Toddler "Airplane" Seat

[Joe Thorstenson]

Hi all, apologize if this is in the wrong forum at POA, but my daughter who is just past 2 loves GA flying, and just crossed her 50th flight this weekend. However, she is growing out of her existing car seat. Does anyone have any recommendations?

 

[GeorgeC]

Welcome to PoA!

Maybe a CARES harness until she's big enough for a booster seat?

CARES harness?

Any PIREPs on the CARES harness? Anyone tried it in a GA plane? Seems like it would be less bulky and cumbersome than a car seat.

www.pilotsofamerica.com

 

[SoonerAviator]

Forward facing car seat?

 

[Initial Fix]

I just used a forward facing car seat. Then a booster seat until he grew out of it. The bonus was it elevated him a bit so he could see out of the window.

 

[kaiser]

I just used a forward facing car seat. Then a booster seat until he grew out of it. The bonus was it elevated him a bit so he could see out of the window.

This - except I don't believe boosters are FAA approved - where as car seats are. but i might be mixing 135 vs 91.

 

[Lindberg]

This - except I don't believe boosters are FAA approved - where as car seats are. but i might be mixing 135 vs 91.

It doesn't matter in part 91. But I just used cushions or a seat bottom booster. I'm not sure the reasons for using a full booster seat in a car really translate to a small plane.

 

[MauleSkinner]

It doesn't matter in part 91. But I just used cushions or a seat bottom booster. I'm not sure the reasons for using a full booster seat in a car really translate to a small plane.

It may not matter, but they’re specifically noted in 91.107

(4) Except as provided in § 91.107(a)(3)(iii)(B)(3)(iii) and § 91.107(a)(3)(iii)(B)(3)(iv), booster-type child restraint systems (as defined in Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 213 (49 CFR 571.213)), vest- and harness-type child restraint systems, and lap held child restraints are not approved for use in aircraft; and

 

[Jeff Oslick]

CARES harness, as mentioned above. Works for airlines too. Used one for both my boys.

 

[Clip4]

AmSafe, Inc. (CARES, Part No. 4082) is approved.