To Car Seat or Not To Car Seat, That is the Question...[Merged Threads]
Dec 16, 2010, 7:18 pm
#256
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: British Columbia, Canada
Posts: 177
Having the car seat is really beneficial, IMO. Children like familiarity, and nothing provides that for a multi-hour plane trip like the kid's car seat. Nearly all are FAA approved, and most fit on airplanes. I'd bring it, since it will help induce rest and sleep much better than just buckling him into the full-size airplane seat.
Dec 17, 2010, 12:14 pm
#257
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: LAX
Posts: 10,912
"There has not been a preventable commercial aviation fatality of a child under 2 in 16 years," says FAA spokeswoman Alison Duquette.
Dec 20, 2010, 11:32 am
#258
Suspended
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Chicago
Programs: Chairman US Air, four million miles Delta and F.C., Plat Prem Marriott, Marquis Jet," Air America
Posts: 222
But ask him how many permanently brain injured children!
I have taken care of three over my career in pediatric surgery. All from flying objects when the plane dropped after hitting an air pocket
I have taken care of three over my career in pediatric surgery. All from flying objects when the plane dropped after hitting an air pocket
Aug 19, 2014, 3:51 am
#260
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: France
Programs: United Plus
Posts: 1,761
Are you flying a U.K. airline? Most U.K. car seats need a shoulder belt to install and are therefore not air travel approved. Hopefully, someone there can help out. I used U.S. car seats and tried to fly Lufthansa or a U.S. company to avoid this problem.
Aug 19, 2014, 7:52 am
#261
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: IAD
Programs: UA 1K, Marriott Gold, Global Entry, TSA Pre✓
Posts: 707
Aug 19, 2014, 4:29 pm
#262
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Aberdeenshire
Programs: BA
Posts: 1,008
Dec 28, 2014, 11:49 am
#264
Join Date: Mar 2011
Programs: FB, Accor, Marriot
Posts: 426
Quick question: do you have a model which would be suitable from 9kg onwards, which is approved for airplanes and is less than 42cm wide, available in Europe?
This comes from the fact that my usual airline is klm, and they say you can bring an approved sear which fits between the armrests, i.e. 42cm wide max. I've checked for example the brita eclispe which is 45cm wide and thus too wide :-(
This comes from the fact that my usual airline is klm, and they say you can bring an approved sear which fits between the armrests, i.e. 42cm wide max. I've checked for example the brita eclispe which is 45cm wide and thus too wide :-(
Apr 21, 2015, 8:09 am
#265
Join Date: Mar 2015
Posts: 33
I might have missed it in the 18 pages of replies, but can anyone tell me if any car rental companies have car seats available for use? We're going to Hawaii this year, and I'd rather not take my daughter's bulky booster on the plane. I was hoping we could rent a booster along with a car at our destination, but if that's not possible, I may buy a cheap backless booster that will be easy to transport for the trip.
Apr 21, 2015, 8:17 am
#266
Join Date: May 2005
Programs: UA
Posts: 1,775
I might have missed it in the 18 pages of replies, but can anyone tell me if any car rental companies have car seats available for use? We're going to Hawaii this year, and I'd rather not take my daughter's bulky booster on the plane. I was hoping we could rent a booster along with a car at our destination, but if that's not possible, I may buy a cheap backless booster that will be easy to transport for the trip.
Apr 21, 2015, 8:37 am
#267
Join Date: Sep 2010
Programs: HHonors Diamond; My Mom's Favorite Kid
Posts: 3,929
I might have missed it in the 18 pages of replies, but can anyone tell me if any car rental companies have car seats available for use? We're going to Hawaii this year, and I'd rather not take my daughter's bulky booster on the plane. I was hoping we could rent a booster along with a car at our destination, but if that's not possible, I may buy a cheap backless booster that will be easy to transport for the trip.
If she is big enough look at the Bubble Bum at Wal-Mart. It's an inflatable backless booster. Get it now and test it. A friend got one with a hole in it. So test it before your trip. You also want to test if your daughter to make sure it's likely shell sit properly in a backless booster. Some kids need the extra reminder of the back to not squirm.
Apr 21, 2015, 9:30 am
#269
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Portland
Posts: 11,572
I disagree with the "never rent" advice - I do it from time to time, but I know the risks in advance. There's always a chance that the seat you get will not be the best, or that it won't even be available. You need to have a backup plan if that occurs. If you're willing to accept that risk, renting is a great option, particularly for those of us who travel solo with our kids. So far, I've never had a problem renting.
Apr 21, 2015, 10:10 am
#270
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: gggrrrovvveee (ORD)
Programs: UA Pt, Marriott Ti, Hertz PC
Posts: 6,091
There is a cost/benefit also. If you're going to be there for some length of time, you could consider renting for a day, buying a cheap carseat from Walmart, and returning the rental. It could end up being cheaper and you could just leave it in the rental at the end.
Or you could try the bubble bum or something like the saferider vest. We have one and I really like the fact that it properly positions the seatbelt, particularly around the neck. Downside is that the kid is sitting much lower in the seat and may not be able to see out the windows.
Or you could try the bubble bum or something like the saferider vest. We have one and I really like the fact that it properly positions the seatbelt, particularly around the neck. Downside is that the kid is sitting much lower in the seat and may not be able to see out the windows.