CARES Harness for the Airplane

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If you have an active child over 2, but you don't feel like lugging that car seat along for the ride, the CARES Harness is a good alternative for those long, or short flights.

The harness attaches to the belt that's already there in minutes and weighs about a pound. Kids will feel like they're in their regular car seat with the harness so it'll be familiar to them.

Find out more, including where to purchase the harness here.

Comments (6)

We have been using these since our twins turned one and according to their own literature you do not need to wait until your child is 2 years-old. Just over 22lbs.

posted by mrswynn on August 13th 2008 at 6:33am
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Yup, it's 22-44 lbs.

posted by stickyricemama on August 13th 2008 at 6:59am
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Question: Does that red strap go all the way around to the back of the seat? Wouldn't that annoy the person behind you?

posted by gabster on August 13th 2008 at 8:29am
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It has to go around the whole seat for the harness concept to work, and it goes under the tray. It shouldn't annoy the person behind you at all. Some people don't notice it. Some do and ask about it, but you tell them it's required or something to stop further probing. The strap is NOT in any person's way. Why would it annoy the person?

This harness option is not as safe as a carseat, but families with many kids can't lug so many carseats onto a plane and get them all installed quickly without help.

posted by stickyricemama on August 13th 2008 at 9:42am
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I have kids so I understand the dilemma of hauling car seats on the plane, I just wondered if that stap around the middle interfered with the tray behind the seat, that's all. It looks like it's smack dab in the middle of where a tray would be.

posted by gabster on August 13th 2008 at 1:23pm
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I think this is a great idea. My husband, who works for an airline, still feels that a carseat is better because not all airplane seats have been tested with this product.

I think people need to look out for the height and weight requirements. My oldest was too tall at 2.5 to use this, but he is still well under the weight. My youngest who is 1 would NEVER sit with this on... the fact that it is not a 5 point is the biggest problem. He would wiggle out... I just know it.

posted by thelittlestmonster on August 13th 2008 at 3:42pm
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