Flyaway Kids Bed
The Flyaway Kids Bed weighs 2.8 lb, per Flyaway Designs. An inflatable bed that fills the leg space of an airplane seat so a child can lie down in flight. Maker says it is a comfort device, not an FAA-approved item.
- $159List price
- 2.8 lbWeight
- 110 lbChild up to
How the Flyaway Kids Bed stacks up
Against the 8 airplane gear we track. The shaded band is where the middle half of them fall; the dot is this one.
Within the typical range for airplane gear (1 lb to 6.6 lb).
Within the typical range for airplane gear ($89.99 to $249).
What sets the Flyaway Kids Bed apart
Measured against the 8 airplane gear we compare, from each maker's published specs.
Next to its closest matches
- Stokke / JetKids JetKids by Stokke BedBoxNext to it, the Flyaway Kids Bed is 3.8 lb lighter; $90 less.
The Flyaway Kids Bed on board
Flyaway Designs says it isn't FAA-approved. Maker limits: up to 110 lb, up to 51 in.
- American lists “Booster seats with no approval label or shoulder harness” under devices not approved for use on board. Source
- Breeze: “Child seats may be carried on board the aircraft if a seat has been purchased for the Infant or Child” Source
Quoted from each airline's page as of 2026-11-02.
Listed features
- Packs to about 10 x 10 in
- Inflates in about 90 seconds
- Light at 2.8 lb
Worth checking
- Cruise use only, airline can say no
- Vinyl, wipe clean only
- Maker's sleep-hours claim has no backing data
Where to buy the Flyaway Kids Bed
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- Check for recalls: Search the agency's recall list with the model number and date code from the label: CPSC recall search.
- Car seat use and installation: see NHTSA's car seat page, which also lists free car seat inspection by certified technicians. Check the label and the maker's instructions, and ask your pediatrician about your child.
Full specs
| Flyaway Designs Flyaway Kids Bed | |
|---|---|
| Type | Airplane gear |
| List price | $159 |
| Weight | 2.8 lb |
| Child weight | Up to 110 lb |
| Child height | Up to 51 in |
| Age | Up to 84 months |
| FAA-approved for aircraft | No |
| Carry-on size | Yes |
| Setup time | 90 seconds, per the maker |
| Machine washable | No |
| Maker's use notes | Use only at cruise, stow for taxi, takeoff and landing; child should wear a seatbelt; supervise at all times; check the airline first. it up to age 7. |
Compare the Flyaway Kids Bed with
How each closest rival differs from the Flyaway Kids Bed, from the makers' specs.
- Stokke / JetKidsJetKids by Stokke BedBox6.6 lb$249$249
- 3.8 lb heavier
- $90 more
Flyaway Kids Bed: questions answered
From Flyaway Designs's published specs, last checked 2026-11-11.
What are the Flyaway Kids Bed limits?
The maker lists up to 110 lb, up to 51 in tall, up to 84 months. Follow the manual.
Are there any use restrictions on the Flyaway Kids Bed?
The maker says: Use only at cruise, stow for taxi, takeoff and landing; child should wear a seatbelt; supervise at all times; check the airline first. it up to age 7.
Can you use the Flyaway Kids Bed on a plane?
The maker does not list it as FAA-approved for use in aircraft, so whether you can use it is up to your airline. Ask before you fly.
How big is the Flyaway Kids Bed packed?
It weighs 2.8 lb. The maker says it fits as a carry-on. The lightest airplane we track is the AmSafe CARES Harness at 1 lb.
What's the difference between the Flyaway Kids Bed and the Stokke JetKids BedBox?
By the maker specs, the Flyaway Kids Bed is lighter (2.8 vs 6.6 lb), the Flyaway Kids Bed lists for $90 less. See them side by side.
Still wondering? Write to us at hello@cribpicks.com and we'll look it up.
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Where these specs come from
Last checked 2026-11-11. Spot something wrong? Tell us. Read our editorial and safety policy and corrections.