Carseat v. Harness for Airplane

[LSUmiss]

IF a child is under 2 they MUST be in a harness or car seat if they are occupying their own seat. A airplane seatbelt isn't enough to secure a toddler if there is turbulance. It is a requirement.

I asked SW & they said that it’s up to the parent. Could you not hold the child if there is turbulence?

 

[wendlle]

I asked SW & they said that it’s up to the parent. Could you not hold the child if there is turbulence?

Have you ever been in turbulance? I mean REAL turbulance? You can't hold anything. Your child would be a ball being thrown around the plane.
Seriously, GET a harness. Isn't $60 worth your child's life?

 

[mrsnate]

A CARES harness is only for kids 22-44 pounds and up to 40 inches. It’s also not good for sleeping children. At nearly $60 it’s an option for a small number of kids. The Cosco Scenera Next car seat is super light (like 7lbs) and is less than $40 at Walmart.

 

[bopper]

I would also consider getting them a board book about "going on a plane"...that talks about giong through security and the need to sit in the seats sometimes.

 

[treemi01]

We have been very happy CARES users since 2007. Five kids later, it’s the only thing we consider when traveling to WDW. We never rent a car, and sticking the CARES into a backpack is so much easier than lugging a car seat around multiple airports, buses, and hotel rooms!