car seats and food while flying

[Guest guest]

First of all, we have really loved and benefitted from all of your responses to

my prior post.  Very, very helpful, thank you all.

A few more questions about our big Hawaii (with layover in L.A.) trip. 

Does  need a car seat or any kind of " restraint " to fly? He is 4yo, about 35

lbs, around 38 " tall. Or can he sit in a seat like adults? In other words, is

there any way we can get out of lugging a car seat around? We probably can't, as

we will most likely need one for taking a taxi to and from the airport (can't

they just provide one?...can you tell weI REALLY don't want to carry one

around?).

Also, does anyone know how we can we bring his special diet food and beverages

on the plane? He is on a strict allergy free diet (GF/CF/SF, etc) for now and

airplane/airport snacks are not an option.

Last, anyone know where I may find a flying social story?  I found ONE link on

line that was no longer available once I clicked on it. 

Thank you all for helping us prepare for this adventure.  I am so very grateful

to all of you for all of your help. 

 

God bless you all,

The Coles xxxooo