Uploaded July 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
The safest place for a small child on an airplane is in a government-approved child safety seat or device, NOT on your lap. The FAA recommends that you secure your child in a child safety seat or device for the duration of your flight. It's the smart thing to do so that everyone in your family arrives safely at your destination. Visit the FAA's website for more information here: faa.gov/travelers/fly_children.
The safest place for a small child on an airplane is in a government-approved child safety seat or device, NOT on your lap. The FAA recommends that you secure your child in a child safety seat or device for the duration of your flight. It's the smart thing to do so that everyone in your family arrives safely at your destination. Visit the FAA's website for more information here: faa.gov/travelers/fly_children.
