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Wayb Pico review: an expert and traveling parents weigh in (2024)

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This review of the WAYB Pico car seat is written by certified Child Passenger Safety Technician Melissa Conn and may contain affiliate links.

There are some amazing folding car seat options for older kids that make long-term travel and taxi-hopping a breeze. But until recently, parents of young kids who were too big for an infant car seat and still too small for a Ride Safer travel vest were mostly left out in the cold.

Enter: the Wayb Pico car seat . A team of parents with backgrounds in designing highly technical outdoor gear put their talents to work to design an innovative solution to this pain in the ass problem. You can see the fruits of their labor here :

You can see my quick video review of the WAYB Pico here:

Thanks to the marketing team’s prolific use of social media ads for the crowdfunding campaign, basically every traveling family in the US has seen a picture of this contraption. But with a steep price tag and some very real limitations, lots of parents have asked: is the Wayb Pico worth it? This is the most comprehensive Wayb Pico review you’ll find, so hopefully by the end you’ll be able to answer that question for yourself.

Pro tip: This is the cheapest place to buy the WAYB Pico. If you’re thinking about buying elsewhere, be sure to check the price first. Also read over my legit tips for getting a WAYB Pico discount .

Big thanks to Child Passenger Safety Technician – Instructor Courtney Levesque for providing some of her insights in this review! She’s mom to two lovely girls, who were kind enough to model for a way b car seat photo shoot. You’ll find some of Courtney’s feedback and photos as well as my own in the in-depth review of the Pico portable car seat below, followed by some  amazing real-world feedback  and Wayb Pico reviews from some of our parents who have been traveling with the  Wayb Pico  and covering a wide range of situations.

Is the Wayb Pico safe? The  Wayb Pico passes all federal safety testing , just like traditional car seats. But there are always subjective elements to car seats that may be in the eye of the beholder (whether kid or grown up): fit, ease of installation, price tag. Since every family has different kids and different needs, I also asked a few of our readers to weigh in with their thoughts after traveling with the Wayb Pico – you can find their reviews at the end of the article.

Check out our detailed expert Wayb Pico car seat review below:

What is the Wayb Pico car seat? 

The Wayb Pico car seat is a forward-facing foldable 5-point harness carseat. It’s currently certified for use in the USA and conforms to FMVSS213 – despite its small form factor, the Wayb Pico car seat safety standards are the same as traditional car seats sold in this country. It can be installed and used in both cars and airplanes. It retails for $380 USD and there’s a new-and-improved for 2023 carry bag available that costs an extra $95. Reader Annie uses this bag for her Pico and says it works great!

It’s about as light as other lightweight car seats for 3 year olds and 4 year olds , but its super power is that it folds in half for easy transportation.

Just how compact is the WAYB Pico? This lovely girl from our Facebook group is 40″ tall and you can see how tiny the Pico is next to her.

It’s also so compact that it fit perfectly under the bed in a cruise ship stateroom! It’s the best harnessed car seat for a cruise if your child is 2+ years old for that reason alone.

The photo below should give you a sense for what it’s like to travel with the WAYB Pico. You can see my brother-in-law casually slinging it from one shoulder while carrying a bunch of other stuff and paying attention to a kid! It’s basically the size of a large daypack.

Who is the Wayb Pico meant for?

The Wayb Pico can be used by children who are 22-50 pounds and 30-45 inches tall. The child must be at least 1 year old, but Wayb recommends the child be at least 2 years old to use the Pico. The seat is 14.5 inches wide and only weighs 8 pounds ! Because it’s so narrow, this is also a good car seat for three-across situations.

Above you can see my petite 2 year old niece riding in the WAYB Pico. She fits perfectly and will use it for several years to come. As you can see, it’s an ideal car seat for 3 across in the back of my 2022 Toyota Sienna and even allowed the older kids to use full-sized booster seats with room to spare.

In general, she’s not a fan of riding in a car seat (nor modeling them for me). But as you can see above, the Pico was comfortable enough that she had a nice long nap during a shore excursion on our family cruise!

