old baby boy via three hour connecting flight (total duration 7 hours altogether). I am terrified. Any tips pleaseeee regarding 1. Feeds, 2. Anything general 3. Diaper situation I am so panicked! submitted by /u/dr_msid [link] [comments]”

“This may sound completely bizarre to some people but I’m 29w, have bought a pram and now thinking about a pram/changing bag to attach to it. The issue is I’m very sensitive to some things like labels touching me, repetitive noises etc and the way most pram bags seem to fit on the handles looks to me like they will swing and constantly bang into your leg while pushing the pram which would really overstimulate me (again, I know will seem ridiculous to some!) I don’t really know anyone to ask so ju”

“Hi everyone! Just planning ahead since we have to book our flight soon. We are planning to have an international trip (North America -> Asia) and the flight(s) are typically 4 hr flight (first stop) + 14 hr flight. LO will be 10 month old around the time. We are first time parents! Has anyone experienced this? What are your recommendations? Book 3 seats? Or two seats with bigger space (i.e., business class? Premium economy?)? We’re not too worried about the 4 hr flight, but we wonder how the”

“We have never flown with our 1 y.o. and would love someone advice. We have 2 international flights and 1 train ride. Is this manageable? 2 large checked luggages 1 rolling carry on 1 travel stroller Diaper bag Back packs for both parents + baby carrier I know it won't be comfortable but can 1 Parent carry 2 large luggages, back pack. 2nd Parent with stroller, rolling carry on (ordered luggage clip to attach to stroller, baby wear. Back pack. Diaper bag on the stroller. Traveling with young k”

“My baby is about to outgrow her bassinet and I'm trying to come up with something that keeps her bedside after we're done with it. It's a little bit for ease of access (like when she spits/knocks her binky out of her mouth and we have to replace it), but mostly an anxiety thing on my part if I'm honest. We've already had a BRUE event that almost led to SIDS. I saw somewhere someone took the front off their crib and strapped it to their bed, but I've got a 65lb bulldog who”

“I am traveling with my 4 into 5 month old baby. This is a long flight for more than 16 hour with layovers. I want to carry his formula on flight but not sure how to go about it. Is there a limitation for it or u can put it in baby diaper bag and they don't question? Can we carry premade formula bottles.? Is there a limitation on it since in flight you can only carry limited liquid substance. If powder formula how are we preparing it? Since it needs boiled/distilled water and even if u get th”

“Hello, our baby is going to be 6 months old in a few days and we’re wondering what high chair to get. She’s a smaller baby. We got an Infantino high chair but the straps are odd to tighten and we really don’t like it after assembling it. The IKEA one has a lot of praise on Reddit and online from what I’m seeing, my GF’s only concern is it doesn’t have shoulder straps. We don’t want to spend a bunch of $ on a high chair, $100 or less is ideal. Just wondering what to do. Thanks! submitted by”

“We’re flying to Mexico with our 6 month old and going there won’t have extra seat on plane so need to check car seat. I know it’s not ideal but I didn’t know about the risks of car seats getting damaged until after we booked So wondering what is the best option to protecting car seat if we gate check it? Like surely there’s a light seat car seat that also has some type of proper cover and padding? Right now we have business seats with infant on lap going out and then going to book an extra seat”

“I'm honestly so over diaper bags that look great but become a mess after a few outings. I've a little boy and tried a couple of bags like Ruvalino but I wasn't completely happy with the space organization or how bulky they felt when travelling. I'm expecting another baby now, so I'm looking for a recommendations that actually works for everyday use and travel. I'm leaning toward a diaper backpacks this time with good compartments, easy access pockets, bottle storage and s”

“Looking to upgrade from our infant car seat because our 15 MO is reaching the height limit. We use our current car seat/stroller combo A LOT at the moment because it's the only reliable way to get LO to sleep. We are also doing some international travel in a few weeks and I like the ease of using the stroller through the airport then just snapping the seat out when it's time to board. A lot of the car seats we're looking at for toddlers don't seem to offer a stroller extension th”

“has anyone tried the new Lalo changing pad? I’m between that and the keekaroo as a first time mom. am worried that the keekaroo will slide around if I use the safety strap with it, whereas the Lalo has it built in. I know it’s relatively new but does anyone have experience with the Lalo? submitted by /u/sccf_ [link] [comments]”

