Baby B’Air For Your Boo Bear
Children under the age of two are not required to purchase a seat on airplane trips. On US domestic flights, these “lap babies” can fly at no cost, provided they share a seat with their accompanying adult. On international flights, lap babies pay just a small percentage (typically around 10%) of the adult ticket price.
Now that Jojo is a preschooler and requires his own seat, he flies wearing the CARES safety harness. Even though Deeds travels in my lap, I still want him to be as safe as possible.
What if we fly through severe turbulence? Baby Deeds needs to be secure!
I was so relieved (and excited) to find the Baby B’Air Flight Safety Vest, a safety harness designed for “lap babies” to wear while flying.
The Baby B’Air Flight Safety Vest slips over the baby’s head and fastens around the body via two side straps and a third strap that goes between baby’s legs.
After take off, the parent can secure the Baby B’Air Flight Safety Vest onto the airplane lap belt by threading it through the loop on the back of the vest.
Deeds wore the vest on 2 domestic flights and intermittently throughout our 17-hour international flight. I was pleased with how much freedom of movement the Baby B’Air Flight Safety Vest allows. There is enough slack to allow the baby to be held in a cradle position; I had no trouble nursing Deeds while he was wearing the vest. Some parents also report that their baby could actually stand up in their laps while wearing the Baby B’Air, but Deeds never tried to stand while he was wearing the vest.
The Baby B’Air Flight Safety Vest has a warning on it that because of the red fabric, it should be washed and air dried prior to use to prevent fading/bleeding color onto other clothes. We did not have any trouble with the color bleeding.
Benefits of using a Baby B’Air:
- 90% of injuries on commercial airplanes occur during the flight (not during takeoff and landing).
- When experiencing severe turbulence, even a small baby can be difficult to hold (view this YouTube video about the incident that inspired the invention of the Baby B’Air) *this is what won me over!*
- Baby is secure, allowing the parent to relax (maybe even sleep), or have hand(s) free to read, eat, or do anything else you can’t do while holding a baby with two hands.
- Easy to carry; stores compactly in your carry on luggage.
- Hand-washable, quilted plush cotton.
- Tested to exceed FAA standards for aircraft seating.
- Trademark color identifies Baby B’Air to the flight crew.
The Baby B’Air Flight Safety Vest retails for $34.99, but personally I can not put a price on my peace of mind while traveling with my children!
The Baby B’Air company is generously sponsoring a giveaway for Mom Most Traveled readers.
Two winners will receive a Baby B’Air Flight Safety Vest in the “infant” size (16″ neck opening; fits babies up to age 6 months and 40 lbs).
Two winners will receive a Baby B’Air Flight Safety Vest in the “toddler” size (19″ neck opening; fits babies and toddlers from age 6 months to 2 years and up to 40 lbs)
To enter for your chance to win a Baby B’Air Flight Safety Vest, comment here with your thoughts on the video, and which size vest you would like to win.
FOUR winners will be chosen by random number generator.
This contest will close on September 8, 12 midnight.
*Congrats to Cathyhall and Heather, who both won the Infant Baby B’Air, and Sarah Schmiechen and Heather Brant, who each won a Toddler sized Baby B’Air! They have been notified by email!*
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26 August 2008, 5:59 pm
I like that there is still enough slack to be able to feed, comfort the baby without having to unstrap the baby.
The infant size would have to be the one we go with. Unfortunately our toddler is not a lap child anymore
26 August 2008, 6:36 pm
I’d go with either size.. cause we will be traveling by air this year, it will be my first time! But I’d prefer both of my children to be safe and I always wondered if their was anything on the market and now it seems you have found it!
I’d go with the infant size though!
phillipsonlygirl at gmail dot com
27 August 2008, 1:52 am
Ah, I know it wasn’t a real baby, but I felt quite ill when it went flying during the turbulence - they now how to drive a point home!
I’d like the toddler size.
27 August 2008, 3:57 am
Wow- the video was awful- thank goodness it wasn’t a “real” baby! We would prefer the toddler vest, since our only travel during Dragonflies first six months is paid for by my husband’s employer, which means they buy a seat for both the kids. Freedom- yeah!
