General Aviation Safety for Kids
When traveling with a child on a large commercial airliner or small general aviation plane, there are easy and reasonable measures that you can take to improve the child's safety.
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Child Restraint System
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A standard car seat should be used for any child under 40 pounds. The Child Restraint System should have a label attached stating it is approved for aircraft. Use a rear-facing seat for children less than 20 pounds and forward-facing seat for children between 20 and 40 pounds.
Clothing
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Avoid dressing the child in shirts with buttons in the front that can easily tear off if you are trying to pull the child to safety during an emergency.
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Evacuation
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Be certain you are able to remove the child from his seat in a reflex manner, since there may be panic setting in during a need to evacuate. Be extra vigilant of the locations of exits.
Oxygen
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If the need for oxygen occurs, be certain you put your mask on first. You will not be able to help the child if you succumb to hypoxia.
General Protection
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Do not seat the child near the aisle or leave her unattended at any time.
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