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FAA urged to reconsider ban on baby carriers during flights

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The FAA's current regulations prohibit the use of babywearing carriers during critical phases of flight, such as takeoff and landing. This rule, stemming from a 1994 study that did not evaluate babywearing carriers or the alternative of holding a child in one's lap, is being questioned. The author argues that modern babywearing carriers could offer greater safety than lap-holding during turbulence or emergencies, and suggests that the FAA should reconsider its ban, especially given a recent legislative proposal to allow these carriers. AI

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FAA urged to reconsider ban on baby carriers during flights

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  1. LessWrong (AI tag) TIER_1 English(EN) · jefftk ·

    Allow Carriers on Planes

    <p><span> The FAA has one of my favorite examples of thoughtful rulemaking. They haven't banned flying with a baby on your lap, because the extra cost would mean many parents would drive instead. Since driving is far less safe than flying, a ban would lead to more deaths. I'd lov…

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