J.L. Childress Wheelie Car Seat Travel Bag

by J.L. Childress

• Fits Britax Roundabout, Marathon, Boulevard, Decathlon and Diplomat
• Recommended for use when gate checking car seat or bringing onto plane
• Measures approximately 20 by 20 by 32"
• Made of heavy-duty fabric

Product Description

Color: Black

From the Manufacturer

Use the Wheelie Car Seat Travel Bag by J.L. Childress to protect your child's car seat from scratches, dirt and germs. Ideal for use when gate checking your child's seat, bringing the car seat on the plane or for travel by train or cruise ship. The Wheelie folds up easily to store in an airplane's overhead compartment and features adjustable interior cinch strap, dual rubber wheels, resting pegs and a solid platform to prevent dragging. Adjustable pull strap allows for easy maneuvering. Lockable double zippers, detachable shoulder strap and clear ID pocket with ID card add traveling convenience. Reinforced seams add durability and water-resistant, heavy-duty fabric cleans easily and protects car seat from moisture.

Product Description

Use the Wheelie Car Seat Travel Bag by J.L. Childress to protect your child's car seat from scratches, dirt and germs. Ideal for use when gate checking your child's seat, bringing the car seat on the plane or for travel by train or cruise ship. The Wheelie folds up easily to store in an airplane's overhead compartment and features adjustable interior c" strap, dual rubber wheels, resting pegs and a solid platform to prevent dragging. Adjustable pull strap allows for easy maneuvering. Lockable double zippers, detachable shoulder strap and clear ID pocket with ID card add traveling convenience. Reinforced seams add durability and water resistant, heavy duty fabric cleans easily and protects car seat from moisture.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

58 of 59 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars A good option for checking your carseat October 20, 2009

By M. Pentecost

Color Name:Black|Amazon Verified Purchase

I bought this for a recent family vacation to LA, and this was a godsend. The car seat we use is very large (Britax-Marathon), and I was skeptical that I could find something to fit it. What I wanted to avoid, was the plastic bag solution - which always left my seat looking like it took a beating.

This cover did the trick - and performed well when using it to check my car seat. Here are some pro's and con's.

Pros:

- Will fit most large car seats (smaller ones too!)
- Makes traveling with a large seat easier as you can wheel the seat around rather than carry it.
- Protects seat from scuffs and damage while flying.
- Usually has enough room to throw a few extra things in with the seat.

Cons:

- Does not really wheel like luggage, and sometimes will feel like you are just dragging it along.
- The material seems fairly thin - I don't know how many trips this will hold up.

Even with the cons - I am happy with this purchase. It did what I wanted it to - and made my trip a little easier.

35 of 36 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Couldn't have traveled without it August 18, 2006

By C. Hack

Color Name:Black

As an expat living in Malaysia, I'm constantly traveling back and forth from Asia to the US with my 2-year-old daughter. Typically, my husband flies out with us and lugging the car seat isn't too much of a problem. However, he has to return earlier for work and I'm typically on my own during the way back.

I didn't know how I was going to manage carrying the car seat (and my daughter DEFINITELY travels better when we have the seat) so I purchased this carrier. It's big enough to fit the Britex Roundabout and my carry on bag (which I put on the car seat, inside the carrier). I was able to pull the carrier with my bag inside while pushing the stroller.

I would have rated it a '5' however, the durability was a bit questionable as one of the bars that supports the bottom of the carrier 'popped' out while I was pulling the bag. This is probably because you're not suppose to put anything in it except for the car seat, so perhaps I overloaded it? I was able to fix it so all was not lost.

50 of 55 people found the following review helpful

1.0 out of 5 stars My car seat bag fell apart the very first time I used it.... February 23, 2009

By V. Smith

Color Name:Black

My Britax Blvd car seat fit so easily inside the bag, I was so excited to finally have found a bag with wheels that was not a struggle to put the car seat into. The very first, and only time, I used the bag the entire metal bottom part fell off from the bag when I handed it over to be check as luggage. I would not have believed it, if I had not seen it literally fall apart before my very eyes. The only other things I had inside the bag with the car seat were our coats, so weight was not the issue.

This was the biggest waste of money I have ever spent on a car seat bag. Maybe the bag I got was just defective, I don't know. Once I got to my finally destination, I had to drag the carseat bag across the floor with my suitcase and it ruined the bottom of the bag further, as the metal bars with wheels were no longer there.

21 of 24 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Great bag! September 15, 2009

By Angela Stephens

Color Name:Black

I was worried about the quality of this bag after reading some other reviews, but ordered it anyway and I am so glad I did. I used it for my 4 yr old daughter's Graco Nautilus car seat, which is a pretty big seat and is for children up to 65 lbs. It worked great.

I said I was not going to put anything heavy in with it, but I broke down and ended up stuffing several carry on bags and purses in there too until I checked the seat and it still held up, no problem. The airport even let me check it with a few things in there besides the seat...a rug for her grandma.

It was SO easy to get the seat in and out of which really surprised me. I almost had to lower the head support on the car seat to make it fit length wise, but I didn't have to. Make sure the seat is sitting in the center of the bag and secure the seat with the straps attached inside the bag and you shouldn't have trouble with it tipping over.

As with any luggage with wheels, this thing will take 50 pounds off your seat instantly when rolled, not carried of course! I highly recommend it for airport traveling.

13 of 14 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Great product, if you can't go with backpack version November 16, 2010

By Twin Papa

Color Name:Black

I recently traveled from Los Angeles to New York and I purchased this product along with the backpack version (one of the many joys of having twins).

First off, I loved both, I was able to store a full pack of diapers, toys, clothes and some other things inside of each of the bags. This is free storage people!!

I can see where if you aren't careful, you may have problems with the zipper. Nothing a little patience can take care of. Bags are very durable, straps are good.

I did knock it down one star because the design (specifically the wheels) didn't work great for me. I'm 6'1" so maybe it is my height (or maybe because I had additional items inside), but dragging this thing around seemed awkward as the bag tended to lean away from me almost to the point where it was sitting up. I had to play with the straps a little and at times force it to lean towards me.

I'd recommend the backpack version if that is a better choice for you but both were great!! Traveling with 10-month old twins...not so great :(

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Well worth the money April 3, 2007

By Jason's Mom

Color Name:Black|Amazon Verified Purchase

If you travel with a toddler this is a great item to have. We had one of the "cheaper" ones before and you get what you pay for. The cheaper one didn't last through the first leg of our trip! This one is very heavy duty and well made.