Using car seat on an international flight for my toddler?

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Im going from Sydney to Bali in October with my 17 month old son. My husband and mother in law will also be flying with us and im not sure whether to bring his car seat for the flight. Its a 6 hour direct flight and will cost us 75% of an adult fair if we bring his seat.
If we dont bring his seat its 10% of the adult fair and his considered a lap passenger. 

 Anyone who has done this got an idea on what I should do?

Sit&#39;nTeach&#39;nNanny · Accepted Answer

Definitely bring the seat. You're lucky you don't have to purchase 100 percent of the cost of the ticket. 6 hours is a LONG time to have to chase him around and he'll be annoying to the other passengers. If he's strapped in for most of the trip, there's a good chance he'll either watch the movie or play quietly in his seat, as it'll be like a car ride. I would never fly without a seat for a toddler.

buddy_236 · Answer

If there is a car seat available at your destination leave it behind and save money.
People on flights will complain if your child were to get away or just cry for being in a car seat for six hours.
Just make the flight as enjoyable for your child as you can and be kind to the nervous people on board.
Prepare your child in advance as to the natures of flight, hopefully you will get a window seat so they can see the ground, even at night you can see the lights that make up cities.

? · Answer

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EC Expert · Answer

Bring the seat. First of all, it's safer. You also don't want anyone to have to hold him for hours and I'm sure he won't like being held. He also will have somewhere to eat and sleep and you can give him some small toys to play with. Just let him get out and stretch every once in a while.

its_victoria08 · Answer

I wouldn't bring the seat, but I'm cheap and would hate to lug it around afterward.  If there is a car seat in Bali he will use, then you won't need it when you are there... if not, you may need to bring it.

But, he probably will be fine on your lap (or someone's) because he will probably fall asleep.

Anonymous · Answer

Well will she actually sit on your lap the whole 6 hours? my son sure wont so i would bring the carseat lol. Its better then fighting him to stay on my lap lol. If she would stay on your lap then no but if she wouldnt i would take it for your sake! lol.

eekk sorry for calling him a she...i thought you said your daughter...sooo sorry lol.

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