Booster on Amtrak?

RareBreed · 08-03-2010, 11:57 AM

I've searched the site and maybe I'm just missing it but does Amtrak require you to have your kid in a booster seat? We're heading down to Georgia over the holidays and one of our sons is 6 yrs old, so still uses a booster seat in the car. Do we need to bring it for the train ride?

*sockgirl77* ^(Premo) · 08-03-2010, 12:13 PM

I don't think trains even have seatbelts.

migtig · 08-03-2010, 12:15 PM

No it is not required. However, be aware that there are NO seatbelts on the train.

What I've seen it the past has been parents lug the seat onto the train, only to wind up tossing it on the floor. I don't think there's a problem taking it with you though in case you need it for GA.

lovinmaryland · 08-03-2010, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by migtig

No it is not required. However, be aware that there are NO seatbelts on the train.

What I've seen it the past has been parents lug the seat onto the train, only to wind up tossing it on the floor. I don't think there's a problem taking it with you though in case you need it for GA.

So smart

Definitely bring the seat for when you are traveling in GA

We learned this the hard way and had to purchase a seat before.

RareBreed · 08-03-2010, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by migtig

No it is not required. However, be aware that there are NO seatbelts on the train.

What I've seen it the past has been parents lug the seat onto the train, only to wind up tossing it on the floor. I don't think there's a problem taking it with you though in case you need it for GA.

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Originally Posted by lovinmaryland

So smart

Definitely bring the seat for when you are traveling in GA

We learned this the hard way and had to purchase a seat before.

That's why I was asking. We'll need it in GA but I was going to ship it down there with the Christmas presents if we didn't need it on the train. Thanks!

My dad worked for Amtrak about 30 years ago so we always rode for free. Haven't been on since so I had no clue what had changed. Didn't have seatbelts back then either.

RareBreed · 08-03-2010, 01:18 PM

Just booked our tickets. The kids are so excited to be riding the train instead of driving down there although either way, it's still a 10 hour trip. At least we can get up, walk around, eat and use the bathroom freely.

TurboK9 · 08-03-2010, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by RareBreed

Just booked our tickets. The kids are so excited to be riding the train instead of driving down there although either way, it's still a 10 hour trip. At least we can get up, walk around, eat and use the bathroom freely.

FUN!!

I took a train from AL to Boston when I got out of MP school.... Wore my uniform and had a bunch of WWII vets buying me beers in the club car... *hic*.....

RareBreed · 08-04-2010, 10:56 AM

Should I be worried about motion sickness? I used to be real bad as a kid. Couldn't go to the store 30 minutes away without "

I seemed to have out-grown it but I can't sleep or read in a car without getting that sick feeling. How bad is the movement of the train? I think I'd be ok as long as I'm seated forward at all times. Husband has his concerns though and I'd be humiliated if I got sick on the train. Maybe I should take some medicine before getting on just in case??

TurboK9 · 08-04-2010, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by RareBreed

Should I be worried about motion sickness? I used to be real bad as a kid. Couldn't go to the store 30 minutes away without "

I seemed to have out-grown it but I can't sleep or read in a car without getting that sick feeling. How bad is the movement of the train? I think I'd be ok as long as I'm seated forward at all times. Husband has his concerns though and I'd be humiliated if I got sick on the train. Maybe I should take some medicine before getting on just in case??

It is definitely percievable, and can even get pretty rough on corners and such. Stick to a forward car to minimize that. You should be OK after a bit though, you'll get your 'train legs' as long as you move about some and stay distracted from the motion... Bring something for motionsickness, but with luck you won't need it, or won't need it for long.

RareBreed · 08-04-2010, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by TurboK9

It is definitely percievable, and can even get pretty rough on corners and such. Stick to a forward car to minimize that. You should be OK after a bit though, you'll get your 'train legs' as long as you move about some and stay distracted from the motion... Bring something for motionsickness, but with luck you won't need it, or won't need it for long.

Thanks. I'll have to remember to put dramamine on the list of things to bring.

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migtig aka Mrs. Giant Member Since: May 2002 Location: Candy Land Posts: 17,688	No it is not required. However, be aware that there are NO seatbelts on the train. What I've seen it the past has been parents lug the seat onto the train, only to wind up tossing it on the floor. I don't think there's a problem taking it with you though in case you need it for GA. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Add post to Facebook __________________ Disclaimer: My online conversation and comments to you in no way imply that I am actually interested in you.
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RareBreed Peek-a-boo....I see you! Member Since: Mar 2008 Location: On the out-skirts of persnickety Posts: 5,543	Just booked our tickets. The kids are so excited to be riding the train instead of driving down there although either way, it's still a 10 hour trip. At least we can get up, walk around, eat and use the bathroom freely. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Add post to Facebook __________________ Rely on yourself and you'll never be disappointed in others.
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08-04-2010, 10:56 AM	#8
RareBreed Peek-a-boo....I see you! Member Since: Mar 2008 Location: On the out-skirts of persnickety Posts: 5,543	Should I be worried about motion sickness? I used to be real bad as a kid. Couldn't go to the store 30 minutes away without " I seemed to have out-grown it but I can't sleep or read in a car without getting that sick feeling. How bad is the movement of the train? I think I'd be ok as long as I'm seated forward at all times. Husband has his concerns though and I'd be humiliated if I got sick on the train. Maybe I should take some medicine before getting on just in case?? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Add post to Facebook __________________ Rely on yourself and you'll never be disappointed in others.
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