You know, I'm always concerned whether or not your child is in #TheRightSeat, but another important thing we need to discuss is how to safely travel with a little one when a plane flight is part of your plans. Later this month, we’ll be traveling from Florida to Washington State with our 3-year-old via plane. Of course, one of my biggest concerns about the trip is keeping our son safe. That's why I've partnered with Diono to share how we're making plane safety a priority and using a Diono Rainier for our flight.
Since 80% of crashes happen in the first 3 minutes of takeoff and last 8 minutes before landing, I want to be sure my little man is as safe and secure as possible. After doing some research, I realize that holding a child on your lap isn’t enough. Commercial airplanes are traveling at 250 MPH at takeoff and landing, and up to 500 MPH in flight! Combine those speeds with turbulence, and that’s a lot of force behind a small person’s body. An abrupt stop at 250 MPH would make a 20-pound child weigh around 2,500 pounds (See infographic below).
Diono Rainier Convertible Car Seat
An infant or toddler sitting on their parent's lap is not only at risk of injury to themselves, they're a potential injury risk to other passengers. In the event of an abrupt stop, when that small 25 pound child weighs the equivalent of 2,500 pounds, they're bound to be propelled out of their parent's arms, turning into a projectile of sorts. Isn't that a scary thought! Diono knows that the safe solution for children traveling on an airplane is for them to be securely seated in the proper car seat. Just like riding in a car, children are well protected while riding rear-facing in their car seats on an airplane.
Diono wanted our little guy to be safe on his first plane flight, so they sent me the Diono Rainier Convertible Booster Car Seat to bring with us on our trip. (Tip: Your child restraint system must have printed on it “This restraint is certified for use in motor vehicles and aircraft” or the airport will ask you to check the seat with your luggage. See this FAA publication for more information about child safety on airplanes.) Thanks to the Rainier's space saving design, it's able to fit on most standard passenger airliner seats (it can also fit three across the backseat of most standard vehicles).
The thing I like the most about the Ranier, besides it's amazing safety features, is that it can be used from infancy to childhood. It accommodates children for extended rear-facing up to 50 lbs., forward facing from 20 to 90 lbs., and it even converts to a booster for children between 50 and 120 lbs. or up to 57 inches in height. The Rainier also has the highest forward-facing capacity of any car seat in a 5-point harness: from 20-90 lbs (up to 57" in height)! I plan on keeping my children in a 5-point harness for as long as physically possible, so I'm so thankful that the Rainier allows for extended harnessing. This seat definitely has the capacity to grow with your child, and thanks to Diono's 12-year product life, it surely can!
I briefly mentioned the safety features before and I must say, they're impressive. The headrest of the Rainier is aluminum reinforced and has 12 different positions as well as EPA foam for adjustable and comfortable support. It also boasts a full steel frame and aluminum reinforced sides for unmatched safety. The Rainier is also the only brand of car seats with SuperLATCH; with the strongest connectors and Secureweave webbing it provides an easy and secure installation, and that's reassuring since the majority of car seats in America are not installed correctly. Of course, all of these safety features are amazing, but it also means something else - the Rainier is quite heavy! The Rainier weighs in at 28.4 pounds so keep that in mind for your travels.
The Rainier folds for easier transport, which is fantastic and makes it ideal for travel. There are a few different ways to carry the Rainier if you don't have the optional carrying straps (a shoulder strap and backpack straps are available for purchase from Diono).
When folded, the Rainier features a red carry strap that you can hold, or you can carry it via the plastic side. If you've ever tried to make it through the airport with your luggage, your children, and their car seat(s), you know the struggle. That's why I was thrilled that Diono also sent me their Car Seat Travel Bag. It makes carrying the Rainier SO much easier.
The Diono car seat bag fits all of the Diono seats so no matter which model you have, you'll be covered. All you do is fold the seat, put it in the bag, zip it up, and you're ready to go. It's heavy duty with reinforced internal seams, waterproof fabric and durable hardware to support the weight of the car seat.
You can wear it like a backpack or over your shoulder like a duffel bag for easy carrying. Since I'm 5'4'' and on the smaller side, the backpack position felt a little strained for me since they area across the back of the bag is rather wide. I think I'd probably carry the Rainier with the shoulder strap and leave the backpack version for my husband. The travel bag also has compartments for carrying small things like stuffed animals, pacifiers, and similar items for easy access. I think this bag is such a great thing to have if you travel often since it will also keep your seat clean.
Now that we have the Diono Rainier, we're definitely ready for our cross-country travels. It makes me feel better to know that in the event of turbulence or an accident my son will be better protected from injury, and we can enjoy the ease of use and portability of this seat. We love our Diono Radian RXT so I'm very confident the Rainier will be near and dear to us for many years to come.
UPDATE: Our trip went really well! Our son was right at home in his Diono Rainier and didn't really realize he could get out of his seat; just like when we're driving. The fact that he wasn't climbing in our laps and trying to run up and down the aisles was a relief! I will say that the seat is HEAVY. It was a bit of a burden to carry through the airport when we had 15 minute walks in between gates. The carrying bag definitely helped, but on our next trip we'll likely order a Go-Go- Babyz Travelmate. I'd highly recommend checking them out if you're flying soon.
You can get the Diono Rainier convertible car seat on Amazon.com.
Heather Carter says
I didnt even know it was an option to bring a carseat for a flight! That is scary how much we weigh during a sudden stop!
Nicole W. says
Good tips. I always think it's good to have babies restrained in a car seat and not "free" on your lap. It isn't worth the money saved if there is an accident.
Brittany Crews says
Wow!!! Great info!! My husband hates flying, so I don't know of we will ever have our boys on a flight, but good to know just in case 😉
Jenny says
My son is almost two so he will definitely need a seat if we fly next year. I would probaly buy a cheap car seat like the seneca for the plane because ours is heavy.
Rachel S. says
We have one of these car seats and love it! We haven't needed to fly with it yet but the tips are great!
Debbie K Kungu says
We are going on an overseas flight when my son turns two. Great info to keep him safe.
Andrea says
I would love to have this seat. We have a Britax which is just so heavy and cumbersome to fly with. We fly quarterly and now that our daughter is almost two we need this seat!
Karen Xenakis says
Great to have a way to carry one less thing while traveling! Gotta' love those carrying straps / handles!
Nicole Glickman says
Great information! I will definitely be using car seats with my kids when we fly!
mandi mella says
Wow.. This is great info. We travel a lot.. my
Son definitely could use this 🙂
Maggie says
Love how this seat folds up. It looks to be much easier to transport than a fixed seat.
Mandy Reed says
Love it thanks
Amber says
Love how compact it gets!
Rachel B says
I love that this makes it more easy to bring a seat on a plane. We haven't traveled yet, but I've already been thinking of what the heck we'd do when we did. This is a great option!
Lauren Ilgenfritz says
I like the option of bring a carseat, our weighs a ton, this would be great for travel!
Julie B says
These are good tips to keep in mind, whether it be a plane trip or a long car ride! Thank you for the insightful information!
Katrina says
I didn't know that you could bring a carseat on a plane, good to know for future travels.
Christine Mayfield says
This is such a great post. We have 5 young kids and will be traveling to Hawaii soon.
Kyra says
This car seat sounds like a parents dream come true finally a car seat that does everything and has everything and holds its value!!!!
Alyssa Finley says
I couldn't agree more, a car seat is a must while flying. Not only is it the only safe way to fly, it makes things easier.
Tamecia Duncan says
I didn't even know you could use a carseat while flying! Very valuable information!! I've went on numerous of flights where my children had to sit in my lap as babies. This carseat would be awesome for flight travel!
