Best flight safety option for 3 and 5 year old.

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Anonymous wrote:OP, when the plane goes down in a mass of burning aluminum it won't matter what car seat they are in.

And we have a winner. Proof that whatever you do, DCUM will provide some unhelpful people who just like to say useless stuf.

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Anonymous wrote:What is your concern - that they will squirm about or that if there was a plane crash they would be safer in a carseat?

If the former - they are both old enough to sit still well. They will be fine with some toys and looking out the window etc. Honestly, don't worry about it.

If the latter - a car seat will not help if your plane has a crash. Just make sure they understand they need to keep their seatbelts fastened.

Please, this is exactly what I said I didn't need to hear. Obviously, not worried about squirming or if the plane crashes. Planning in the event of serious turbulence. Rare, but happens. You can keep your opinions to yourself. I'm just asking for advice on WHAT to use, not whether to use anything at all.

Jesus, rude lady. You didn't say that on the OP.

Enjoy the rest of your day. I hope the rest of the world keeps out of your way- it's clear you have your claws out!

Nothing rude about what I said. And I very clearly did say that in the OP. You just wanted to chime in with your opinion. And now you're upset that I said it wasn't welcome. My day is great, thanks.

New poster here, and yes OP--you were rude with your "You can keep your opinions to yourself." Good Luck to all the other passengers on your flight.

Fine, but I think she was being rude with her response especially given that I had asked, respectfully, not to get derailed by people who think nothing is needed.

For your 5 year old, even you agree nothing is needed.

Go, buy the harness. But unless your kid is generally a fiddly kid or incredibly tiny, you are wasting your money. In turbulence the goal is simply to stay attached to the seat. Which is what a seatbelt does. The harness just makes it harder for toddlers to get free of the seatbelt.

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Anonymous wrote:What is your concern - that they will squirm about or that if there was a plane crash they would be safer in a carseat?

If the former - they are both old enough to sit still well. They will be fine with some toys and looking out the window etc. Honestly, don't worry about it.

If the latter - a car seat will not help if your plane has a crash. Just make sure they understand they need to keep their seatbelts fastened.

Please, this is exactly what I said I didn't need to hear. Obviously, not worried about squirming or if the plane crashes. Planning in the event of serious turbulence. Rare, but happens. You can keep your opinions to yourself. I'm just asking for advice on WHAT to use, not whether to use anything at all.

Jesus, rude lady. You didn't say that on the OP.

Enjoy the rest of your day. I hope the rest of the world keeps out of your way- it's clear you have your claws out!

Nothing rude about what I said. And I very clearly did say that in the OP. You just wanted to chime in with your opinion. And now you're upset that I said it wasn't welcome. My day is great, thanks.

New poster here, and yes OP--you were rude with your "You can keep your opinions to yourself." Good Luck to all the other passengers on your flight.

Fine, but I think she was being rude with her response especially given that I had asked, respectfully, not to get derailed by people who think nothing is needed.

For your 5 year old, even you agree nothing is needed.

Go, buy the harness. But unless your kid is generally a fiddly kid or incredibly tiny, you are wasting your money. In turbulence the goal is simply to stay attached to the seat. Which is what a seatbelt does. The harness just makes it harder for toddlers to get free of the seatbelt.

your opinion on that is based on nothing other than your supposition. The FAA website says to do the harness. Because it's easy for a littler kid to slip out of the seatbelt -- can't really make it tight enough for them. I can't believe people will pick a fight about something even as uncontroversial as this. I even said I respect people who don't want to use anything other than the seatbelt. No judgment about that, because it is pretty rare for severe turbulence to happen. Just wanted advice for what to use for those of us who do want to use something. Gosh sakes. I'm out. Thanks to all the helpful PPs.

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Anonymous wrote:OP, when the plane goes down in a mass of burning aluminum it won't matter what car seat they are in.

What is wrong with you? You say "when", not "if"? As if you're hoping or predicting that will happen? You're a horrible person.

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Anonymous wrote:What is your concern - that they will squirm about or that if there was a plane crash they would be safer in a carseat?

If the former - they are both old enough to sit still well. They will be fine with some toys and looking out the window etc. Honestly, don't worry about it.

If the latter - a car seat will not help if your plane has a crash. Just make sure they understand they need to keep their seatbelts fastened.

Please, this is exactly what I said I didn't need to hear. Obviously, not worried about squirming or if the plane crashes. Planning in the event of serious turbulence. Rare, but happens. You can keep your opinions to yourself. I'm just asking for advice on WHAT to use, not whether to use anything at all.

Jesus, rude lady. You didn't say that on the OP.

Enjoy the rest of your day. I hope the rest of the world keeps out of your way- it's clear you have your claws out!

Nothing rude about what I said. And I very clearly did say that in the OP. You just wanted to chime in with your opinion. And now you're upset that I said it wasn't welcome. My day is great, thanks.

New poster here, and yes OP--you were rude with your "You can keep your opinions to yourself." Good Luck to all the other passengers on your flight.