Courtney tried out the Pico with her 4.5 year old daughter who is small for her age at 39 inches and 30 pounds. She has outgrown the Cosco Scenera Next that she used to use for travel, but is not old enough to use a booster seat. Since the FAA recommends children under 40 pounds use a 5-point harness car seat on a plane , she wanted something light and compact like the Pico instead of using a bulkier traditional car seat. The Pico seat is mesh stretched around a metal frame. It reminds me of a fancy office chair. 

Here’s my favorite model testing out the WAYB Pico just after age 5. He’s average height and weight for his age but with a slightly long torso and you can see that he’s basically and the harness height limit. The crotch buckle position was also a little snug for him.

The harness height is non-adjustable and is approximately 16 inches from the seat bottom. For the high Wayb Pico price tag, it has a fairly low harness height and will be outgrown for most kids by height before weight.  For reference, the harness height is the same as the Cosco Onlook and 1″ shorter than the Cosco Mighty Fit 65 and the Cosco Finale DX .

It’s important to know that the WAYB Pico harness adjusts differently than most other car seats. Instead of a center adjuster strap between the feet, you tighten and loosen each side at your child’s hip. It’s really important that you raise the headrest to at least position 2 and tighten the harness properly.

The short crotch buckle is one of the disadvantages of the WAYB Pico. The crotch buckle sits approximately 4.5 inches from the back of the seat (this is the equivalent distance of the middle slot on the Cosco Scenera Next ). Courtney’s daughter found it uncomfortable to have the buckle that close to her. The edges of the buckle tongues would poke her legs if she sat with them straight. Crossing her legs made the fit a bit comfier, but she complained about it the entire time they were trying it out.

Wayb Pico  install details

The Pico is shipped fully assembled and folded into its compact state. To use the seat, you need to unfold it, lock the seat bottom in place with the red metal hook, and raise the headrest. It’s a very quick process and pretty simple.

The  Wayb Pico  forward facing car seat can be installed using LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children), or using the seatbelt and top tether. Since the Pico is a forward facing only car seat, there is only one belt path, marked by two red guides on the frame.

Wayb recommends  using LATCH whenever possible , since it tends to be an easier installation method. The lower anchor strap is permanently threaded through the frame and has a single adjuster on one side of the belt. The push-on lower anchors have handy storage spots right on the frame and are easy to disconnect and connect. Courtney didn’t have too much trouble installing the Pico in several different locations in my 2016 Honda Odyssey using LATCH. It even fit on the 2nd row center seat, which is only 14 inches wide. I have installed it easily with LATCH in my 2022 Toyota Sienna and even in a random tour van on St. Thomas!

Installation with the seatbelt can be a bit difficult depending on the seatbelt configuration. When installing with seat belt, only the lap portion of the belt goes into the guides, and the shoulder portion sits in front of them. The red belt guides are quite narrow. The seat belt tended to bunch and get caught in the guides when trying to tighten. Pulling the belt tight and then sliding it into one belt guide, then, while continuing to hold tension, sliding the belt into the second guide did help. It even took Courtney a few tries to get an acceptably tight install.

Watch this video to see a demonstration of how to install the Wayb Pico with a seatbelt:

In the Honda Odyssey, the captains chair seatbelts have an extra flap of webbing (to prevent the latch plate from falling all the way down), and that presented some challenges when Courtney attempted to install the Pico. The flap of webbing wanted to sit right where the belt guide was, and the opening in the belt guide was not big enough for it to fit through. She was able to slide the entire vehicle seat forward, which fixed the problem.

I pushed the WAYB Pico seatbelt installation to its limits when I installed it in the 3rd row center of my Toyota Sienna. The buckles back there are quite close to the vehicle seat and the one for the adjacent seat (not shown, but to the left in the photo below) rotates up and down for use/storage and has no flexibility at all – that really limits the position of the Pico. You can see below that I just managed to fit the seat in between the two buckles. There was some swearing involved for sure. Removing the LATCH connectors from their storage position gave me a few extra millimeters to work with but isn’t recommended. This installation may be ugly, but it worked for a near-impossible 3-across car seat situation and was safe.

Installing the WAYB Pico with the seatbelt in my captain’s chairs was a cake walk by comparison. Just watch for extra slack in the seatbelt.

Always remember to lock the seatbelt when installing a car seat with a seatbelt. For most North American vehicles, the belt will lock at the retractor or at the latch plate. For vehicles with non-locking belts, a locking clip will be needed – read all about locking clips (including when you do and don’t need them). The Pico manual does have tips on how to lock the belt.

