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It is more and more common for people to use car seats on airplanes with babies. It is certainly much safer. We found that the best strategy was to have one person pre-board with the car seat and carry-on. That person can arrange and stow everything and install the seat. It takes a little time to figure out how to get it right. If you have problems, you won't be juggling baby and diaper bag and the staff will have more space to help you. Then baby and a parent come on board later - relaxed and ready to go. It also gives the baby a little more time to roam around before being confined.
Caveat - depending on the car seat, the person in front of the baby may not be able to recline his/her seat. People on our flights were always nice about it but be prepared to apologize.
Good luck.
Happy G'Ma
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