Has anyone ever used this for their toddler in Asia, specifically in Malaysia? We will be in and out of taxis I'm sure, and I don't want to to travel with my daughter's car seat if possible because it is so heavy and bulky, but her safely is still #1. I don't know if the taxis in Malaysia will have the clip to clip the tether to. Has anyone ever used this for their toddler in Asia, specifically in Malaysia? We will be in and out of taxis I'm sure, and I don't want to to travel with my daughter's car seat if... » Read More Has anyone ever used this for their toddler in Asia, specifically in Malaysia? We will be in and out of taxis I'm sure, and I don't want to to travel with my daughter's car seat if possible because it is so heavy and bulky, but her safely is still #1. I don't know if the taxis in Malaysia will have the clip to clip the tether to. « Show Less
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Just to clarify since I read the other replies: a 3 point belt can probably be used without the tether, but I doubt taxis in Malaysia will have it through the bench (my taxi in Nassau had only a 2 point and no tether). So if you use the vest with a 2 point and no tether it it might be better than just the belt because of the padding, but that's it. Your daughter's shoulders and head is moving free unless you find something else you can hook the tether to. I wish the company would clearly state if there is any benefit (and how safe it is) of using the vest with a 2 point and no tether. Personally I was not relaxed the whole ride. Just to clarify since I read the other replies: a 3 point belt can probably be used without the tether, but I doubt taxis in Malaysia will have it through the bench (my taxi in Nassau had only a 2 point and no tether). So if you use the vest with a 2 point and no tether it it might be better than just the belt because of the padding, but that's it. Your daughter's shoulders and head is moving free unless you find something else you can hook the tether to. I wish the company would clearly state if there is any benefit (and how safe it is) of using the vest with a 2 point and no tether.... » Read More Just to clarify since I read the other replies: a 3 point belt can probably be used without the tether, but I doubt taxis in Malaysia will have it through the bench (my taxi in Nassau had only a 2 point and no tether). So if you use the vest with a 2 point and no tether it it might be better than just the belt because of the padding, but that's it. Your daughter's shoulders and head is moving free unless you find something else you can hook the tether to. I wish the company would clearly state if there is any benefit (and how safe it is) of using the vest with a 2 point and no tether. Personally I was not relaxed the whole ride. « Show Less
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Clip to clip is for convenience when the vest is staying in the same vehicle, its not for added safety. We do not use the clip system, my 4 year old actually does the whole thing herself and we just do the final securing and tensioning of the belt. The vest is actually as good as it sounds.
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I don't know about Malaysia, but I can tell you that I already put my older daughter at risk much closer: on the Bahamas (Nassau). So my guess would be you might get trapped on&off.;
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I use the system daily in taxis in Singapore, I do not use the teather just the seatbelt. I have also used it in Thailand. I have not had any issues with it. It is very convenient and portable.
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U dont have to use the tether - we have been using the seatbelt of the car only - & it has been safe...it is in usa though...safe travels!
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I would say not a good place. The shoulder part of the car seatbelt feeds through a clip at the child's shoulder and then the lap part of the car seat belt goes over their lap and connects. The car seat does not have any belts on it.
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I would not know if it would attach to your carseat but this is what the straps looking for since it only has three-hole ring. one on the top, two on the side. Therefore you would need on your carseat: - tether and LATCH for attaching to the first hole on the middle top and the lower tether (LATCH) for the two side holes. so i dont know what else can cause problem in attaching carseats to the luggage. well someone else might know better =D i also purchase this for a long travel reason (US to asia pacific). which is as far as your trip too. =Dgood luck!
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Thank you for responding. Could you please tell me what another option would be? I am thinking about its use while traveling in Asia without personal transportation.
