FLYING WITH A CAR SEAT
EXPERT TIPS YOU NEED TO KNOW
TAKING A CAR SEAT IS THE SAFEST CHOICE
-Crashes are rare, but turbulence is common -Airplane seatbelts are for 40lbs+ -Smaller kids need a car seat or CARES harness -Lap babies can be seriously injured in bad turbulence
BY LAW U.S. AIRLINES MUST LET YOU USE A CAR SEAT
-You're allowed to rear-face if your child is within the limits -Non-US airlines set their own rules, so read up before you fly -You can only sit in certain seats (swipe for details)
MAKE IT EASY
-Choose a lightweight car seat -CARES + Ride Safer Travel Vest for kids 4+ years old -Folding booster seat for kids 5+ who are mature