Is the 1st Class Kid Travel Pillow difficult to inflate or deflate?
The valve is designed to allow for very fast deflation. The removable inflation/deflation valve has a one-way valve that keeps air from exiting the pillow. When the bottom part of the valve is released deflation is quick.
Please refer to instruction booklet that comes with your pillow.
When is the best time to inflate the 1st Class Kid Travel Pillow?
Wait until you are at cruising level as then the cabin pressure will have stabilized. DO NOT fill to max as this will cause some difficulty placing your pillow between the seats; it is recommended that you place the pillow on the floor almost inflated then finish inflation by mouth. As you will be at altitude please take caution - take breaks if blowing manually.
The inflation valve has a one-way valve that keeps air from exiting the pillow while you are pausing to take a breath.
What if I’m in the middle or aisle seat and someone wants to get in or out?
The 1st Class Kid Travel Pillow can be used comfortably in the middle or aisle seats, however if you really want your child to sleep uninterrupted, you should request a window seat. If you need to let someone in or out, just slightly deflate your pillow so you can lift it out temporarily.
How to pack your 1st Class Kid Travel Pillow?
When deflated, it can be folded or rolled to suit your particular needs. Keep it handy so when you reach your seat you can place it under the seat in front of you. Once you are at cruising level then inflate anytime.
How do I clean my 1st Class Kid Travel Pillow?
To clean, just wipe with a damp cloth. If more thorough cleaning is required you can hand wash in a sink using mild soap. Ensure that the deflation valve is installed and the inflation cover screwed on. The 1stClassKid Travel Pillow will not absorb much water so it should dry very quickly.
General Precautions and Notes
The 1st Class Kid Travel Pillow is an inflatable device. Its sole purpose is to support the legs. Air leaks and under-inflation could contribute to incidents so DO NOT place head on pillow. Infants & children should be monitored during use.
Sitting/sleeping in any position for an extended period may cause stiffness of joints and/or muscles. This holds true whether using 1st Class Kid Travel Pillow or not. Normally, a sleeping person will move several times during a nap. If you use 1st Class Kid Travel Pillow for extended periods without shifting your position you may experience some stiffness. Also, 1st Class Kid Travel Pillow is not intended to provide the one and only position for sleeping but rather provides an option that did not exist previously.
Important: “Shrinking or ballooning” due to cabin pressure changes: since the 1st Class Kid Travel Pillowis made of stretchable material, it can expand to a size that is larger than its normal maximum size. If inflated at take off altitude, it may expand or contract due to the planes internal cabin pressure. To avoid this, simply inflate when the plane reaches cruising altitude. If this does occur, simply add or release air as needed.
Airline Permission of Use
We have thousands of customers who have travelled without any issues but unfortunately we cannot guarantee usage if an airline decides to not allow the use of our pillows.
Before the pillow was invented (2011) the idea was checked with the FAA – the response was – “You would have to ask the airline if you can use your travel pillow as a foot rest. There are no FAA regs pertaining to this questions”. The exit row is an area where you may not be able to use 1stClass Kid but to sit in an Exit Row, the FAA requires that a passenger be 15 years of age or older.
We hope to see more airlines follow Singapore Airlines and place specific approval information on their websites – See “Convertible inflight beds for children”
http://www.singaporeair.com/en_UK/au/travel-info/special-assistance/travelling-with-children/
