aIR TRAVEL WITH LITTLE ONES

Traveling with our kids is always a debate in some way.  We either are arguing about the destination, activities, or even the basic concepts of how we get there.  But why do we argue?  Our kids are the most special thing in most of our lives and we always want to make them happy and to make sure they are safe.  But how do we keep them safe during air travel?  Lets discuss a few things to consider:

• Where do they sit?
  • The safest thing for your kids, is to secure them in their own seat while flying.  Air travel is always subject to unexpected turbulence or rough air and this creates significant risk for our children.  As a lap child, we cannot possibly have a strong grip on our children throughout every second of a flight.  We strongly urge you to opt for a seat for your child to protect them, plus its more comfortable for everyone!
  • If you don't have a car seat, utilize a FAA approved harness that supplements the basic seat belt.  Our children have not fully developed the muscles of the neck and back, which stabilize our head and back from outside forces.  The FAA harness will secure their torso to the seat similar to the harness of your car seat and protect them in a way similar to that of your car seat at home
  • If you have a car seat, make sure to check the width of your seat to insure it will fit on your airline.  As well, remember that the newer car seats might not be compatible with the buckle style seat belts commonly found on airliners.  Some seats with the Click Tight technology will not allow for the buckle to be below the seat, and this seat will not lock.  Take a look and verify your seat will work before you head out to the airport.

 My son on our way to Walt Disney World.  He is using a CARE's harness that is FAA approved.​  It can be found online through various retailers.

The safety of your child is every parents biggest concern.  I understand that some people have budget and other concerns to consider, but I hope you find this information helpful.