27 August 2008, 12:43 pm
I like either size, my sister has a toddler and a baby arriving soon, she is always traveling on business and on family vacations to europe, which I know kids never stay still, they always want to run around.
27 August 2008, 1:33 pm
toddler size i thought the video was very eye opening.
27 August 2008, 2:09 pm
I like the fact there is some flexilbility. The infant size would be great.
27 August 2008, 2:50 pm
If i win i choose infant size.great idea.
27 August 2008, 4:31 pm
I really would have never guessed that so many issues could arise *during* the flight…
I would like the infant size if I win.
27 August 2008, 6:46 pm
video was bad- made your stomach sick…either size
27 August 2008, 10:49 pm
I think the video did a good job of scaring me! It convinced me that this is a must. I would like the infant size if I won! http://www.kccpets.com click contact
28 August 2008, 3:03 am
What a great idea !!! I would need the infant size !
28 August 2008, 1:57 pm
Great prize; my daughter and her baby fly frequently and this would be a wonderful gift for them. The toddler size (to 40 lbs), please!
28 August 2008, 2:07 pm
Oh my gosh this is definitely on my shopping list unless I win of course. I liked the face that it looked comfortable for both mom and baby.
28 August 2008, 2:22 pm
It’s a great idea. The airlines should furnish them because they are responsible for the safety of all passengers, but it’s good that you can buy them and I think they are good for riding the subway or bus.
28 August 2008, 2:25 pm
i wont forget that video anytime soon! Better just get the baby b’air! we would love the toddler size for our big boy.
28 August 2008, 3:40 pm
Wow, who would’ve guessed all the things that can happen! I do like that there is enough slack to move around but still keep them attached. I would like either one, but if I have to choose.. I’d take the toddler. jeepcutie82 at msn dot com
28 August 2008, 3:49 pm
I have the infant one and used it with both of my children. They have both been on many flights and it gave me peace of mind that they would be safe during turbelance.
NOTE: Can’t be used for take off and landing but works for all the rest of the time. And yes, it does give your child lots of room to move around and nursing works great with it.
Size: Toddler
28 August 2008, 4:16 pm
It was good to have a reminder in the video that turbulence can happen at any time - even in blue skies - and that you need to be prepared. I’d go for the large or toddler size. Thanks for the chance! afdr3d@umkc.edu
28 August 2008, 4:23 pm
I already knew about the risk of flying with a baby on your lap but the video is a good illustration. I have been looking for something like this for 3 years. I could use the “toddler” size, thanks for the chance
28 August 2008, 4:31 pm
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28 August 2008, 4:41 pm
Michelle J:
I was unaware that a child under 2 did not require a seat and that you can place them on your lap and just how dangerous that can be during turbulance.
I would go for the toddler size.
watson(at)zerostreet(.)net
28 August 2008, 6:35 pm
Wow, I had no idea it would be that hard to hold a baby during turbulence! I think the airplanes should be stocked with a few of these for any babies on board to use. I would like the toddler size. Thanks!
28 August 2008, 6:44 pm
Thank you much for putting this product out there! I had no idea!! I’ve only flown once, and the turbulance was horrible…we are planning on going to Disneyland next summer and this is a must have for our family. I like the fact that the baby is still secure, yet you can cuddle with them. Again, thank you so much for the information about Baby B’Air!
We’d love the toddler size. Thanks!
seeryusfam@msn.com
28 August 2008, 7:06 pm
Made me queezy! UGH. Toddler size for me!
28 August 2008, 7:06 pm
I wish I had seen the video before traveling with my 15mo to Seattle. I would have loved this vest then. Toddler size please!
28 August 2008, 8:04 pm
I am so glad I watched that video — if I don’t win this prize, I will buy one anyway! We’re going to travelling in October and you’re right — cannot put a price on peace of mind!
Toddler size for us please.
28 August 2008, 8:12 pm
video totally opened my eyes to things I never thought of. Would love infant…please…my sister is having her first baby and needs it to travel from her home in the South to our home in the North East…THANK YOU:)
28 August 2008, 11:51 pm
We’d like to win the toddler size safety vest. The video scared me a bit because I really hadn’t thought much about the danger of flying with our son we are adopting from Russia….
heatherlbrandt(at) verizon (dot) net
29 August 2008, 12:09 am
I would love to try this in toddler, please
Great idea!
ginnyswe at gmail . com
29 August 2008, 12:21 am
Thanks for totally freaking me out. I fly with my kids a lot and now…I’m gonna get me one of these…toddler size, please.
