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Car Seat Travel Bags & Accessories
Scroll down to see innovative products
to help streamline travel with your child's car seat or booster.
 Star Kids Snack and Play Travel Tray
Why we recommend it:
We like this tray because it's large
enough to accommodate coloring books and drawing paper, and the
extra-high edges help keep toys and crayons from escaping--even if
the tray is at an angle (from the sloping car seat). The side
pockets are helpful, but a small toddler may not be able to reach
much in them. Since it's soft, you can roll or fold it to stuff
beneath your stroller, too hands free for
the luggage cart, your child's stroller, too.
Find it online at:
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 Universal Car Seat Canopy
Why we recommend it:
If you've used an
infant carrier car seat, you already know the benefits of having a
sun canopy in the car. This canopy
helps create a shady retreat for
kids in convertible and toddler car seats, and also helps keep
headlights and street lights from disrupting nighttime sleep. This model works
with virtually all brands of car seats in either forward- or
rear-facing positions, so long as they have side supports or "wings" (as shown
in photo). Filters 90% of UVA and UVB rays. An additional visor can
be lowered from the position shown here.
Find it online at:
One Step Ahead
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 Car
Seat Head Cradler
Why we recommend it:
Especially great for older children
who no longer benefit from a recline in forward-facing car seats,
though it's designed to grow with children from infancy up to 5
years old. This clever cushion lends support where it's needed most
at nap time, preventing head from slumping forward and only slightly
to the side.
Find it online at:
One Step Ahead
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 Taby Tray
Why we recommend it:
While on the road or on the airplane,
car seats often have to serve double duty when dinner time rolls
around. This tray helps keep meals, snacks, and cups within easy
reach, and can also be helpful for reading, coloring, and other
activities during long flights. It will NOT work on car seats with
armrests that slope downward or boosters with chest protector
shields. It WILL work with nearly all car seats with regular
armrests or overhead shields (when shield is lowered in front of the
child), and with booster seats that have normal armrests or no
armrests. Meets safety requirements for use in moving car. 19"L x 15.5"W.
Find it online at:
One Step Ahead
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 The PiddlePad
Why we recommend it:
Long hours spent in the car seat only
increase the risk of diaper leaks and blowouts (especially during
potty training). Not to worry. This car seat liner can help contain
accidents using a quilted terry liner to wick away moisture from
your child. A waterproof vinyl shell protects the car seat. You may
want one for your stroller, too! Machine
washable. Available in blue or black.
Find it online at:
Babies R Us
Elite Car Seats
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 The Pac Back
Why we recommend it:
Simplifies getting the car seat
through airports and elsewhere, while leaving your hands free for
the luggage cart, your child's stroller, or your carry-on. The rigid
back, padded shoulder and waist straps, and lumbar support help make
even heavy car seats like the Marathon tolerable to carry.. Quick-release buckles get it
onto the X-ray scanner in a snap. Supports car seats and boosters up to 45
lbs. Bonus: It comes with a lightweight drawstring backpack for storage (or toting extra
goodies).
Find it online at:
One Step Ahead |
 GoGo Kidz
Universal Travelmate
Why we recommend it:
Roll your car
seat--and even your child strapped into it--through the terminal
with ease (and possibly right down the aisle of some large
aircraft). The new Universal Travelmate
is compatible with MANY different car seats (including Britax, Eddie
Bauer, Evenflo, Graco, and Safety 1st). Adjust the telescoping
handle to 47.5" or 50.5" when pushing, and keep your cart attached during your
flight (but not during trips in the car). Attaches and detaches
quickly and easily with two knobs. Wide-set 5" rollerblade wheels provide
stability, while the entire cart accommodates the max. weight
allowed for your car seat. It weighs a mere 5 lbs. and folds up flat to
5" x 16" x 28".
onvertible, toddler, and
extended use car seats from Britax, Eddie Bauer, Evenflo, Graco, and Safety 1st, to
name a few. Click link above for more information on specific
models. (A GoGo Kidz car seat cover is now available too, which
works with the TravelMate.)
