What do you need for kid traveling?

Which is better for traveling to Europe with an 18month infant?

• Which is better, the Kidco Peapod travel bed or the Pogy Portable Bassinet. I would rather not lug the Graco Pack N Play, even if it is portable. I also need some help with the car seat issue? I've been reading about the different options like, Safety 1st Tote N' Go, the Compass B500 and the Scenera by Cosco, but the more I read the more confused I am about what to purchase. The plane ride is not the issue, he will be a lap baby but I am concerned about the car rides in Europe (especially how they drive in Romania, I want my kid safe). Should I lug my Britax & put it with the luggage? Would that cause any damage to it? Or should i purchase a $40 car seat & leave it to someone there after my trip is over? Please help. As you can tell, this is my first baby & our first time traveling.

• Answer:

  My daughter in law always travels with the car seat for the baby wherever she flies. She takes a light baby carriage, the seat but not a travel bed. I can ask her what seat she uses and what travel bed she takes on the trips within the US. Please email me (look at my card) and i will inquire for you. Don't worry so much, I know its very stressful to travel with a baby but I am sure you will enjoy it. My d.i.l. said you need to take the seat with you and cover it with a nylon bag in order to protect it, or better buy a cover like this http://www.kidsurplus.com/sun10330.html (search for car seat cover bag on the internet.