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hello, i would double check its specs but i think it would depend on the kid's height. i have a 5yr old and a 3yr old, im not using it w my 3yr old yet although he is tall enough. i just figure that is safest o have them in a 5pt harnest carseat specially since most cars now have side airbags etc, hope this helps :)
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I'd definitely consider getting this in your situation. I have a 4 year old, 2 year old and 6 month old. I love having the option to put them all in the stroller, especially if I need to make sure they stay close. A lot of times, my 4 year old likes riding on it with his brothers. I have the infant seat adapter, so I've had the baby in it since the beginning. It is big, but it really is a great stroller!
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HiMy five year old daughter unclicks the seatbelt all the time. I am always concerned about if she is safely strapped. I don't think it is the ideal booster for a such young child. If strapping is what bothers her, you would have a bigger problem.We love the booster seat and we had also transitioned from a Britax marathon. But it would suit better a older child. Hope this helps!
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I think you will find that the vest is too big for her. My 3 year old is 33 pounds and 39" tall. It's a little big on him and I will not use it at this point for him but think in 6 months it would be ok for occasional use. Out of curiosity, I tried it on my 64 pound, 52" tall 7.5y. Although he's passed the weight limit (I wouldn't use it for him), it still fit. I would not attempt it on a child so young unless you would otherwise go without a car seat as I'm sure it's better than nothing. I suggest the Diono Radian, it's a great foldable car seat with high safety ratings. Get the simple one without all the extra supports, we use that for travel for our 3y old. Diono Radian R100 Convertible Car Seat, Stone I think you will find that the vest is too big for her. My 3 year old is 33 pounds and 39" tall. It's a little big on him and I will not use it at this point for him but think in 6 months it would be ok for occasional use. Out of curiosity, I tried it on my 64 pound, 52" tall 7.5y. Although he's passed the weight limit (I wouldn't use it for him), it still fit. I would not attempt it on a child so young unless you would otherwise go without a car seat as I'm sure it's better than nothing. I suggest the Diono Radian, it's a great foldable car seat with high safety ratings. Get the... » Read More I think you will find that the vest is too big for her. My 3 year old is 33 pounds and 39" tall. It's a little big on him and I will not use it at this point for him but think in 6 months it would be ok for occasional use. Out of curiosity, I tried it on my 64 pound, 52" tall 7.5y. Although he's passed the weight limit (I wouldn't use it for him), it still fit. I would not attempt it on a child so young unless you would otherwise go without a car seat as I'm sure it's better than nothing. I suggest the Diono Radian, it's a great foldable car seat with high safety ratings. Get the simple one without all the extra supports, we use that for travel for our 3y old. Diono Radian R100 Convertible Car Seat, Stone « Show Less
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I would never, NEVER put the carseat in the back of this carriage... it's just not worth it. It's not the way the carriage was made or intended for use. Accidents happen...what if you were to tip the carriage up to go up a curb and the carseat fell out?!? I saw someone's review with a picture of the carseat in the back like you are describing and I thought to myself...CRAZY! Use the thing the way it was intended. Better to be safe than sorry. If you think your older child will get bored (?) give them a book to look at or play a little game with them like I Spy or soimething. Your sister doesn't even have this model carriage...don't do it. Follow the directions; it's better than a trip to the emergency room. And if you were to use it incorrectly and something went wrong; you'd look like such an incompetant when you explained how your child/children got hurt. I'm big for following directions and using things properly. Good luck!
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i did travel with this stroller and my two children. its was a bit of a pain but i managed it. with the seat getting lost. just ask at check in to get 3 stroller tags for each part. this way nothing gets lost.
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I wouldn't recommend it. This has a snap shut mechanism and I've struggled with it while trying to open & close it. Once it's open it holds a lot of weight (a fully loaded full size cooler), but I would do everything to encourage a toddler with delicate fingers and toes to stay away from this. I could see a serious injury if a child got curious about this when not in use. You would also only be able to use straps around the back of the unit to secure it as straps that go under the base would have wear as well as create upward force on the panel that folds up when not in use. I've never seen a child in a car seat on a cart like this and I feel confident that the manufacturer would not recommend it. I'm not sure, but the child's hands may even be able to get caught in the wheels while in transit. I just googled "cart for car seat and child" and child friendly options came up for similar items where the wheels are no where near the child's hands and the cart still collapses for easy storage. Good luck! I would not recommend this for the purpose of transporting children, but I would strongly recommend it for the purpose of transporting luggage or other bottom heavy items with a square back... it does a wonderful job for that.
