Can you not bring a convertible carseat? I don't think I would put him in a bucket even just on the plane, he's too big for it. But a carseat would probably make him more comfortable and able to sleep.
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We have one convertible that we use in the States (Boulevard) and another in Norway (BeSafe.) Bringing the US one would just add unnecessary baggage, since we won't use it in Europe, and I really don't want to lug a huge convertible around the airport with me. Plus, we are only allowed one car seat and need to bring the bucket for the baby. (The baby will be born in Norway while we're there, and needs the seat.) That's why we got the CARES for DS1.
Buying another carseat just for the purpose of flying is not an option. (For one, we've already spent enough money on car seats, and second-I'm only allowed to check or carry one seat and I need to bring the seat for the unborn baby. So unfortunately, those are my only two options.)
Originally Posted by mbhf  Can you not bring a convertible carseat? I don't think I would put him in a bucket even just on the plane, he's too big for it. But a carseat would probably make him more comfortable and able to sleep. |
We have one convertible that we use in the States (Boulevard) and another in Norway (BeSafe.) Bringing the US one would just add unnecessary baggage, since we won't use it in Europe, and I really don't want to lug a huge convertible around the airport with me. Plus, we are only allowed one car seat and need to bring the bucket for the baby. (The baby will be born in Norway while we're there, and needs the seat.) That's why we got the CARES for DS1.
Buying another carseat just for the purpose of flying is not an option. (For one, we've already spent enough money on car seats, and second-I'm only allowed to check or carry one seat and I need to bring the seat for the unborn baby. So unfortunately, those are my only two options.)
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The Keyfit won't be extra baggage, because that is the seat we will be using in Europe for DS2. We need it. I am only allowed to bring one carseat, as I currently only have one child flying (DS2 has not been born yet.) If we bought a Scenara just for the purposes of flying, we would also have to pay for extra baggage...something we really can't afford to do. Paying for the extra seat and the CARES has been enough of a stretch.
Most kids don't even have a CARES on flights, they sit in lap belts or on their parents laps, without seats of their own. No, he probably won't get much sleep, and neither will I. In an ideal world, I would be bringing a convertible carseat, but in our situation it does not make sense to do that.
Originally Posted by an_aurora If you took the Keyfit, you'd still be lugging around extra baggage. I'd take a Scenera. I couldn't imagine a child trying to sleep in a CARES harness overnight. |
Most kids don't even have a CARES on flights, they sit in lap belts or on their parents laps, without seats of their own. No, he probably won't get much sleep, and neither will I. In an ideal world, I would be bringing a convertible carseat, but in our situation it does not make sense to do that.
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Would't they? Maybe you're right, but if the alternative is sitting with only a lap belt (they don't provide anything like a CARES) or unsecured on a parent's lap (as is the standard policy for kids under two) I would think a slightly outgrown bucket would be the better choice safety-wise.
Originally Posted by riverscout Issues of safety and comfort aside, I think that the flight crew might not allow it since your child is technically too big for the seat. I mean I know they don't weight and measure every kid to make sure they are within the specifications of their seat, but a 20 month old in a bucket seat would be a pretty obvious mismatch. |
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Whether it's safer or not wouldn't be the issue but the fact that is not being used as intended. Airlines require that the seat is to be used per the manufacturer's instructions. You might get by with it if you chose to give it a try, but don't be surprised if someone calls you on it.
Personally, I would just use the CARES and make it as cozy as possible.
Originally Posted by Heidi74 Would't they? Maybe you're right, but if the alternative is sitting with only a lap belt (they don't provide anything like a CARES) or unsecured on a parent's lap (as is the standard policy for kids under two) I would think a slightly outgrown bucket would be the better choice safety-wise. |
Personally, I would just use the CARES and make it as cozy as possible.
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I just wanted to point out, as a former Flight Attendant NEVER put a child on the floor. This is dangerous and you will probably be asked to put him back in the seat by the crew.
In turbulence, his head could hit against the floor.
Some airlines have bassinets which go on the floor but the babies have to be removed in turbulence and they are stowed for take-off and landing.
To the OP, I flew transatlantically (Europe to California) pregnant with a toddler and Scenera and it was fine. The CARES wasn't out yet so that wasn't an option.
What you really need is a good back carrier. I wouldn't use a baby backpack but something like an Ergo or Becco. You need to get yourselves through customs and immigration if he wont walk. A sling or wrap could work too. Try them at home first.
Just as an unrelated tip, if either of you are American citizens, be sure to bring your paperwork over with you. I have American and French citizenships as do my children, who were all born in France. The baby will need his or her U.S. passport to go to the States (even if s/he has another citizenship). The U.S. "presence" is important (usually high school and college transcripts). It was a pain ordering them from Europe. Easier to just bring them over on the flight.
Good luck with the trip and birth!
http://flyingwithchildren.blogspot.com
Originally Posted by snoopy5386 Do you have or can you get the bulkhead seat? Then you could make a little bed for him on the floor. |
In turbulence, his head could hit against the floor.
Some airlines have bassinets which go on the floor but the babies have to be removed in turbulence and they are stowed for take-off and landing.
To the OP, I flew transatlantically (Europe to California) pregnant with a toddler and Scenera and it was fine. The CARES wasn't out yet so that wasn't an option.
What you really need is a good back carrier. I wouldn't use a baby backpack but something like an Ergo or Becco. You need to get yourselves through customs and immigration if he wont walk. A sling or wrap could work too. Try them at home first.
Just as an unrelated tip, if either of you are American citizens, be sure to bring your paperwork over with you. I have American and French citizenships as do my children, who were all born in France. The baby will need his or her U.S. passport to go to the States (even if s/he has another citizenship). The U.S. "presence" is important (usually high school and college transcripts). It was a pain ordering them from Europe. Easier to just bring them over on the flight.
Good luck with the trip and birth!
http://flyingwithchildren.blogspot.com
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No, the OP said she has a seat there for him and the bucket seat is for her baby that will be born there. (see below)
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Originally Posted by an_aurora So wait, you're going to use the Keyfit at your destination even though your DS doesn't fit into it? |
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Originally Posted by Heidi74 We have one convertible that we use in the States (Boulevard) and another in Norway (BeSafe.) Bringing the US one would just add unnecessary baggage, since we won't use it in Europe, and I really don't want to lug a huge convertible around the airport with me. Plus, we are only allowed one car seat and need to bring the bucket for the baby. (The baby will be born in Norway while we're there, and needs the seat.) That's why we got the CARES for DS1. |
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Yeah, I read that, but then I read this:
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and didn't catch the "for DS2" part.
OP, I'd try putting your DS1 in the bucket for the flight, if the other option is nothing. He'd definitely be much more comfortable, and safer.
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Originally Posted by riverscout No, the OP said she has a seat there for him and the bucket seat is for her baby that will be born there. (see below) |
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Originally Posted by Heidi74 The Keyfit won't be extra baggage, because that is the seat we will be using in Europe for DS2. |
OP, I'd try putting your DS1 in the bucket for the flight, if the other option is nothing. He'd definitely be much more comfortable, and safer.
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