Rachel B says
I found the data about what happens in a crash interesting. I found it interesting that rear crashes happen often, but aren't as high of an injury rate.
Casey says
I had no clue u could fold a seat like this!
Heather McMackin says
Thank you for these fantastic tips!!
Jenn c says
Thanks for great read, things everyone can use
Caroline G says
I love that it folds to make carrying easier!
Lorraine Stewart says
I didn't even know any of these safety tips ... Thank you for posting
Joann Raso says
Thank you so much for the chance
Nicolle Rice says
I think it is always best to restrain the babies in a car seat vs holding in the lap. Our body weight would crush them in any incident. So glad you are promoting healthy flying tips!
Jenny B says
I haven't been brave enough to fly with my kids yet but the convenience of this makes it more doable. It folds and has its own bag1
Lea says
I didn't know there was a car seat that folded up for easy transport! This is awesome! I have said many times to family and friends that if they made car seats more user friendly they would get used properly and more often in situations like airplanes!
Beth Henry says
This looks great! We fly 20-30 times a year. I love that this fold for easy transport.
Alonna Koch says
I love the carrying bag! That makes it even more convenient to move.
Veronica Bohan says
My daughter really needs a convertible carseat now! She is outgrowing her infant seat! Great ideas!
Chrissie W says
What a brilliant car seat for traveling! Love how compact it can be and easy to set up on the plane!
Veronica Bohan says
Diono convertible seats are good from birth to booster
Stephanie Pargoff says
i had no idea how much a babies weight force became if an accident were to happen. We've always traveled with or little ones on our lap.
Jessica Jun says
I was aware that you can bring car seats on flights, but I did not know that the car seat had to be certified for air travel. Something to think about when I'm traveling with my almost 2 year old.
Erin W says
We don't travel too much with our girl, but good things to keep in mind.
Chrissie W says
After visiting the Diono website I learned they have installation videos, which is super helpful!
Jessica Ayers says
I never knew there was a foldable car seat. I think that's a very neat feature!
Carena Burke says
Need 3 of these lol!
Marie says
We always use a carseat on the plane!
Christina M says
We are planning an international move. I wish I'd known about Diono before purchasing our last seat. Diono seems much more convenient for a lengthy trip.
Amber Ludwig says
I had no idea that it folds for easy travel!! How awesome and convenient!!! I also had no clue that you had to have a car seat made for aviation and the car!! I have heard super scary things about putting your seat in the baggage area!! Id rather bring it and use it for safety or just leave it home!!
Rose Reeder says
This looks very useful for Grandparents. We have called to make certain the car seats are properly installed. I sure would like to win. I also like the extra space for other passengers as we have a sedan.
Morghan says
Great tips and wonderful carseat!
Laura says
It's awesome that this seat folds for travel. What a great feature!
Amber Ludwig says
I learned that Diono consistently earns high ratings from industry experts and families worldwide, which in my eyes means they are the best of the best!! They actively work to solve common car seat issues and do whatever they can to make using them easy without losing any safety features!! Their customer service is absolutely amazing too!!!
Ashley R says
I love that diono is such a long lasting seat, and very likely will get my kids all the way through the booster stage!
Felisa A says
Great information to get out there since a LOT of people don't know.
Jacquelyn Reynolds says
This would be amazing. I have never flown but its neat to know.
Sarah says
I have had my eye on this car seat for a while but had no idea it could fold up like that!
Traci lake says
Love my diono!
Julie Kim says
love diono. would like to own one 🙂
Amber Vaughn says
Love that we can travel with on planes with our car seat! I will be buying this bag now though, wearing it on my back through the airport will be much easier than carrying it!
Sarah says
I also learned that they have steel frames and they even make booster seats!
Felisa A says
I like how the Diono Radian folds up...convenient
Tricia Quinones says
I'd love to have one of these and know my little guy is safe
Kaity Green says
This is fantastic! My son and I are preparing to fly on our own and using this car seat would be so amazing, the car seat we currently have is so difficult to use while traveling.
BeckyNOmaha says
i have taken out Diono on vacation, and it was amazing! My child has multiple food allergies, and another plus to bringing your car seat on the plane is that you don't have to rely on a rental seat when you get to your destination! I'm always worried those seats will be expired/full of her allergens. :/
Valarie brodt says
I love the way the seat folds for easy carrying.
Kelly V. says
Excellent information! So important for everyone to learn!
Joey Patten says
Great post! Awesome seat!
Tia Bowers says
Ive never heard of this brand before, but this was good info, thank you!
Kathryn Duplichan says
I love how compact the Diono seats are. I would love to own it!
Ashley R says
I love our diono, and the fact that they fold up for easy travel, though they are definitely not light weight.
Elizabeth Elmore says
Thanks for the tips. Learn something new everyday.
Lena Hancock says
Wow, super informative! I didn't realize that children should be rear facing when on airplanes too!
Amy Smith says
Great info!
Christina Fennell says
We flew recently with our 2 year old son and brought his Diono Radian RXT on the plane. It was soooooo worth lugging that heavy seat through the airport! Love these seats.
Jennifer Kreisler says
The Ranier has an additional weight limit to RF that even our other Dionos do not have! I need this right now! 50 lbs means I wouldn't have to turn my son around this week. !!!
Gwen W says
Love that the seat folds up, so convenient for travel!
Jodi C says
I would love this carseat for my 3 year old, she will need a new one before she is done being in a carseat. Thanks!
Ann F says
Would love to give this to my daughter for my granddaughter. I like the way it folds up, much nicer than regular car seats I lugged back when my kids where small!
Hilary E says
Its much more "convenient" to not worry about the hassle of taking a carseat to the airport, but so is just carrying a baby on your lap for the quick drive to the grocery store... Safety is always the best option! And love Diono seats!
Tiffany quinn says
Love This! It Does It All 🙂
Jennifer G says
Thank you for these great tips and the wonderful giveaway!
Heather Ayers says
Wow! That's insane, we've always travelled with a toddler on our laps. This is really great information and should be common knowledge.
Jenn L says
Thanks! Loved learning about the diono!
Laura Mayancela says
Thanks for the great tip. I've never flown with my kids before. Only sola. Any other helpful tips?
Jenn L says
I really like that the headrest has so many positions! This has been a frustration for me with my son's spiking growth
Julie Banton says
This is an awesome giveaway & informative article. Did not realize that all car seats are not approved for use on planes
Kari B says
Thanks for the travel tips I am always looking for new ones and you gave several!
Jayme Sheen says
This would be a blessing. We totally need a new convertible carseat for our 6 month old. She is two lbs away from her weigh limit on her infant one. My 4 year old has a Diono and we absolutely love it!
Jennifer G says
From visiting the Diono website, I learned the importance of not securing a child in a car seat with a coat or thick layers on. Those layers can prevent a secure fit of the car seat straps and cause the child to come out of the car seat during an accident. My children are older and I used to always make sure they had a snowsuit or thick coat on before putting them in their car seat.
Jennifer Hazzard says
We don't travel much but this would be great if and when we do!!
Rheagan Kindle says
Those are scary statistics that we will not contribute to! Thank you for the opportunity to win one of these cars eats and educating everyone about the dangers of flying without a carseat.
Lisa W says
What great tips we are flying from California to Texas this winter for our firsts plane trip .. We need all the tips we can get 🙂
Brittney C says
This car seat is the whole package!! Perfect for flights and of course everyday use. It's my dream car seat for my kids!!