Whether installing with the lower anchors or the seat belt, always use the top tether (if available). It’s always a good idea to test out a car seat and practice installing it at home before you travel!

Can the Wayb Pico be used on planes?  The Wayb Pico is  FAA approved , and can be used for all portions of flight on airlines that follow FAA regulations. Non-US airlines set their own rules, so you’ll need to check with your specific carrier to see if they allow forward-facing car seats.

My niece recently rode in the WAYB Pico on a plane and it was smooth sailing. Since planes have a lap belt, you simply put the airplane seatbelt into both guides and pull the tail of the seatbelt to tighten. A nice feature of the Pico car seat is the mesh seat fabric that sits in front of the frame. The buckle of the seatbelt would not poke the child in the back.  Woohoo!

See how easy it is to install the Wayb Pico on an airplane:

The  Wayb Pico  cannot be installed using an inflatable seat belt (in a vehicle or plane). In theory you’re allowed to disable the air bag using a seatbelt extender, but the bulk of the air bag in the seatbelt will be too much to get the belt through the guides. If you’re assigned to a seat with an inflatable seatbelt, you can always ask to be moved; however, most main cabin/economy seats should be fine since they usually have regular belts. It’s always a good idea to talk to the airline if you have any questions or concerns about the plane’s seating.

How does the Pico compare to two other popular travel seats?  

Here you can see the Cosco Finale on the left, Wayb Pico in the center, and Cosco Scenera Next on the right. (Please note that the harness covers on the Next are approved for use and were purchased directly from Cosco). All three seats are approximately the same weight. 

The Scenera is the only one of these three options that rear faces, which is the safest option for a 2 or 3 year old. But the Scenera is typically outgrown around 37-38″ in both directions . By contrast, the Pico and Finale are forward facing only seats that will last average kids to 5 and 6 years old respectfully.

Other thoughts and improvements

To improve longevity, it would be really helpful to position the crotch buckle even 0.5″ further forward on the seat.

I’d like to see a grab handle on the side of the frame. It would make it easier to carry. There isn’t a great place to grab the frame where you can put your fingers around it. Adding a grab handle would make it really easy to quickly grab the seat and carry it off of a plane.

It would be nice if there was an extra strap or fabric piece on the back of the seat to act as a luggage handle pass through. Thinking about the process of de-planing, it would be nice to just quickly slip it on top of a rolling carry on, and not have to fold it to its most compact form and put it in a bag or something. 

This is totally a personal preference, but I’d rather see the square IMMI buckle and square chest clip on the seat, instead of the circle button one. I find the square one easier to use.

Seatbelt installation would be easier in tight spaces if the lower anchors stored mid-way up the seat frame instead of at the bottom.

Wayb Pico reviews from traveling families

Since every family’s needs are different when it comes to travel car seats, I asked some members of our amazing Facebook community to tell us about their real-world experiences traveling with the Wayb Pico. Is it really as good as advertised? Or is the short crotch buckle a deal-breaker? Let’s see what real-world traveling families think in these Wayb reviews:

Wayb Pico car seat review from Leemor K., used WAYB car seat on a family gap year with three young kids:

I love the Wayb Pico but I also think my situation is unique. If I was taking the standard once-a-year vacation, I would not have bought it because it’s really pricey and it’s not the kind of car seat that I would use for every day (hard for a kid to nap in it). But for a round the world trip , it is a godsend.

It is so light, and incredibly easy to use, carry, and install , and my average size 2yo seems to be very comfortable in it. I also have an average size 4yo girl and she’s comfortable in it, too.

I commented in some social media groups that I chose the Wayb over the Immi Go car seat because a top tether is not required for installation, and a car seat lady gave me a whole shpiel about why a top tether is important. I get it, it’s important. The Wayb has it. But as you know, when you travel in countries where car seats are optional, you don’t get the benefit of top tethers in taxis/cars/shuttles. So at least I am able to put my 2 year old in a device that keeps him far safer than the alternative (my lap). I could not do that with the Immi Go. If you’re debating Immi Go vs Wayb Pico for your family, think hard about what types of destinations you’ll be visiting with your kids.

