HELP!!! Car Traveling?? - YorkieTalk.com Forums

tobysmom328 · 05-06-2008, 07:31 AM

So. I'm getting Izzy soon and I know I'll be traveling a lot with her since my bf is 5 hours away, we'll be taking trips there and to my parents which is 3 hours away. I'll also have my cat, Toby in the car. He does great as he sleeps in his hard carrier. I usually have him in the front seat when I travel by myself since he likes to be by me. He has traveled in the back when Rob and I would travel together. We both have smaller cars.. Olds Alero (mine) and Ford Contour (his). Both have airbags and I don't think I can turn them off. What is the best way to travel with a 4 lber?

I've heard she doesnt' mind traveling, but I'm guessing this may be a trial and error test. We did get a pattern for a look-out seat at Joann's and his mom is planning on helping me make it for her. It's 12" by 12" and 8" high. Is it too big?

Thanks!
Kayla

tobysmom328 · 05-06-2008, 12:11 PM

Any one!? Please help!

Lula168 · 05-06-2008, 12:30 PM

Hi! I was reading a post earlier on the "car snoozer". I don't own one but am really considering buying it b/c it is on sale right now!

Here is a link to the post!

Mia loves her Snoozer car seat!

tobysmom328 · 05-06-2008, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Lula168

Hi! I was reading a post earlier on the "car snoozer". I don't own one but am really considering buying it b/c it is on sale right now!

Here is a link to the post!

Mia loves her Snoozer car seat!

I've looked into that, but think it may not work in either of the cars since the consoles are so small. only 5" wide.

KathyinCali · 05-06-2008, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Lula168

Hi! I was reading a post earlier on the "car snoozer". I don't own one but am really considering buying it b/c it is on sale right now!

Here is a link to the post!

Mia loves her Snoozer car seat!

I had this one for Lucy when she was a baby and it worked great! Now I have the large version which can go in the front or back seat. I can turn off my airbag on the passenger side.

Yorkiedaze · 05-06-2008, 02:32 PM

I had three lookout car seats. Still have two, but when we got our new little girl this past December I bought the lookout console. Reason was........Zada and Azrael would keep trying to get out of the car seats and end up hanging over the sides all twisted. This way is like they have the entire back seat, but it sits high, and they can have their blankies, chews and toys right on the seat with them without losing them over the side. Anyway, I may not be much help, but this is another option.

tobysmom328 · 05-06-2008, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Yorkiedaze

I had three lookout car seats. Still have two, but when we got our new little girl this past December I bought the lookout console. Reason was........Zada and Azrael would keep trying to get out of the car seats and end up hanging over the sides all twisted. This way is like they have the entire back seat, but it sits high, and they can have their blankies, chews and toys right on the seat with them without losing them over the side. Anyway, I may not be much help, but this is another option.

Do you have a link to see what this looks like? Thanks!

poosdarling · 05-08-2008, 07:28 AM

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Originally Posted by tobysmom328

I've looked into that, but think it may not work in either of the cars since the consoles are so small. only 5" wide.

WOW!!! I didn't think there was a car smaller than mine!!! 5'' wide console? They might as well not make one at all!

My snoozer console is about 8'' wide .... and it's sturdy yet soft so you can kind of I guess squish it a bit to fit.

tobysmom328 · 05-08-2008, 08:03 AM

I think I'm settled on getting the one that SaraAlexine00 has for Mia.

Thanks all!

Any additional comments would be nice to hear too!

GurleyGirl · 05-08-2008, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by tobysmom328

So. I'm getting Izzy soon and I know I'll be traveling a lot with her since my bf is 5 hours away, we'll be taking trips there and to my parents which is 3 hours away. I'll also have my cat, Toby in the car. He does great as he sleeps in his hard carrier. I usually have him in the front seat when I travel by myself since he likes to be by me. He has traveled in the back when Rob and I would travel together. We both have smaller cars.. Olds Alero (mine) and Ford Contour (his). Both have airbags and I don't think I can turn them off. What is the best way to travel with a 4 lber?

I've heard she doesnt' mind traveling, but I'm guessing this may be a trial and error test. We did get a pattern for a look-out seat at Joann's and his mom is planning on helping me make it for her. It's 12" by 12" and 8" high. Is it too big?

Thanks!
Kayla

Hey... are you the one I am delivering Izzy to??? I will be transporting Izzy to near Chicago for Sherry when I go to my son's college graduation.

I'll let you know if she travels OK... it's at least a 7 hour trip.

tobysmom328 · 05-08-2008, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by GurleyGirl

Hey... are you the one I am delivering Izzy to??? I will be transporting Izzy to near Chicago for Sherry when I go to my son's college graduation.

I'll let you know if she travels OK... it's at least a 7 hour trip.

Yes I am, well you'll be taking Izzy to my boyfriend Rob. I was wondering if you were on here too! We are very excited to get Izzy!!

PM'ed you!

05-06-2008, 07:31 AM	#1
tobysmom328 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Central Iowa Posts: 114	HELP!!! Car Traveling?? So. I'm getting Izzy soon and I know I'll be traveling a lot with her since my bf is 5 hours away, we'll be taking trips there and to my parents which is 3 hours away. I'll also have my cat, Toby in the car. He does great as he sleeps in his hard carrier. I usually have him in the front seat when I travel by myself since he likes to be by me. He has traveled in the back when Rob and I would travel together. We both have smaller cars.. Olds Alero (mine) and Ford Contour (his). Both have airbags and I don't think I can turn them off. What is the best way to travel with a 4 lber? I've heard she doesnt' mind traveling, but I'm guessing this may be a trial and error test. We did get a pattern for a look-out seat at Joann's and his mom is planning on helping me make it for her. It's 12" by 12" and 8" high. Is it too big? Thanks! Kayla __________________ Kayla IZZY and Toby

05-06-2008, 12:11 PM	#2
tobysmom328 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Central Iowa Posts: 114	Any one!? Please help! __________________ Kayla IZZY and Toby

05-06-2008, 12:30 PM	#3
Lula168 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Boston Posts: 62	Hi! I was reading a post earlier on the "car snoozer". I don't own one but am really considering buying it b/c it is on sale right now! Here is a link to the post! Mia loves her Snoozer car seat! __________________ Keri & Lula

05-08-2008, 08:03 AM	#9
tobysmom328 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Central Iowa Posts: 114	I think I'm settled on getting the one that SaraAlexine00 has for Mia. Thanks all! Any additional comments would be nice to hear too! __________________ Kayla IZZY and Toby

05-06-2008, 02:32 PM	#6
Yorkiedaze My hairy-legged girls Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: lompoc, ca. Posts: 5,916	I had three lookout car seats. Still have two, but when we got our new little girl this past December I bought the lookout console. Reason was........Zada and Azrael would keep trying to get out of the car seats and end up hanging over the sides all twisted. This way is like they have the entire back seat, but it sits high, and they can have their blankies, chews and toys right on the seat with them without losing them over the side. Anyway, I may not be much help, but this is another option.