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Experience Taking Toddler on Plane?
I don't feel safety will be a major concern...if the plane crashes, having his own seat isn't likely to save him. However, I wanted to see if anyone else ...
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- My baby is 7 months old and we have flown with him on 2 seperate occasions. He doesn't mind the plane one bit. Sits in our lap just fine every time. Make sure you g...
- I just flew this week with my 14 mo old. I bought a seat and carried on his car seat. Glad I did, as he did not squirm or scream to be let down. If he had been in m...
- There are so many tips to traveling with toddlers on planes. How long is the flight? And does it look like it will be a full flight? I don't like to pay for an extr...
Car Seat on Plane??
If the plane crashes, a carseat will not save them. i really do find that kids are more comfortable NOT in a carseat on a plane. THey have more wiggle room. ...
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- I have flown with my daughter at that age before. I had to bring the car seat. Plane rules. Not sure if that is still a rule. But it was the law. I didn't buy her a se...
- I would absolutely take the car seat on the plane. We have traveled a great deal with our two children and it may be a bit of a hassle to haul in through security but...
- I used to travel with my three daughters when they were young (by myself when my husband was away on business). There's a little more than 2 years between them. I re...
Traveling by Plane with Toddler and Possibly a Car Seat
When you are asked to buckle your seat beat, it is not in the event that the plane crashes. If the plane crashes, we all know a seat bealt won't exactly ...
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- In reference to traveling on a plane... we I took a trip with our 2 year old daughter which required for us to be 5 hours on the plane and my doctor recommended for us...
- Just wanted to share my recent experience. Took a flight with my 2 year old, and planned around nap time, thinking she'd fall asleep on the plane. Nope. She generall...
- I agree w/ Christy H. We've used the CARES system (FAA approved) with our daughter and it was wonderful!! If you are renting a car, most companies can give you a loa...
Scheduled C Section Vs. VBAC
It's kind of like when a plane crashes and someone says "I will never get on a plane again in my life" - well, that is kind of an irrational fear, ...
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- I'm so sorry to hear about your aunt. It's clear that she was very loved. As for another c-section, you are right to be concerned because even though they are very...
- First of all, I am so sorry for your loss... I would say just trust your doctor on this one. If she thinks a C-section is better, than that is probably what is safes...
- Hi G., and Blessings on your pregnancy! The evidence supports a VBAC for safety. Dr's will always tell you that you have the risk of uterine rupture with a VBAC, b...
Do All Carseats Fit in Airplane Seats?
Frankly, if a plane crashes a car seat isn't going to do much for you and they are a pain to lug. Helpful? Yes | No Save This Remove This Report This Share ...
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- Hi K., In the past, I've checked my carseat and let my son just sleep in the extra seat. I've done this since he was 4 mo. old. I just raise the arm rest between us a...
- I think they have to be forward facing on the airplane. I would contact the airline. I just bought an Alpha Omega Elite and it had a sticker on it that said it was air...
- Hi K.! First of all make sure that your seats are approved for airline travel. They will say on the seat. Second, child seats must go by the window seat - doesn't matt...
Need Help Finding a Light but Safe Booster to Take on the Plane and Car
A couple of interesting statistics that I found: 1) 90% of plane crashes have survivors; 2) Toxic smoke inhalation actually causes most of the deaths--not ...
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- I don't believe boosters are usable on a plane, you'll need to check with the airline your flying.
- This is the one that we've used from Target. http://www.target.com/Cosco-Highrise-Booster-Seat/dp/B00192EWPW/sr=1-5/qid=1244379839/ref=sr_1_5/176-###-###-####-###-###...
- They will not let you use a booster on a plane unless it is FAA certified. Usually the ones that have a 5pt harness. The costco or graco belt boosters that are $25 at ...
Air Travel, 4 Year Old & Car Seats
Logically, if the plane crashes, what good is a car seat going to do? 2. Lugging him, car seat, carry-on, all the food/diapers/change of clothes for the day ...
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- I have flown with my daughter last November and she was almost 3 at the time. She weighs about 33 lbs. I used her carseat. It is a pain in the butt, however, it is ...
- My son has been traveling (although not overseas) since he was 6 months ago. I have never used a car seat. Let me give a list of why: 1. Logically, if the plane ...
- hi C.-we flew with our then 3 yo last september-and I had been concerned with the same things. I even looked into the cares harness. We ended up just letting him sit...
Flying Out of Town for a Weekend and Very Scared, Please Help!
Statistically, plane crashes are SOOOO rare, so you really have nothing logical to worry about, but sometimes our minds are just not logical. ...
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- Well, you have many responses and lots of good ideas. I know this may sound weird...kind of hard to word it. But I am most at peace when I fly with my little daughter....
- A., I once had to have a serious surgery, (yes i know its nothing compared to flying) but the point I want to make is, I was scared almost to my death! A Christian l...
- A., I am sending you a great big bear hug! Just sit down and take a big long breath in and then let it out slowly. I am getting the feeling there is a lot going on ...
Flying with a 2-year-old...carseat??
Most plane crashes are survivable. A 3 year old survived a plane crash a few months ago because she was in her car seat. Plus it's just easier. ...
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- Hi S., i just traveled with my 3 year old this Feb. for the first time and did not need a car seat on the plane. It was fine for him and he enjoyed the space. I did w...
- My grandson flew from Kalamaoo to El Paso in his car seat when he was just about your son's age. It worked out fine and he could see everthing well or sleep in his se...
- I have done it both ways. I also did the lap option when my sons were older. The careseat was a blessing to have my boys were not restricted by the airplane seat bel...
First Flight/trip Away from Home with 10 Month Old
We checked the car seat (at the point at which the plane crashes, what good is a car seat?). We did a gate check with the stroller so we'd have it in the ...
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- If your are nursing I would plan his schedule to nurse him on take off and landing otherwise, or if you're not comfortable nursing in front of 50 people you don't know...
- I am a mother of a 14 month old and we have been actively traveling with her since birth (even to Hawaii). Similac makes the ready-to-feed bottles. Just unscrew the ...
- Bring there fav toys,books.make sure you have enough forumal ,diapers,wipes ,cherios ,there binky,there fav thing in the diaper bag to last you till you get where your...