Fine, but I think she was being rude with her response especially given that I had asked, respectfully, not to get derailed by people who think nothing is needed.

For your 5 year old, even you agree nothing is needed.

Go, buy the harness. But unless your kid is generally a fiddly kid or incredibly tiny, you are wasting your money. In turbulence the goal is simply to stay attached to the seat. Which is what a seatbelt does. The harness just makes it harder for toddlers to get free of the seatbelt.

your opinion on that is based on nothing other than your supposition. The FAA website says to do the harness. Because it's easy for a littler kid to slip out of the seatbelt -- can't really make it tight enough for them. I can't believe people will pick a fight about something even as uncontroversial as this. I even said I respect people who don't want to use anything other than the seatbelt. No judgment about that, because it is pretty rare for severe turbulence to happen. Just wanted advice for what to use for those of us who do want to use something. Gosh sakes. I'm out. Thanks to all the helpful PPs.

...then you could have just looked at the FAA website, then couldn't you.

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You'll need to put them both in diapers too. Walking to the bathroom could be dangerous. They would be unsecured and turbulence can come on suddenly.

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Anonymous wrote:What is your concern - that they will squirm about or that if there was a plane crash they would be safer in a carseat?

If the former - they are both old enough to sit still well. They will be fine with some toys and looking out the window etc. Honestly, don't worry about it.

If the latter - a car seat will not help if your plane has a crash. Just make sure they understand they need to keep their seatbelts fastened.

Please, this is exactly what I said I didn't need to hear. Obviously, not worried about squirming or if the plane crashes. Planning in the event of serious turbulence. Rare, but happens. You can keep your opinions to yourself. I'm just asking for advice on WHAT to use, not whether to use anything at all.

Jesus, rude lady. You didn't say that on the OP.

Enjoy the rest of your day. I hope the rest of the world keeps out of your way- it's clear you have your claws out!

Nothing rude about what I said. And I very clearly did say that in the OP. You just wanted to chime in with your opinion. And now you're upset that I said it wasn't welcome. My day is great, thanks.

New poster here, and yes OP--you were rude with your "You can keep your opinions to yourself." Good Luck to all the other passengers on your flight.

Fine, but I think she was being rude with her response especially given that I had asked, respectfully, not to get derailed by people who think nothing is needed.

For your 5 year old, even you agree nothing is needed.

Go, buy the harness. But unless your kid is generally a fiddly kid or incredibly tiny, you are wasting your money. In turbulence the goal is simply to stay attached to the seat. Which is what a seatbelt does. The harness just makes it harder for toddlers to get free of the seatbelt.

your opinion on that is based on nothing other than your supposition. The FAA website says to do the harness. Because it's easy for a littler kid to slip out of the seatbelt -- can't really make it tight enough for them. I can't believe people will pick a fight about something even as uncontroversial as this. I even said I respect people who don't want to use anything other than the seatbelt. No judgment about that, because it is pretty rare for severe turbulence to happen. Just wanted advice for what to use for those of us who do want to use something. Gosh sakes. I'm out. Thanks to all the helpful PPs.

...then you could have just looked at the FAA website, then couldn't you.

Yes, and I did. But I didn't know if there was something else as a better alternative that the FAA site might not have mentioned. Or whether people liked those harness things or not. I haven't done it before. Is that okay with you? Geez.

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Anonymous wrote:You'll need to put them both in diapers too. Walking to the bathroom could be dangerous. They would be unsecured and turbulence can come on suddenly.

Also, helmets.

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Anonymous wrote:You'll need to put them both in diapers too. Walking to the bathroom could be dangerous. They would be unsecured and turbulence can come on suddenly.[/q
You are amazingly witty. Did anyone ever tell you that? No? Huh.

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Anonymous wrote:You'll need to put them both in diapers too. Walking to the bathroom could be dangerous. They would be unsecured and turbulence can come on suddenly.

Also, helmets.

Oh my gosh, another amazingly witty person! Wow! It's a wonder you do nothing other than sit on your ass and contribute unneeded snark! You should take that act on the road! Far, far away!

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Anonymous wrote:You'll need to put them both in diapers too. Walking to the bathroom could be dangerous. They would be unsecured and turbulence can come on suddenly.

Ha I've been in the bathroom when we hit a bout of severe turbulence. All I could think was "omg the door is going to pop open and my pants and underwear are going to be down by my ankles"

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Evenflo Sureride are what is now recommended. I would bring a seat at least on the plane for the 3 year old. They make some cheaper harnessed boosters too that would work.

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You can't be ridiculous and not expect to be mocked.

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Currently the CARES harness is the only thing other than a car seat that you can bring on the plane. Boosters are not allowed unless they are in harness mode and if you already have car seats to use at your destination, not sure you'd want to bring them on with you as well. Cares harness works great! We have used many times with our 2 year old. If your 5 year old fits the requirements, I'd use it for both.

There is a safety vest that is out but not currently approved for plane travel yet that will be great for slightly older kids once it is approved.

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Anonymous wrote:You can't be ridiculous and not expect to be mocked.

Amen.