AmSafe CARES Harness vs Britax Car Seat Travel Cart
Side-by-side specs from each maker.
AmSafe CARES HarnessList price not published
Only the differences are shown.
| AmSafe CARES Harness | Britax Car Seat Travel Cart | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Airplane gear | Airplane gear |
| List price | Not listed | $89.99 |
| Weight | 1 lb | Not listed |
| Child weight | 22–44 lb | Not listed |
| Child height | Up to 40 in | Not listed |
| FAA-approved for aircraft | Yes, per the maker label | Not listed |
| Setup time | 60 seconds, per the maker | Not listed |
| Wheels | Not listed | Yes |
| Fits | Aircraft seats with a forward-facing lap belt; maker says it fits most economy, business and first-class seats | All Britax convertible and harnessed booster car seats, plus most other brands, per maker |
| Machine washable | No | Not listed |
| Maker's use notes | FAA approved per 14 CFR 21.305(d), approved for aircraft use only; not for cars; forward-facing seats only; child must sit upright unassisted; not in exit rows or on seats with inflatable restraints; use lap belt only | It is only for moving a child buckled in a car seat, and only over short distances. |
AmSafe CARES Harness
A light belt-and-strap harness that works with the airplane lap belt for a child who has their own seat.
- Under 1 lb
- Maker says about one minute to install
- Fits in a bag with no car seat to carry
- Aircraft use only
- Narrow range, 22 to 44 lb and up to 40 in
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