We are flying to Seattle next month and had already decided to bring the car seat. On past flights we simply juggled Baby Z for 5 hours and arrived exhausted, so knowing that she'll sit still when buckled into her carseat, we thought we'd save us some struggle. Also, gain some peace of mind. Honestly, it's hard to imagine that we (and millions of other parents) actually opted to NOT buy a seat for the baby because the NTSB and FAA says that children under 2 can sit on a parent's lap (and because fares are ridiculous?!). I've never been comfortable with that plan. (The NTSB has just announced ending this rule.) I mean, if real turbulence hits or (God forbid) another sort of disaster, would I really be able to hold onto her? There I'd be, all strapped in and safe and she'd be flung somewhere oh I can't even begin to finish that thought. But then some Mommies on my local messageboard suggested the CARES harness. At $75 it's steep but I may give it a try! (By the way, can we discuss the broadcaster's hair?) UPDATE: We did try the Cares Restraint and totally love it. Not only did Baby Z have her own space and actually slept and sat still, but let me tell you, as a working mother, I get about .5 seconds of real down time once every 4 months. So to have my child safely in her seat, strapped in like the rest of the passengers, I actually relaxed. No, seriously, for like 10 minutes! I actually sat there, perplexed at the non-existent list of worry items (1-turbulence, 2-she wants to get down 3-she wants to get up 4 -she's under the seat 5-what's in her mouth?! 6-ew don't lick the seat! 7-no that man doesn't want your paci, etc etc) Of course I was duly unprepared for this momentary reprieve - no magazines, no books, nothing. So, guess what? I just sat there. And I loved it.
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