Carseat as checked luggage

Hazelandlucy

Active member
If I found a cardboard box big enough and lined it with bubble wrap, could I put my carseat inside and check it as luggage? That seems almost better protected than the original shipping although maybe the box size would be different. Thanks!
 
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ketchupqueen

CPST and ketchup snob
Staff member
I always say if you have to a new, sturdy (double walled if possible) well fitting box with added padding if needed is best. I lost an insurance claim on a car seat shipped in the original box for "insufficient packaging" once because it was the second use- turns out the box strength rating is not guaranteed after the first use as crumpling may already have occurred.

Of course first choice is not to check it- in order the first choice is use on plane, then have someone buy on the other end or order to have waiting, then arrange to buy when there, then ship ahead insured, THEN check protected are my preferences.
 

AllieK

New member
Another thing to consider is what would you do if the car seat was lost or mis-routed by the airline? I've had that happen to luggage a handful of times, it's certainly not uncommon. I'd hate to be stuck on the ground at the airport with no car seat.
 

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