Aircraft approval
Best secured in the car – but what is the situation on an airplane? Kiddy developed child safety car seats with a licence to fly!
Since 16/07/2008 children flying on mom or dad's lap must be secured by the so-called loop belt – this is determined by an EU regulation. However, experts consider the belt, which is meant to protect the children in an emergency, a safety risk. Because the loop belt indeed holds the toddler firmly on the lap of an adult during turbulence, but at the same time, the forces of the adult body are transferred to the body of the child. An additional risk is the fact that the loop belt completely runs over the soft tissue section of the toddler. But even without a seat belt the lap is not the safest place during a flight, because during turbulence, parents are not able to hold a child safely and securely on their lap.
TÜV Rheinland has tested the risks associated with the loop belt and a child sitting unrestrained in a parent's lap and based on this advises parents to book a separate place for their child and fasten them in a child safety car seat. After the flight, you can take the child safety car seat with in the rental car and have peace of mind regarding the safety of your child. How dangerous it can be to fly with babies and small children without an appropriately approved child seat is vividly illustrated by a crash test video from TÜV Rheinland. The test institute certifies that kiddy child safety car seats “with due consideration to specific requirements of aircraft, represent an increase in safety” (Source: ADAC Fahrzeugtechnik (Automotive Technology) – 08.12.4000-IN 26151 – Status 10-2010)
More tips and information from the TÜV Rheinland about flying with children can be found on TÜV Rheinland- Website.
Airlines
It has proven to be expedient to inform the airline of your intention to use the child seat with flight booking. Airline employees do not always of the latest approved lists available at the airport. More detailed information is available on the different airline websites, such as on the official Lufthansa website.
Please note: Depending on the type of aircraft, you will need a belt shortener to secure the child seat. This is available in stores or directly from KIDDY. Please contact our hotline: 09281-70800
As a specialist in safety on route for children, Kiddy offers child safety car seats approved and certified by TÜV Rheinland and the Federal Aviation Authority.
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