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Car seat for plane

8 replies

fari2014 · 05/03/2025 12:56

Hi,

Turkish airlines say I can use a car seat for my 2 year old toddler as long as it is 40cm by 40cm. I have to secure it with plane seat belts so no isofix. Can anyone recommend any car seat that size please? Has anyone taken car seats on plane for their toddler? I prefer a front facing car seat.

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minnienono · 05/03/2025 13:20

I always took mine on but this was a long time ago so I can't advise on brands. They need to be forward facing with harness. Seat widths are the hard part as seats can be narrower these days!

Cupcakegirl13 · 05/03/2025 13:21

You don’t need a car seat on a plane it’s completely unnecessary and a pain to carry and install.

Bluepenguin2 · 05/03/2025 13:34

Don't bother. If you want them to be more securely fastened in you can use one of these

https://www.amsafe.com/kidsflysafe-com/

fari2014 · 05/03/2025 15:59

Bluepenguin2 · 05/03/2025 13:34

Don't bother. If you want them to be more securely fastened in you can use one of these

https://www.amsafe.com/kidsflysafe-com/

Thanks for reply, I will look into it. Looks like it's American website. How long did it take to come?

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minnienono · 05/03/2025 16:23

@Cupcakegirl13

I disagree, I found travel with mine far easier in car seats as they are used to sitting in them. I was living overseas are regularly flew 10 hours, just me and the kids

Bluepenguin2 · 05/03/2025 16:34

@fari2014 I just linked the manufacturer website, you can get them on Amazon

BertieBotts · 05/03/2025 16:46

You will struggle to get one which fits into those dimensions. Most are at least 42cm wide and nearly 50cm deep, even the smaller/more basic seats.

Possibly Maxi Cosi Nomad? Though I am not sure how well you could realistically secure this with a plane seatbelt.

onwardsup4 · 05/03/2025 17:02

I wouldn't bother for a two year old they can just sit in the seat or on your lap. More trouble than it would be worth imo

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