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Uber and car seats: what you NEED to know about riding Uber with a baby or child (2024)

September 16, 2025December 6, 2024 by Melissa Conn

It can be tough to figure out Uber and car seats when your kids are little. Read this guide to understand all your options and how to keep your kids safe in Uber and Lyft.

Categories Car seat travel tips 25 Comments

Cruising with Car Seats: What You Need to Consider

December 2, 2024 by Melissa Conn

Trying to decide how to handle car seats for your upcoming family cruise? Get all the answers from a certified Child Passenger Safety Technician who’s addicted to family travel!

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What is a locking clip? Why you need one and how to use it

February 24, 2025September 17, 2024 by Melissa Conn

What is a locking clip? Learn all about when and why you need a seat belt locking clip for travel and how to use it.

Categories Car seat travel tips 16 Comments

Car Seat Confessions: 5 Things I Wish New Parents Knew

September 18, 2025April 29, 2024 by Melissa Conn

Don’t miss these important car seat tips for new parents – they’re what a car seat technician really wants you to know!

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Flying With A Car Seat Base: Is It Worth It?

February 7, 2024November 19, 2023 by Melissa Conn

Do you bring the car seat base when traveling? Find out the pros and cons of flying with a car seat base plus how to do it!

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Lap infant vs seat infant: pros, cons and all the details you need to know (2024)

February 6, 2024October 16, 2023 by Melissa Conn

Are you considering flying with an infant on lap? Read this to learn about the pros and cons, along with lap baby safety, lap infant vs seat infant + more.

Categories Car seat travel tips 10 Comments

Flying with a car seat on a plane: 10 things you NEED to know (2024)

February 6, 2024September 12, 2023 by Melissa Conn

Are you flying with a car seat? Find the info you NEED to know before you travel with a car seat on a plane.

Categories Car seat travel tips 66 Comments

Taking a booster seat on an airplane? Here’s what you need to know in 2023

October 16, 2023August 25, 2023 by Melissa Conn

Should you bring your booster seat on an airplane? Find out all the important details about bringing a booster seat on a plane – including what NOT to do.

Categories Car seat travel tips 2 Comments

Should you bring a car seat to Mexico? (2023)

December 5, 2023August 23, 2023 by Melissa Conn

Should you bring your car seat to Mexico? Find out the pros and cons compared with renting a car seat in Mexico.

Categories Car seat travel tips, Car seats abroad 4 Comments

FAA Approved Car Seat Options: What’s In and What’s Out in 2023

October 16, 2023August 15, 2023 by Melissa Conn

Get the full scoop on airline approved car seats, including which car seats AREN’T ok – plus tips on traveling with your FAA approved car seat

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