Free is good, but it’s not always the best course. That’s especially true when you are flying with infants and toddlers.
Yes, children two and under can fly free on your lap, but the FAA says, “The safest place for your child under the age of two on a U.S. airplane is in an approved child restraint system (CRS) or device, not in your lap. Your arms aren’t capable of holding your in-lap child securely, especially during unexpected turbulence, which is the number one cause of pediatric injuries on an airplane.” The FAA shouted out the message in a social media campaign during the past holiday season….