Hi Sharon,

Those are great tips, thanks for visiting!

]]> http://www.familytravellogue.com/is-there-any-doubt-about-car-seats-and-air-travel.html/comment-page-1#comment-173769 Sharon Sat, 03 May 2008 12:46:47 +0000 http://www.familytravellogue.com/is-there-any-doubt-about-car-seats-and-air-travel.html#comment-173769 Just as a reminder to everyone that car seats do NOT have to go by a window. The FAA says they can't block another passengers' access to the aisle so go ahead and book center (bulkhead perferably) seats. I'm a former Flight Attendant and I fly alone with my three children between Europe and California about twice a year and we have had a seat on every one of those flights. Because we are four, obviously, we don't want to be split up. This is a common myth that car seats have to go by windows so please point that out if you see it elsewhere. Also, that silliness about making children suck on something for take-off and landing. Landing is too late. Just make sure they're awake about an hour BEFORE landing. If they fall asleep on take-off, relax. Their ears wont explode. Promise... http://flyingwithchildren.blogspot.com

Just as a reminder to everyone that car seats do NOT have to go by a window. The FAA says they can’t block another passengers’ access to the aisle so go ahead and book center (bulkhead perferably) seats.

I’m a former Flight Attendant and I fly alone with my three children between Europe and California about twice a year and we have had a seat on every one of those flights. Because we are four, obviously, we don’t want to be split up.

This is a common myth that car seats have to go by windows so please point that out if you see it elsewhere. Also, that silliness about making children suck on something for take-off and landing. Landing is too late. Just make sure they’re awake about an hour BEFORE landing. If they fall asleep on take-off, relax. Their ears wont explode. Promise…

http://flyingwithchildren.blogspot.com

]]> http://www.familytravellogue.com/is-there-any-doubt-about-car-seats-and-air-travel.html/comment-page-1#comment-172445 Why don’t airlines provide harnesses for kids? » TravelBlog Archive » Family Travel Sat, 01 Mar 2008 02:19:10 +0000 http://www.familytravellogue.com/is-there-any-doubt-about-car-seats-and-air-travel.html#comment-172445 [...] Earlier this fall we had a spirited discussion here on the blog about car seats and air travel safety. [...]

[...] Earlier this fall we had a spirited discussion here on the blog about car seats and air travel safety. [...]

]]> http://www.familytravellogue.com/is-there-any-doubt-about-car-seats-and-air-travel.html/comment-page-1#comment-172435 Great Travel Links for 01.21.2008 » TravelBlog Archive » Family Travel Fri, 29 Feb 2008 23:59:10 +0000 http://www.familytravellogue.com/is-there-any-doubt-about-car-seats-and-air-travel.html#comment-172435 [...] should be in a restraint device (we’ve discussed the same issue here in a previous post about planes and car seats and a follow-up about restraints based on our reader [...]

[...] should be in a restraint device (we’ve discussed the same issue here in a previous post about planes and car seats and a follow-up about restraints based on our reader [...]

]]> http://www.familytravellogue.com/is-there-any-doubt-about-car-seats-and-air-travel.html/comment-page-1#comment-170342 Great Travel Links for 01.21.2008 » TravelBlog Archive » Family Travel Mon, 21 Jan 2008 23:56:54 +0000 http://www.familytravellogue.com/is-there-any-doubt-about-car-seats-and-air-travel.html#comment-170342 [...] **  Last week’s crash landing at London’s Heathrow is certainly a good example of why kids on planes should be in a restraint device (we’ve discussed the same issue here in a previous post about planes and car seats and a follow-up about restraints based on our reader comments.) [...]

[...] **  Last week’s crash landing at London’s Heathrow is certainly a good example of why kids on planes should be in a restraint device (we’ve discussed the same issue here in a previous post about planes and car seats and a follow-up about restraints based on our reader comments.) [...]

]]> http://www.familytravellogue.com/is-there-any-doubt-about-car-seats-and-air-travel.html/comment-page-1#comment-165949 Why don’t airlines provide harnesses for kids? » TravelBlog Archive » Family Travel Fri, 14 Dec 2007 14:32:59 +0000 http://www.familytravellogue.com/is-there-any-doubt-about-car-seats-and-air-travel.html#comment-165949 [...] Earlier this fall we had a spirited discussion here on the blog about car seats and air travel safety.  [...]

[...] Earlier this fall we had a spirited discussion here on the blog about car seats and air travel safety.  [...]

