You are good parents’ We know you are, because many of you ask: “What should we do about safety seats when traveling? Unfortunately, the answers can be very disturbing’
Airline seating
U’S’ airfare rules allow you to make your knees young children (babies to 24 months) at no additional cost, and we see many parents who take advantage of this negotiation for airfare to bring your newborn into the remote family members ‘ Although it is perfectly legal and parents receive a financial incentive to reduce the currency can be a dangerous practice tragically’
Too common in the case of unexpected turbulence, which revolves more children can go literally flying and his arms on the roof, floor, or hallway’ His best intentions of “just hanging firm” is not enough forces may be too severe’ In extreme cases, a small child in May even become an “air pocket” the love of his mother, the shock absorption of deadly force’
Am I scared? My research on the subject to fear us! What can you do? Buy your child a seat on the plane, and provide a seat for a child, as you would in a car’ Many airlines offer reduced prices for children under two, and some will give you the seat, without charge, if the flight is not full’ Check with your airline for their current policy, and refer to their website for more tips on flying with children’
You are required to buy air tickets for all children two years or more’ While you (and airline) are not required to provide a place of safety, the U’S’ authorities and airlines we recommend you use one for all children up to 40 pounds’ My wife and I have had great success using the Sit ‘n’ Walk child safety seat on the plane – this is a place of safety for children with the “art” to “was filmed at the airport, or even used like a walk in a pinch’
Just as in cars, children under 20 lbs’ in airplanes are safer in rear seats for children, and children 20-40 pounds’ are more secure compared to a car seat’ It is only 40 pounds, and that things are changing’ Children over 40 pounds’ Must be attached as an adult, with no booster seat’ Booster seats are prohibited during taxi, takeoff and landing – airline seats are designed to impact upon a time, so that the best placement of a booster seat and the lack of a shoulder restraint children are exposed more than 40 lbs’ Boosters in a greater potential for harm that was committed as an adult’
Children who are over 2 years and between 22 and 40 pounds will be better served by the new CRS (child restraint system), which is approved by the FAA for use on aircraft (flight – taxiing, takeoff, cruise and landing)’ For more information about any of these devices approved CRS
What is not safe for children in the seats of airplanes? Extensions belt “belly bands” and add the harness is forbidden – anything that puts the child in the chest or an adult’s lap’ Products are sold specifically for this purpose, as the baby B’air Flight Safety Vest – but not allowed off the taxi, and landing in the United States are also prohibited Snugli infant carrier style’
What should you look for in a child restraint? Check the label on your car seat’ If you made during your child’s life, it is likely that it has been approved for air travel and car’ Moreover, but for a seat 16 inches wide or narrower’ While some weapons of the aircraft seats times larger to accommodate the car seats, others not’ Car seats are not allowed in aisle seats, or it can block the evacuation of the passengers – her son the chance to put the window! Be sure to take advantage of the company before the meeting, so that flight attendants can be sure that your child is put in place well before the rest of the arriving passengers’
There are several reasons for the child seat along’ Firstly, the comfort and familiarity’ Your child will be more likely to calm (and sleeping) in his regular seat’ And also contributes to consistency – unless there are exceptions to “always be in your seat” rule, the better’
While we are on the topic of children and air travel, we will cover another question’ “Can I bring my child’s stroller right to the door, or do I need to check with other luggage?” Fortunately, you can leave your child in your car until it was time to climb aboard’ Then you can “verify” the right to walk to the door’ Not count toward the baggage, and will be for you when you leave the plane’
Buses and trains
Except for school buses, buses and trains do not come with seat belts of any kind’ These vehicles are exempt from the rules for child safety seat and seat belts, there is no way to guarantee a seat’ Amtrak recommends placing the child safety seat on the floor on security in a sudden stop’ Fortunately, there is enough legroom in the trains by the railway authorities to do this’ The bus, with his thin legs, do not offer this option’
While they are enthusiastic users of the Walt Disney World transportation system, it is not easy seat’ N belt, just people standing ”’ have reason to be concerned’ Try to make your child more agitated in a window seat or in your lap, where the chance of retaining his title of control’ And all we want to return to your station for closing the park (including fatigue, mood of children), do not take the bus / monorail unless you can put your child in a seat or A ‘ A child trapped in a room standing on a host bus that is at significant risk, and another bus will be in minutes’
Limousines, town cars, taxis and buses
These vehicles can fall into the ground a gray area in some States’ Safety seats are necessary or not? May be exempted from “mass transit vehicle, or maybe not’ Of course, security is the main issue in this article, regardless of whether there is a legal opening’ Fortunately, almost all of these vehicles have shoulder and lap belts, if you brought, safety seats for the flight, which will be covered by the trip from the airport, too’ If you have a child who does not have a seat on the plane, ask the company in advance if you can provide a proper seat’ Some and not others’
Rental Cars
Child safety seat that apply to the laws of rental cars and vehicles belonging to car rental companies, but does not include safety seats for children with the cost of the lease’ Many offer safety seats for rent, and now with some mini seats’ Make sure to address this issue with the rental company when making your reservation, such as safety seat lost in May’
Safety seats are your responsibility and additional costs’ As we have mentioned, and car seats for hire usually rent, but you’re probably better off with your car seat’ Since tenants often flying car to your destination, you have car seats along anyway for children under 40 lbs’, No? As for older children, the airline will often allow (or gate check) in a booster seat without taking into account against their luggage – be sure to ask about this before arriving at the airport’
Florida is one of safety seats for children loser law, a car seat is only necessary under the age of three years’ Through eight children of four can travel in the rear seat using the adult seat belt’ You want to do better, and would not agree’
And all the ships at sea
What happens to the personal flotation devices (life jackets) while cruising? During the cruise, all passengers must participate in food safety’ The aim is to familiarize customers with the exit routes and emergency procedures, and give them a bit of practice to wear personal flotation’ Yes, these big orange things Genant can be uncomfortable to use and make your way to the station booth rescue, but this exercise is a key element of safety at sea’ Inevitably there is a hysterical child that the meeting refused to wear their lifejackets’ Show that it is correct, adult, and not blithely your life jacket first’
Oh, and while we’re on board ”” What can be done with this bulky child seat while you’re crammed into this small cabin? Ask your cabin host / hostess if you can automatically store up to the campaign is over!
Back home safe and sound!