[ianlevesque]

Entirely this. As someone who has flown with multiple children and/or infants (I apologize to everyone who hates screaming children on planes), most of the time now you buy a separate ticket for your baby and have them in a carseat that is strapped into the plane seat. It's a logistical nightmare.

[gvjddbnvdrbv]

I've never seen a car seat on a plane. We flew multiple times with ours on our laps.

[ianlevesque]

Sure, you can also not wear seatbelts or bike helmets. It’s a free country.

[gvjddbnvdrbv]

Actually seat belts are a legal requirement here.

A child seat on a plane is an illusion of safety. If the plane crashes it won't help. The only reason to bring one into the cabin (and it is a good reason) is if you need one where you are going.

[owenmarshall]

https://www.faa.gov/travelers/fly_children/

> Did you know that the safest place for your child on an airplane is in a government-approved child safety restraint system (CRS) or device, not on your lap? Your arms aren't capable of holding your child securely, especially during unexpected turbulence.

> The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) strongly urges you to secure your child in a CRS or device for the duration of your flight

[ianlevesque]

It prevents your child from turning into a projectile during heavy turbulence.