If the very thought of flying with a baby sets your heart racing and palms sweating, have a look at this clever option.
The FlyeBaby is a hammock-style restraint, designed for babies who are minimally mobile. The top attaches to your tray table, while the child, restrained by a five-point-harness, sits on your lap. It leaves your hands free to entertain baby, or if they’ve nodded off, you’re able to eat or read a book – things which are difficult while nursing a baby.
It should be noted that the FlyeBaby can only be used when the plane is cruising – babies must be held when planes are taxiing, taking off and landing. A child using the FlyeBaby as a hammock on a plane should weight no more than twenty five pounds, or just over eleven kilos.
If the fact that the FlyeBaby will save your arms during flights hasn’t hooked you, its versatility might. It can also be used as a portable high chair, as it fits most dining chairs. It costs $59.95 plus postage, and is available locally through From One Parent To Another.
If you’re searching for more ways to make traveling with children easier, have a look at our post on plane travel with kids, and check out the clever SideKick Bliss and Travel Mate.
(via Gizmodo)
3 Comments
As cabin crew, this looks like a great idea, but am hesitant to say that the airlines would allow it. Sorry to be a wet blanket.
I think it unlikely to be allowed even while cruising….. I was travelling with our 9 month old & used a babybjorn for him to sleep in whilst we were cruising – we were sitting at the front of the plane, the staff saw him asleep, pulled out the manual , looked up the “baby” section & the promptly told me that I was not allowed to use the baby carrier, they enforced this & made me take it off & wake him up…..
I am a Mumma & I have been a flight attendant for 15 years. I am sorry but having been thru alot of unexpected ‘clear air turbulence’ over the years there is absolutely no way I would put my precious bundle in this. Stick to the bassinets on board.