What portable car seat should we take look at?

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Jamerican

We would like to know which portable car seats to take a look at to keep in our cars. Most people who have toddlers and travel by air would like to have a driver with a car seat as they leave theirs at home.

Also, please say why you like it.

Thanks.

Answer
It all depends on what age your child is. For a convertible seat, I would consider a few different one's depending on what your budget is. Here are the ones that I have found are the easiest to install, and keep the child rear facing the longest. How old is your child and how tall is he/she and how much does he/she weigh? Also--what kind of car do you have? I can tell you the perfect seat for your child and your car
Graco Natalius:
-Goes up to 65 pounds
-Converts into a High-Back Belt-Positioning booster seat
-Converts into a Backless Booster
-3 position recline
-armrests
-EPS foam
-$144.44 at Walmart

Graco MyRide 65
-Rear Facing for infants 5 to 40 pounds
-up to 65 pounds forward facing
-side impact resistant
-safest car seat on the market
-approved for airplane use
-$150 at Walmart

Evenflo Triumph Advance
-forward facing up to 50 pounds
-Loved how easy it was to loosen and tighten the harness straps
-wider than most car seats
-infinite slide harness--great for anyone to use, just slide the straps to the top of childs shoulders and no adjusting from the back
-great recline features
-$124 at Walmart

The First Years True fit
-highest rating from the national highway traffic safety administration
-great for preemies up to 65 pounds
-deep side-wings are great for side impact protection.
-built-in seat belt lock-offs--extremley easy to install
-heavier than most seats

All of the Britax seats are great also

Can i take a toddler car seat on a plane?

Drifter

I will be going on a 10-12 hour flight with my son (3 years old) and I will be purchasing his seat (full price). Can I take his car seat and put it on the plane seat so that he can eat and do everything?

Answer
Yes, car seats are highly recommended for children under 40lbs because it is safe for the child (especially during turbulence), makes them feel secure, is more comfortable for both parent and child, will help your child sleep, and gives both of you the opportunity to relax a bit.

In order to be certified for use on an airplane, the car seat has to met the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. Check the labels on the side of your car restraint for a sticker (words will be printed in red) for verification that your seat is safe for airplane use. Almost all car seats pass this requirement.

Here is an example of what the SMVSS sticker would look like: http://jamiehassen79.angelfire.com/flying_children_pics/FMVSS.jpg

There is also a new device that is approved by the FAA for airline use ONLY. It is called CARES (Child Aviation Restraint System) and costs $75. It weighs 1 pound, is certified for all phases of flight (taxiing, take off, turbulence and landing), adjusts to fit ALL size airplane seats, and is approved for kids 22â44 lbs.
http://www.kidsflysafe.com/




I've been flying internationally and domestically with my children since they were 2 months (now 8, 6, and 3 months). At least three trips a year are the children and I traveling internationally (14+ hours each way) alone. In addition to that, we do another 8-10 international and domestic flights a year as a family. I have never had any problems with my children on any of the flights.

I wrote a small article about flying with children that goes more in-depth, gives security rules and regulations for the US, EU, UK, and Australia, offers tips and tricks for the travel, etc. http://www.angelfire.com/jamiehassen79/flying_children.html

If I can be of any more help or assistance, please feel free to contact me.

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