https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sun, 10 May 2026 06:05:27 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ff-car-seat-on-plane#post-2235040 Mon, 13 Jul 2015 13:05:09 +0000 teawithpaloma 2235040@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I just want to say I called Qantas as I am flying with my 16 month old at the end of the month to Australia and they specifically told me that I have to have her forward facing or else I would have to travel in the seat in front of her as it wouldn't be able to recline. This was of course a problem as I am traveling alone with her so I will have to have her forward facing with me next to her. I have no option. I originally asked about the bassinet/bulkhead seats but I was kicked out of those once I told them I was traveling with her in a car seat. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ff-car-seat-on-plane#post-2235033 Mon, 13 Jul 2015 13:00:58 +0000 looch 2235033@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@hilsy85: Yep, on some planes, I feel like there is more clearance, but in some seats, there isn't much space between my son's face and the seat back in front of him.</p> <p>And turbulence has a way of happening quickly, you know? I feel like in a serious situation, I wouldn't be able to do anything. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ff-car-seat-on-plane#post-2235027 Mon, 13 Jul 2015 12:59:19 +0000 hilsy85 2235027@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@looch: ah in terms of turbulence you mean? The seat has never been anywhere near my LO's face, especially if he is properly bucked in his seat. So I have never worried about that. The only thing it really affects is that he is much more able to kick the seat if it is reclined. But I try to prevent that as best I can. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ff-car-seat-on-plane#post-2235025 Mon, 13 Jul 2015 12:58:12 +0000 looch 2235025@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@hilsy85: All i can tell you is that when I installed the seat rear facing, it's clear that the person in front can't recline. When i have installed it front facing, it's the gray zone and it seems like they could do it, but i worry that if there was a sudden thrust forward, my son's face wouldn't stand a chance. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ff-car-seat-on-plane#post-2235022 Mon, 13 Jul 2015 12:56:23 +0000 hilsy85 2235022@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@looch: yes they can recline...and it cuts down on the space he has, sure, but it's certainly doesn't make him uncomfortable or infringe on his carseat in any way. It has never been an issue! I guess I also tend to make sure his carseat is in a more upright position? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ff-car-seat-on-plane#post-2235020 Mon, 13 Jul 2015 12:54:56 +0000 looch 2235020@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@hilsy85: you mean, they can recline? Don't you find that they're literally in your child's face? That was our problem! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ff-car-seat-on-plane#post-2235018 Mon, 13 Jul 2015 12:54:02 +0000 mrs.shinerbock 2235018@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have a Graco MySize 65 and I was only able to get it to fit RF for the flight where we had bulkhead seats. The rest of the time we had it FF and it was a PITA because LO kicked the seat in front a lot. She was 15 months, so there wasn't anything I could do about it othe than just keep grabbing her feet and saying stop. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ff-car-seat-on-plane#post-2235013 Mon, 13 Jul 2015 12:49:44 +0000 hilsy85 2235013@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@looch: I have had no issue with people sitting in front of LO in his FF carseat being able to recline...? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ff-car-seat-on-plane#post-2235009 Mon, 13 Jul 2015 12:48:07 +0000 catlady 2235009@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have a heavy carseat normally (Clek) so we just bought a Cosco Scenera for flying. It was cheap and is super lightweight. We have used it on relatively small planes before (the kind with 2 seats on either side of the aisle) and there was no problem fitting it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ff-car-seat-on-plane#post-2234965 Mon, 13 Jul 2015 12:31:44 +0000 looch 2234965@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@HappyJax: I prefer rear facing because there really is no question that the person in the seat in front of the installed seat will not be able to recline. When the seat is installed forward facing, people think they can still recline their seat back! And plus, there is no risk to the child hitting the seat in front of them with their feet. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ff-car-seat-on-plane#post-2234917 Mon, 13 Jul 2015 12:07:03 +0000 Freckles 2234917@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@littlebug: the Radian is nice and compact and easy to lug around (just heavy).</p> <p>We have taken our Britax Marathon which is pretty big! She had to cross her legs on the small plane and wasn't too happy when the person in front reclined his seat. But it was easy to install and at least we didn't have to pay to check in the car seat! I find they are much more comfortable in the car seat (easier to take naps in too), </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ff-car-seat-on-plane#post-2234905 Mon, 13 Jul 2015 12:00:41 +0000 birdofafeather 2234905@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>we're bringing a smaller seat (combi cocorro) to travel with next month and will install it in the plane. i'm going to have to look it up so we can do it with ease but i thought DD (2.5) would be more comfortable in her seat and we need a car seat at our destination as well. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ff-car-seat-on-plane#post-2234878 Mon, 13 Jul 2015 11:44:43 +0000 Truth Bombs 2234878@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>If you definitely need to bring the car seat I would opt for installing it on the plane. I never feel comfortable that baggage handlers take proper care of them. We've installed a Britax Marathon FF and we could use the tray table (though we were on a 737). LO could reach the seat in front of her if she kicked but we just told her that wasn't nice and she was bothering the person in front of her and she didn't do it again. