Is this certified for airplane use? Has anyone used it rear facing on a plane and how easy to use on plane?
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I find it kind of cumbersome to use when switching from car to car. I can imagine having to carry through an airport. Love the seat, but it took a little bit for me to get it down to a science. If you have an infant u may want to use a cradle car seat instead.
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I use it primarily in the car (while my child is in his carseat) as that is when he tends to need it due to sleeping and sitting, like on a long car trip. It does tilt his head forward, but we move it around to fit properly. My husband tried putting it on our son backwards so it propped his chin up while he was sleeping. Worked pretty well for us! :)
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i believe it is api not sure on certification but i can tell you i used it i weigh around 260 lbs and i was comfortable in it. i feel it is very durible and would stand behind (under ) it. it was so easy to use my wife tride it out on a tree in the yard. she said why should i have all fun. j.goodell
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This will be a tight squeeze if you are using it rear facing in a small vehicle, but forward facing it would fit fine. It is very heavy compared to a regular infant seat and I usually have to have my husband help me when I need to switch cars. It is very comfortable for my daughter, but I highly doubt it will fit on an airplane comfortably. A large international flight you would be ok, but on any smaller jets you would be hard pressed to make it fit. Hope that helps!
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I flew with this carseat. For its size, I thought it was surprisingly lightweight. We used a luggage cart and laid it face down on top of the other suitcases and it balanced fine. A flight attendant helped us install it into our coach seat, but it seemed easy enough. It only fit forward facing. My one year old slept the whole flight in this carseat :)
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I have only done it rear facing so I can't compare to how it does forward facing. However, it works great rear facing. My husband has a 2 door SUV and is able to easily get him in and out. We actually purchased this model because it was listed in Consumer Reports for being #1 in safety. I hope this helps!
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It is only to be used rear facing. Keep your child rear facing as long as possible. I was recently in an accident that totaled my car and because I had kept her in a rear-facing car seat (not this one because she outgrew it because of her height) she walked away without a scratch.
993493
No problem taking it on the plane. It fit fine, but some problem with it flipping to the side during a long flight.
414709
absolutely. i use it on every flight. i use it on the plane before takeoff and then again as needed. it is great. flying is so much more comfortable now.
674106
Rini, I'm sorry but we have not used it on an airplane yet. We have not had an opportunity to use it on an airplane. Wish we could be more helpful.
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Should be easy :) I never have problems in my jeep, I have both forward and rear facing.
990038
This will fit fine rear facing on most planes. It will probably not be at the correct angle, but I would personally be more comfortable with my child rear facing at a more upright angle than forward facing that early.
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Yes, i think so. Still using it rear facing though you may want to contact the manufacturer.
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Hi Jessica,I have a small car myself and this car seat is really big. My husband placed it rear facing and it was a tight fit. The front seat had to be moved up to accommodate the size of the car seat, but overall it fit. We haven't tried it forward facing, but I imagine it would fit better that way. The car seat is also very heavy, I doubt you would be able to lug it around while traveling and you may have some difficulty fitting it on a plane.Hope that answered your question!
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I bought this as a front facing car seat for my 3 year old special needs daughter. I have not seen anywhere that it can be rear facing. It is not a convertible seat.
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No, belt positioning boosters are not approved for airplane use since there is no shoulder belt. If your child is an appropriate booster age (over 5 years of still and can sit in the seat 100% of the time without slouching even when asleep) he/she can take this on the plane as a carry on and put it in the overhead bin so you won't have to check the seat.
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It is lockable and I also believe it is approved for use by the airlines. However, I would not use it to transport as checked luggage. I use it to just transport from home to the range. Not rugged enough and secure enough for anything else. My 2 cents!