AmSafe CARES Harness vs WAYB Pico
The CARES Harness is 7 lb lighter.
AmSafe CARES HarnessList price not published
Only the differences are shown.
| AmSafe CARES Harness | WAYB Pico | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Airplane gear | Airplane gear |
| List price | Not listed | $499 |
| Weight | 1 lbLightest | 8 lb |
| Packed size | Not listed | 11.6 × 14.5 × 18.9 in1.8 cu ft |
| Set-up size | Not listed | 15.2 × 14.5 × 22.8 in |
| Child weight | 22–44 lb | 26.5–50 lb |
| Child height | Up to 40 in | 33.5–45 in |
| Age | Not listed | From 24 months |
| FAA-approved for aircraft | Yes, per the maker label | Yes, per the maker label |
| Carry-on size | Not listed | Yes |
| Setup time | 60 seconds, per the maker | Not listed |
| Fits | Aircraft seats with a forward-facing lap belt; maker says it fits most economy, business and first-class seats | Forward-facing only; installs with LATCH or a car or plane seat belt |
| Machine washable | No | No |
| 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 | Forward-facing only, age 2+. Limits shown are for seats made on or after June 30, 2025; earlier seats are 22 to 50 lb and 30 to 45 in. Check the label on the seat bottom. |
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
WAYB Pico
An 8 lb folding forward-facing travel car seat that the maker says is FAA-approved and fits in overhead bins.
- Light at 8 lb
- Folds small
- Works in cars and on planes
- List price $499
- Forward-facing only, age 2+
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CARES Harness or Pico?
Answers come from each maker's published specs. Safety and health questions link to the agency or medical source.
Which is lighter to travel with?
The AmSafe CARES Harness weighs 1 lb, versus 8 lb for the WAYB Pico.
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