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ff-car-seat-on-plane#post-2234876 Mon, 13 Jul 2015 11:42:58 +0000 hilsy85 2234876@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@HappyJax: I would definitely get a smaller travel one then...my LO would not sit/sleep in just the seat so it's essential for us to have one! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ff-car-seat-on-plane#post-2234873 Mon, 13 Jul 2015 11:40:52 +0000 HappyJax 2234873@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Anagram: Britax Marathon</p> <p>@looch: Out of curiosity, why do you like rear facing better? I would assume you couldn't use the tray if they were rear facing but could forward facing. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ff-car-seat-on-plane#post-2234867 Mon, 13 Jul 2015 11:36:23 +0000 Anagram 2234867@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@HappyJax: I definitely think you should worry about disturbing others--having a kiddo kick the back of the seat is super, super, super annoying to the passengers in front. That's like, my biggest mom anxiety when I fly with LO--to not disturb other passengers.</p> <p>Honestly, if your car seat is huge, like a foonf, and the plane is small, I wouldn't even attempt to use it. But I've flown in some pretty tiny regional jets before.</p> <p>What kind of car seat do you have? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ff-car-seat-on-plane#post-2234866 Mon, 13 Jul 2015 11:35:33 +0000 HappyJax 2234866@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thanks for all the feedback. We will bring a car seat with us. We have one of those rollers that attach to the car seat so we use that to get around. Last year we gate checked it because he was a lap child.</p> <p>It's a very small plane. I just don't want him bumped up right against the person in front of us. I'm really worried he will kick the seat or have his legs scrunched up against it. Maybe I shouldn't worry about disturbing others but I do...</p> <p>I think he would do better "contained" like with the CARES or car seat so he doesn't think he can get up and move around.</p> <p>@tinyperson: He's 32 pounds now </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ff-car-seat-on-plane#post-2234865 Mon, 13 Jul 2015 11:33:54 +0000 HappyJax 2234865@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@hilsy85: We have a Britax Marathon. So a huge car seat. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ff-car-seat-on-plane#post-2234861 Mon, 13 Jul 2015 11:32:57 +0000 HappyJax 2234861@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <br /><p><i>This comment has been deleted by the original poster.</i></p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ff-car-seat-on-plane#post-2234857 Mon, 13 Jul 2015 11:29:57 +0000 hilsy85 2234857@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>What carseat do you have? You can easily get a cheap one that will fit in an airplane seat. We have a safety first guide 65 that was like $80 and fits fine on an airplane. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ff-car-seat-on-plane#post-2234787 Mon, 13 Jul 2015 10:43:04 +0000 lamariniere 2234787@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@tinyperson: maybe. We flew just this week in Europe and were reminded to lower them. Definitely something to check into. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ff-car-seat-on-plane#post-2234781 Mon, 13 Jul 2015 10:39:35 +0000 tinyperson 2234781@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@lamariniere: I've flown with a carseat installed, and arm rest was up the whole time. It might be N.Amer airline vs International airline rules? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ff-car-seat-on-plane#post-2234779 Mon, 13 Jul 2015 10:38:48 +0000 tinyperson 2234779@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>How big is your LO? I know the CARES harness says it goes from 22-40lbs, but apparently it really only fits and is safe closer to the 40lb-mark. I would just use your carseat. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ff-car-seat-on-plane#post-2234778 Mon, 13 Jul 2015 10:38:07 +0000 lamariniere 2234778@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm pretty sure the armrests need to be down for take off and landing, I've had flight attendants remind me to lower them before. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ff-car-seat-on-plane#post-2234740 Mon, 13 Jul 2015 10:07:57 +0000 looch 2234740@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I wouldn't bother with the CARES harness, it's "open" at the bottom (as in there is no crotch strap).</p> <p>I have done both forward and rear facing with a car seat, and I much prefer rear facing. Front facing is a giant pain and you don't get the benefit of being able to use the tray table. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ff-car-seat-on-plane#post-2234738 Mon, 13 Jul 2015 10:07:12 +0000 littlebug 2234738@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We're flying with D in October when he'll be 2.5. We were going to borrow my sister's Radian, because it collapses/folds into a carry-on, but I've heard it's super bulky and a PITA to fold up. My parents are buying a car seat to keep in Florida (we're going to visit them for a week), so I'm thinking about renting a CARES system for the week. I think it's $11? Just google CARES rental. As long as you have a carseat available at your destination, I think that might be the way to go. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ff-car-seat-on-plane#post-2234727 Mon, 13 Jul 2015 09:56:07 +0000 Truth Bombs 2234727@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Will you need a car seat at your destination? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ff-car-seat-on-plane#post-2234723 Mon, 13 Jul 2015 09:53:03 +0000 HappyJax 2234723@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We are travelling with our 2 year old in a few weeks. This is his first time that he won't be a lap child and we needed to purchase a seat for him. I am debating using a carseat on the plane, or purchasing a CARES harness. I looked at the plane we will be on and it's a small one. The carseat is wider than the seat so I will need to lift the armrest. I'm concerned also that he will be so close to the seat in front of him that he'll kick the seat in front. </p> <p>Not sure what to do, any advice? Has anyone used the CARES or FF car seat? I guess we can chance it on the way there without the car seat and use it on the way home if it goes horribly with the CARES harness... </p>