American Airlines — Baby Gear Policies

American Airlines policies for strollers, car seats, and sleep devices when flying with children. Carry-on limits, gate check rules, and approved gear.

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Stroller Policy

Carry-on allowed conditions
Max dimensions (L x W x H) 56 x 36 x 23 cm
Gate check yes
Gate check free yes
Damage liability limited

Notes: Any fully collapsible stroller fitting overhead bin. Does NOT count toward carry-on allowance.

Gate check notes: 1 stroller per ticketed child free. If carrying both stroller and car seat, only one can be gate-checked.

Damage notes: Conditions of carriage limit liability for checked strollers.

Compatible Strollers

Model Folded Size Weight Fit
BabyZen YOYO2 52 x 44 x 18 cm 6.2 kg Gate check
BabyZen YOYO Connect (double) 52 x 44 x 18 cm 12.2 kg Gate check
Bugaboo Butterfly 54 x 45 x 23 cm 7 kg Gate check
Bugaboo Butterfly 2 55.4 x 44.7 x 24.4 cm 7.3 kg Gate check
GB Pockit+ 48 x 32 x 20 cm 5.7 kg Carry-on
Cybex Libelle 48 x 32 x 20 cm 5.9 kg Carry-on
Cybex Libelle 2 52.3 x 34.5 x 19.8 cm 6.2 kg Carry-on
Cybex Orfeo 52.5 x 47.5 x 15.5 cm 6.3 kg Gate check
Cybex COYA 53.5 x 45 x 22 cm 7.3 kg Gate check
Joolz Aer+ 53 x 45 x 23 cm 6 kg Gate check
Joolz Aer2 53 x 44 x 23.5 cm 6.5 kg Gate check
Silver Cross Jet 3 55 x 30 x 20 cm 5.9 kg Carry-on
Silver Cross Jet 4 55.9 x 30.5 x 20.3 cm 5.9 kg Carry-on
Silver Cross Clic 54 x 46.5 x 25 cm 7.3 kg Gate check
Mountain Buggy Nano V3 54 x 51 x 30 cm 6 kg Gate check
Munchkin Sparrow 38.1 x 35.6 x 15.9 cm 5.8 kg Carry-on
Chicco We 55 x 48 x 22 cm 5.5 kg Gate check
Joie Pact Lite 54 x 46.8 x 26 cm 5.35 kg Gate check
Maxi-Cosi Lara2 51 x 50 x 26 cm 6.4 kg Gate check
Inglesina Quid 2 57.9 x 46.5 x 17.3 cm 5.9 kg Gate check
UPPAbaby Minu V2 58.4 x 52.1 x 29.2 cm 6.7 kg Gate check
UPPAbaby Minu V3 54.6 x 45.7 x 25.4 cm 7.6 kg Gate check
Baby Jogger City Tour 2 59 x 49.5 x 25 cm 6.5 kg Gate check
Ergobaby Metro+ Deluxe 54 x 44 x 25 cm 8.3 kg Gate check
Joie Pact 59 x 52.5 x 24 cm 6 kg Gate check
RECARO Easylife 2 59 x 49 x 26 cm 6.4 kg Gate check
Zoe Traveler 55.9 x 48.3 x 25.4 cm 5.9 kg Gate check
Colugo Compact Stroller+ 55.9 x 44.7 x 26.9 cm 7.3 kg Gate check
Graco Ready2Jet 60 x 49.5 x 28 cm 6 kg Gate check
Hamilton One Prime 57 x 48 x 26 cm 7.3 kg Gate check
Leclerc Baby Magic Fold Plus 56 x 47 x 24 cm 7 kg Gate check
Silver Cross Jet 5 62.2 x 36.8 x 25.4 cm 7.2 kg Gate check
Nuna TRVL 61 x 51.4 x 28 cm 6.2 kg Gate check
Joie Pact Pro 66.1 x 47.1 x 24.3 cm 6.3 kg Gate check
Bugaboo Dragonfly 90 x 52 x 36 cm 9.9 kg Gate check
Nuna TRVL lx 69 x 53 x 36 cm 7.7 kg Gate check
Peg Perego Selfie 61 x 50.8 x 40.6 cm 6.4 kg Gate check
Cosatto Woosh 4 57 x 49 x 34 cm 7.2 kg Gate check
Stokke YOYO3 52 x 44 x 18 cm 6.6 kg Gate check
Silver Cross Nia 54 x 45 x 23 cm 7.1 kg Gate check
TernX Carry On 55 x 36 x 23 cm 7.7 kg Carry-on
Babybee MILES 55 x 23 x 47 cm 6.9 kg Gate check
GB Qbit+ All City 58 x 42 x 24 cm 7.5 kg Gate check
Silver Cross Jet Double 79 x 61 x 23 cm 8.9 kg Gate check
UPPAbaby Minu Duo 70.6 x 60.2 x 32.8 cm 12.4 kg Gate check
Zoe Twin+ 73.7 x 71.1 x 22.9 cm 8.6 kg Gate check
Baby Jogger City Tour 2 Double 66 x 67 x 19 cm 10.5 kg Gate check

Car Seat Policy

Onboard allowed conditions
Approval required faa
Must purchase seat yes
Approved seat positions Window preferred. Not in First/Business on select aircraft with lie-flat/angled seats.
Gate check yes

Notes: Standards: Must bear label "This restraint is certified for use in motor vehicles and aircraft". Gate check: Only 1 item gate-checked — if stroller also carried, one must go at counter.

