Plane safety: Why babies and toddlers should travel in their own seat


By AGENCY
  • Family
  • Wednesday, 19 Mar 2025

Children could easily get hurt if they are on a parent’s lap when a plane encounters turbulence. — Dreamstime/TNS

The crash landing of a Delta Air Lines flight in Toronto recently highlighted the potential dangers of flying with a young child sitting on an adult’s lap.

The plane flipped over, which would make holding onto a baby extremely difficult.

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