Cosco Kids - Onlook 2-in-1 Convertible Car Seat

We used to take Cosco car seats onto the plane when my kids were smaller. They're lightweight and FAA approved with a big sticker on the side saying so for any flight attendant who wants to see it. They fit perfectly down the aisle, and you can get a little dolly to attach them to to make them kind of like strollers through the airport. So incredibly convenient! Now that my kids are older, we use Mifold boosters, which easily fit into suitcases and carry-ons. They meet all of the safety standards, even internationally.

How do you like the Cosco seats? Out kids aren't quite into convertible yet. The Cosco went on super sale today and we bought two thinking that if we like them then we can buy another two later, and if we don't like them then they become the ones in "Dad's car". I'm a huge fan of Consumer Report and the Cosco did really well in their testing....

Cosco makes very cheap, very lightweight, forward facing and reversible (not infant) car seats that are perfect for this situation. They are FAA approved (don’t peel off the sticker). It’s worth the cost to a car seat that is super easy to carry on the plane. It’s much safer to strap kids in for take off, turbulence, and landing than hold them in your lap. The recent plane injuries from turbulence included lap babies.

I always just used the regular seat belt to secure it. The buckle creates a bump in the seat, but an extra diaper or folded shirt over it was entrust my kids didn’t seem to mind.

We used the lightweight Cosco convertible seat both forwards and rear facing. Be aware that some FA will tell you you can’t rear face on a plane despite that not being an FAA rule. My kids were comfortable enough in it and it’s really easy to attach to a roller bag to take on and off while you carry the baby in your other arm.