The bag that it comes with is very roomy and I can fit a lot in it in addition to the car seat.

Wayb review rom Candace H.-S., semi-full-time traveler at The World School :

My son is almost 4 (he had just turned 3 when I bought the seat) and is right about 50% in both height and weight (about 39 inches and 32 pounds). After watching how my checked car-seat was treated (and seeing the damage to the padded backpack it was traveling in), and a few scares of arriving at my destination and thinking that my car seat had been among the lost luggage, I am now really hesitant to check a car seat when I fly, and that was one of the deciding factors in purchasing this seat.

We do slow travel, and last year we traveled for more than 6 months of the year. I had used the Cosco Scenera Next and also the Cosco Apt 50 seats previously on travels, along with the JL Childress padded car seat backpack . While it’s great for single-destination trips, I did NOT want to travel on trains with that thing.

This year I had planned a pretty involved 3-month trip through Italy , France , and Spain , and so I ordered the WayB Pico during their crowdfunding campaign back in November of 2018. After anxiously getting every update on delayed shipping, contacting the company and begging to be among the first seats sent, and waiting and tracking it’s progress across the ocean on the slowest freight ship ever to see if it would arrive here in Dominican Republic in time for our trip, it arrived literally as we were getting on the bus to go the the airport. I was pretty stoked to be getting it but I had NO time to prepare, read instructions, etc.

We unpacked it, stuck it in the backpack it came with, and were off! I was relieved, because we had already gifted our Cosco car seat to another family member, and our backup plan was the Ride Safer vest .

The Wayb travel car seat is really lightweight and it fits in a nice backpack . It is easy to transport. The backpack has a strap that allows it to attach to the handle of your rolling luggage. It is really handy. I had no problems taking it as carry-on on multiple flights, it is easy to store in the overhead bin on even budget carriers.

I did get some questions about our Pico carseat at checkin at the airports. My child did not sit in it on any flight. We used it in rental cars in Italy, France , and Spain using the built-in lower anchors with no problem. I think maybe in older vehicles it may be harder to install, but we had only new vehicles and had no problems. I did not use the seatbelt installation. It was a little challenging to get it tight but still easier than other seats. I do feel like the tightening process could be improved upon.

The seat seems well-designed. We don’t usually travel by car at home and so my child is not accustomed to riding in car seats for long durations, always previously with other seats (Cosco and others) after a while he would complain and I’ve never seen him sleep well in another seat. This seat seems less like a ‘contraption’ and more like an extension of the regular seat (maybe because of the fabric, the low profile, the black color, same as the car seats) and so he readily climbed in.

It was easy enough to tighten the straps. Some others have said that the WAYB carseat crotch strap is kind of short, and it is, but it didn’t seem to bother my child but I found it a bit of a challenge to buckle/unbuckle without ‘smashing him’ unless I loosened the straps first (and in reverse, loosened the straps before I put him in, buckle the buckle, then tighten them).

My son found it comfortable, the shoulder straps appeared kind of high up on the seat, but he was secure in them with no wiggle room. I thought he might be uncomfortable from the straps but he fell asleep several times and the higher straps seemed to hold him/his head in place better than any other seat. He fell asleep in this seat much more than in any other seat we’ve used. We used it on short and long drives, up to about 3 hours at a time.

I’d say that this is my favorite seat to travel with by far of any that we’ve used. It takes a bit of ‘figuring out’ to get it back together and back in the bag. I think a novice traveler might find it overwhelming if they didn’t practice ahead of time.

Wayb Pico travel car seat review from Becca C., casual vacationer:

My daughter is 3.5 and small for her age at about 29 lbs. We’ve used the Way b Pico on short drives (2 hours or less). When she first used it, she had trouble sleeping in it but then figured out to tip her head back and now sleeps in it fine.

I like it because my daughter is a bit small for the Ride Safer vest and I prefer a more rigid device than the vest. I’d prefer if it could rear face as well, but for limited travel use, I will deal with forward facing. My husband greatly prefers its size and portability to our previous travel seat . We have not yet used it as a child restraint on a plane, but intend to do so on our next trip. We have also tried the CARES harness ( full review here ), but she slides out of that one and basically ends up waking up when it rides up so far it chokes her a bit.