29 August 2008, 12:45 am
I like that its comfortable and safe.
I would need the toddler one.
hetz-junk(at)hotmail(dot)com
29 August 2008, 1:56 am
The video really makes the point of being safe and prepared and that turbulence can happen at any time. I’d love to win the toddler size vest.
Thanks for the giveaway!
xpsundell(at)gmail(dot)com
29 August 2008, 6:30 am
Seeing the baby hit the ceiling almost made me sick. The real-life mother and baby both looked comfortable and it does seem like there’s enough give for holding/playing/feeding baby. Great idea/product. I’d love either size, as we travel a lot. But I’d choose infant to start being safe right away! Thanks!!
laurachilton {at} hotmail {dot} com
29 August 2008, 6:34 am
I really want one of these. When I was a teenager I flew to Florida and we hit a pocket of air and I just remember we were going down. I freaked. I do not need a toddler one any more because my son has his own seat now. So his Britax is coming on the plane. My daughter on the other hand is so small. I would love for her to be more safe when we fly. When I flew with my son a year ago they made me take the seat belt off of him and I remember thinking so what am I suppose to do? I would need a infant size for my daughter. I also loved the video I saw it when I was directed to this site a couple of months ago.
heatherwhite810(at)yahoo(dot)com
29 August 2008, 1:46 pm
Last time we flew with our son they told us we couldn’t bring our carseat on even though we had purchased a seat since “it blocks the aisles” I was terrified (and fumming) the entire flight and would not fly again with a baby without some sort of restraint system. The video just proved my point. I would love to win the toddler vest. Thanks for a great giveaway!
aahaft at gmail dot com
29 August 2008, 2:00 pm
I know it’s not a real live baby but I still pity ‘it’. I got scared. Baby size, please.
29 August 2008, 5:22 pm
I felt a little sick after watching the baby in the video! But they made their point! I would love to get the infant size vest!
29 August 2008, 9:01 pm
Ick, thinking about it makes me want to avoid flying with him…make that avoid taking him out of the house…ever! But it does make u really think about safety- why take a chance when you can do something to help prevent injury! I would really like the toddler size if I won, and what a great product, thank you, I had no idea such a thing existed.
natasha_sacopaso[at]hotmail[dot]com
30 August 2008, 2:56 am
I used to always worry when flying with my kids when they were babies. This is truly a great product. toddler size would be best for me
30 August 2008, 10:54 pm
That was a very interesting video. This is a great product. Toddler size would be great.
jfg06001[at]yahoo.com
31 August 2008, 5:53 pm
I’m not sure if this has been tested and works, though the video is persuasive. I do feel like I have been shocked/scared into buying one, though. Not a pleasant feeling. So, I’d rather win one…toddler size, if I do, please.
01 September 2008, 4:27 am
Wow! Baby B’Air is an excellent invention!! I would have never thought of the dangers. I video realing opened my eyes! I believe Baby B’Air should be manditory for lap babies!
The toddler size would be the best one for my little flyer!! Great contest!
01 September 2008, 5:12 am
we’re going on our first long flight and the toddler vest would be a great companion…
01 September 2008, 6:50 am
I’d like to win the toddler size. I liked the dramatizations in the video. Great giveaway, thanks!
02 September 2008, 6:19 pm
The toddler size is great…what a neat product!
03 September 2008, 12:09 am
the video is aweful
infant size
03 September 2008, 3:20 am
that video seemed to be an overreaction…but since i have a 16-month old, of course i would want to have one of these too…
i traveled with her when she was 6 months and the airline had a seatbelt for her that hooked to my seatbelt. it was pretty ok though not as flexible to use compared to the baby b’air vest. we will be traveling again when she is about 20 months. on domestic and international flights. would be nice to have one to use, the toddler size would be good. thanks.
03 September 2008, 3:23 am
and by the way, that lady in the video should have held on to the baby with both hands when the pilot announced possible turbulence. but, she was just holding on to the baby with one hand and reading/holding a book with the other hand…and even when there was actual turbulence!
