Can you recommend a carseat for air travel?

Question

I'm looking for an infant carseat that we can carry onto planes with us - either strapped into the airline seat, or as carry-on baggage, or checked at the gate with the wheelchairs.

I'd really appreciate any advice from your air travels with infants, what seat works, any seats that are too big, etc.

Thanks.

Answer 1

I flew with my 3 month old daughter and she was in an Evenflo (0-6 months) car seat and everything was fine.

Almost all car seats that are FAA approved (it should say on the box or seat) will belt into a plane seat with no problems.

You will have to buy a separate plane seat for your child if you are bringing a car seat on board though. If you choose to hold him in your lap (you should request this when buying tickets) then the staff will provide you with a seat where you have a little basket/bed you can place him in.

Good luck!

Answer 2

the one your infant uses in the car is best.