Has anyone used this on an airplane? Does the seatbeat buckle end up in the middle of the kids back? (facing forward). Thanks!
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When using this on a plane, it is only approved to be used as a 5 pt harness car seat. The seat belt goes through the belt path in the back. I use it in my car with the seat belt and have no problem. I imagine a plane wouldn't be much different.
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The reason the seat belt buckle ends up in the middle of the carseat is because of the length of the belt section that contains the buckle. In a car, this section is very short but on a plane it's longer. I think it will always end up in the middle of a carseat installed forward facing on a plane. I bring an extra (thin) blanket to provide some padding around it.
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I'm not sure what you're asking. But if you're wondering if the strap (the car-seat pictured is not included) can be used on a plane, I would say no. Your child must be in your lap or in a seat of their own (possibly in a car-seat, depending on the airline) and your luggage must be tucked under your seat or in an overhead bin, so there would not be a way to keep them attached while flying.
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Hello Rick. I don't even use the straps. If you intend to keep the airhawk on your seat all the time then by all means, use the strap, but it's a pain to take it off and put it on in case you don't want it stolen or for it to get wet or hot. The airhawk has loops on all corners for the straps and they seem to be sewed in well and gets secured very well on the seat. I just put the airhawk on my seat and adjust it to a position I like and just sit on it. In fact, its advantageous simply because you can readjust it even on the go. It does not slide. The bottom part has a non skid material and my corbin seat is not as slick as the factory seat. I carry mine sometimes in restaurants or just stick it in my saddle bag. I don't ride without the airhawk anymore. I've taken several weekend and week long trips up to 3k miles and realized how much it helped me. If you ride long trips, you will feel a significant difference. I use it 90% of the time. I will get on my corbin occasionally just to change butt pressure. As to how to air it, I would suggest for you to go to youtube. Theres a great instructional video there. I followed it and every now and then I would blow in a bit more air or let out some just to change my seating pressure and ride a few more hundred miles. As to the height adjustment, it was noticeable for the first few hundred miles, but after a few months, I adapted to it. Being higher seemed to put a bit more strain on my midback, that's when I take it off 10% of the ride including doing a few more stretches of my midback. I don't think you'd regret getting it and probably will endorse it as well. Good luck. Gene (vonlushka@hotmail.com)
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I personally don't have a problem. I have an older car and use the seat belt and I have only used it forward facing. It maybe harder for rear facing (use pool noodle and cut/tape to make a triangle to get a better angle). I put my knee in the seat and make sure I have plenty of slack when I start (took me some practice when it thread the belt through). Once I buckled it in, I would focus on tightening the bottom strap going back and forth pushing and pulling . When I feel it is tight I take the chest strap (still keeping the knee/body in the seat) pull it and tuck it behind the car seat. If you have a headrest that is adjustable you may need to til/raise to help the seat fit better. I have had practice with this and difference seat so can install them pretty quickly in general including this seat. But is harder when your frustrated and feel rushed (even for me). I hope this helps.
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I don't know how diligent the airlines about measuring the child??!!! If it fits otherwise and makes you feel better, maybe try. I don't know when each airline allows a child to use the regular seat belt. Check out the airlines site or call!!
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I have a boy too. Not sure what you mean about the part that covers buckle? The buckle comes through it so that it works just like it does without the cover. The cover's great though. It does a great job at protecting the seat from food spills.
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Have to warn you that using a car seat rear-facing is difficult on long flights when the person in front of you wants to recline their seat. When we've flown, we've had to have the seat rear-facing and had trouble with both the aircraft crew and the person in front of us. Many of the aircraft crew were not used to seeing a rear-facing seat since most people don't buy their infants a ticket when they're under 2 (it was a long flight, so we bought our son his own seat). Then, the person in front of us couldn't recline his seat because the car seat got in the way and the got upset. These problems are not unique to the Britax but are problems with using any rear-facing car seat on flights. Have to warn you that using a car seat rear-facing is difficult on long flights when the person in front of you wants to recline their seat. When we've flown, we've had to have the seat rear-facing and had trouble with both the aircraft crew and the person in front of us. Many of the aircraft crew were not used to seeing a rear-facing seat since most people don't buy their infants a ticket when they're under 2 (it was a long flight, so we bought our son his own seat). Then, the person in front of us couldn't recline his seat because the car seat got in the way and the got upset. These... » Read More Have to warn you that using a car seat rear-facing is difficult on long flights when the person in front of you wants to recline their seat. When we've flown, we've had to have the seat rear-facing and had trouble with both the aircraft crew and the person in front of us. Many of the aircraft crew were not used to seeing a rear-facing seat since most people don't buy their infants a ticket when they're under 2 (it was a long flight, so we bought our son his own seat). Then, the person in front of us couldn't recline his seat because the car seat got in the way and the got upset. These problems are not unique to the Britax but are problems with using any rear-facing car seat on flights. « Show Less
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This booster requires a belt to go over the shoulder of the child. If it is just a lap belt and no shoulder then it would not be safe. Therefore I would imagine making it ineligible for airplane travel... However... They may let you use it regardless.
