FAA: Child Safety on Airplanes March 26th, 2011
Child Safety on Airplanes: Did you know the safest place for your little one during turbulence or an emergency is in an approved child restraint system (CRS) or device, not on your lap?
A CRS is a hard-backed child safety seat that is approved by the government for use in both motor vehicles and aircraft.
FAA has also approved a harness-type restraint appropriate for children weighing between 22 and 44 pounds. This type of device provides an alternative to using a hard-backed seat and is approved only for use on aircraft. It is not approved for use in motor vehicles.
Learn more about harness-type restraint (http://www.faa.gov/news/press_releases/news_story.cfm?newsId=7381) .
FAA strongly urges parents and guardians to secure children in an appropriate restraint based on weight and size.
Keeping a child in a CRS or device during the flight is the smart and right thing to do.
Print out this section or the brochure (http://www.faa.gov/passengers/media/childsafety.pdf) (PDF) to take with you when you travel.
View a video (http://www.faa.gov/tv/?mediaId=228) that shows proper child seat installation on an airplane. Cleared For Take-off
Make sure your CRS is government approved and has “This restraint is certified for use in motor vehicles and aircraft” printed on it. Otherwise, you may be asked to check the CRS as baggage.