CAREs – the Ultimate Child Aviation Restraint?

The issue of child safety in Relation to air travel is somewhat under investigated. But recent regulations in the USA mean children under two now have to have their own seat. Previously, they could travel on the parent or guardian’s lap. But critics of the old system say the laws of physics don’t change for a child – they are liable to the same risks as adults.

CARES is a new baby seat specially designed to enable children under two to sit safely in their own seat. It is the only harness style child restraint for airplanes to be certified by the FAA. It can handle children up to 44 pounds and is easy to use. It also doesn’t mean you have to carry around a heavy seat – this one is very light indeed. Important on a long journey.

Made from the same material as normal seatbelts, the CAREs system is very strong indeed and is made by AmSafe Aviation.

This seems to be a very important step towards making air travel safer for younger travellers. These kind of inventions are what the airline industry needs in order to further improve its image as regards health and safety.