Which car seat is best for airline travel?
We like the Graco ComfortSport. It is affordable ($80 for the basic model), lightweight (11 pounds) and relatively easy to install. Larger/wider seats like the Britax Roundabout may not fit certain narrow airline seats. Remember: the airline will require the arm rests to be down for take-off and landing that’s why super-wide seats don’t work. * What about gadgets like Baby B’Air? These “flight vests” ($35) tether a child to an adult’s lap belt aboard a plane. The goal is to avoid injury to a child during turbulence. The problem: You CANNOT use these flight vests during take-off, taxi or landing, per FAA regulations. Bottom line: the safest place for your baby during a flight is IN an infant or convertible car seat, since you can use these seats during all phases of a flight. * Always get pre-assigned seats. When you make a reservation, always request seat assignments right then and there. If the flight is getting full, the airlines may require you to wait until you get to the airport t
