This is the reason to bring carseats

[crusinmama06]

NJ cruise passengers were injured in St.Thomas during an open air safari bus tour.

 

This is a sad reminder to bring those car seats.

 

http://www.onepaper.com/stthomasvi/?v=d&i=&s=News:Local&p=1201844345

[Julienatul]

Except those open safari buses have no seat belts so unfortunately car seats would be useless. It would be great if they did though.

[tnebell]

Also, for anyone traveling by air to their port, the FAA regulations state " If he's under 20 pounds, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) recommends that the car seat face the rear, as you would secure it in a car. If your child weighs between 20 and 40 pounds, the seat should face forward. These weight guidelines are for your child's safety and comfort. Once he reaches more than 40 pounds, he can use the airplane seat's regular safety belt."

 

This is per Babycenter.com but I have also found it on the FAA website. Plus as a travel agent and the daughter of an Air Traffic Controller I can say "Please buckle your kids in their car seats, at least during take off and landings". It's just safer in the long run.