Taxi to Port Everglades without carseats

[kaminakun]

Hello, my wife and I will be travelling from Toronto to Fort Lauderdale in December with our kids (1 and 3 yrs old). I don't want to carry two chunky car seats not only on the flight, but also have them taking up space inside our room. 

 

I understand that Florida taxi is exempt from the child restraint requirements. Does it mean in theory I can just take taxi with them from the FLL to the port and back?

 

By the way, does anyone know which port terminal does Royal Caribbean uses?

 

[Itchy&Scratchy]

3 hours ago, kaminakun said:

I understand that Florida taxi is exempt from the child restraint requirements.

 

they drive like maniacs, and are not exempt from the laws of physics. You will forever regret it if you get in an accident with your unrestrained kids.

 

Our taxi driver once drove off while I was buckling the kid into his car seat, while standing OUTSIDE of the taxi. I had to yell...

 

What car seats do you have at home? Are you purchasing a separate seat on the plane for your 1 yo or is he/she going to be a lap baby? How tall and heavy is your 3 yo?

 

[ChickonRules]

We actually travelled from Toronto to FLL in March with our 1 year old. The hotel we were staying at had a free shuttle so we took that. Children don't need to be in a car seat if you are in a bus or shuttle. Then we paid for a shuttle from the hotel to Port Everglades. We just wore her in the baby carrier when on the shuttle. We will be doing the same thing in December.

 

Check if the hotel you're staying at offers a shuttle.

Edited October 28, 2022 by ChickonRules
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