Kristen Ruiz says
I traveled a lot with my first and I'm a little ashamed to say I never used a car seat. I learned about the dangers of traveling with a lap baby from my little sis. Know better, do better. Now we by seats for both our littles even though it limits how often we can travel. Thanks for bringing this important topic to light!
Lisa W says
I learned it can comfortably seat rear-facing children from 5 to 50 lbs and up to 90 forward facing
Ashley Reyes says
It's great knowing about these child safety tips on a airplane. I didn't know that accidents happen most the first 3 minutes. Thanks for the chance to win this nice car seat.
Emily Lauderdale says
I never even knew u could carry car seats on a plane. So glad I read this and learned the safe way to travel with my kids. Thank you Diono
Brittany says
I love this car seat and was hoping to get another one for our other car and future kids!
Jeanie Payne says
Great article on why to use a car seat on airplanes. The pictures helped to drive home the point. Thanks.
Amanda Wilson says
Great information. I just ordered one of these for my infant. I'd love one for my toddler as well.
taylor harsh says
Great travel tips. Love how the seat folds
Candi Parent says
My best advice for traveling...relax!! Take a deep breath and do the best you can. Take the bumps in stride.
Crystal Davis says
Diono is the only car seat manufacturer to release their crash test results.
Jeanie Payne says
I'm already very familiar with your seats, so I didn't really learn anything new. But thanks for the giveaway. We'll be needing two new seats for my one year old son and six month old granddaughter soon. It would be great to win one!
Crystal Davis says
If I ever find myself flying with my kids they will definitely be properly restrained.
Amy H. says
I had no idea you could bring toddler seats on an airplane! I thought only infant carriers were allowed!
Rachel says
I had no idea you could bring a car seat and hook it up to the plane seat. I also love how this folds up so nicely.
Lindsey Edlund Bookwalter says
Great tips!
Clara says
This looks awesome!
Jen says
I have never flown with a child, and when I do I know I'll be prepared!
Rebekah Lauzon Leibson says
Good information! We have traveled with an infant before and it definitely didn't feel safe.
kristie devine says
The perfect carseat, and i love the colors especially Glacier!
Heather says
Great informative article! Very helpful
Tiffany Blank says
Wow! I've never flown and never plan to but didn't know you could take a carseat! That's awesome! This carseat is versatile!
Kristen Todd says
I absolutely love that it folds up! And it looks really safe! Your tips are very useful!
Rosa says
I love the easability of use and the versatility of the Diono. I want my babies to be safe and I trust a Diono can do that whether we are in the car or on a flight!
Kristin says
I like that it folds up and can travel easy.
Jessica Harrington says
This is great information. Thank you! I would love to have this seat for my sons!!
Rene Alldridge says
I love Diono car seats. They're a local company which is awesome but they fit so well with my kids and our vehicles.
Melissa S says
I love that it folds up and fits in the bag for easy travel. Awesome carseat!
Anna Benzin says
I have been a member of the car seats for the littles group on Facebook for a few years, and from them and this article I know how unsafe it is to have a lap baby on an airplane.. this would be the best seat to bring on a plane since it folds up and has its own carry bag.
Rosie says
Love the size and it looks like it holds and snuggles our princess well. The one I have now I feel bad for her when she sleeps her little head flops around cause it's wide open. I want her comfortable and safe at the same time and I feel that vibe just looking at this car seat.
Bobbie Rybin says
this is great advice for those who fly.
Ashley Iverson says
My husband and I are flying to Brazil this December!! This would be great to win!
Alison v says
It is a great idea to travel with a seat.
Brenna marshall says
I love the mobility and the look.
KalaBoothe says
Great tips! I definitely needed this info!
talesha kinsey says
Great tips for traveling with your seat
Elizabeth Johnson says
Love that the diono folds for easy storage and carry. Comes with carry case, is able to seat variety ages of kids, and is not as bulky/wide as other carseats. Im so in need of a carseat like this instead of having to purchase a bigger car, in order to fit the convertible carseats amd unfant carseat in the backseat.
Kristen Paras says
Awesome info! Definitely makes me think twice about flying with my toddler on my lap!
Sarah Curtis says
Need another car seat for new baby in a couple months and I've heard nothing but good things about Diono seats
Meredith Cottrell Jones says
I love the Diono! It's heavy, but the safest, sturdiest car seat I've found!
Nikole H. says
I love how compact these fold up -- which is great even when you're not traveling! My husband has to change his car from a 'family car' to a 'commuter car pool car' weekly (sometimes within a week!) and it's so great to be able to fold up the seats and put them in the trunk.
Nikole H. says
I had no idea they had Installation Videos on their website -- brilliant!
Ali Stone says
I love that it folds and then is so easy to carry!
Nicole J says
The fact that this folds up and has a travel bag with straps makes it so much more convenient to fly with a car seat! Would love to have this the next time we fly with our littles!
Denise Rector says
Love this article!
Brianna Jones says
Wonderful information!
Cindy Kong says
Its a good idea to bring a car seat for the plane. The thought of a lap infant flying out of your hands when there's a sudden stop is super scary!!
Cindy Kong says
Diono has won many awards for their car seats! its amazing how one company can do so much good for families!
Elizabeth Johnson says
Cool thing sbout the Diono convertible booster car seat is that it will actually fit on the airplane seat. not many car seats fit comfortably for themselves and neighbor next to them
Angela Hackworth says
Love this seat!
Allison T. says
Great tips! We will be flying soon and couldn't decide if we we're going to check the car seats or not. This will definitely help us to make the right decision!
Itzel Santiago says
Wow I'm shocked at the impact that could happen to our Lo's without a car seat. I'm glad for this information. I was unaware that you could bring a toddler seat on the plane with you. Thank you for these very helpful tips.
Aubrey says
The travelability of this seat is awesome
Itzel Santiago says
I learned that they have these amazing easy travel storage bags. I also learned that they have one of the grimmest car seats around. That's great for multiple seats in the back.
Meagan Hawkins says
Love that it folds up to easily!!! All of our other seats are so bulky and combersome to lug around. Love this!!
Maryann says
Thank you. Used the info hereon our recent trip with LO 9 months old
Heather Savka says
I love how it folds up for easy transportation
Vivian Oaks says
Paying for the extra seat in an airplane is nothing, compared to the price of losing a child. Anything you can do to protect your child is the smart thing to do.
Tawnie says
I love Diono! We already have one but would love to replace our other child's Graco to a Diono.
Shantel Harlin says
Thank you fro supplying such wonderful information on car seat safety! I have been looking into Diono recently and your post just made me like them even better. Thanks!
ChristyeS says
We have always brought our kids seats with is when we travel. I never liked the idea of renting seats at our destination not knowing the quality of what we could end up with.
Kaitlyn says
I love this seat! I have always wanted to try a Diono. I had no idea about what could happen to infants/toddlers on a flight without a car seat! Definitely bringing my car seat and using this info when we go flying.
Stephanie Turner says
I love these tips and wish I could share them with everyone! We are frequent travelers so it's nice to know how to keep our daughter safe.
Kristin Hankins says
Brilliant to be able to fold up and wear like a backpack! Thanks for sharing.
Lauryn R says
I have actually never flown with my children before, but this is very good advice! From what I have seen, a lot of people simply hold their babies on their laps when they fly, which doesn't seem very safe to me. I absolutely love that this carseat folds, and that it is narrow enough to fit on an airplane seat.
Laura M. says
This is the exact car seat convertible I've been looking at, it has one of the highest weight 120lbs it can hold and one of the tallest height. It has the booster with the back which is safest and the slim design to fit more across! I know its heavy but safety first. I want it to last the longest for my son, the longer he can sit in it the safer he is. I hope I can win this!
