Can I use my UK seat in the US for my grandson?

[cathydisneynut]

I have a Britax car seat (pictures below) and I was wondering if this can be used in the US, as we are holidaying in both Los Angeles and Florida.

Many thanks for any help/suggestions.

 

[seashoreCM]

On an airplane it must be U.S. FAA approved. In a car, yes it may be used unconditionally.

 

[cathydisneynut]

Thanks!

 

[Starwind]

Actually, on an airplane a foreign-government approved car seat is also acceptable. International regulation and also US regulation.

Some references:

US Airways explanation of the rules: http://www.usairways.com/en-CA/travel_information/children/infants_children.html

"Manufactured outside of the U.S. must bear a label of approval of a foreign government or a label showing the seat was manufactured under the standards of the United Nations."

A good blog with lots of reference info: http://thecarseatlady.com/before-you-fly-know-your-rights/

FFA Advisory circular: http://www.faa.gov/documentLibrary/media/Advisory_Circular/AC 120-87B.pdf

" c. United Nations Standards or Approval by a Foreign Government. On October 15,1992, the FAA broadened the categories of CRSs allo
wed to be used on aircraft to include CRSs meeting the standards of the United Nations or approved by a foreign government (57 Federal
Register (FR) 42662)"

FAA info for operators: http://www.faa.gov/other_visit/avia...afety/info/all_infos/media/2009/info09002.pdf

FAA advisory circular: http://kidsflysafe.com/wp-content/u...rcular_Child-Restraint-Systems_09-17-2010.pdf


FInally, my post with even more info in another thread: http://www.disboards.com/threads/southwest-airlines-child-restraint-system.3384061/#post-53166332

 

[cathydisneynut]

Thank you so much, Starwind!