“Flying for the first time with my infant (3months). We are gate checking the car seat/stroller for multiple reasons, but I’ll be baby wearing through security because I hear that’s easier. Maybe a dumb question, but am I just pushing an empty stroller through tsa? submitted by /u/Far-Camp-3725 [link] [comments]”

“Instead of baby carrying everywhere I really wish there was a mobile thing like a jumper that I can push my 7 month old around in while I clean and go from room to room so I can keep him nearby. submitted by /u/JStak14 [link] [comments]”

“I have an upcoming flight to go see my parents in 2 weeks, my daughter will be 8 weeks old & I'll be traveling by myself I'm really nervous. For her car seat & stroller, do I check it in immediately or take it to the gate? Any and all tips in general is appreciated to try & make this trip go a bit smoother. The flight is exactly 3 hours long. *edit I ask about thr stroller & car seat because I've been debating buying a travel bag/cover on amazon but my MIL says its no”

“Hello everyone! I am looking for any tips and tricks on traveling internationally with an 8 month old. My daughter has been on a flight before when she was about three months and she did great but she is a lot more active now! We don’t do screens and I know it can be disturbing for other people to see babies on the plane. she is fairly a happy baby and doesn’t fuss a lot but it’s a 2 hour flight + 4 hour flight with about 2 hour layover in between. If anyone has any advice on how to make it as s”

“FTM here! I could really use a bag that is lightweight and comfortable. I got some random Amazon brand diaper bag gifted to me at my baby shower, and after a couple months of using it, I can’t deal with it anymore. Turns out when they say having kids wrecks your back, they were right. Between carrying baby girl everywhere (she refuses to be in her crib or a bouncer) and this stupid bag, my back is always on fire. Any recommendations for a diaper bag that is functional and comfortable on the back”

“Just wanted to share this in case it helps someone. My husband and I are about to be new parents, and we knew we wanted a glider since friends told us how helpful they are. We went to a store and test-sat on a bunch of brands, including the Babyletto Kiwi. The Namesake Willa was the only one my husband approved of and could sit comfortably in. For reference, he's 6'4" and I'm 5'4", so finding one that works for both of us wasn't easy. The Willa is super comfortable,”

“I am taking my infant on a 2 hour plane ride in September. He will be 10 months actual, 8 adjusted. What do I need in terms of documentation? What are your recommendations for making formula feeding easier? We will have access to a stroller and carseat at our destination. Should I also bring a stroller to the airport or is a carrier enough? What toys and other distractions do you recommend? submitted by /u/Swimming_Gold6534 [link] [comments]”

“Heyyy people, does anyone have any recommendations on what to do and not to do when flying with a 3 month old baby on a long flight (12 hours)? Baby is getting both the boob and formula. We are using Philips avent bottles. Also asking for advise to creatively clean bottles on a plane? Hope you can help meeeee submitted by /u/embermouse1234 [link] [comments]”

“I have a 23 month old and 1 month old and we currently have an UPPABaby Vista V1 that we got cheap from Marketplace. It's an okay pram but I don't really like that the seats/bassinet are in front of each other and would prefer them side by side. Does anyone have any recommendations for a double pram that would fit both? I'm in an urban area in the UK so doesn't need to be too heavy duty. submitted by /u/CizzaP [link] [comments]”

“Me and my fiance are trying to find a good carrier that works for us both. Our daughter is 4 months and while we have a decent carrier that works for me (one where our child is strapped to the chest essentially), my fiance has a large bust and finds it difficult to use without having it so loose it seems unsafe. We recently purchased a bambora sling carrier but our child is just to squirmy to really use it that often. If anyone has any suggestions for a good carrier that would be comfortable for”

“Hello! My wife and I have to travel this October, our LO will be around 4 months at that point. I am wondering if anyone has any tips or tricks that might help us through the flight/travel. (It’s about a 5-6 hour flight). Thanks in advance! ☺️ submitted by /u/lockenkeys [link] [comments]”

“We just upgraded our baby’s car seat and stroller and this time they are entirely separated unlike our first one that is a combo car seat x stroller. For the life of me, I find it hard to lift my baby out from car seat > move to stroller and vice versa every-time we go out, and so whenever she fell asleep in the stroller, and I need to carry her our to move in the car seat and always ending up awake 😮‍💨 Whats the trick to do this a little bit easier? 🥲 For reference, she now has the Joolz”