Jennifer Kreisler says
20 lb baby is like a 2.500 lb --during a sudden stop?! I had no idea. I just thought you hold a child tightly he would stay in your arms. Eye opening!
jennifer peters says
Its mind boggling how much a child weighs if the plan suddernly stops..
Brittany Woytko says
I am very impressed with this seat and the weight limits on it - having the ability to remain rear facing for a long time and be more protected is a huge benefit!!
jennifer peters says
More than 6 million car seats recalled in a year
Aimee says
Great information and car seat!
Stephanye says
Never knew you could use a car seat on a plane-good to know if we ever fly with our little one!
Jennifer Odom says
I love that the seat folds for easy travel!
Lisa Coomer Queen says
This was very interesting and informative. I haven't flown with a child yet but I will be doing so. Thanks for all the information!
Beth Z. Patt says
It makes sense that putting young children in a car seat is important on an airplane too.
Lori Clark says
I want this seat so bad. It is such a safe way to transport our baby boy.
Beth Z. Patt says
I learned that Diono is the only brand of car seat with the super latch system.
Tina p says
This post is great! So many parents never even think to bring a car seat for the plane but safety is so important for our little ones!
Brittany Haraway says
Thanks for sharing this great information! It's so so important to do everything we can to keep our babies safe.
Tina p says
I learned that Diono car seats exceed federal crash standards and consistently achieve the highest ratings in the industry! So awesome!
Kati Back says
Would SO LOVE one of these for one of my 3!
Tzippy Schreiber says
We've done a lot of driving recently cuz it's just easier with 2 kids in car seats and one in a booster....
Natalie says
I learned that Diono developed side impact protection for all of its car seats by creating a rigorous testing protocol that simulates side impact crashes. The seats were evaluated on how well they contain the head, chest and pelvis acceleration. Testing was repeatedly performed in multiple facilities both in the US and in Europe.
N Bear says
All of the flights we have been on lately haven't had enough room between rows to install our car seat. We got the CARES harness for our daughter, and she wore it a few times, but now fights us to put it on.
Laiken says
Love it, thanks for the info!
Jessica Funderburk says
That was some of the scariest information I've ever read!! Thank you for taking the time to help us understand!
Hope says
WOW, great tips!
Jessica Funderburk says
I love that they come with their own case to help with traveling. I hate lugging around an awkward, bulky seat.
Tianna Burtnett says
Love the information!! It will be useful for when we move to cali from ohio!!
Melissa says
This is great. Would be so wonderful to win; living in a multi generational household make space in the vehicles scarce and some car seats are so bulky.
Tianna Burtnett says
Thanks for info! It will be useful for when we move to cali!
Mia says
I am so impressed on how safe this is and how easy and versatile it is for carrying and bringing along. I agree that keeping kids in the 5 point harness is the best idea.
N Bear says
I learned that Diono also makes the Little Tikes products!
I also learned that if you put "www" in front of a web address that isn't supposed to have one, you don't get the right page! (Your link to their page in the 3rd entry option (for these comments) has this problem!)
Mia says
After visiting the site, I learned that there is a trade in possibility that offers 25% off if you bring in a used seat.
Amy S. says
We always use a carseat when flying our airplane!
vanessa dalton says
A wonderful product! I have a 1 1/2 yr old this would be great for!
Devon F says
I learned that it will grow with your child from newborn up to 120lbs
Kassandra says
Great info thanks for sharing
kristi says
Great info!!!! I have yet taken my children on a plane! I really feel they need their own seat to be secured properly!
Jenny B says
We flew with two car seats this May, and one of them was a diono! People looked at us like we were crazy for taking them on the flight (especially because we bought a seat for my 1 yr old) but my boys were happy and comfortable and I knew they were as safe as possible!
Jenn Capeder says
I didn't even know a car seat was allowed on a plane. I love the versatility and easiness of this one!
Jeanna Massman says
Great information on airplane safety! It should really make parents think twice about the whole "free under 2" option!
Jessica R. says
I had no idea a lot of these facts! Looks like an amazing seat!
christina george says
scary stuff about flying with babies
Angela Norman says
I have heard many people say that their airlines wouldn't allow them to rear face.
Ruth V. says
Good to know! I'll have to see how our experience goes.
Cheryl C says
Great tips. We use a car seat on the plane all the time. I would love to win this seat for the new baby on the way.
Charlene says
We love using car seats in airplanes, the kids travel so much better.
Maddy says
I'm so glad you posted this! I'm a [relatively] new mama of a 17 m old. As of yet, we've never taken her on a plane, and it could be awhile before we do, but I had never really thought about child safety while on planes! The main thing I had been told/was aware of is kids under 2 fly free, so I figured that they just sit on your lap. Thanks for enlightening me.
Maddy says
I'm totally amazed at the range of weights this seat can accommodate (5-45 lbs!)
Sarah Marsoupian says
I havent traveled yet with my son but I had no clue to even bring a car seat with me when I do. The Diono looks perfect for travel compared to other brands. Great advice and a good read!
Audrey Davis says
Traveling with my oldest sons carseat is such a pain that I have been looking for a better travel convertible carseat for my youngest. I think being able to fold it and put in a bag to wear like a backpack would help going through and airport with 2 little ones and two big carseats.
Kristin Burkholder says
I have the Radian RXT and I didn't know that it went up to 120lbs! That's awesome! For some reason I thought it was 60lbs! I would love another Diono for our second child due in December 😉
Stephanie Wilcox says
Such great tips!!!
Brittany Kruchan says
Thanks for sharing this info. My children haven't gone on an airplane yet, so I never really thought about this, however we are currently planning a trip to Disney for next year and are looking to fly, so this is great knowledge to know. Plus, I love that the Rainier folds up! I need that on a daily basis with 3 ???
Kathryn Noland says
This couldn't have been written at a better time. We will be flying with our children this winter. We have been discussing how we will be able to bring our car seats onto the airplane with us. This has solved our problem!
Kathy Laird says
Great information! I am curious though whether all car seats will fit in a seat on all airplanes. The last flight that I went on, the seat was pretty narrow.
Natalie says
I never considered bringing a car seat on a plane! I never knew that 80% of crashes happen at take off and landing.
Rachel says
I would love this!
Mare Wagenbach says
I love the travel bag that can be carried like a backpack so that your hands are free for the thousand and one other things it needs to do in an airport!
Megan P says
The folded compactness and travel bag look like a much easier way to travel with and get a car seat onto a plane then trying carrier a regular style car seat above everyone's head to get it onto the plane without braining the other passengers.
Dana Matthews says
Great information and tips. So thankful that companies research things and make items that keep us safe.
Holly Thomas says
Good info, but I would never bring a child on a flight.
Cindy Ruoff says
I'm not sure if it's still true, but it used to be that children under 2 (or 3?) could fly free if they sat on their mother or father's lap. Most parents opt for this to save money (and are probably thinking nothing will happen to them), but it is not worth the risk if something did. I was not aware (as I'm sure most people aren't) that a 25 lb. child becomes the equivalent of 2500 lbs. if the plane needed to make a sudden stop or had extreme turbulence, making the child a very dangerous projectile, to him/herself and others. On a positive note, I love how this seat folds flat and has convenient carry straps. There's also the option to purchase a travel bag to carry it in, which I think is optimal not just for carrying the seat, but for keeping it clean and protected from damage!
Cindy Ruoff says
PS - The "Refer Friends" option at the bottom is still for the Sanus TV mount giveaway... Just FYI!
Jessica says
I didn't know a car seat had to be rated for use on a airline, thanks for sharing.
