![]() Rather, they’ll meet you at baggage claim. International Travel and Gate-Checked Strollers: Be aware that most gate checked strollers won’t actually meet you at the gate. Use a stroller that your infant seat fits into – this way you can easily wheel baby + car seat + stroller through the airport. They can be easily transported through the airport or hotel hallways using the Britax travel cart and even have a small handle on top for carrying! They’re great for travel within the US also–if you’re in the market for a travel seat for US travel, but unsure if you’ll travel internationally later, this is a good option, so that you’re covered for future travel. Yes they’re big and bulky compared to other travel seats, but they’re the best solution for non-locking seat belts when LATCH is not an option. These seats are less expensive and lighterweight than other convertible car seats with built in seat belt locking devices, have straps that don’t twist or become uneven and are generally user-friendly. They also have lower anchor connectors and a tether strap in case your rental car has LATCH. These car seats will work forward-facing or rear-facing and feature built in seat belt locking devices, so are fairly easy to use with the non-locking seat belts found outside the US/Canada. Our top pick for a convertible seat that works internationally: Britax Emblem or Allegiance. #HOW TO INSTALL A GRACO EXTEND2FIT ON AIRPLANE INSTALL#Having a car seat that will install with multiple methods, like the Britax options below, means you won’t be stuck in a situation where the car seat you carefully selected won’t actually work on your trip. Still, even with research, changes to vehicles can happen and we recommend always being prepared for a different vehicle than the one you anticipated. How can you know what child restraint mechanisms are present in your rental car or hotel shuttle? You can’t!! We urge you to do copious research on this topic by calling the rental car agency, asking for photos of the back seat of the specific model you’ll be renting, asking your relatives for photos if you’re using a family member’s vehicle, and asking hotel employees for details on the hotel shuttle or car service. Your vehicle will STILL not have a locking lap-and-shoulder belt though, even if it has LATCH. If you are SURE that your vehicle will have LATCH, your car seat selection is more flexible, as most seats sold in the US will install well with LATCH until your child is about 35-40 lbs. ![]() *Note: Some vehicles outside the US/Canada/EU WILL have LATCH. Why does this seat belt issue matter? In order to use your car seat you’ve got to be able to install it, and if it’s not compatible with your rental car’s seat belt system, and the rental car doesn’t have LATCH, you won’t be able to install it properly! Some car seats come with built-in seat belt locking devices, and these are the best ones for travel to places where seat belts do not have an automatic locking retractor. You MUST use a separate locking device on these non-locking seat belts in order to install your American car seat properly, or instead install with LATCH, if it’s present in the vehicle. What was that about the seat belts? Seat belts outside the US/Canada are different from the ones here, in that they will not lock when you pull them out all the way. Vehicles will NOT have locking retractors on the seat belts so car seats will require a locking clip or built-in lockoff in order to be installed securely. Because there’s no LATCH, you’ll need to use the seat belt to install the car seat. The Rest of the World Outside the US/Canada/EU : Vehicles will not have LATCH* and will NOT have locking seat belts. Vehicles will NOT have locking retractors on the seat belts so you must use a locking clip or built-in lockoff to install securely with the seat belt. No additional equipment besides your car seat is necessary.ĮU countries: Vehicles 2013 and newer will have LATCH, as will some older vehicles. In the US or Canada: Vehicles will have LATCH and seat belts with automatic locking retractors. We can make three categories of locations: Travel outside the US/Canada requires careful consideration from a car seat perspective due to different vehicle and seat belt requirements and designs. ![]() Your destination location is key to figuring this out! Make sure the car seat will work at your destination. ![]() The first step to make travel easier: pick the right car seat for your child’s size and your specific travel needs. ![]()
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