Traveling & Kids: LL Bean

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Family Vacation Dilemma, What Would You Do?

Sorry this got longer than I intended. My husband and I have 4 kids - 2 are 16, one is 10, the other is 8. The last time we did a fly-away vacation was 9 years ago, when the youngest wasn't even born and my 10 year old was an infant. We have been talking about going back to Florida and taking the kids to Disney (the youngest haven't been yet) for years but something always comes up that needs to be paid for. We do small vacations to Maine or Cape Cod every other summer but I really, really want to do one more big "get on a plane and go...

Car Seats

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Car Seat and Diaper Bag

Hi! I'm looking for a convertible/combination car seat. I want one of those that can be used from 22 lbs with the 5 point harness and then remove the back and be used with the car seat belt. My budget is $ 200 max. I'm also looking for a diaper bag. Either backpack/tote or messenger. My budget is $ 50 max. Any suggestions are welcome!!! Txs everybody and have a great day! Note: I already have the infant car seat so the car seat that I'm looking for if for after that one. Forward facing, 22 lbs to 60 lbs aprox with harness, 60 lbs...

Health

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Kids , Winter Coats N Cars

I was not aware it's dangerous to put kids in the carseat with their winter coats on. Makes sense since they are so puffy n huge. But then , my question to all the moms in the mid west. How do you manage when the temps are in the negative for days/ months together? Taking the coat off just to put in carseat seems like lot of work , when you have so many errands to run. But I do understand safety is more important. Do you always take off their coats while they are in their carseats? Thanks.