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Traveling With Baby: to Car Seat or Not to Car Seat?

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We travel to Panama quite a bit since all my family is down there. Chickie first flew to Panama right after she turned 2 months old. The flight itself was pretty stressful but once we got down there we were very well set up. In the hopes of making our trip easier (perhaps so we go home more often? I see you, Mamuchi..) my mom had equipped our family home with ALL the essentials. Chickie had a crib, a infant tub, some toys and even a space for diaper changes all set up and waiting for her when we arrived. It was great! Unfortunately, it absolutely spoiled us for our future travels.

Earlier this Summer (after this mama packed more bags than you can imagine!) we embarked on our first European vacation with the little bird in tow! We went to London and Iceland with my mom, dad and siblings and then after they all boarded a cruise in Iceland, we escaped to Dublin just us three. It was exhausting and not a vacation at all, but we had so much fun and did  A LOT.

As I was prepping for the trip I suddenly remembered car seats! Should we be bringing one? Now that Chickie outgrew the infant car seat, her car seat is SO BULKY. Add to the bulkyness that we weren’t planning renting a car anywhere and eeeek- I started stressing out HARD. As any good lawyer would, I started looking up car seat regulations in Europe. It turns out, in most European countries taxis are exempt from the car seat requirement; even for babies! It was a huge risk but – with the exeption of Iceland where we did rent a car seat- we took it! We tried to take the subway as much as we could, we asked cabbies to drive slowly and we said more prayers than you can count but it was still a big risk. The idea of having Chickie in a car with no car seat makes me shudder, BUT for this specific trip I just couldn’t figure out a way to make bringing a car seat work for us.

Mind the gap and the sleeping baby. Riding the London Tube!

 

In Iceland , where taxis are not exempt from the car seat requirement, we rented one. Iceland was the only stop on the trip where we had a tour guide and a bus with us the whole time we were there- this made it so we had a place to store the car seat so it wasn’t too bad. In Iceland we were also going long distances so I don’t think we would’ve been comfortable without a car seat, anyway.

Iceland’s Blue Lagoon. SUCH a magical spot! FYI- No kiddos under two are allowed in the water- we snuck Chickie in. Sorry Blue Lagoon!

 

With this (as with most of #momlife issues I gather?) I don’t think there’s a right or wrong answer. It’s all about what’s right FOR YOU. I’m just here to tell you about my experience and get you thinking about this stuff.. Traveling with a baby is not for the faint of heart but it’s SO REWARDING. I’m a firm believer that even though Chickie won’t remember a thing about this trip, it was good for her little brain to be exposed to so many new things! Who knows..

 

If you want to keep up with our travels, subscribe with your e-mail below! We have a couple of exiting trips planned for this fall/winter. I can’t wait to share them with you.. Also, if you’re traveling with your littles;  make sure to check out this post on my essentials for traveling with babe. Thanks for stopping by, friend.

Chickie’s Irish roots taking over..

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  1. Maria says

    September 13, 2017 at 1:29 pm

    Congratulations on launching you blog, I have been so excited for the launch.
    You have a beautiful family , God bless you.

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    • SHR says

      September 21, 2017 at 7:08 pm

      Thank you SO much, Maria! You are the sweetest 😘😘😘

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I’m done denying it - the temps are cooling and I’m done denying it - the temps are cooling and the leafs are changing 🍂 autumn feels CLOSE 🎃 and that thought is no longer spooky 👻🖤 What do you like to do with your family during fall time?! Some of our favorites include: 

🍂 biking the @arnold_arboretum and packing a picnic 
🍂 getting our Halloween on with a day trip to historic Salem
🍂 hitting the @bluehillsboston for some hiking and a visit to their outdoor zoo - there are TONS of trails a quick google search away 
🍂 apple picking at @tougasfamilyfarm and @bostonhillfarm 

HAPPY FALL YA’LL 🥰❤️‍🔥
Here we go again 📚✏️✂️ — in more ways Here we go again 📚✏️✂️ — in more ways than one 🙃🫣🤰🏽🙏🏽 Happy first day of school to my sweet BIG girl 💕💫 Second grade 🤯🤯!!
A very special park run 🙏🏽💫 A very special park run 🙏🏽💫
On this last day of August, on the eve of our last On this last day of August, on the eve of our last summer weekend and Dad’s last summer Friday… mentally, I am here - on a perfect day with mine in Capri eating the best vongole I’ve tasted in my LIFE 🙏🏽- where my heart will remain until Spring 💕✨
Let’s the this again - grrrr @instagram support Let’s the this again - grrrr @instagram support your creators 😡!!! One bowl 🔥 lunchbox friendly chicken meatballs 🤯 A no mess family dinner that takes 30 mins and I can pack for school?! These ☄️ are a Rice family favorite for a reason 🙌🏽🔥❤️‍🔥 

~ INGREDIENTS:

🐔 1 pound ground chicken or turkey

🥚 1 egg

🍞  1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs

🧀 1/2 cup grated Parmesan

🛢️2 tablespoons olive oil 

🧄1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

🧅 1/2 teaspoon onion powder

🧂 1/2 teaspoon salt

🖤 black pepper to taste

~ INSTRUCTIONS: 
 ☝🏽Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with foil and a little cooking spray.

✌🏽 Mix all the ingredients together in a bowl.

👌🏽 Roll the mixture into little balls + place them on the lined baking sheet. 

👩🏽‍🍳 Bake for 25-30 mins or until internal temp reaches 165F (I’m a freak about this with chicken 😅😅😅) 

☄️ THAT’S IT ☄️ Don’t forget to tag me if you try them! 🥰
No stroller, no problem 🔥 @microkickboard for t No stroller, no problem 🔥 @microkickboard for the WIN ✈️🛴🙌🏽 Find links to everything (how genius are the silicone water bottle holders??) in my bio 🥰❤️ Our travel scooters are good for ages 5-12! 👏🏽 Happy travels, my friends ✈️✨
A day with @shopnantucket ✨ Transportation cou A day with @shopnantucket ✨ 

Transportation courtesy of @hylinecruises, lunch 🍕 by  @oathpizza + drinks by @crunantucket 🥂

We shopped 🛍️ till we dropped at: 

@spacenantucket 
@gracegeierack 
@summershadesack 
@respokeofficial 
@beauandro 
@alice_walk 
@olivela 

Did you really visit ack if you didn’t leave with @auntleahs fudge?! 🍫✨

Thank you for a lovely day @shopnantucket 🙏🏽 #gifted
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