Innovative options for transporting babies/toddlers through an airport

As a frequent flier, I see lots of babies and toddlers being dragged through airports.  Nothing makes me more frustrated (angry actually) than seeing a parent yelling at a toddler because they aren't keeping pace.  So, here are some transport options that seem to work

1.  The first time I saw this was about a year ago.  I've recently noticed the O'Hare Brookstone store is selling them.  They transport the kid in a fun (although it seemed slow) way and they serve as a storage bag.  I've never seen a kid crying when they're on one of these. 

Usually the "passengers" are a little smaller :)

2.  I've only seen this option one time and that was last week at O'Hare airport.  This little gal's mom told me she got the seat on Amazon.com.  It fastens onto a carry-on sized wheeled suitcase.  The child can sit in it like a chair or she can ride in it when her mom's pulling the suitcase.  The mom told me she takes it off the suitcase and folds it up just before boarding the flight.  Very cool!!

This is called "Ride-on*Carry-on"

3.  There's always a stroller. 

Here's a mom with a stroller and a backpack that is carrying a carseat.  This looks bulky but after seeing so many parents struggle carrying a large carseat, this looks like a nice option for the carseat.

A common sight...a stroller full of "stuff" with the kid either pushing or riding.  (side note:  as a former ICU nurse in a trauma center, this always makes me cringe thinking what happens to his poor little head if he falls backwards and hits the floor). 

Remember many airports are so big that a toddler (actually a child 5 or under) may get tired before you reach your gate, so either allow extra time so they can have time to walk or take a long something that will transport them.