We are being very brave this summer; we’re getting on an actual airplane with all three kids. We’ve never tried it with three before, and we may never try again either, depending on how it goes. But in a bid to see something further away than a ferry journey allows, we’re getting on a plane.
Among other disadvantages of flying (not that I’m being negative or desperately hanging on to the wonder that was the ferry for the last five years), there’s the issue of car-seats. We’ll hire a car when we arrive, but we’ll need to bring car-seats and booster-seats, which is where my brand new Bubble Bum seat comes in.
This is an inflatable booster seat that’s perfect for travel; before inflation, it folds up to a size small enough to fit in a handbag, and comes with its own drawstring bag.
Inflating it is simple – no pump required – just blow it up like you would a balloon. And ta-dah! You have a booster seat. The child sits on it as they would a standard booster seat, and wears the normal car seat-belt. It’s suitable for children in the 15kg to 36kg category – so from about 33lbs if you’re old-school, or from age 4 to 11 years. It’s approved under the United Nations ECE Regulation R44/04 for safety.
It’s easy to use – the child sits on it, and you strap them in with a normal seat-belt, running it through the red plastic clips on either side of the booster seat.
The kids were delighted because of course anything new is a novelty, and very excited about trying it out. The purple colour was a big hit – way more interesting than the boring black booster seats we have already, according to the testers. Both girls gave it the thumbs up, and then I had to confiscate it to avoid fights over whose turn it was to use it next.
The booster seat comes with an additional strap which can be used to position the seat-belt (to keep it across the shoulder rather than right up on the neck) – useful for smaller kids. This was the only part that caused confusion for us – we couldn’t follow the instructions for the shoulder strap so had to look it up online – there’s a YouTube video demonstrating how it works.
We’ll definitely bring the Bubble Bum booster seat on holidays with us – it makes a lot more sense than trying to bring the standard seats or hire them abroad. Easy to use, easy to carry, and two very pleased testers. And hopefully a good omen for our upcoming flight with an infamous airline not known for being luggage friendly…
Important note: cushion boosters are handy for holidays, but the safest place for your child is a high-back booster – see How to keep your older child safe – booster seats myths and facts for full details.
This competition is now closed – thanks everyone who entered!
If you’d like to be in with a chance to win your own Bubble Bum Booster Seat in neon pink, worth €34.95, just comment below, or on the Office Mum Facebook page, or share on Twitter, and I’ll include you in the draw on Wednesday February 4th. Good luck!
Disclaimer: I received a Bubble Bum booster seat for review purposes – all opinions my own. This contest is shared on Facebook but is not associated with Facebook.
We have one of these for a few years, a great buy! V. handy for squeezing a third child in between two larger car seats too.
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yes i would love one of these for my little princess
Does it have to be bubble pink?? If not I’d love to be included in draw!
Sounds like a great product, would love to win one!
Looks very handy and would come in very useful in my household
sounds like a great idea!
We’ve only recently started discussing our desperate need for one of these. We spend so long trying to close the belts over the standard booster. *crosses fingers*
Very clever. Would love one of these!
Good Morning Andrea
Would love one of these..have 3 in seats so would be so loved in our car/ house !
Looks like a great product, would be very handy on our trip to Spain later in the year!
This would be very handy for us, hope I win!
Would love this prize. We too are flying this year instead of ferrying. My sister is getting married in France and we thought flying would be easier than the 7 hours drive from the ferry when we arrive in France, especially with a new baby on board.
I love these and are so handy for the pesky middle seat…would LOVE to win this one
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Great prize!This would be very handy for the trips to France!
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Great idea!!
Please include me in the draw…it’s just the ticket for our holiday to Spain in July.
I hear you in relation to three smallies on a flight..two, we could manage but three..im not so confident! ! Im sure we’ll manage just fine…wont we??!!
Hah! What a great idea for travelling!
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I definitely need one as i have three small children and its aright old struggle getting all three car seat to fit i think they are a great idea
What a great idea would love this for my little girl.
I love it
It sounds like a great idea. I’d love to be entered into the competition.
This would be a welcome addition to my handbag!
Oh wow, that is so handy. I would absolutely love to win one!!
I would love one of these they seem so practical! Am crossing fingers and toes.
Sounds like a great idea! Would love to win one to try it out.
Love this product! Wish I’d discovered it years ago. I’d love two, or more!
fingers & toes crossed 🙂
Would really lovveeeeee this for my baby sounds like a great product 😀
would love to have this for my Granddaughter Saoirse, she’s 2, for when she stays with me
Would be great when my Granddaughter Saoirse, she’s 2 1/2, comes to stay with Granny
Its very handy.
It sounds like a very handy and neat accessory, ideal for travelling. The bubble-pink would be a disadvantage in this house too tho’. We are very sensitive that way…..
What a fantastic idea! I had no clue these existed! If I don’t win one, I’ll definately be buying one.
Gloria in Excelsis Deo.
yes please, would love it!
Awesome love to have one
It looks so cool!!
Would love this, it would be a perfect pressie 🙂
Would love this!
My sis has one of these, and I’d love one for our Henry Hugglemonster!!!
great idea! we’re always stuck for space when bringing a neighbour’s child with us on outings…this looks like it would fit in the middle no problem? would love one! x
Yes please, would love one, love the blog too 🙂
My daughter would be delighted with this & so with my hubby, since he has to carry the bug one 😉
Yes please!! I need 3 of these for a trip we are taking next month.
Thank you so much everyone who entered this competition – the winner was Jurga Inokaityte who entered via Facebook. The competition to win a BUUZ YUU backpack is still open until Tuesday February 17th – see review post and giveaway details on post published Tuesday Feb 3rd. Good luck!