Melissa says
This looks awesome. Rear facing as long as possible is a must for me!
Heather Eavers says
We have Diono products and love them.
Samantha Daniels says
I had no idea some car seats could be used on a plane. Thanks for teaching us all something with an awesome giveaway too!
Su says
Truly an awesome carseat. Badly needed in our family
Britt Torres says
WOW. I love that this seat folds up! As a mom who travels with a little one on an airplane a few times a year, this seat is awesome. Car seats are heavy, no matter how you slice them, but I love how this one is less cumbersome. I'm sure every mom who travels can understand walking through an airport with a baby, toddler, stroller, car seat and then (add to all of that) luggage and a diaper bag. I will be looking into this option!
Tina M says
We have flown countless times with the kids and never took our car seat. Now, after reading these tips, this would be great to win for my little 3 year old on our next flight in December.
Cassie Lawhon says
I love the way it folds up and makes traveling easier. We have a 2 year old and would love this for traveling during the Holidays.
jessica fowler says
This seat looks like something I need in my life! Love it, would love to win it!
william gossage says
This is a great idea. I have never throught about taking car seat on a airplane
Amanda says
I hadn't considered getting a travel seat with a bag. That would make an already difficult situation that much easier.
sandra says
i learned they have received more than 50 international awards
Chelsea Ruledge says
Thank you for such a great review. I never thought how unsafe it was to hold your child on your lap. I will be reconsidering taking a seat with us the next time we fly.
Christina C says
Very cool! I knew about the rear-facing longevity but didn't know about the feature that make traveling with a large seat a bit easier. That said, the travel bag looks like it would be a must.
CR Williams says
Thanks for sharing these will sure come in handy for my daughter.
CR Williams says
I learnt that they have a wide variety of products this is perfect for baby!
Shannon F. says
It is so better to be safe then sorry! These tips are very good to know about. Accidents can happen at any given time.
Shannon F. says
I learned that as your child grows it will still be good up to 120 pounds. It grows with your child, this is a cool feature!
Megan Lagos says
I love Diono
Sarah Bass says
So excited that I could win. I have always loved these car seats!!
jen st pierre says
12 year lifespan!
jen st pierre says
At an quick stop that a child weighing 25 lbs = 2,500 pounds of force
Laura says
Great tips! I love this car seat too! The travel bag is such a neat idea!
Laura says
I leaned that the seats have five-point harnesses, with five different shoulder positions and three buckle positions!
Jenn Buck says
My friend has had one of these seats for the past few years and loves it. 🙂 I'd like one too!
Angela Warren says
I was clueless that you could take car seats on a plane. Great info
JeanieS says
I love that with the weight range and with RF, FF, and booster seat options, this would be the only car seat needed from birth until your child no longer needed a car seat!
JeanieS says
I love that they are built to last 12 years from the date of purchase. That makes them such a bargain! I wish I had known about this sooner!
Sara Parrish says
I'm so glad that I read this before our international flight with my one-year old next May. Hopefully I can win this carseat and then we will be set for our trip :). I love the design and how it folds for easy travel!
laurali graham says
Great information I had no idea about the flying information.
Jenna Law says
I didn't know it was an option to bring a car seat on a plane! I'm planning on going to Georgia in a few months so this is good to know!
Renee Smith says
It's so good to know this seat is approved for air travel. I love that there is a convenient travel bag for it too. Lugging carseats around, especially thru an airport can be difficult.
Sarh S says
Wonderful information! Safety in the car and on airplanes is so important, we need to protect our little blessings as much as possible! I also love how the bottom of this seat folds up to help reduce the bulk for traveling!
Amanda McCormick says
I had no idea you could even take a car seat on a plane! This makes so much sense.
Robin Abrams says
I did not know car seats had to be rated for airplanes. I think it is great ideal car seats are used on planes.
Kristin Parkin says
Haven't flown yet w/ our little one. So these were helpful tips to think about and consider!
Foiana Kimble says
I am so thrilled about this car seat! Thank you for all the information. I have been researching car seats and this one so far fits me and my family best.
Ashley T. says
I always see toddlers on their parents lap on airplanes, so def good to know you can take a car seat for safer travels.
clarissa bennett says
Great tips. Very informative
Tiffany Becker says
I had no idea you could take a car seat on a plane! This is totally awesome!!!!! My Lil guy definitely needs one of these!! Thanks for all the information!!!
Dianna Martinez says
I would live this. Tired of moving car seats back and forth and with a baby on the way, this would be perfect. I didn't know you can take car seats on planes which is awesome.
Hmerewood says
We took my daughter on 4 long flights before she turned 1. We didn't know about the safety issues of holding a baby on your lap. I'm so thankful nothing happened to her on any of those flights, and that now I know to bring her car seat along with us!
Amanda Szyszkowski says
I love this my baby needs a new car seat love the idea of compact and easy travel
stephanie murphy says
WOW! I will definitely be bringing a carseat on my next flight! Love how compact this one gets for transporting and it has a great travel bag! Got to keep those little ones safe!
stephanie murphy says
I learned that this brand debuted in 1999 and has won numerous safety awards! Also it can hold forward facing children up to 90 lbs! Has great side protection and comes in fabulous colors! Would love to win one for my toddler who is ready for a new seat!
Cora Sundeen says
I would never fly without my child in a carseat. I love how this one folds up!
Haley Cook says
These are great tips! I also didn't know you could bring carseats on the flight...It just didn't occur to me.
Haley Cook says
I never knew you could bring a car seat on a flight. It just never occurred to me.
Tara says
I love that it's skinny enough to fit in airplane seats!
Tara says
I love that it's skinny enough for airline seats - and 3 across in a car!
Britt Beresik says
I have a Diono Pacifica and love it - we have travelled with it on a plane before and my son did well.. that being said -
1) even in this bag, the seat is still suuuuuper heavy to carry around the airport
2) I would find it hard to believe that the seat will fit on a plane seat in the rear-facing position. there is a huge angle to the seat when it faces the back. Plus, some info I read on an airline travel blog said the airline will make you forward-face... not sure if this is accurate for all airlines, or just some.
all-in-all, love the seat and would love to win a Rainier to have a second one for another kiddo in the future.
Loni H says
This is why we tried not to travel with our kids because taking the car seat was such a hassle, this would definitely make traveling much easier!
Amy Taylor says
My daughter has flown twice since she was born and both times in a carseat. My main concern is that it is safer but it is also more convenient for her to have her own space and it helps her understand she can't get up and running around.
Kayla DeLong says
I had no idea traveling with a carseat could be so EASY!!
Delanea Dunford says
Always fly with car seats! Great information!
Kasandra wiggins says
Any seat like this that can be used for travel and such a long time is really worth it. Sounds fantastic!
Debbie says
I love to get one they look very safe!
Heather Clark says
This is so great important things to know
Deidre M says
I've never considered all these flight safety tips. I'm too worried about a screaming toddler on the plane. 🙂
Deidre M says
Ohh I learned that Diono has a Little Tykes partnership. Love both brands.
Sheena says
If I ever flew, I would definitely want a car seat that I could feel good about.
Caitlin Richmond says
Great info on the importance of using a car seat on the airplane! It can be so tempting to skip lugging the car seat through the airport, especially when I've traveled alone. I cannot believe how fast the plane is traveling during takeoff and landing!
Caitlin Richmond says
I love that they make a booster! That would be an affordable option for older kids that won't be using the other seats from birth.
Rosie Klein says
We have not flown with our son yet but love that his carseat is approved if we decide to. 🙂
Hayley Rice says
I need this car seat! After already buying two, I then started reading about extended rear facing, which is something I'd really love to do!
