In Our Orbit
A blog of many voices to inspire us all on the journey of parenthood.
Key Takeaways While airlines will permit lap children under the age of 2, it’s safest for children to fly in their own car seat. Most, but not all, infant car seats are FAA-approved. You can confirm your seat’s status by...
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Key Takeaways Car seats are designed to protect your baby in a moving vehicle and insulate them during a crash, not for extended sleep Napping in the car or stroller is okay, because it’s supervised sleep. Never use a car...
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Key Takeaways Generally speaking, your baby should be able to maintain good head control and be able to sit up independently in order to ride in a stroller seat Meeting the milestone can vary, but usually happens between 6 and...
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Key Takeaways Like many development milestones, there’s no age cutoff for using a stroller—every child is different. Most children are ready to transition away from using a stroller past the age of 3. There are physical and developmental benefits to...
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Key Takeaways When done safely, it’s fine for your baby to nap in their stroller for short stints (less than 2 hours) Safe sleep while strolling includes being properly restrained and never being left unattended Babies should not sleep in...
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