Thanks everyone. The car seat we have is certified for airplane use.
Originally Posted by
chuckworth
We also had a Chico Key Fit 30 for our infant daughter who is now 15 months old. After 20 flight segments on WN in her first year, I can confirm that the Key Fit 30 will fit in both devolve and non-devolve seats just fine. We installed rear facing on the aircraft but it will prevent the person in front of you from reclining. DO NOT bring the base on board (unless you intend to place it in the overhead), just the carrier itself and secure with the lap belt. We always left the base at home. You will be required to place the carrier in the window seat only. Good Luck!
Good to know that the Chico Key Fit 30 fits in WN.
If you leave the base at home, what do you use at the destination then? We'll be renting a car down in FL.
What stroller do you use? Do you put your Chico Key Fit in a stroller or just hand carry it with you around the airport? We are in the process of buying a traditional/umbrella stroller and would use some help. (Now, we have a frame stroller, the Caddy Key Fit.) The umbrella Chico Lite Plus can accept the car seat, but at 20 lbs, it is a fairly heavy umbrella stroller. The Chico Cortina is a full size traditional stroller, but pretty big when fold (weighs 23 lb). The Baby Jogger City Versa feels easy to push around but even heavier at 26 lb. (maybe I should start a new trend at the flying with kids section)
Originally Posted by
zookie
If your child is at least 22 pounds and you anticipate flying a couple more times in the next couple years, you should definitely get the CARES seat harness:
http://kidsflysafe.com/
It's basically turns the current airplane seat & belt into a 5 point harness. FAA approved, and they give you instructions for installing it. With a little practice, you can install it in a minute or two. It sure beats wrestling a big car seat onto the plane.
I used it with my kids when they were younger and would never go back to hauling a car seat through the airport... just check it.
Good suggestion. I don't know if the baby will be 22 pounds by then. In any case, we will likely fly at least once a year, so it will be useful by then or sometime down the road.