If, for any reason your child safety seat can't go with you when you travel by plane, train, or rental car, you should always arrange to have a child safety seat available for your child. Most major car rental agencies have child safety seats to rent. Be sure to call ahead and arrange to have a seat ready when you pick up the car. Ask for the seat installation instructions.

It is a good idea to determine an air carrier's policy regarding the use of child safety seats or other requirements such as seat location or the purchase of an additional ticket when booking the flight.

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