I will be traveling with my son overseas and wanted to use that on the airplane and throghout our stay, My son will be 2.5 then.is it a good idea?
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The vest is not intended for airplane travel but I did use the vest for my 2 year 9 month old daughter last summer, it fit ok but I would have been less comfortable if she were any smaller than she was. She isn't the tallest so if your son is on the taller end of the chart he should be ok.
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It's very convenient for moving in and out of cars - like taxis. However, the fine print says NOT to use on airplanes. I will say it will depend on size of your child too, my middle son is stocky but when he was 3 he still was tilted because he was too small for the best even though he weighed minimum weight restrictions for best. Now he is 4 and fits fine, but it may be too big to be comfortable at 2.5! The weights might have changed - check into the new vests. It is VERY CONVENIENT for a third child in back seat of tiny car!
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I don't know about the plane (it depends on the airlines I think, we were not able to use it last time). But it is perfect for your stay. It is easy to carry when you are taking cabs. At 2.5 he is at the limit, but we used one on our 2 year old and it was ok. For the planes, you dont need a special seat after 2 I think. We did not. Have a safe trip!
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I dont think its an approved aircraft restraint. The average 2.5yo will be too small for the size small. I think it says 3.5 and up but I began using it for my 3yo who was bigger than an average 4yo. Worked well for him. For a 2.5yo Id get a small cheap lightweight 5pt harness seat.
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Yes very good idea I use mine all the time and he was the same age when I started using mine im going to be ordering the larger size soon and mine will be 5 I use it for everything car plane stroller shopping cart booster seat in restaurants ect. .
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although it can be used on the plane it wasn't feasible I took it because it was easily portable so that I can use it when I got off the plane or on the way to the airport
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No. It is not a good size for travel. It's the size and weight of a 2 liter of soda.
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Yes, my 3-year-old daughter and I fly internationally. We've used it on board with Kindle and DVD player.
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Don't know if you've already made your trip, but here's my two cents. I push/pull my 2 year old in her seat attached to the suitcase just fine (she is about 26 lbs.). I use this strap all the time and love it. The thing I would be most concerned with is if your suitcase will support the weight. Be sure the suitcase you use has a very sturdy and strong expandable handle that secures into place when extended. Also, be sure that your suitcase has firm sides and that you pack it full so that it is a solid base for the seat and child to rest upon. When I just made a trip with my daughter, I did think that the whole bundle was quite heavy. I have a 21 inch Ricardo suitcase from Kohls (http://www.kohls.com/kohlsStore/luggagebackpacks/brandsforluggage/ricardo/PRD~586563/Ricardo+Santa+Cruz+Lite+21in+Expandable+Wheeled+CarryOn.jsp). Hope this helps. Good luck!
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Yes right now I'm using for my 2 years old son, it's very good, but when we are out side maybe he slept, seats back cannot go down, he has to seat and sleep, but it's helping, for three kids :)
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I agree with one of the previous posters. Our pediatrician recommended not using this as an overnight sleeping option. We used it when we were traveling when our son was younger (up until about 3 months), but after that our son could roll over and preferred to sleep on his stomach. Not sure how tall your baby is, but our son was around 23-24" at 3 months and still fit but didn't have a lot of extra room.
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I bought this for my son who is about 5 feet 8 inches, however his girlfriend uses it as well and she is about 5 feet 3 inches, I personally think it will be fine for you. Sounds like a great trip, enjoy.
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I know this is late to the discussion, but it will help someone in the future. We traveled with that car seat and had no problems. It was difficult to get through security because they had to hand search it, and carrying a car seat onto the plane was bothersome, but the added safety is well worth it. Had no problems getting the car seat to fit once on the plane. Strapped my son in and he slept the either flight.
