Britax advocate for airplane ride

seb3244 · Jan 29, 2014

I we currently have 19 month old dd in a rf britax advocate and love it. We are going to possibly take a trip to Seattle from Phoenix and I am wondering if I install near the window if the britax advocate will fit?
Probably flying southwest, us airways or Alaskan airlines.

Dd is in the 90% of height and 70% for weight so I am not sure this seat will get dd to age 4 rf-ing so I am thinking we would have to buy another convertible anyway. To be sure the britax advocate is outgrown rf-ing when? What do I need to look for?

Also I am considering buying a nextfit or a new radian when they are release. What would you all suggest for this flight (leaving in 3 weeks) & what would you suggest for extended rear facing for a tall child?

Thanks to anyone who go this far.

MommyShannon · Jan 29, 2014

I don't know if it will fit, but it will have to go by the window according to airline requirements. The child seat has to be on the inside with the adult on the outside.

It is outgrown when there is only 1" of hard shell (not headrest) above the head. My almost 4 year old is average to small height and is at the limits at 38.5". A 90 percentile child most likely won't make it to 4 rf in it.
ETA: She's 26th percentile right now. She's probably due for a growth spurt.

seb3244 · Jan 29, 2014

MommyShannon said:
I don't know if it will fit, but it will have to go by the window according to airline requirements. The child seat has to be on the inside with the adult on the outside. It is outgrown when there is only 1" of hard shell (not headrest) above the head. My almost 4 year old is average to small height and is at the limits at 38.5". A 90 percentile child most likely won't make it to 4 rf in it. ETA: She's 26th percentile right now. She's probably due for a growth spurt.

Thanks so much!

Pixelated · Jan 30, 2014

This thread might help - there are some photos toward the end. http://www.car-seat.org/showthread.php?t=244381&highlight=advocate+westjet

seb3244 · Jan 30, 2014

Pixelated said:
This thread might help - there are some photos toward the end. http://www.car-seat.org/showthread.php?t=244381&highlight=advocate+westjet

Thanks so much! I didn't see any pics though...

jordansmom · Jan 30, 2014

seb3244 said:
Thanks so much! I didn't see any pics though...

Post #19...

seb3244 · Jan 30, 2014

jordansmom said:
Post #19...

Thanks! Everyone on here is just so helpful!

Now should I get a backpack to carry it or a wheel-y thing?

Pixelated · Jan 30, 2014

Oh gosh, a wheeled folding cart for sure. Even a cheapie $20 one from just about anywhere will do it. If you attach it securely your child can even ride in it like a stroller. I don't know about you but chasing a toddler, carting all of the stuff required for traveling, possibly wearing the toddler at times...my back would just not take the strain of also carting a 22lb seat like that.

seb3244 · Jan 30, 2014

Pixelated said:
Oh gosh, a wheeled folding cart for sure. Even a cheapie $20 one from just about anywhere will do it. If you attach it securely your child can even ride in it like a stroller. I don't know about you but chasing a toddler, carting all of the stuff required for traveling, possibly wearing the toddler at times...my back would just not take the strain of also carting a 22lb seat like that.

Perfect I will do this thanks so much!
I can't carry her in the ergo because I am 5 months preg & the ergo doesn't feel right anymore even with her on my back.
So strolling her like that would be wonderful! Thanks so much for the idea!

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