Meet the Car Seat That Will Completely Change the Travel Game

A car seat is one of the most anxiety-inducing baby gear items a parent can purchase. In fact, the No. 1 cause of stress for most parents is choosing the right car seat, according to a 2018 survey. And the tension only heightens if you’re on the market for a travel car seat that’ll safely transport your kiddo on all of your family adventures. The good news—newcomer WAYB is about to totally revolutionize car seat travel as we know it.

Meet Pico, the brainchild from WAYB that’ll inspire parents to get out and go more thanks to its innovative and easy-to-use travel car seat. Pico is a foldable car seat that weighs just 8 pounds. Meaning, you and your family no longer have to worry about lugging a bulky car seat all over airports and on family vacations. It installs in seconds and folds up into a compact carrying size so you’re able to effortlessly take it with you on the fly. Once folded, the collapsable car seat can be used as a backpack, tote or luggage add-on. Not only is Pico great for travel, but it’s also the perfect spare seat to have on hand for a babysitter, nanny or grandparent. Watch it in action below.

The Pico meets US safety standards regulated by the Federal Aviation Administration and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. It’s innovative design features aerospace-grade aluminum, high-performance ASTROKNITTM mesh. The mesh material replaces EPS foam (styrofoam) found in most seats, and makes the Pico breathable, light, strong and comfortable for its little passengers. It’s a forward-facing only car seat, and recommended for children ages 2 and older. Additionally, kids should weigh between 22 to 50 pounds, and be at least 30 inches tall. It’s available in four colors—jet, ocean, turquoise and earth. Click here to learn more about the Pico.

Make sure you brush up on car seat safety guidelines before you take off on fun family getaways. Even if you’re already aware of all there is to know, remember it’s always better to be safe than sorry. Check out these eight car seat mistakes most parents make so you can prevent an accident from happening.

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