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We're planning our 1st ever family trip soon and we'll be very "go-go-go". Cabs, shuttles, plane, possibly a rental car, and a Hummer tour in the grand canyon.

I am safety minded but very, very practical. Lugging our carseats from place to place (we're staying at 2 different hotels and trying really really hard to avoid a rental car!) is not only annoying but I'll be semi sedated for our plane rides and husband will have enough to deal with without having to lug around the kids, me, and 2 big ole seats.

I've found a few different brands of SUPER portable harness and vests things for vehicles and also a few of the same for planes. Is there ANY brand that goes both ways, can keep them safe, tethered, in a good position on both land and air?

PS kids are 3 years 8 months (39 pounds) & 5 years 3 months (44.5 pounds)

much thanks! We're on a super duper budget and I don't mind buying special things, but every penny counts. We're a single income family and this is our 1st time doing anything since we were married.
 
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ketchupqueen

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Because planes only have lap-only belts, you cannot use a vest for the car like the Ride Safer Travel Vest (which requires either a lap/shoulder belt OR lap belt plus tether) with the plane's belt, which has neither shoulder belts nor tether anchors. (The 86-Y requires a tether with all installations.)

I'd be ok with the 5 year old in a belt only on the plane. The 3 year old may or may not be okay, depending on how she behaves. She's very close to 40 lbs. For peace of mind I might buy a CARES for her, but I'd skip it for the 5 year old (who is very close to the weight limit on the CARES anyway.)
 

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