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My wife, 2kids (ages 3 and 7 months at the time) flew from TX to CA in June of 2012. We were very glad to have the stroller. It kept both kids contained when needed and was easy when she needed to get down. The plane ride was no more difficult than taking a single stroller. If renting a car you do need to get a SUV or a car with a full size trunk.
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I have - it worked great! Traveling through the airport was SO much easier than the last time I traveled, without the Go-Go Babyz Travelmate Deluxe. Be prepared for a handcheck at security, as the car seat and carrier won't fit through the x-ray machines (the car seat doesn't fit through on its own either, even without the carrier). You'll have to detach the car seat from the carrier when you're boarding the plane, because they won't fit down the aisle. I used the car seat on the airplane, and tucked the carrier under the seat while flying. When traveling through the airport, it works just like a stroller. I buckled in my 3-year-old and off we went! He enjoyed riding in it as much as I enjoyed the stress-free travel. I highly recommend it.
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Well, 'easily' is a relative term. It's easy to disconnect the click in straps on the sides (assuming your vehicle supports these). It's a bit less easy to disconnect the overhead tether. The seat itself is large and a bit heavy, which is a positive if safety is of chief concern. All that being said, I would not move it car to car. I see it as permanent for the vehicle in which it resides. However, if necessary, it is only a matter of disconnecting three tethers and the handling involved. So, technically it is 'easily' moved from one vehicle to another. (Your experience may vary)
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Yes. I've doublechecked with safety groups and it's appropriate to use with the britax car seats, as they were made and tested with them. As far as the mini-stroller, it worked in ours much longer than I wanted to use it in the car seat. We have a pavillion and by about 17lbs the cushioning in the seat was enough to not need this and it made her more uncomfortable by that point (we used it from birth, so she did like it when she was 7lbs.) The stroller, I used it longer because it kept her a bit warmer along the sides and let her rest her head a bit more. She's a year old now and took it out this week. Yes. I've doublechecked with safety groups and it's appropriate to use with the britax car seats, as they were made and tested with them. As far as the mini-stroller, it worked in ours much longer than I wanted to use it in the car seat. We have a pavillion and by about 17lbs the cushioning in the seat was enough to not need this and it made her more uncomfortable by that point (we used it from birth, so she did like it when she was 7lbs.) The stroller, I used it longer because it kept her a bit warmer along the sides and let her rest her head a bit more. She's a year old now and took it... » Read More Yes. I've doublechecked with safety groups and it's appropriate to use with the britax car seats, as they were made and tested with them. As far as the mini-stroller, it worked in ours much longer than I wanted to use it in the car seat. We have a pavillion and by about 17lbs the cushioning in the seat was enough to not need this and it made her more uncomfortable by that point (we used it from birth, so she did like it when she was 7lbs.) The stroller, I used it longer because it kept her a bit warmer along the sides and let her rest her head a bit more. She's a year old now and took it out this week. « Show Less
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I carry my son in mine pretty often, but not for long amounts of time. Probably no more than 20 minutes. He is 30lbs, so not quite as big as your child. I think the Boba distributes the weight really well. I don't feel any pain when I carry him. It feels more like a weight pulling me back, like a turtle with a shell, but not to the point where it is painful. Idk where you are from, but there are baby wearing groups near me that hold meetings so that you can try out different carriers. I found a group on Facebook. That may be a way to try before you buy.
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Also, just found this reply on Sam's Club website: "This product is not designed for use in pulling children. There are no "locks" on the wheels to keep it from rolling if left unattended and there are no safety belts to keep children in place. We know how unpredictable children can be and would suggest a stroller or other approved device that is made specifically for children. We suggest this product be used to transport supplies, equipment, etc.Posted 11 months ago by Macsports Product Team"