Any brilliant ideas for restraint options?

tl01 · Jun 15, 2012

My friend has an upcoming cruise with her DS who is 2 years 2 months old. She is trying to think of a good option for restraint in the airplane and in a taxi. She's open to the CARES harness for the plane but doesn't want to bring a huge seat to store in the stateroom as they will not have much space. Besides a regular seat like a a scenera is there any other reasonable option? Her son is still RFing in a BLVD70. Would you consider putting your child FFing for those two short trips to and from the ship? I have a safety 1st hybrid go that would be much easier for her to store and carry... But I'm nervous to recommend the option.

ketchupqueen · Jun 15, 2012

Over 2, in a taxi only? Yes, I would. As long as they'll be able to ensure LATCH in the taxi- you can only do that in some places, not others.

I'd also consider an old-style RSTV if he's big enough to fit (old-style didn't have the 3 year age minimum.) (But honestly, I might even consider a parental decision to use the RSTV if there's no better option in this situation...)

What about a Radian? It could be folded and stored under a bunk in the cabin, or in the back of a closet, or whatever. It could be used on the plane, too, and in almost any country they went to. She could get the carry bag or backpack straps.

brightredmtn · Jun 15, 2012

Any chance they could take public transportation to the ship? It would probably be a PITA but the PITA factor might net out without having to haul a seat through the airport.