Wayb car seat review from Natalie H., business travel family:

I really like the Way B Pico car seat . My daughter is 2 years old I think around 35″ tall and weighs 26 lbs.

Pros: it’s super lightweight and the backpack makes it easy to bring with us on trips. Super quick to set up in taxis/Uber’s on the go which is nice. The video and directions are easy to follow.

We went to Germany and needed the locking clip , the company will send them to you if you request them and the turnaround time is super fast. Their customer service is texted based which I actually like since it’s a quick reply from them.

The biggest con, besides the WAYB Pico recall, is my daughter doesn’t sleep comfortably in it since it is a low profile it doesn’t have cozy head rest for her but we also only used it for small trip so I can prop her head with a small blanket if she falls asleep with no problem (she gets motion sick so we give her meds sometimes that make her drowsy) .

WAYB review from Inza M. of SinCityMama :

We love our Pico travel car seat by WAYB. We use it during flights and in rideshares / rental cars. Super easy to transport. My 4yo daughter doesn’t complain about it being uncomfortable or anything and naps in it just fine.

Conclusion: is the Wayb Pico worth buying?

The Wayb Pico is revolutionary, but it might not be right for every family. If your typical family vacation pattern involves traveling for a week or two per year within the US to places where you’ll rent a car, you might be better served by sticking with one of these awesome lightweight convertible car seats for a younger child or a Ride Safer travel vest for an older one.

But if one of these describes your family, the Pico WAYB car seat could be an amazing option for you: -You live in (or frequently visit) an urban area and need to take Ubers/taxis often -You’re planning on extended travel like a family gap year, especially with time in the developing world -You don’t mind the price for the sake of convenience (or have more kids/cousins to pass it down to)

If the Wayb Pico had been available when our kids were 3 years old, I would absolutely have purchased it for our family’s trip around the world!

Where to get your own Wayb Pico

There aren’t many WAYB Pico car seat stores out there, and it’s been popular enough that sometimes stock runs low. Check these places to find one for your family:

• Albeebaby (generous rewards program)
• Pish Posh Baby
• Nordstrom (best return policy)
• Amazon (this is usually the most expensive)

WAYB accessories

WAYB has broadened their line of innovative family travel accessories. Some of them are specifically for the Pico, while others are awesome for families even if they’re using a different car seat solution.

WAYB Pico accessories:

• WAYB Pico Carry Bag (this is the latest, updated version)
• Deluxe Pico Travel Bag (slightly more basic than the one above)
• Vehicle Seat Protector (approved for use with the Pico + attaches to the Pico and folds with it)
• Cup holder (helpful if you’re flying with the Pico and then taking a long road trip)

WAYB Read to Roam series:

• Ready to Roam tote
• Ready to Roam catchall (attached to the discontinued backpack above, but I also sometimes use it as a belt bag on its own)
• Ready to Roam mini cooler

Key stats: -Weight 8lbs -Max harness height 16.5″ -Forward-facing size limits: 22-50lbs, 30-45″, recommended 2+ years old minimum

Pros: ✔ Compact ✔ Easy to install ✔ Keeps kids harnessed ✔ FAA-approved to use on flights ✔ Can install without top tether ✔ Narrowest car seat on the market

Cons: ✘ High price ✘ Low height limit ✘ Crotch strap too short for some kids ✘ Top tether strap too short for some cars (can request an extension)

WAYB Pico FAQs

Yes. The WAYB Pico passes all required FMVSS 213 testing for use in the United States. Individual car seat crash test results are not public information in the US.

Folding the WAYB Pico only takes about thirty seconds! You’ll lower the headrest back to the storage position and then pull the little latch at the back of the seating area to fold the seat behind the back. If you’re a visual learner, check out this helpful video of folding the WAYB Pico .

Since the WAYB Pico fabric is integrated with the frame of the car seat, you’ll spot clean and let it air dry. You can towel off any excess water from the metal frame.

In fall 2019, WAYB voluntarily recalled some of the earliest production WAYB Pico carseat model numbers. The WAYB recall was focused on headrest support tubes that broke in a small number of cases. There have been no subsequent issues with the Pico facing forward car seat.

At this time the WAYB Pico is only approved in the USA.