Stephanie Erickson says
I had no idea about the force from taking off and landing. Also it's extremely convenient that it folds up to be more compact for travel.
Melanie says
We love our Diono's!!! We recently took them on a flight this summer and they were perfect! Easy to carry and install on the plane. Now, we need one for my son 🙂
Keaton Wright Carver says
Very good info. Like the design, colors, and of course safety rating. Definitely worth saving up for this one!
Joyce says
good to know!
Adam says
Love the Diono Radiant RXT. Great for fitting three across and great for air travel!
Nicole D says
Such great info! I never knew you could bring a carseat on a plane. What a handy seat!
Amanda Alvarado says
I learned that they have won numerous awards for their car seats!
Donna says
Wow this is very impressive!
Chelsea Ewing says
I didn't know that not all car seats are airline approved! That would be a frustrating situation if you got to the airport and realized your seat wasn't approved.
Crystal Turner says
Thank you so so much for the details and important need to know information on how to keep children safe during travel. As a Mother of five wonderful kiddos i THANK YOU for all the information..I love your page and your dedication to share the importance of Family and things all about life and living. May GOD bless YOU and your Beautiful Family ..
Chelsea Ewing says
I learned from Diono's website that their Rainier seat can be rear facing for up to 50lbs!
Crystal Turner says
I visited the us.diono.com and i learned a lot about car seat safety and dangers. I was also surprised by how much i did not know.. I also learned the Top Ten Hazards for around the house. Thank You
Renee Smith says
I learned that Some Diono seats can rear face up to 45 pounds! That's awesome! Rear facing as long as possible is really the safest for your child.
Lisa E says
I learned that the carseat can fold up for easy transport. And that it isn't bulky
Kendra Nangle says
Thank you for such a great review! I think these would be perfect for our twin toddlers when we travel home to visit family, much easier than our Britax!
Ariana Ray-Baker says
Does anyone know of these car seats and permitted to be taken on any airline??
Kiki says
we love our diono/radian carseats. They have the best safety ratings, and unlike many other highly rated seats, they actually fit three across in the back of a car. And the backs are so tall that even my super tall kids can fit in them. My five year old, a head taller than most other kids her age, still buckles easily into it, although this will be her last year. This has been important to us, because our kids were too tall for most carseats before they were at a safe weight/maturity level for a booster.
Amanda p says
I am not sure if i will be flying with my kids but if i ever do i would definitely use a seat as safety is always number 1 here.
samyra says
Ive learned that these seat fit three across in several different vehicles.
Maria Mingus says
I love that it folds up. Considering the army is moving us to Alaska it would be awesome to have one that can fly with us and fold up easily to get on and off airplanes.
Marsha Mary says
Great article, I wish airlines would smarten up and realize the need for lap children to have their own seats, and maybe even offer a discounted ticket for them. I know some airlines do, but typically on overseas flights.
Heather says
I'm really glad I read this, we may be traveling via plane to see my son's dad within the next year and I had no idea that you could even put them in a car seat on a plane!
Laura E Mendes says
Love all the traveling tips!
Jennifer Walker says
My best tip is to wear baby if possible and make sure to have lovies and activities to help keep them calm and happy.
Sam Melton says
I have never flown with a child, but I can imagine this would come in very handy!
Nicole Myles says
I learned that these seats are great for airplanes!
Ellie K says
Wow. Thanks for this post. We could definitely use this for our upcoming trip in December. My daughter's car seat is too wide to fit in the plane seat.
Danielle says
This is great info! Thank you for putting this together!
Elizabeth W says
I didn't realize that anyone made forward-facing seats with 5-point harnesses that go up to 90 lbs! That's really incredible, as most of them top out much lower than that.
jenni wood says
I've never thought to bring a car seat on a plane. We usually baby wear and rent a car with a seat.
Lisa W says
Great tips wr need then as well be flying from California to Texas this winter.. Love this seat!!
Joye Rast says
Great that it's lightweight and folds up to make traveling easier and safer.
Ryan Durney says
We use a radian for our youngest and would love to have either other brother or sister in one of the safest seats made. Thanks for the opportunity!
Sarah Wilson says
This carseat is so wonderful and I would love to have one for my 3 year old. We travel so much and this would be ideal!
Lina DeLeon says
It's amazing all the safety tips you have made when designing this! Especially the ease of folding and travel!
Julie weiss says
I'm going on a flight in October and this car seat would be a life saver with how compact it is and so say to carry than the others. With carrying a baby and all the luggage this would be so simple and easy to carry and use!
Elizabeth Parker says
We have a Diono Rainier in the Black Houndstooth pattern, and we love it! We took it on a trip just last month. Folding it was super simple, and we attached a carrying strap to the back and carried it like a shoulder bag. It's a little on the heavy side, but with all of the safety features, it's hard to complain. We did not use it on the flight, just as our seat for use after we landed, but traveling with car seats had never been that easy until this seat!
(We are hoping to win this for my sister-in-law who is due later this year. She used ours while visiting and loved it, but it is a little more than they can afford at this time. ? Ours was our spare seat until we found that we are expecting a little one of our own early next year. ?)
Elizabeth Parker says
(The link for the entry to comment what you learned from the Diono website is bringing up an error for me. ?)
I learned that there are so many different styles of seats offered by Diono. I had heard of the Radian, Rainier and Pacifica, but did not know of the Olympia, R100, R120, or the various boosters available. ? Also, I noticed that the White Houndstooth pattern is no longer listed on their site, which I assume means that the limited edition print is no longer available. ?
Sylvana B says
I am so glad this post talks about the dangers of holding a child on one's lap. That is important to reiterate.
Brittany Stancil says
I love the convenience of this seat, the portability and the overall design. Would love to have this for my son!!!
Amy Nelson says
This is really valuable information! I would love to try one of these seats!
Becki Dusablon says
I have never flown with my kids but do know that a car seat is a must if not for safety alone but for your sanity as well. 🙂
Angela Simmons says
wow very informative information I really like how easy it is to fold up the car seat
Kimberly P. says
Wow! Great info!
Julia M says
My daughter is 2 and we are planning her first airplane trip for next year this seat would be great! I love the easy carry bag. I didnt know that seat could be airplane approved that is great to know
Claire Rheinheimer says
I didn't realize these seats last for 12 years! Ours don't last that long, nor do they allow for the extended rear facing that this one does. I'm going to need to switch to keep my kids as safe as possible for as long as possible!
AlexFalcao says
Wow I had no idea about this or that a car/plane seat like this existed. Awesome!
Jillian Warner says
i cant believe how much a child weighs on a flight
Monica wander says
Wow, this was a real eye opener. I can honestly say I had no clue. When traveling I am more concerned with other people's comfort around me, and I need to be concerned with my kids safety instead!
Rija says
We are planning to visit relatives and would love to have this amazing carseat before we go.Great info.
Shawna Poole says
I didn't even know that you can bring a car seat on a plane.
Julie McGuire says
These are great tips! We will be traveling with our toddler early next year and need these!
Julie McGuire says
When I went to the Diono site I learned about their Crash Trade in program! So awesome that it is easy to get another Diono seat if you and your little ones are in an accident.
Steven Ramey says
Love a company with a child's welfare in mind. I can't wait to get one.
Dawn Marie Spears says
I'll be honest when I say that I knew about bringing a car seat on an air plane but I just flat out didn't. I feel absolutely terrible about it. But I love how easy it would be to travel with this seat! 🙂
Jennifer says
Great tips and it really looks like it wouldn't be to hard to travel with.
