WAYB Pico
The WAYB Pico weighs 8 lb and folds to 1.8 cu ft, per WAYB. An 8 lb folding forward-facing travel car seat that the maker says is FAA-approved and fits in overhead bins.
- $499List price
- 8 lbWeight
- 1.8 cu ftPacked
- 50 lbChild up to
How the Pico 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.
Above the typical range for airplane gear (1 lb to 6.6 lb).
Above the typical range for airplane gear ($89.99 to $249).
What sets the Pico apart
Measured against the 8 airplane gear we compare, from each maker's published specs.
- Highest list priceof the 6 airplane gear that list it: $499
Next to its closest matches
- Britax Car Seat Travel CartNext to it, the Pico is $409 more.
- AmSafe CARES HarnessNext to it, the Pico is 7 lb heavier.
The Pico on board
WAYB lists it as FAA-approved for aircraft. Maker limits: 26.5–50 lb, 33.5–45 in, from 24 months.
- 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
- Light at 8 lb
- Folds small
- Works in cars and on planes
Worth checking
- List price $499
- Forward-facing only, age 2+
- Limits differ by manufacture date
Where to buy the Pico
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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
| WAYB Pico | |
|---|---|
| Type | Airplane gear |
| List price | $499 |
| Weight | 8 lb |
| Packed size | 11.6 × 14.5 × 18.9 in1.8 cu ft |
| Set-up size | 15.2 × 14.5 × 22.8 in |
| Child weight | 26.5–50 lb |
| Child height | 33.5–45 in |
| Age | From 24 months |
| FAA-approved for aircraft | Yes, per the maker label |
| Carry-on size | Yes |
| Fits | Forward-facing only; installs with LATCH or a car or plane seat belt |
| Machine washable | No |
| Maker's use notes | 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. |
Compare the Pico with
How each closest rival differs from the Pico, from the makers' specs.
- Cosco KidsScenera NEXT Convertible Car SeatCompare side by side
- BritaxCar Seat Travel Cart$89$89.99
- $409 less
- AmSafeCARES Harness1 lb
- 7 lb lighter
- AmSafeCARES for Special Needs1 lb$92$92.50
- 7 lb lighter
- $406.50 less
Pico: questions answered
From WAYB's published specs, last checked 2026-11-11.
What are the WAYB Pico limits?
The maker lists 26.5 to 50 lb, 33.5 to 45 in tall, from 24 months. Follow the manual.
Are there any use restrictions on the WAYB Pico?
The maker says: 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.
Can you use the WAYB Pico on a plane?
The maker says it is FAA-approved for use in aircraft. Look for the approval text on its label, and check your airline's rules before you fly.
How big is the WAYB Pico packed?
It weighs 8 lb and packs to 11.6 × 14.5 × 18.9 in (1.8 cu ft). The maker says it fits as a carry-on. The lightest airplane we track is the AmSafe CARES Harness at 1 lb.
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.