Jenchats

Thanks for the advice everyone!

We're travelling with BA to the States next week and are planning to check through our buggy and carry our 14 month old the rest of the way. She is not only heavy but a champion wriggler too so we want a smallish carrier for her. We have a Chicco Caddy but are concerned that it's a bit too big for the carry on luggage size restrictions. She's too big for the Bjorn so we need a happy medium to carry her on our backs. Can anyone recommend/lend/sell a mid size carrier for a baby approx 9-10kg. Does anyone have any advice about flying with a carrier or has anyone ever taken a Caddy? All ideas are welcome! Thanks.

Wow! Really interesting advice. Thanks. I'm starting to wish I booked with Singapore airlines!

Hi... I've booked my 14 month baby a seat on a BA long haul flight and have discovered that the stipulations for a suitable car seat are pretty strict. They have some available on board but it's on a first come first served basis. The car seat has to be forward facing with a 5 point harness and compatible with a 2 point lap strap, have no base and be 43cm x 43cm. If anyone has done this sort of flight before and knows of a suitable make, or, even better, actually has one to sell or lend this would be amazing! Alternatively, the BA flights allow A CARES (AmSafe) child aviation safety harness. If anyone has one to sell or lend (for a price!) that would be really really helpful. Either way, any advice would be welcome!