| | |  | Baby Stella | Home » » Flight Vest "Baby B'Air" | | | | | | | Description: | | Baby B'Air is worn by the infant like a vest. It is placed over the child's head, and secured by adjustable straps on both sides under the baby's arms. The third strap comes from behind, between the baby's legs, and buckles to the front with another adjustable strap. The excess straps Velcro neatly to the vest so that there are no loose straps.
Why does the FAA not approve Baby B'Air® for takeoff, taxi, and landing?
The FAA changed the existing regulations in early 1996, banning devices other than approved car seats during takeoff, taxi and landing. This FAA rule change DOES NOT prohibit the use of the Baby B'Air® during the cruise portions of the flight. The FAA banned these types of devices during take-off, taxi and landing because they could cause more harm than good (for more information see the next question in bold below.)
Since the vest has been designed to address the specific safety concerns of aircraft, Baby B'Air® is working to win an exception for our new product so that it may be used during the entire flight. Until that rule is changed, the vest cannot be used during takeoff, taxi and landing in the U.S. The applicable FAA regulation, known as a CFR, is clearly marked on the back of each vest for the benefit of the parent and flight personnel. These regulations may also be found in the card that came with the vest. It is a good idea to keep this card handy when you use the vest on any airline. | | | Features: | |
• Toddler Size
• Fits most children from 6 months to 2 years
• SMALL fits child up to 40 lbs with head measuring less than 16 inches around.
| | | Product Details: | | | Product Length:
| 11.0 inches | | Product Width:
| 1.5 inches | | Product Height:
| 6.5 inches | | Product Weight:
| 1.0 pounds | | Package Length:
| 10.7 inches | | Package Width:
| 5.8 inches | | Package Height:
| 1.8 inches | | Package Weight:
| 0.45 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 29 reviews |
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 Great Product that really works!Jan 26, 2010
I have been flying with my daughter since she was 5 monthes old. I ordered the larger size so that I could use it longer and it was pretty big on her until she grew some. I have used it on ten times since then. I normally fly continental, and the flight attendants have never bothered me about it. The design of it is perfect. The loop the seatbelt goes into is just long enough to let your little one squirm a bit. On one of our flights we hit really bad turbulence where my daughter probably would have fallen off my lap if it wasn't for the vest. The only problem I had with it the first few times we used it was that the seatbelt loop was actally causing my seatbelt buckle to open. This problem is solved by ensuring that the seatbelt loop is on the side of your seat belt without the buckle.
 Forget itJan 02, 2010
This flight vest is really pointless. The strap attaching the child to your seatbelt is so short (clearly for a reason) that you end up unsnapping it constantly to allow the child to shift positions. If your toddler is anything like mine, having them sit still for even 10 minutes would be a miracle. Even while sleeping, the child can only be in a limited amount of positions and tends to have difficulty getting comfortable in your arms. Purchasing this item is really a conscience decision as it will do little to protect your child besides making you feel as though you did your best.
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Not permitted on airplanesDec 31, 2009
The FAA has banned the use on aircraft of certain types of child restraints that may be harmful to a child in the event of an aviation emergency. These include backless booster seats, safety belt extensions (commonly referred to as "belly belts"), and vest or harness devices that attach to an adult. Although some that were manufactured before the FAA's ban may carry an insignia and/or language indicating they are approved for aircraft use, please understand that they are no longer permitted.
Approved Child Restraint Devices
Many of these carry the FMVSS.213 insignia and/or language indicating that they are "approved for use in motor vehicles and on aircraft."
Any CRD manufactured between January 1, 1961 and February 25, 1985, must have the following label: "This child restraint device conforms to all applicable federal motor vehicle safety standards."
Any CRD manufactured since February 26, 1985, must have both of the following labels: "This child restraint device conforms to all applicable federal motor vehicle safety standards" and "This restraint is certified for use in motor vehicles and aircraft."
Harness-type devices approved by the FAA:
At this time, the FAA has approved only the AmSafe Aviation CARES, which is appropriate for children weighing between 22 and 44 pounds.
The AmSafe Aviation CARES must have a label indicating "FAA Approved in Accordance with 14CFR 21.305(d), Approved for Aircraft Use Only."
Banned by the FAADec 05, 2009
Buy your child a ticket and use your carseat or CARES (if child is over 22lbs) - don't cheap out at the expense of your baby's safety. These are no longer allowed.
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 Great idea & functionality but poor qualitySep 21, 2009
My wife and I took our 10 month old son on his first vacation earlier this month and purcahsed this item for his to and from flights. The toddler size fit him perfectly (he currently wears 12 month clothes). It functioned great, locking him down to either of our seat belts but still giving him a good amount of mobility to crawl around our laps and investigate the seats and other items around him and we sat in 1st class so he had plenty of room to area to cover. I'm not sure about the regulations that others mentioned in their reviews but none of the attendents on either AA flight told us we could not use it during takeoff and landing or had us use any other type of security device. Their only mention was that the vest was cute.
The big issue with this item is its poor construction. It seemed solid at first but after first wash it completely fell apart at the seams and we washed it on gentle with line dry as stated on the label. It seems usable again but all the seams are hanging out and need to be trimmed. It doesn't seem like it will last too many more flights or another wash.
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