Originally Posted by markzz2

Sorry I really do not understand this post.

The extension seat belt we give out to customers with babies on their lap are issued in compliance with British CAA regulations. They are to be used for infants under 2 years old. They must be used for take off and landing. This applies regardless of where they are sitting (front row or mid cabin). We are aware that other airlines (which abide by their own country laws and rules, do not consider these belts necessary, but we would be risking our jobs if caught by an inspector not insisting they are used on our aircraft). The belt also enables a normal brace position (near enough) to be maintained whereas I believe a Babywrap type thing would not and you would be forced to stay fairly upright.

As for the oxygen mask knocking out a baby? I find that comment hard to believe from someone who goes through the same training as I have. It could not happen, could you have misunderstood the crew member?

Failure to take notice of cabin crew instructions is against the law and can result in an offload but I would never say this to a customer unless they were aggressive and blatantly refusing to comply to a safety instruction, which by the way are not negotiable.

It does amaze me sometimes the conflicts that happen because people refuse to fasten their seat belts, or take their baby out of an unrestrained bassinette during turbulence, or let go of their handbag for take off.