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Updated Feb, 6
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Can you bring a toddler bed rail on a plane with All Nippon Airways when traveling with a baby?
Bringing a toddler bed rail on All Nippon Airways (ANA)
Short answer: usually yes, but with conditions. ANA accepts baby equipment (strollers, car seats, and similar items) but a toddler bed rail is not an FAA/CAA-approved child restraint and cannot be used as the child’s safety device on board.
- Carry-on vs checked: If the rail fits ANA’s cabin baggage limits and security allows it, you may carry it on; otherwise you’ll need to check it or gate-check it at the aircraft door.
- Cannot be used as a restraint: Bed rails are for home use only and cannot replace an approved child car seat or certified aircraft child restraint during takeoff/landing.
- Bring an approved child restraint if you need one: Use an aircraft-approved car seat (with the required label) or an approved child harness where allowed.
- Call ANA in advance: Rules and allowances can vary by route and fare — confirm acceptability, free allowance, and any size limits before travel.
- Packing tips: Protect the rail with a bag, tag it for gate-checking, and arrive early to allow staff to assist.
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