Traveling to Mexico, Carseat Question

J.,
They drive crazy in Mexico! Absolutely take your daughter's carseat.

C.

We went to puerto Villarta last summer with our then 4 year old son and 7 month old daughter. They could care less if you use a car seat. We took my sons booster and my daughters car seat and used them to and from the airport. They were shoved into a carseat travel bag and checked at the airport. We never went anywhere else. This year we bought our daughter a seat on the plane so it will be used on the plane too. If you can find the stroller that you attach a carseat to, it is worth it! That way you dont have to check it as a piece of luggage. I think you can find them on "one step ahead".

We took our daughter twice to Mexico before the age of 2. Both times we had car service to our hotel and brought the carseat and installed in the cars for the ride. We flew into Cancun, but it was over an hour car ride to the resorts. I think it will depend on if you are going to be on a bus or in a car. If I were going in the car I would have it, a shuttle I wouldn't worry too much, there aren't any seatbelts to attach with. Also if she is under 2 and in her own seat on the plane you will need her in a car seat on the plane. Best wishes and have fun!!!!

You check the carseat in like it is lugage

If you check your carseat as luggage, the airline won't count it towards your maximum allowable luggage. I bought an inexpensive carseat bag with wheels to help me carry it into the airport. My son sits on the airplane without his carseat, but I have seen people who have stroller frames that they attach their carseat to and then they install the seat in the airplane. I would strongly advise you to use your seat in Mexico even if they don't require it. Driving is even more crazy when you travel outside the country, believe me!

Definately take a carseat, People drive crazy in Mexico. Use it on the plane it is more comfortable for them. I don't think they have a seat law but I would'nt go by that. Plus like I said a carseat besides safety allows them to see and is more comfortable for them.

We try to go to Mexico at least twice a year. It is not the most saftey minded country. Most of the Taxi's don't even have seat belts. I used boosters and requested a car with belts. Once at the resort we try not to go anywhere where that is not in walking distance. We stay down town for this very reason. If you plan on doing anything on boat take your own life jacket.

Have fun

Please don't check your carseat if you don't have to. Do you know how they handle them? Will it be returned to you in the same condition you gave it to them? I, personally, wouldn't risk it. This is a item that could potentially save your daughters life. If you have a seat for her and can use it on the plane, great! Also...does it matter what they require in Mexico? Do what is best for your child. A car seat is always a good idea!