We are taking my toddler to South Africa over Christmas. He will be 18 months old and it will be about a 20 hour flight-- one stop but we don't exit the plane.
I have tried to do a lot of research but I still have some lingering questions that I'm hoping you could help me with:
1. I have narrowed the carseats down to the Cosco Scenera or the Radian. Which one is better for the plane use? We will be riding in an Audi A4 while in SA. (I don't mind the expense of the Radian because my baby doesn't seem to enjoy his carseats and we're looking for a new one anyway... ) If you know of a better one let me know. I am most concerned about my son's comfort while flying-- he is a tummy sleeper so I am worried about how well he will sleep on the plane.
2. Should he rear face or forward face? What are the advantages or disadvantages?
3. I've seen many of you talk about little ones feeling the belts on their backs while they sit--- can you explain that to me? What are the logistics of securing a carseat in a plane versus a car (I'm trying to figure out how a belt gets behind their backs?)
I am open to any other advice or suggestions! We were given a GoGo Babyz by a friend for use in the airport.
I have tried to do a lot of research but I still have some lingering questions that I'm hoping you could help me with:
1. I have narrowed the carseats down to the Cosco Scenera or the Radian. Which one is better for the plane use? We will be riding in an Audi A4 while in SA. (I don't mind the expense of the Radian because my baby doesn't seem to enjoy his carseats and we're looking for a new one anyway... ) If you know of a better one let me know. I am most concerned about my son's comfort while flying-- he is a tummy sleeper so I am worried about how well he will sleep on the plane.
2. Should he rear face or forward face? What are the advantages or disadvantages?
3. I've seen many of you talk about little ones feeling the belts on their backs while they sit--- can you explain that to me? What are the logistics of securing a carseat in a plane versus a car (I'm trying to figure out how a belt gets behind their backs?)
I am open to any other advice or suggestions! We were given a GoGo Babyz by a friend for use in the airport.