On the go-go
The first time we traveled with child I was blown away by how much additional equipment and miscellaneous stuff it required. We’ve mostly stayed put in the past two years, but I certainly sympathize for parents planning to fly for their family vacations as airlines increasingly charge for additional luggage. Local mom Audrey Crane found a cool gadget on the Internet that can help make the airport scramble a little easier while not contributing significantly to the load. It’s made by Gogo Babyz and is called a travelmate.
She described it as “a pair of wheels that you strap onto the car seat so you can push the seat and the kid around the airport. You can also leave the wheels on when you strap it into the airplane. It’s a simple thing but will make things waaaaaay easier switching planes, etc.”
A new one goes for $89.99 while a used one costs $69.99. Crane suggested that several local families might want to go in on one together since they’re unlikely to need it at the same time. If you’re interested, send me a message using the contact form (upper right-hand corner) and I’ll pass it along to Crane. Happy travels!
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April 28th, 2009 at 3:40 pm
Danial Ciluffo says:This seems like an excellent product. We are new parents and are taking a trip this summer. We do not know what people usually do about transporting young children that require a car seat. I am showing this to my wife, but I already know what the verdict will be. Do you want to go in on one together??
Danial
May 27th, 2009 at 8:19 pm
CARL D YARDLEY says:BRENDA,COOL SITE
November 17th, 2009 at 3:17 am
Gogo Kidz Travelmate Fan says:The Travelmate is a real benefit when you are traveling. It used to take all of my carrying capacity to get my son and his carseat from gate to gate when making a connecting flight, leaving my wife to carry everything else. With the Travelmate I can handle both a kid and the seat with just one hand! Now that we have another baby, traveling would be nearly impossible if not for this invention.