Go-Go Kidz Travelmate Review

Average Reviews:

(More customer reviews)EDIT 11/29/09:The product description now mentions a strap that sounds like it might solve the attachment/detachment problem.I haven't seen the strap in action, but check more recent reviews to see if it's working well.

ORIGINAL REVIEW:
I really love the idea of this gadget.We've used on several plane trips, and it's definitely easier and more practical than bringing the carseat AND a stroller.Many people have stopped us in the airport to check it out, and our son loves riding around in it.It has great polyurethane wheels that roll over just about anything with ease, and the telescoping handle can be made long enough for the tallest parent.It's light, easy to steer, and streamlined.Our Britax Marathon fits on it beautifully and attaches securely.

However, it needs a couple of major improvements to make it worth the effort and the price.First of all, there simply MUST be a way to attach and detach the device to/from the carseat more quickly.Currently, you must attach it by twisting two long screws into their guideholes.This takes WAY too long.On just one trip, we screwed the TravelMate onto the carseat in the parking lot, then unscrewed it in the security line, screwed it back on, unscrewed it on the plane, and then screwed it back on in the jetway.This means we spent WAY too much time screwing and unscrewing those very long screws.It's even harder when the kid is asleep in the carseat.There simply MUST be a method to snap the carseat securely onto the TravelMate without frantically twisting screws on and off.It's ridiculous.Until this company comes up with a better method for attaching the carseat to the TravelMate, I would not recommend purchasing it.

Secondly, the telescoping handle is great but it feels quite flimsy.I am pretty comfortable pulling my kid along behind me, but pushing him in front of me seems risky because it feels like I'm going to snap the rails of the handle.It would be worth the extra weight to strengthen the telescoping rails and make the handle more sturdy.

In summary, this is a great idea, but wait to buy it until the company comes up with a simple snap-in to replace the screw-in attachment.

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Product Description:
Airplane travel with a toddler can be a challenge, but with the Go-Go Kidz TravelMate, navigating the airport becomes a piece of cake. The TravelMate is a car seat attachment that allows it to be wheeled with ease through the airport, with your child safely belted in. So, rather than carrying your child on one arm and a bulky car seat on the other, you can breeze through the airport with less hassle. It is designed for use with most convertible or toddler car seats, for babies and children up to 50 pounds.

The Go Go Kidz TravelMate offers:

Easy car seat attachment makes traveling with toddlers easy
Lightweight, compact design won't cramp your travel style
Compatible with most widely available convertible or toddler car seats

The Go-Go Kidz TravelMate is compatible with a variety of convertible/toddler car seats.
View larger. How It Works
The Go-Go Kidz TravelMate quickly and easily attaches to most convertible or toddler car seats. It has 5-inch wheels and a telescopic handle for easily wheeling your child in his or her car seat. Since the FAA strongly recommends that children under 40 pounds use a car seat for air travel, the TravelMate saves you the hassle of hauling your car seat -- and your active toddler, plus all your gear -- through the airport. The TravelMate's wheels detach easily for passing through airport security X-ray machines. The handle features four-position adjustability, ranging from 28 inches to 50-1/2 inches for maximum versatility. And at only five pounds, the TravelMate won't bog you down if you're trying to travel light. In fact, it makes a compact package: it folds flat for easy storage, measuring just 28 x 17 x 5 inches (H x L x W) when closed and 50-1/2 x 17 x 5 inches (H x L x W) when open.
Safe and Secure
You can rest assured that your child will be safe and comfortable while you whiz through the airport with your TravelMate. Its wide, rubber wheels provide a stable, smooth ride, and it is designed for compatibility with most widely available car seat models.
Award-Winning Innovation
The Go-Go Kidz TravelMate has received many awards, including the 2006 JPMA Innovation Award; the iParenting Media Award for Greatest Products of 2006; the Best Product of the Year for 2006 from Fit Pregnancy; and the Preemie Cool Stuff Award.

Go-Go Kidz TravelMate Compatibility
The Go-Go Kidz TravelMate is compatible with most widely available car seats, including:

Britax (Advantage, Boulevard Decathlon, Diplomat, Freeway (UK Version), Marathon, Regent, Roundabout, and Wizard)

Cosco (Alpha Elite Apex Booster, Alpha Lux Convertible, Alpha Omega, Alpha Omega Elite, Alpha Sport Vantage Booster, High Back Booster, and Summit High Back).

Eddie Bauer (Deluxe 3 in 1 Convertible, High Back Booster, and Summit Booster)

Evenflo (Big Kid Booster Car Seat, Chase LX, Generations Booster, Harness Booster seat, Titan Deluxe , Titan V, Tribute VLX, Tribute 5 Delux, Triumph, Triumph Advanced LX, Triumph Advanced DLX, and Vanguard)

Fisher-Price SafeVoyage

Graco (ComfortSport, Nautilus 3-in-1, Platinum Cargo Booster, Toddler SafeSeat (step 2), and Treasured CarGo)

Maxi Cosi Priori

Recaro Como Convertible

Safety 1st (3-Phase and Enspira)

Sunshine Kids (Radian 65 and Radian 80)

Note: the TravelMate is not compatible with the following seats: Britax Parkway Booster; Combi Koluk High back booster; Cosco Scenera; Graco Turbo Booster; Safety 1st Intera; and Recaro.

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