“Do you really need a car seat for uber?!? I have a one year old and I really don’t want to bring her car seat on the plane. I just need an uber to and from my location. What do you guys think and has anyone ever experience this? submitted by /u/LDnurseTravel [link] [comments]”

“We will be flying with baby for the first time for his first birthday. I haven’t flown in general in years as it is, so I have absolutely zero familiarity with flying it feels like. I will be flying with baby and my parents who will be renting a car when we arrive. My husband and in laws are driving. Originally my husband planned to just bring the car seat and pick us up at the airport at the destination, but now thinking it may be easier to just bring a car seat with so that we can hop in the c”

“We have the Graco Modes Trio Travel System. Planning to use the bassinet attachment, but it seems huge for a newborn. I really don’t want the baby bouncing around during walks because of it. Any recommendations? submitted by /u/More-Bird5660 [link] [comments]”

“For anyone that has traveled with a toddler, (daughter is 19 mo) what did you guys bring on the plane to keep them busy? I figured a leapfrog toy wouldn’t be suitable since there’s no room for headphones. The flight is 3.5 hours. I’ve looked into water color books for an option. Anything else you guys recommend? submitted by /u/YouSee-ThisCoat8 [link] [comments]”

“Hi all. We’re about to take our LO on her first long road trip. After surviving the baby gear explosion, we’ve now hit the car dilemma. I think a mirror is fine and simple, but my partner says a camera is way clearer and easier. Though the prices jump all over the place. And they all come with different features, but when they’re all thrown at me, I can’t keep them straight. Just trying to figure out which one’s actually better. For cameras, he’s stuck between Do Honest and Otto cast (another pr”

“Hi all, I need help finding baby gates please. We have unusual spaces where there is a wall on one side, and a skinny wrought iron gate on the other side. I’m trying to attach photos but it won’t let me lol. I’m not super Reddit savvy lol submitted by /u/anon98432329 [link] [comments]”

“Hi fellow moms & dads! My husband and I are traveling abroad on a 12 hour flight with our 5 months old baby girl 🫠 As it’s my first child and my first time flying with a baby, I was wondering if you have any tips to make things smooth? Tips for: - Caring her throughout the flight - Distracting her - Making her sleep - Making her calm - Anything else I don’t know - Essentials to bring I’m curious to hear your experience and how that worked for you! Thanks in advance! 🫶🏼 submitted by”

“We just opened it new out of the box and the one leg will not click in, the button that is supposed to pop out just won't. It's stuck half way submitted by /u/Successful_City_5571 [link] [comments]”

“Hello all! I’m doing my first solo flight with baby around Christmas and wondering what seat I should get? They’ll be about 11mo and be in my lap the whole time; the flight is only about 2hrs and will be in the morning. They’ve flown before, but my spouse was with me and the flights were long/we had the row, so we didn’t have to worry about the logistics of seat neighbors. submitted by /u/Old-Grapefruit6525 [link] [comments]”

“We’re expecting baby number 2 in a few weeks! We were gifted a nice rocker/recliner with our first son and plan on moving that into the baby’s room. We want to keep some kind of sitting area in our older son’s room, but we’re looking for suggestions on what to replace the recliner with. Open to all suggestions! Thoughts on nugget couches or beanbags? The biggest drawback I can think of is that I will most likely be having a c-section so my mobility won’t be great for a little bit. He still sleep”

“My son is about to turn 6 months old and we’ve been using my husband’s huge travel bag as his bag since he was born 😂 The bottles don’t stay up right and it’s getting frustrating to take it out now. All of the pram bags look quite small online from what I see, is there any that someone could recommend? It would be great to get a new one that works a bit better for us! (UK based) submitted by /u/Zumba_Gal-227 [link] [comments]”

“I have a quite large space (139in X 99in)I need to isolate with a temporary gate and Ive tried 2 options: Got a plastic gate that is wobbly and I’m afraid it will smash my baby’s toes when she tries to hold on to it as it is bit heavy(she can stand up but is not walking yet.) Got a wooden gate that seems more stable on its smaller set up but I’m not sure it would be really stable on its XL version. submitted by /u/No_Engine6784 [link] [comments]”

“Hello! I didn’t realize this would be such a differentiator and I bought a random cheap one from Amazon. My 1 year old can some how get out of the straps and STAND within seconds. I’m looking to repurpose this one to my in laws house and get a new one that he can grow into as well, can’t escape from, and is easy to clean. Thanks in advance! submitted by /u/Acceptable-Peanut126 [link] [comments]”