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My son is about 2 and he still uses it. I think he will continue using it until he's out of his crib, when we travel
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Depends on how your toddler is. I started using it with my son at 23 months. The decision didn't have to do with age or weight, it was just his age when we first purchased him his own seat. I wouldn't hesitate to use it for my daughter who is currently 20 months. I don't know her weight, but it's about the same as your child. I find this much easier to use than lugging a car seat through the airport. It's guaranteed to fit in the plane seat, which isn't always true for regular car seats. One warning, you have to distract the child from the plane belt buckle. At first, they want to keep undoing the seatbelt. My son got over it rather quickly (or I flipped the buckle so he couldn't lift the flap). Depends on how your toddler is. I started using it with my son at 23 months. The decision didn't have to do with age or weight, it was just his age when we first purchased him his own seat. I wouldn't hesitate to use it for my daughter who is currently 20 months. I don't know her weight, but it's about the same as your child. I find this much easier to use than lugging a car seat through the airport. It's guaranteed to fit in the plane seat, which isn't always true for regular car seats. One warning, you have to distract the child from the plane belt buckle. At first, they want to keep... » Read More Depends on how your toddler is. I started using it with my son at 23 months. The decision didn't have to do with age or weight, it was just his age when we first purchased him his own seat. I wouldn't hesitate to use it for my daughter who is currently 20 months. I don't know her weight, but it's about the same as your child. I find this much easier to use than lugging a car seat through the airport. It's guaranteed to fit in the plane seat, which isn't always true for regular car seats. One warning, you have to distract the child from the plane belt buckle. At first, they want to keep undoing the seatbelt. My son got over it rather quickly (or I flipped the buckle so he couldn't lift the flap). « Show Less
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It would all depend on how tall and heavy your child is and how likely they are to make serious attempts to climb out. Our son is a tall 2.5 and we still use it when we travel. While he is starting to fill it out with how tall he is, because it is so deep, he doesn't even think about trying to get his leg over the side or anything. Also, he is quite happy and relaxed sleeping in it so he doesn't really care to get out. I really debated buying this because of the price and the fact that we already had the typical pack n play, but I must say it has made extensive travel for us much more pleasant. When baby brother doesn't sleep well, no one sleeps well!!
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Maybe? This has come up on car-seat.org several times. It seems Diono has said yes it is OK, but they had to draw the line somewhere. If you feel your child is OK in the more upright position, then I guess it becomes a parental decision. I will point out, though, that my 2 1/2yo often slumps in this seat when sleeping, so with an 8mo, it might be even worse. I don't think you're going to get a hard and fast yes or no. You could call diono yourself and see what they are currently saying. http://www.car-seat.org/showpost.php?p=2139611&postcount;=35
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My son was about the same age and height when we got it. It had plenty of room. We got it because the travel crib was too small at that point
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It should be fine. It reclines a bit, but not all the way flat, so as long as he's got some decent neck control or you put in a head support it will be fine. Honestly the stroller pushes a LOT better when the heavier kid sits in the back, but the back seat is the only one that adjusts. It is a really good travel stroller tho, especially if you're tight on trunk space
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I used it in a flight to Puerto Rico through United. I had upgraded to the economy plus and I was happy I did. He had enough room for me to recline the car seat and have him sleep. The only request from the airline was that he had to be on a window seat.
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I am a rule breaker, but I use it for a 30 lb. 3 year old and a 50 lb. 6 year old when we travel and it is fine. Maybe not for everyday use, but it gets us through the airport with the girls contained, which makes for happier travels.
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Hello there! Our "little" man is 3.5 months, 25" and 18 pounds. We use the RNP and aren't sure how much longer we will be able to use it. It only goes up to 25 pounds, but your child could outgrow it for length. We still have some head room, but we are thinking he will have transition by the end of August as we use this for his primary sleeping space due to acid reflux. So, you might be cutting it close if you decided to get it.Also, it travels VERY easily! We have taken it on many trips. It breaks down into a few pieces and could fit into a large suitcase. Have you looked at using a peapod?? KidCo PeaPod Portable Travel Bed with Air Pump - RedIn any case, have a great time on your trip! Hello there! Our "little" man is 3.5 months, 25" and 18 pounds. We use the RNP and aren't sure how much longer we will be able to use it. It only goes up to 25 pounds, but your child could outgrow it for length. We still have some head room, but we are thinking he will have transition by the end of August as we use this for his primary sleeping space due to acid reflux. So, you might be cutting it close if you decided to get it.Also, it travels VERY easily! We have taken it on many trips. It breaks down into a few pieces and could fit into a large suitcase. Have... » Read More Hello there! Our "little" man is 3.5 months, 25" and 18 pounds. We use the RNP and aren't sure how much longer we will be able to use it. It only goes up to 25 pounds, but your child could outgrow it for length. We still have some head room, but we are thinking he will have transition by the end of August as we use this for his primary sleeping space due to acid reflux. So, you might be cutting it close if you decided to get it.Also, it travels VERY easily! We have taken it on many trips. It breaks down into a few pieces and could fit into a large suitcase. Have you looked at using a peapod?? KidCo PeaPod Portable Travel Bed with Air Pump - RedIn any case, have a great time on your trip! « Show Less