Why use your child’s car seat in flight?

• A child riding on your lap could be torn from your arms in a crash or even in rough air!
• “Clear air turbulence” (rough air or a sudden drop) can happen without warning. Most car seats (child safety seats) are tested to hold a child securely if this happens.
• The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends car seat use in aircraft by all children up to 40 pounds.
  
• Your child is likely to behave better on the trip if he or she is riding in a familiar, comfortable car seat.
• You will enjoy the trip more without a restless baby in your lap.
• The car seat will be ready for use at the end of the trip.
• You don't need to worry about loss or damage that could happen if the car seat is sent as checked baggage.
• Your baby can ride to the airport and from the airport in a car seat.
  

On the plane, use the car seat correctly!

• Follow manufacturer's instructions as closely as possible.
• Tighten the lap belt (see back for hints on belt tightening).
• Keep the harness buckled around your child during flight.