Angie says
Love how traveling will be a breeze now! My child will be 2 in January so he'll get his own seat and be safe in it!
coreena kutchback says
I love how it folds!
Donna says
Thanks for the tips. Would love this for my new grandson!
Lynnette Witcher says
This would be a great seat for my youngest. She is still to small to change from her infant carrier at 1.5 years. But she wants a big girl seat so bad. This would be great.
jung park says
good to know, thanks
Mindy says
Great tips!
Kayla Costigliola says
I always say kids should be in car seats on planes and those tour buses as well!
Michele Trawicki says
I also didn't know carseats could be brought on a plane!!! Great tips!
Deanna H. says
That's so awesome that it folds up! That would make traveling by plane and layovers much easier!
kelly c.. says
Great looking product! Thanks for the information
Debra Warila says
I love the safety features, the extended harness, and how you can use it from infancy through childhood.
Rebecca says
Love this seat! I'm not sure if I'll be traveling in the near future but being a nanny for 10 months a year I could definitely use the storage capability with it folded.
Sherrie says
Nice safe way to protect our precious kids
KT says
Thank you for sharing!
Suzanna Bondurant says
We have yet to take travel with your youngest (8 months) but we plan to visit family on her birthday! Thank you for the great info and informing other partners the proper safety guidelines!
Stacy Nelson says
If you can't afford a seat on the plane for your baby and their carseat then you can't afford to fly! I've never flown with my son but this Diono seat would definitely make it easier if I did!
Brittany says
Diono is an amazing car seat. I love my Diono radian. I would absolutely love to get the rainier for my 6 month old daughter!!
Amanda cama says
Bringing snacks or candy for those around you when u bring a small child on an airplane helps make it less awkward when your kid begins acting like well a kid in a confind space lol
Jessica Fullerton says
Taking ours on a plane was so easy!
Amanda Sinden says
The first time I flew with this car seat I had a flight attendant stop and be very impressed with the flight safety of the Diono!
Amy Sandell says
Having had one go through a car accident, I can attest to the solid construction and safety that this seat provides. We love the Diono Ranier!
Shelly says
Car seat safety is important everywhere. We took our 6 month old on a flight and she sat in our laps. I figured it was the safest place for her when we were on the plane. I will never do that again.
Renee Hankenson says
This is great information. I wish more people would use car seats on planes instead of having them be lap babies.
Didi K says
Aww, I love the carrier and such for it - how convenient! 🙂
Brigetta says
Great info! Definitely worth the Hassel and money to bring the car seats on the plane
Andrea Weniger says
Love our Radians! We successfully flew to CO with our son and his Radian!
Rachel says
Thank you for helping to spread the word. Lap babies are not the safest way to go!
Courtney says
Great info! I've only traveled twice with my son and sadly couldn't afford to buy a seat so I could take his carseat.
Nikki Anschultz says
Amazing tips!
Heather dean says
Can't imagine flying without a car seat! I was so upset when my current car seat would NOT fit rear facing when I travelled in May. My son did not fit the height requirements to turn yet but there was no other way of fitting it. It's a very bulky seat. 🙁 would love a new one with these much higher limits for rf!
Lisa Ellefson says
Awesome flight safety tips! We have lugged a carseat for our kids on all of our flights - that folding diono is amazing!
Mary simmons says
Wow! Good info to know!
Mickella reagan says
Awesome information! Babywearing is super helpful for traveling too!
Alissa DeRouchie says
I'm flying with my 22 month old next month. He will be in a rear facing carseat! Thanks for the education.
Amanda M says
I am so thankful for a carseat company that actively promotes safe travels practices outside of the vehicle.
Tanaya says
It is hard finding a car seat as good as this one. I looked for weeks before making my purchase. I really wanted this one, but Babies R Us no longer carries it. And I was too nervous getting to get something online that I couldn't physically see and place him in first.
Hannah Sholes says
We love our Diono Radian. My son slept through half his flight to Australia on his carseat when he was two. Glad they now have a foldable one because ours was quite bulky to carry around!
Nikki says
Love ours! We love the safety features and that it folds for travel.
Rachel Busse says
Would love this carseat for toting my nephews around and eventually our own little one!
Beccy h. says
Wow! I am totally in love with this seat now!
Roseanne fisher says
The compactability of this seat is incredible!
Crystal says
We always avoid flying because of how heavy and clunky carseats are. This seat is a really great change for safe flying!
Diane Stoddard says
Really helpful info, I had no idea. Don't want to fly till we can find a way to get 4 of these for our 4 children ages 3 years & under!
Mandi Kessler says
these are good things to know!
Grace Kinney says
Important information! I think airline policy should change so that each person needs a seat, including children under two, (although I think they should give discounts to families). I flew once with a "lap baby" when my 7-year-old was 1. I'm so grateful that nothing happened. Then, I learned to do better and on our next flight, I was pulling the car seat through the airport. Being able to fold it up would have been much better!
cara says
I can't believe how easy this car seat is to travel with....Amazing!!!
cara says
The way it folds up is AMAZING. A great way to travel.
Martina says
This is really great information that anyone flying with children should read.
Amanda E. says
Great information! I have never traveled with my little ones but am so glad I own some Dionos for when we do travel via airplane! Thank you for the great post!
Lauralee r says
I've flown with a newborn from sc to Alaska and kept him on my lap. I will never ever do that again. Turbulence was 100% more scary trying to hold my 10 pound baby.
Diana O says
The folding feature sounds awesome!
Tammy Jo says
With a new baby about to enter the family this car seat seems to fit our needs.
Stephanie Coker says
Diono's are so comfortable and safe.
Janine says
Wonderful article. I just dread dragging the car seat around and it would be nice if airlines would make a car seat option available to passengers considering the enormous prices we are already paying for tickets
AshleyG says
Great post, I knew I could take s car seat, but not the other facts!
Pilar M. says
I love how it is light and easy to carry. That will be a blessing when I have to travel with my little one solo.
Adam says
As I pilot in training, I think this is a great idea for my son when we travel! It's safe and practical, thanks for spreading the word!
Pahini says
I would have never known to do this! What a great idea for our next family vacation. Thanks for sharing!
Amanda M says
These are great tips for flying.
Ashleigh Sutter says
I want to go find that travel bag. I have never found the fold up option too easy, but I'm usually travelling alone when I try that.
Danielle Marks says
Our duomo was so easy to travel with. Love their car seats.
Danielle Marks says
Our Diono was so easy to travel with. Love their seats.
Kelly Tripi says
Love that it has a feature to wear in your back - otherwise it would be really tough to lug through an airport
Shannon Gillen says
I always wondered how a carseat worked on a plane. It's good to know you can still rear face!
Hailey Craig says
Awesome that it folds up!
Katie S. says
I think this is a great way to fly with kids! As if you don't have enough to worry about chasing after toddlers and lugging around all their stuff, it's a pain to drag along a car seat, too. I think the carry bag is an awesome idea!
Natasha M. says
love the travel safety tips and didn't know you could rear face on an airplane. Another thing I learned is how heavy the can be if they weigh 20 lbs.
Christa says
Awesome portability for travel! I'd be much more inclined to use a car seat on a plane if it was convenient to travel with.
Kim Thomas says
Thanks so much for these tips! We are flying to Germany next Friday and are taking our Ranier with us for our 15 month old.
Shannon Rayna Sliter says
I've actually been learning a lot about Diono lately. I didn't even know who they were 3 months ago.
Emily Herrera says
Ty, I always knew you should use a car seat on a plane but never knew the specifics. Great tips for travel!
Catrina says
Would love this seat!
