Moms gear: Child restraint system makes it easy to fly with your little one

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by Lorain County Moms

By Amanda Knowles, McClatchy-Tribune

Taking young children on an airplane flight can be a hassle, especially if you’re alone. Child Aviation Restraint System (CARES) helps eliminate much of the hassle while making your child safe.

CARES is approved by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for children over 1 year of age and 22-44 pounds.

It weighs only 1 pound and can easily fit into a bag.

The product straps behind the seat in the airplane and buckles the child into place so he or she does not slip or slide, especially during turbulence. The straps are made from the same material as a seatbelt.

Louise Stoll, who is the grandmother of 9 children, is the inventor of CARES. Along with being approved in the U.S., CARES is approved by the aviation authorities in the U.K., Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Switzerland, Singapore and Israel.

One user on the CARES website (www.kidsflysafe.com), Maureen from Indonesia, did have a problem on the Korean Airline but was able to use the restraint system once she showed them the FAA documents.

For special needs children, the site tells parents to check with their child’s physician to ensure that CARES will provide the proper support.

CARES are available for purchase for $85 through BebeGogo Traveling Tots (www.bebegogo.com) or for $67.99 through Family Travel Gear (http://familytravelgear.com).

You can use a discount on the CARES website to purchase the product for multiples.