Thursday 18 September 2008

Why are child safety seats required in cars but not in airplanes?

It's clear that the quantity of car accidents are much higher that airplane crashes, but the chance of surviving in plane crash is almost 0. That's why, I guess, there's no need to put child safety seats in the plane cabine - seat belts are quite enough ( for example, during the turbulence).

3 comments:

chris sivewright said...

Most infant, convertible, and forward-facing seats can be used on airplanes, but booster seats and travel vests cannot. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the AAP recommend that when flying, children should be securely fastened in certified child restraints until 4 years of age, and then should be secured with the airplane seat belts. This will help keep them safe during takeoff and landing or in case of turbulence. Check the label on your car safety seat or call the car safety seat manufacturer before you travel to see if your seat is certified for use on an airplane. You can also consider using a restraint made only for use on airplanes and approved by the FAA.

Anastasia said...

thank you, Chris )
but that was just my thoughts.

chris sivewright said...

And your thoughts are always welcome - you are an excellent student.