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Yes, we have used it on an Alaska flight to Hawaii. Our daughter was 18 months, front facing. They make you put the car seat on the inside seat. The armrest next to it does not go down with it. The seat buckle also buckles in the middle so their is a lump in the middle of the child's back, unavoidable. Bring a blanket to use for padding.
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You can also loop the cord around the "wings" on the airplane seat. Most people like the freestyle way of using, but it also works great looping around the seat wings or the back of the seat. Sometimes users feel uncomfortable looping the cord over the back of the seat, but if you smile at your neighbor and just let them know it shouldn't interfere with them, you should be fine. Our instructional videos are very helpful in demonstrating the different ways to use: http://www.travelrest.net/videos-s/1822.htm
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No, this is only approved for cars. There is another product called flight vest (we don't have) that is designed for airplane travel. Our 2 yr old did fine in regular airplane buckle.
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Hi Jessica,I have a small car myself and this car seat is really big. My husband placed it rear facing and it was a tight fit. The front seat had to be moved up to accommodate the size of the car seat, but overall it fit. We haven't tried it forward facing, but I imagine it would fit better that way. The car seat is also very heavy, I doubt you would be able to lug it around while traveling and you may have some difficulty fitting it on a plane.Hope that answered your question!
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I ride with my wife on the back (I'm 6'1", 210lbs & she's 5'6", 135lbs) & they aren't in her way while riding. They do make it a little more difficult for her to get on, but not that bad. With her feet on the pegs, her legs are close to the bags, but they don't touch them. I ran the velcro strap under the seat instead of over and as far back as I could get it - a little more difficult, but it works. I don't think kids would have any problem.
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I have never fastened it to the plane seat. i adjust it around my body. it is not super cozy, but it does the job of giving my head a place to rest and not bob!
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I have traveled with the carseat and alone with a 2-3 yr old, both internationally and domestically. Now, I'm a pretty strong woman, but it's not very joyful carrying this over your back along with carry on bag, stroller, kid, backpack, and or whatever you choose to bring with you. It does not come with the back straps, they have to be purchased separately (I purchased on amazon) and they have about a 6 inch long padding strip (which is very minimally padded). My daughter is 3 now and I have no plans to travel anytime soon, but if I do I'll be checking in the seat, not bringing it on the plane. Now, the seat itself is incredible, it's fits on any airline seat, its comfortable, safe, amazing quality. Although I can't really give a great experience traveling with this seat, I do have to say it is and was a lot easier than when I used to have to travel with a regular carseat. It is also alot easier if you are traveling with an adult companion (I've always traveled alone with toddler with this seat), and can find a way to add a little extra padding to the strap, then you will be golden! Hope this helps!
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The piece that goes around the handle fastens it to the carseat. Velcro tabs keep it done up, and the rest is cinched (near where there feet are), so it covers the seat, but isn't too tight, so it doesn't always stay in place. I kind of hook it on my daughter's feet, so she doesn't get burnt. It still works, and suited me for the price.
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When I was deciding on a car seat, I purchased (and returned) 4 other seats, and this particular problem (being able to reach the seat-belt release) is a deficiency of all the seats I tried that have booster or shoulder belt convertibility. While my son did release it once, I came "unglued" and seem to have sufficiently scared him from ever touching the buckle again. Additionally, I found that if I have the harness tightened appropriately (making sure he only has 2 fingers of space) he can't reach it. The biggest deciding factor for me was that my son was unable to fully free himself once strapped in properly (he was able to loosen the straps on the other brands and unbuckle and then he was out!) The Frontier 90's harness strap release button is to far in for his fingers to reach it.