Traveling with toddler

[4disneygenerations]

Son and his wife will be flying with 20 month old. If they purchase an airline ticket for their baby do they have to bring a car seat?

 

[Jimsig]

Have them check with the airline to see if they do need one or if a 20mo old can sit by themselves. That said, personally I would bring a car seat for a 20 month old. When/if they get tired it will make it easier for the little one to fall asleep and rest. Trying to control a 20mo old can be like herding a cat and an aircraft could make it worse. For piece of mind and parents sanity I'd tell them to bring one.

Also if they do, they need to make sure their car seat is aircraft approved. If it is there will be a sticker on it saying something to the effect of "This restraint is certified for use in motor vehicles and aircraft" or even FAA approved.

 

[Corey127]

Bring a carseat, a 20 month old can easily wiggle out of the seatbelt. Walmart has a very light carseat great for airline travel for $40, the Cosco Scenera. Use one of these to carry it around http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000JHN3AS/ref=redir_mdp_mobile

 

[4disneygenerations]

Thank you for your responses. Corey127 thanks, that looks interesting. I will show it to my son.

 

[Dasha Hermosilla]

Bring a carseat, a 20 month old can easily wiggle out of the seatbelt. Walmart has a very light carseat great for airline travel for $40, the Cosco Scenera. Use one of these to carry it around http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000JHN3AS/ref=redir_mdp_mobile

Also... We have found that if you release the car seat straps all the way you can hook it on the back of the stroller or even a short person can wear it as a backpack.

 

[brownhaired_girl]

I would also suggest bringing a car seat. I like the Britax car seat carrier. You may want to study reviews as some don't have a large enough base and can tip. Last fall We saw a couple with their 2yo moving along in the airport. It definitely looked like a good choice. I got one used off ebay. I am planning to bring my granddaughter in the fall.