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Big city traveling with child
I am heading out this morning for a long weekend in Chicago.
My wife has a conference so me and my 21 month old bundle of joy are going to hang out in the windy city. How does one see the town via taxi's with a little one in tow? The child seat seems like a problem. I will have my vehicle with me but parking in Chi-town sucks. How does a family with small children living in a metro area get around without a car? Most of the people (all single) I know who live in Chicago or NY do not own cars since the trains and taxi's are so prevelant.
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11-03-2005, 06:04 AM
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Give a honk when you're on 55 going past Bloomington!
Everyone I know who actually lives in the city is single. The radio and newspapers claim families live there, but I think it is an elaborate hoax perpetuated by the Daley-friendly media to try to dupe some families into actually moving there. Knowing Chicago, there are probably extensive laws about just this. I do know that taxis have to be relatively new to keep their medallions, and all newer cars have those special thingies for attaching child seats to. Maybe just stick to the L?
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11-03-2005, 06:11 AM
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I wish you had not waited until the last minute to post this.
We have a stroller/car seat for travel. http://www.strollerdepot.com/moreinfo.php?SKU=0012&logsite=google&logkey=stroller+car+seat&logcamp=SnS I can collpase it down to a car seat and back to a stroller in the blink of an eye with the little tike in it. Maybe look for a baby rental store in Chicago. Try this. http://www.babysaway.com/locations.html#ILLINOIS We used them when in Palm Springs and they were great.
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11-03-2005, 06:22 AM
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Thanks for the tip Jim - that stroller/seat looks perfect. I'll see if I can find one on my way out of town.
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11-03-2005, 06:34 AM
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Go to the museum of science and industry. There is a kids play area, some places to eat inside, and you can easily walk around and keep the squirt entertained for 5-6 hours. I'm pretty sure they have strollers for your use inside as well. Be sure to tour the U-boat sub.
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