New FAA website on child safety

[cantabdad]

This is just FYI for anyone interested -- the FAA is promoting a "new" website on child safety:
http://www.faa.gov/passengers/fly_children/

This actually something more like a "newly re-designed" site, as most or all of the information was already available, but it's nice to have everything in one spot.

There are short videos showing the installation of a forward-facing carseat and CARES. (I'm not sure why a rear-facing seat was not also included.)

The video is realistic inasmuch as it shows the parent actually getting her knee into the seat, pulling tight, and checking movement at the belt path -- in contrast to NHTSA's online videos about installing carseats, which give the (false and dangerous) impression that a few gentle tugs on the LATCH strap are sufficient.

The new site has a link to FAA InFO 11007 which makes it crystal-clear in the summary that an airline may not refuse the use of an approved CRS for anyone under 18, as long as the parent is present, a seat has been purchased, and the child is within the weight limits of the CRS.

 

[Brianna]

Thanks for sharing! After a quick look over, the only thing I'm disappointed with is their table indicates that children over 20 pounds should be forward facing.

 

[HEVY]

Yeah I was coming to comment on that "Choosing a CRS Based on a Child's Weight". Not feeling it.

 

[ketchupqueen]

Nice to not have to hunt for that info notice though!

 

[tristar]

Thanks for sharing this. We're flying in a week and DH is giving me all sorts of grief about bringing car seats on the plane. I keep telling him it is allowed and encouraged by the FAA but all he says is that every time he's flown, he's never seen a car seat on the airplane. He is still positive we're going to be told to check/gate check the seats and not be allowed to use them on the plane.

 

[Brianna]

If you print off the regulations and highlight the recommended sections outlined in this blog you shouldn't have any trouble http://carseatblog.com/8037/guest-blog-flying-with-a-car-seat-know-your-rights/

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