Find it online at:
Amazon.com
Elite Car Seats
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 The
Traveling
Toddler Car Seat Solution
Why we recommend it:
It's so simple, it's so
affordable, it's so smart. We were delighted to discover this great
new product that secures your child's convertible or toddler car
seat right to your rolling suitcase using the LATCH and tether
straps--with your child secured in her seat! So long as your
suitcase handle locks in place, you can push your child right up to
the gate (and if not, you can roll her behind you). We found it works well with both medium-size suitcases
down to our smallest rolling carry-on bag--though with small
carry-on suitcases, you will be happiest with those that have a
higher handle height (some tend to be on the shorter side). It's
been tested and proven to work with major brand car seats including
Graco, Eddie Bauer, Cosco, Evenflo, and Britax (and probably any
toddler car seat that has LATCH and tether straps). It's rated to
support up to 900 lbs., so your car seat + child should be no
problem. When not in use, you can fit it in your pocket--now that's
traveling light.
Find it online at:
Amazon.com
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 The Snuzzler
Infant Support Cushion
Why we recommend it:
Most infants are so small they almost
get "lost" in their car seats. This
award-winning infant cushion is ideal for newborns, giving them
total support where they need it on those early rides in the car
seat--and also in the stroller. It continues to give babies added comfort as they grow, with
its height-adjustable head support. The Snuzzler also works
marvelously in jogging strollers. Height adjustable head support.
Designed to work with all types of seat harnesses without
rethreading straps. Machine washable.
Find it online at:
Babies R Us
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 Safe Fit Car Seat
Cover N Carry Case
Why we recommend it:
Get three in one: 1) Wear it on your
back as you wheel other luggage to check in. 2) Roll it through the
airport to your gate either for gate-checking or use on the
aircraft. 3) Turn this carry case inside out and it becomes a fitted
protector for your child's car seat, keeping it up to 40% cooler and
preventing the sun from fading its cover.
You
may also be able to "piggy back" this carrying case onto your large
rolling suitcase by attaching the carrying handle with a luggage
strap.
19" x 19" x 37"H.
Find it online at:
Babies R Us
Elite Car Seats
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 Ultimate Car Seat and
Booster Carrier Case
Why we recommend it:
Two birds with one bag: This padded
car seat/booster seat carrying case not only protects your car seat
when checked, but it's is also made to be worn as a
backpack--leaving your hands free to roll suitcases, push a
stroller, or present boarding passes and I.D. It's also useful when
you aren't sure if your lap child will get an extra seat on the flight--just
wear it to your gate and check it at the jetway if you must. Fits
most major car and booster seats, including Peg Perego, Cosco,
Evenflo, Century, Baby Trend, and all Britax car seats except for
the Husky. 33" x 18" x 19".
Find it online at:
Amazon.com
Babies R Us
Baby Age
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 Rolling car seat /
booster travel bag
Why we recommend it:
Heavy car seats and high-back
boosters glide on these oversized wheels, while rugged 420 denier nylon with a coated lining keeps
your car seat clean and dry. Pull by the handle or attach to your
rolling suitcase piggy-back style. Plenty of room inside for large car
seats and the bigger boosters, plus jackets and other items you may
want to access on arrival. Entire front panel unzips for easy
loading.
20"W x 32"H x 22"D.
Find it online at:
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 Dex
Hands-Free Car Seat
Cover N Carry Case
Why we recommend it:
Considering that it supports up to
100 lbs (which we hope it will never have to), this car seat
carrying case is built for the
rigors of airline travel. So it follows that this backpack-style carrier has quick-release shoulder straps and exterior storage
pockets to help streamline the check-in process. Reinforced carry
handle on top as well. This bag also
reverses to be used as a sun shade for your car seat during warm
weather or when visiting hot climates. 17" x 18" x 29"H.
Find it online at:
Baby Age
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 Sit-Rite Rear-facing Car Seat Leveler
Why we recommend it:
It's so simple, it's so basic, it's
so much easier than rolling and folding up towels or
blankets--especially as you travel. The Sit-Rite helps all infant
and rear-facing car seats achieve the proper angle while adding
stability in any range of vehicle seats. LATCH-compatible, works
with infant carrier bases as well.
Find it online at:
Baby Universe
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