Vegetarians, vegans face special challenges while traveling - USATODAY.com

Vegetarians, vegans face special challenges while traveling - USATODAY.com

The time has come for child seats on airplanes

Please read USA Today's great article on child seats on airplanes. I have always felt that young children would be safer buckled up rather than on their parent's laps, however for the cost conscious families, a lap child was more economical.


Ever since I have heard the story of United Airlines Flight 232 which crashed in Sioux city, and heard about senior flight attendant Jan Brown Lohr's experience, my feelings on this matter have solidified.

Jan "was forced by regulation to ask parents with "lap babies" (children without seats) aboard flight 232 to place their children on the cabin floor during the flight's final moments before impact. One of four children died from smoke inhalation. The deceased child's mother came to her at the crash site and stated "You told me to put my baby on the floor and now he's gone." Since then, Lohr has tirelessly lobbied in Washington D.C. to promote the safety of children on all civilian aircraft and airlines, asking that federal regulations require all children to have a seatbelt on every flight."


While the cost may be more upfront when buying a seat for your infant on a flight, the safety of your child is worth much more. Please consider buying a seat for your infant on your next vacation.


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