03 September 2008, 5:11 pm
Wow, to the video.. I would choose the infant size.
03 September 2008, 9:24 pm
What a great video! I totally had no idea that flying with my baby could be that dangerous…I absolutely need this vest in the toddler size!anglesmr@gmail.com
04 September 2008, 3:43 am
It really is amazing, things you never realized!
the larger one would be best!
04 September 2008, 5:25 am
Such a good idea .
The infant size please.
rebeccahubber at hotmail dot com
04 September 2008, 5:26 am
hi, good contest. - I’d prefer the infant harness please.
THank you much.
davidjnorris at ntlworld dot com
05 September 2008, 5:03 am
I want this so much! I recently flew holding my baby, and I was terrified that something might happen!
I’d like the toddler size, please!
05 September 2008, 6:46 pm
Oh wow! im in alberta, canada- ive got twins and i am planning to visit my parents in michigan this december ove the holidays! this would be awesome to win!! thanks for the giveaway opporunity.
Okay that freaked me out when the baby flew off the moms lap, its true, if you secure a baby in a car, why not in the plane?! I like that its comfortable for both parent and baby easy to install and can hold and feed your baby with it on!
05 September 2008, 8:34 pm
Oh, it made my heart drop to see the “baby” flying through the air. The toddler size is the one I’d prefer.
06 September 2008, 8:55 pm
toddler size i thought the video was very eye opening.
Thank you.
07 September 2008, 12:34 am
Toddler size. The video was very interesting.
07 September 2008, 1:08 pm
Infant size for our little one. I found your info and the video very informative. I’d never thought about what one does with a baby while traveling since I haven’t had one before now. I’m glad that someone came up with this idea!
07 September 2008, 4:17 pm
If i win i choose infant size
07 September 2008, 4:36 pm
I had a pit in my stomach after watching that baby fly out of the mother’s arms. Toddler size would work for me. Thank you.
08 September 2008, 1:01 am
I would love to try this in toddler, please.
08 September 2008, 3:49 pm
Oh man, that video made me sick to my stomach! (especially since we just flew last month with our precious baby on our laps!!!!) We would love to win this in a toddler size, please!! Thanks for the opportunity!
brianandcaitlin(at)gmail(dot)com
08 September 2008, 4:02 pm
take the toddler size. We could get a lot more use out of this!
08 September 2008, 5:29 pm
Just recently my Dad has gotten in touch with me after 15 years of not seeing each other. He lives in Florida and I live in Maryland, my husband and I were going to travel by plane with our two little girls on our lap. Your video has made it clear that we cannot do that. I would love to win the toddler one. Thanks so much.
08 September 2008, 10:23 pm
What a great idea!
09 September 2008, 1:17 am
This makes me think of the movie fearless where a woman had a baby in her lap when the plane crashed. Due to the impact there was no possible way she could hold onto the child and therefore the baby flew forward. The woman survived but the baby sadly did not. Obviously this is simply a movie but the fact that the situation is very very realistic has always stayed withe me. The baby flight vest is a very good idea. The promo movie was a little strange with the animation parts though. It made me think I was on a plane watching the stewardess point out the exits and stuff. Somewhat boring. But the product is definitly not.
I’d go for a toddler size if I win. Thanks
klainejm@yahoo.com
09 September 2008, 3:37 am
I like the idea…definitely less cumbersome than a car seat. I have a question…hopefully you’ll get this…does the person wearing the baby b’air have to hold on to the baby during turbulence or not hold onto the baby? I’ve heard that you’re not supposed to hold because the natural instinct we all have is to squeeze. What are your thoughts on this? Anyway…I would love to travel without lugging the car seat on the plane and paying for a seat which we did a few months ago. I’d choose the toddler size since my son is almost 15 months old
jasonncaryn at yahoo dot com
09 September 2008, 4:59 am
The video was very informative. Please enter me into the contest for the toddler size vest. Thanks!
09 September 2008, 5:40 am
I would like the toddler size. Good videao.
14 September 2008, 6:18 pm
I like the really large seats they get on the plane in the video. Makes me nostalgic.
I would like the Toddler size please.