Compatible Car Seats

Model Type Width Certifications Compatible
AmSafe CARES harness — FAA Yes
Nuna PIPA urbn infant 43 cm FAA, CMVSS Yes
Doona Car Seat & Stroller infant 44 cm FAA, ECE R129 Yes
Chicco KeyFit 30 infant 43.2 cm FAA, CMVSS Yes
UPPAbaby Mesa V2 infant 43 cm FAA, CMVSS Yes
Cybex Aton 2 infant 43 cm FAA, ECE R44 Yes
Cybex Cloud G infant 44 cm FAA, ECE R129 Yes
Britax B-Safe Gen2 infant 43.2 cm FAA, CMVSS Yes
Maxi-Cosi Mico Luxe infant 44.5 cm FAA, CMVSS Yes
Maxi-Cosi Coral XP infant 43.2 cm FAA, CMVSS Yes
Maxi-Cosi Peri 180 infant 43.2 cm FAA, CMVSS Yes
Evenflo LiteMax infant 43.2 cm FAA, CMVSS Yes
Clek Liingo infant 42.9 cm FAA, CMVSS Yes
Maxi-Cosi CabrioFix i-Size infant 44 cm ECE R129 No
Joie Gemm infant 43.5 cm ECE R44 No
Joie i-Level Pro infant 44 cm ECE R129 No
Cosco Scenera NEXT convertible 43 cm FAA, CMVSS Yes
Cosco Scenera Extend convertible 43.2 cm FAA, CMVSS Yes
Evenflo Sonus 65 convertible 45.7 cm FAA, CMVSS Yes
Clek Fllo convertible 42.9 cm FAA, CMVSS Yes
Graco SlimFit 3-in-1 convertible 47 cm FAA, CMVSS Yes
Diono Radian 3R convertible 43 cm FAA, CMVSS Yes
Nuna RAVA convertible 47 cm FAA, CMVSS Yes
Britax Boulevard ClickTight convertible 47 cm FAA, CMVSS Yes
Britax B-First convertible 45 cm FAA, AS/NZS 1754 Yes
Britax Safe-n-Sound Unity NEOS infant 44 cm AS/NZS 1754 No
InfaSecure Attain More convertible 42 cm AS/NZS 1754 No
WAYB Pico travel 36.8 cm FAA Yes
Orbit Baby G5 Toddler travel 44.5 cm FAA Yes

Sleep Device Policy

Allowed yes
Approved products Flyaway Kids Bed, Plane Pal, JetKids BedBox, Fly Tot
Restrictions Stow during taxi, takeoff, landing. Cruise only. Must not attach to seat or window or block exit. Window or middle seats between aisles only. Child head must face back of own seat. Child must fasten seatbelt under arm.

Notes: Broadly permissive policy compared to most US carriers.

Compatible Sleep Devices

Product Type Weight Approved
Plane Pal Full Kit inflatable_cushion 1.3 kg Approved
Flyaway Designs Flyaway Kids Bed inflatable_cushion 1.3 kg Not approved
Fly Tot Fly Tot Plus inflatable_cushion 0.87 kg Approved
Kooshy Kids Premium Kooshion inflatable_cushion 0.8 kg Not approved
Kooshy Kids Sky Bunk inflatable_cushion 1 kg Not approved
Stokke JetKids BedBox ride_on_suitcase 3.3 kg Not approved
Fly LegsUp Kids Pack hammock 0.67 kg Not approved
Flyebaby Airplane Baby Comfort hammock 0.45 kg Not approved
CoziGo CoziGo bassinet_cover 0.6 kg Not approved
Seat to Sleep Travel Nest comfort_cushion 0.2 kg Not approved
TravelSnug TravelSnug comfort_cushion — Not approved
1st Class Kid Travel Pillow budget_footrest 0.45 kg Not approved
SkyRest Inflatable Foot Rest budget_footrest 0.31 kg Not approved
Koala Kloud Inflatable Foot Rest budget_footrest 0.43 kg Not approved
HOMCA Inflatable Foot Rest budget_footrest 0.36 kg Not approved
Maliton Inflatable Foot Rest budget_footrest 0.64 kg Not approved
PAHTTO Kids Airplane Bed budget_footrest — Not approved
Sunany Inflatable Pillow budget_footrest 0.36 kg Not approved