Answer: Most Graco and Century carseats are certified for use in aircraft when used according to manufacturer's instructions. The booster seats are only certified when used as a five-point harness carseat. Please refer to your owner's manual for specifics on any seat. However, even though the seat is FAA approved when used according to the manufacturer's instructions, we do recommend calling the airline you are traveling with ahead of time as each airline has its own policies.

Most airlines accept car seats in addition to normal carry on or checked luggage provided approved space is available. When checking your car seat on a US Domestic or International flight you can bring your car seat to the gate to be loaded there. If checking a car seat as luggage the original box/packaging should be used. A liability release form must be signed.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the AAP recommend that when flying, children should be securely fastened in car safety seats until 4 years of age, and then should be secured with the airplane seat belts. This will help keep them safe during takeoff and landing or in case of turbulence. Most infant, convertible, and forward-facing seats are certified to be used on airplanes. Booster seats and travel vests are not certified to be used on airplanes.

Yes. The Federal Aviation Administration strongly recommends, but does not require, using safety seats on airplanes. Babies and children are much better protected during turbulence and in emergency landings when they use a safety seat. SafetyBeltSafe U.S.A. has petitioned the FAA to require all passengers to be buckled up, including children under two, who currently are exempt. The White House Commission on Aviation Safety and Security has recommended that all children be properly restrained.

Clear air turbulence" (rough air) is common and causes injuries. It can happen without warning. Car seats are tested to hold a child securely if this happens. Many plane crashes are survivable. Buckling up helps you and your child avoid injury so you can escape. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends car seat use in aircraft by all children up to 40 pounds. Your child is likely to behave better on the trip if he or she is riding in a familiar, comfortable car seat.

For front-facing child seats, or if you don't have a passenger-side airbag: you can if you want, but as always, the safest place by far is in the back. For rear-facing child seats, and if your car has a passenger-side airbag: the one-word answer is "No" (the two-word answer is "Definitely Not"). The reason for this is that an airbag can suddenly push the child seat up and back with a lot of force, which will likely throw the baby from the seat and cause injury.

Answer: Bring the seat belt across the car seat and buckle as usual. Tighten the seat belt as much as possible. Firmly hold the shoulder and lap portions of the seat belt together just behind the sliding latchplate and unbuckle the seat belt. Still holding the seat belts together, weave the locking clip over both layers of seat belt about 1/2" from the sliding latchplate. When you are done, you will see four metal "legs" inlaid with the seat belt.

Answer: Due to safety testing, we recommend that the car seat harness of your car seat remain unchanged, unless the parts which you are adding/replacing are certified by our company to work with your particular model.

optional car seat adapter kit is available for purchase to fit on the Runabout. (Different kits are available for GRACO, Peg Perego, Britax and Combi Brand car seats.) Yes. You can either adjust the front bar downward for the most compact fold or just fold the Runabout with the bar in any position.

Most airlines accept and allow in-flight use of the following electronic devices unless restricted by the Captain: All portable electronic devices must be used under their own battery power. All devices must be stowed during take off and landing. Note: All laptop computers must be removed from the laptop case at the security checkpoint and the laptop and empty laptop case will be subject to x-ray and additional screening.

Answer: The SnugRide® infant car seat Bases are to be used with the SnugRide® infant carriers and the Infant SafeSeat™ Bases are to be used with the Infant SafeSeat™ carriers.

Answer: No, Graco does not recommend the use of a locking clip with the TurboBooster. The purpose of the locking clip is to convert or lock the vehicle belt to properly tighten a child restraint with a harness. The means of restraint of a belt-positioning booster is the vehicle belt system, and altering that system in any way could compromise the performance of that system.

Answer: No. The TurboBooster is not equipped with mounting areas for a tether or the LATCH system. The federal government does not require these systems on belt positioning seats. This style of seat relies on the adult lap and shoulder belt to restrain the child.

Yes. The Federal Aviation Administration strongly recommends the use of a child safety seat, but does not require it. If you buy a ticket for your child, you have the right to use a safety seat. But if you don't buy a ticket, you may want to check with the airline about the use of a nearby empty seat. Check the labels on your car seat to make sure if it is certified for use in an aircraft. Make sure the base of your safety seat is no wider than 17 inches so that it fits into a coach-class seat.

No. The car seat sunshade attaches to any car seat and does not require a canopy. It ties to the car creating a full shade for your little one. Our car seat sunshade has been crash tested for safety. The single sunshade has a wire so it will maintain its shape and coverage even on the windy days. The single sunshade can be used in the car with canopied car seats, but it has not been tested for this purpose. We have two shades the single sunshade that does require a canopy.

ANSWER Florida State Law requires that while transporting a child 5 years of age or younger, the child must be protected by the use of a crash-tested, federally approved child restraint device which must be provided by parent or guardian.

Answer: This scenario is OK, and one of the reasons there are such backed booster seats. The BAD scenario is when you have a backless booster and the child's head (by the ears) is above the back of the vehicle seat. In the event of a crash with the child in this scenario, there is a possibility of whiplash because the head/neck is not supported. Answer: Absolutely.

Car seats can be used for approximately six years after the manufacture date. Select models may be used for a longer period of time so always check your owner’s manual, call the manufacturer directly or look for an imprint or label on the actual car seat to find out when your seat is too old to use. If it has expired, discard it.

It is not illegal under NYS law for a child passenger to ride in the front seat of a vehicle that has a passenger air bag, but it is dangerous. Recent studies show that air bags can cause serious or fatal injuries to infants, children or small adults that sit in the passenger-side front seat. It is also normally safer for a child of any age to ride in the back seat of any vehicle.

This is kind of a touchy subject. It's never a good idea to use a car seat that's been ill-treated or in an accident, so you're going to want to make sure that you trust whomever you're buying it from. As with cars, child seats are almost never the same after being in a serious accident. Try to make sure you know exactly where it came from and what it's been through before you use it. A seatbelt tucked behind the arm will not be positioned properly to protect your child in a crash.

No. Isaac®can be used with any racing seat provided it has normal, three-inch wide belts. A more reclined angle allows more body motion forward, regardless of the head and neck product you use, but does not alter the general range of head and neck loads. Also, it works great with an office chair! Just attach some belts to the chair and jump in with your helmet and Isaac® for some great holiday party fun.

Many parents think their children are too big for car seats or have outgrown their booster seats. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says that children should be restrained in a booster seat until they are 4'9" and about 80 pounds. Regular seat belts are made for men who are 5'10" and 160 pounds. They are not designed to secure a child under 80 pounds. Yes, this quite possibly means that your 10 year old should still be in a booster seat!

The truth is, there is not a "best" car seat. The best style of seat is one with a five-point harness system. Other than that, find a car seat that fits your car, your child and your budget. Remember that spending more does not always equal a safer seat.

Always check with your car seat’s instructions to find out what to do in the event of a car crash. Maryland law says that a car seat must be used according to manufacturer’s instructions. Read through the car seat owner’s manual to see if there is a statement about crashed seats or contact the manufacturer directly. If the manufacturer says to replace the seat after a crash, you must replace the seat.

Answer: To ensure proper installation of your car seat, it is important that you thoroughly read the owner's manual and follow the instructions precisely. Additionally, you should review the section on safety belts and child restraints in your vehicle owner's book. To check the security of your seat installation, try wiggling the seat from side to side, and pushing it back and forth.

Answer: Car seats have a suggested life span of six years. With the changes in legislation, automobiles and technology, we suggest that a car seat be replaced upon its sixth year from the date of manufacture.