Lacy says
Good tips to know on case we fly!
Jessica Newman says
I love this idea! As a Military wife and mom, we travel so often and this would be so helpful for our travel needs.
Libby Manatad says
Wow! Good info to know since we'll be flying over the holidays!
Jennifer k adams says
Since great tips!
Amanda Pepin says
I had my son in a car seat on a flight almost a year ago, he was 2 at the time. They would not allow us to have him rear facing, they said all car seats have to be forward facing.
Alyssa L says
I fly frequently and never thought about the weight of a child when in a crash! Great information to know! It's totally worth forking out the extra cash to keep your child safe in flight!
Ashley says
I will never fly without my children in their proper carseats! I've flown twice with a child in a carseat and its definately worth it.
Beth Brutus says
Love how compact this gets, we travel a lot and just had a second child so compact and portable is a must.
Tasha says
This would actually probably alleviate stress on this mama when flying. When not in a seat, my little guy wants down and walking around.
Samantha Anderson says
So much great info!
Jenesis says
So much to learn about carseat safety
fancygrlnancy (Nancy Partin) says
Thanks for the information. Car seat safety is really important to me. I am always torn when I see children not properly in a car seat.
fancygrlnancy (Nancy Partin) says
I learned that their car seats last a long time since they can convert easily. I really like that they are able to sit across a back seat 3 in a row.
Tracy Dennison says
We have nwver flown, but we are considering doing so soon. These are great tips!
Lisa Burbo says
I have been researching the best seats for our newly adopted babies and I can't wait to put them in a Diono!
Patricia Madden says
I love the longer rear facing limits. The ability to fit 3 in a back seat & the life span of the seat.
Alycia Mundall says
Oh man this folding up could have been so helpful on our move a few months back. I want this car seat so bad!!!
Jenn Heuslein says
How great that it folds flat!
Cassandra Ross says
We are looking into the Diono specifically because of its slim feature for riding in an airplane to put us at ease of mind when we all fly next summer.
Bailey says
i would be so floored and grateful for this carseat i lust after dionos!!!!! and my son is about to be out of his
Ashley Jamison says
Before joining the CSFTL group on Facebook, I didn't realize how important car seats were on flights. I have learned so much recently, I just wish they would require flight attendants and pilots to be educated on the FAA regulations of traveling with a seat onboard!! So many of them believe the seat cannot be RF when in fact it can, and should be.
Caroline L says
Thanks for the info! This car seat has all the options we are looking for in a new car seat.. We could definitely use this for holiday travel this winter!
Michelle Giganti says
I didn't know you could even bring a carseat on a plane.
Judy says
Great tips....and I LOVE that it folds up in a shoulder carry bag!
Natasha Bland says
We love or Radians would love to try this one!
Kasie Tillman says
I'm going to be traveling on a plane with my daughter this summer. I'm nervous. I need all the tips I can get! Thanks for the post!
Kasie Tillman says
I learned that Diono has all their installation videos right on their website! That's very important. I wish all car seat companies were that thorough with their websites.
Dawn Reid says
Thanks for the great tips/info. We will be flying soon with our young daughter and these tips will help
Dana Bolton says
I love my Diono Radian RXT and can't wait to get a Ranier for my second baby, due in April 2016!!
nina mackrain says
Thanks for the tips! I had tried flying once with a carseat and they wouldn't let me even though it said that it was approved for air travel :/
Nicole Finner says
I've never been on a flight with my child while they needed a safety seat but I cannot imagine taking my son's seat with us if we needed to. This folds and actually seems like it's easy to take with you so that you will be more likely to use it! YAY for safety!
Joleen says
Wow! I love the way it folds down and is able to be put into a carrying bag! Plus, the seat looks SO comfy!
Tisha says
This would have been amazing for our recent vacation. The current carseat we have is to big to fit rearfacing on an airplane so we put our son in our laps. Fortunately we had very smooth flights!
alison Palmer says
I love how much easier this seat is to travel with
Maureen Graham says
I would like to Thank You for all the information on then Diono car seat. As an Aunt to little kiddos and a Home Daycare provider safety is very important to me.
Not only is this seat safe but sounds easy to use. Grows with the kiddos.. The bonus 3 of these will fit in my back seat!!
Thanks again.. I need 3 NOW!!!
Jessica White says
Love the portability of this car seat!!! I also love the fact that it grows with your little one!!! Beautiful Color Selections as well!!!
Kristin says
I have 2 of these and love them. I need another now for the baby!
Kristin says
This would be amazing for flights! I wish I knew this before I flew from California to Ohio with 4 kids under 5
Robin Truong says
I did not know that you could take a car seat on a flight. I will definately be using this information for future reference. I'm so glad I read this.
Lorna Brock says
Very informative, thank you so much 🙂
Tina Warren-Peoples says
Great information! Thanks for all the tips!
Tracy Bland says
There are so many car seats once you get to bigger car seats that are not approved to fly. Putting them underneath just worries me given what happens to luggage. It is nice to see a car seat that can spans so many ages that can fly.
carmen miller says
Wow. Such great information on this fabulous car seat. What's not to like? It has everything a parent would want for their child. Never put into thought about the takeoff and landing, and how it's imperative to keep them safe in a car/airplane seat. The fact that it is FAA certified for both car and aircraft is a plus. The ease of installing and that it's secure is something I would look for in a seat, aside from it's safety features, and more. It's a plus for me.
carmen miller says
I learned that Diono are the only convertible plus booster car seats with a full steel frame, which makes them a safe car seat. Their top priorities are you child's security and safety, and that says a lot to me. Thank you for making a car seat worry free for all parents.
peaches mcdaniel says
I love that the seat FOLDS!!!
Rachel Thuerk says
The fact that it folds and can be worn like a backpack might make me reconsider my vow to never travel with a carseat.
Sarah Erb says
This would be wonderful for future travels with our family.
Mckenzie blankenship says
I love this car seat looks like the best option!
Melynda says
I really appreciate this post! I hope to get a Diono for extended rear facing with my big-for-her-age toddler. Hopefully before we fly with her!
maria c says
Great info to keep my son safe. Thanks for sharing.
Dana Thomson says
I definitely love how easy and safe it is to use a Diono on planes.
BrieAnna Hewlett says
Greately needed we have three girls 4, 1,and three months. Our infant seat and one of our toddler seats are about to expire.
maria c says
I learned that the headrest has 12 height positions for adjustable head support and it can seat rear-facing children from 5 to 50 lbs. and forward-facing children from 20 to 90 lbs.
Kaity Y says
I always thought babywearing was safest, but will be using carseats for all future flights.
Sandra Watts says
Wow, I like how that folds up and has a carry bag and everything. Really nice! Great tips too!
Sandra Watts says
I learned that it has a SuperLATCH system which makes installing it easier and that it is crash tested.
Jen says
Good info to know when traveling!!
valerie says
this carseat looks like it is perfect for traveling. i just lugged a bucket seat through multiple airports. this looks so much better.
Christine Mayfield says
I learned that they have over 50 international awards
Jennifer says
Awesome!
Richard Hicks says
Tips are very good as flying with kids can often be challenge
Luella David says
These seats look very safe. My niece needs to upgrade her daughter's car seat soon and this would be perfect.
John Diener says
I saw on a little video how the seat expands up and across to fit your child growing!
Christina Strapp Lambert says
I learned how much a child weighs when the plane comes to a sudden stop which is insane!
Christina Strapp Lambert says
Thank you for the great information! Thankfully when I had to fly with my daughter, she didn't need a car seat.
Allison A Kapitanoff says
So much knowledge here!