]]> http://www.familytravellogue.com/is-there-any-doubt-about-car-seats-and-air-travel.html/comment-page-1#comment-155695 JHS Sat, 10 Nov 2007 20:06:39 +0000 http://www.familytravellogue.com/is-there-any-doubt-about-car-seats-and-air-travel.html#comment-155695 I'm late getting around to visit all of the Carnival participants. (Crazy week . . . only excuse!) THANK YOU for being part of Colloquium's inaugural edition. I appreciate your support. Don't forget that this week's Carnival will be hosted at All Rileyed Up. If you haven't submitted a post yet, you can do so until midnight (Pacific Time) tonight!

I’m late getting around to visit all of the Carnival participants. (Crazy week . . . only excuse!)

THANK YOU for being part of Colloquium’s inaugural edition. I appreciate your support.

Don’t forget that this week’s Carnival will be hosted at All Rileyed Up. If you haven’t submitted a post yet, you can do so until midnight (Pacific Time) tonight!

]]> http://www.familytravellogue.com/is-there-any-doubt-about-car-seats-and-air-travel.html/comment-page-1#comment-154604 Carnival of Family life- Bonfire edition | Play-Activities.com Mon, 05 Nov 2007 05:18:16 +0000 http://www.familytravellogue.com/is-there-any-doubt-about-car-seats-and-air-travel.html#comment-154604 [...] Sheila Scarborough presents Is there any doubt about car seats and air travel? posted at Family Travel saying, ” Yes, lugging a car seat onto the plane is worth it, and here’s why.” [...]

[...] Sheila Scarborough presents Is there any doubt about car seats and air travel? posted at Family Travel saying, ” Yes, lugging a car seat onto the plane is worth it, and here’s why.” [...]

]]> http://www.familytravellogue.com/is-there-any-doubt-about-car-seats-and-air-travel.html/comment-page-1#comment-154097 Chris Thu, 01 Nov 2007 16:52:53 +0000 http://www.familytravellogue.com/is-there-any-doubt-about-car-seats-and-air-travel.html#comment-154097 Interesting point about aircraft already being equipped with a harness for young kids. That would make life so much easier (and safer). This summer, we had a flight attendant on an American Eagle flight who was very interested in child safety (she's actually the only flight attendant ever to stop us and check that our seat was FAA certified before letting us use it on board). She mentioned that she was lobbying American to carry a few of the Cares harnesses on each flight, but to no avail. She said she even offered to pay out of her pocket to stock them on her own flight, but she was turned down again. I'm not sure of the complete story, but I think it may have been a liability issue (which would be strange, because American actually sells the product through its website). At a time when airlines are cutting things like blankets and pillows, I guess I shouldn't hold my breath for new child restraints! Thanks for the blog compliment-- you're definitely a role-model!

Interesting point about aircraft already being equipped with a harness for young kids. That would make life so much easier (and safer). This summer, we had a flight attendant on an American Eagle flight who was very interested in child safety (she’s actually the only flight attendant ever to stop us and check that our seat was FAA certified before letting us use it on board). She mentioned that she was lobbying American to carry a few of the Cares harnesses on each flight, but to no avail. She said she even offered to pay out of her pocket to stock them on her own flight, but she was turned down again. I’m not sure of the complete story, but I think it may have been a liability issue (which would be strange, because American actually sells the product through its website).
At a time when airlines are cutting things like blankets and pillows, I guess I shouldn’t hold my breath for new child restraints!

Thanks for the blog compliment– you’re definitely a role-model!

]]> http://www.familytravellogue.com/is-there-any-doubt-about-car-seats-and-air-travel.html/comment-page-1#comment-154082 Seafarer Thu, 01 Nov 2007 15:42:16 +0000 http://www.familytravellogue.com/is-there-any-doubt-about-car-seats-and-air-travel.html#comment-154082 Hi Chris, I love your blog, by the way....no, I don't think there are any tricks to fast yet proper car seat installation when you have no room to work, you're jamming it into a window seat and everyone has that huffy look. Hey, if they're parents, they should understand (and offer to help!) and if they aren't and get huffy....well, I'll refrain from my usual sailor talk.... Wouldn't it be nice if aircraft already had some sort of harness that could be quickly installed for young kids?

Hi Chris,

I love your blog, by the way….no, I don’t think there are any tricks to fast yet proper car seat installation when you have no room to work, you’re jamming it into a window seat and everyone has that huffy look.

Hey, if they’re parents, they should understand (and offer to help!) and if they aren’t and get huffy….well, I’ll refrain from my usual sailor talk….

Wouldn’t it be nice if aircraft already had some sort of harness that could be quickly installed for young kids?

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