AmSafe CARES for Special Needs vs Britax Car Seat Travel Cart
The Car Seat Travel Cart lists for $2.51 less.
Only the differences are shown.
| AmSafe CARES for Special Needs | Britax Car Seat Travel Cart | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Airplane gear | Airplane gear |
| List price | $92.50 | $89.99Lowest price |
| Weight | 1 lb | Not listed |
| Wheels | Not listed | Yes |
| Fits | Aircraft seats; extended version for taller flyers up to about 6 ft per maker | All Britax convertible and harnessed booster car seats, plus most other brands, per maker |
| Maker's use notes | Extended version always needs an FAA exemption letter carried on every flight; without it, not usable during ground movement, takeoff or landing; standard CARES is certified only up to 44 lb and 40 in | It is only for moving a child buckled in a car seat, and only over short distances. |
AmSafe CARES for Special Needs
A longer-strap version of the CARES harness for older or taller special-needs flyers who can use it only with an FAA exemption.
- Longer straps for taller flyers
- About 1 lb
- Needs an FAA exemption letter, which takes weeks
Britax Car Seat Travel Cart
A fold-up steel cart that straps to a car seat's LATCH connectors so you can roll the seat, and child, through the airport.
- Fits most car seat brands per maker
- Folds small; maker says it can stow in most overhead bins
- One-hand telescoping handle
- Short-distance use only
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CARES for Special Needs or Car Seat Travel Cart?
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Is the Car Seat Travel Cart cheaper than the CARES for Special Needs?
Yes. $89.99 versus $92.50 list price.
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