Yes, the WAYB Pico is FAA approved and makes an ideal airplane car seat.

Unfortunately the IMMI Go has been discontinued. But for the sake of posterity since some people still ask me… The IMMI Go and WAYB Pico weight about the same amount and fold down to similar sizes. The IMMI Go has the advantages that it fits somewhat larger kids and eventually converts to a backless booster seat (though that’s not a crucial feature since travel booster seats are light and portable). However, the IMMI Go requires a top tether ; it won’t function without one, which makes it useless in developing countries where top tethers are hard to come by and it’s also not FAA-approved.

What do you think of the Wayb Pico? Feel free to share your experiences in the comments!

21 thoughts on “Wayb Pico review: an expert and traveling parents weigh in (2024)”

There is a recall for some of the WayB Pico seats right now. Their customer service team is slow to respond, which is unfortunate.

Hi Laura, Thanks for stopping by! The recall occurred in fall of 2019, but fortunately the newly redesigned product has been available since mid-December 🙂 If you’re having trouble getting in touch with the company, try their Facebook page. I’ve found them very responsive on that channel.

Best, Melissa

This looks like such a great product. Unfortunately for me, my son is too big for it. We need the 5 point but are looking for the low profile design like this. Any recommendations for a next-size up item?

Thanks for stopping by! How old is your son and what are his height and weight? I’m happy to help you pick 🙂

Does it recline?

Hi Jennifer,

The WAYB Pico does not recline. Unfortunately (off the top of my head) all of the seats that are under 10-12lbs just have a single position for forward facing.

Safe travels, Melissa

Hi – your discount code does not work on their website, I’m receiving an error, has it expired? Loved the detail of the review.

Hi Jacqueline,

Thanks for stopping by! The updated coupon code is ‘VOYAGE10’ and it’s good for a 10% discount site-wide. Sorry for any confusion, I just swapped them yesterday and it looks like I had missed a few spots.

What travel seat would you recommend for a 39 pound 43” 6yo? She’s very petite! 🙂

Sorry, I’m just seeing your question! Here are some great travel car seats for 6 year olds to consider. I would stick with the first few, as she’s under the weight minimum for safe booster riding. In particular, you may want to check out the Ride Safer Travel Vest – full review here .

Hi Melissa,

Thanks for this super useful post!

I understand that the seat doesn’t recline itself. But if the plane seat reclines, does Pico recline with it? I’m planning to take a car seat in a 10 hour night flight and really need something that my 2 year old can sleep on comfortably.

I’m sorry, I’m just seeing your question! No the Pico doesn’t recline unfortunately. I’d recommend a rear-facing seat for more comfortable sleeping in-flight. If you haven’t already, check out these travel car seats for 2 year olds . Unfortunately they don’t fold. Don’t worry, I’ve started pestering my friends at WAYB to create a rear-facing folding option. I think there’s a big market for it!

Safe travels,

I think this is the only reason why I am not purchasing this, I constantly travel cross country with my 20 month old and NEED something comfy for him to sleep in. It would be game changer if they can figure this out

Hi Carolina,

Thanks for stopping by! Ideally before 2 years old your son will still be rear facing – that’ll give him a comfy recline, and he can continue rear facing on the plane until he hits the manufacturer’s limit for his seat. A recline mechanism for the Pico would definitely add to the weight and bulk. I also found that by the time they were 3-4 my kids didn’t sleep nearly as much on planes (unfortunately).

Let me know if you need a different suggestion for your little globetrotter!

Thank you so much for this write up, I’ve been looking at the Pico for a while now and I’m finally going to give it a try because of your reviews. Does the 10% discount still work? I’m trying to enter “VOYAGE10” into their site (I got there by way of your link) and it’s not allowing me to use it.

Thanks for stopping by. Unfortunately we had to end that promotion a few days ago 🙁 We’ve been discussing a new promotion to start sometime in July, so if you aren’t in too much of a rush you can wait and take advantage of that. So sorry!

Hi Melissa, Did you ever get a new code for the wayb? I’m considering it for my 2.5 yr old son (37″, and 30lbs currently, will be 1 month shy of 3yrs at trip). Still trying to figure out what to get for my daughter for travel since we won’t uninstall her convertible seat – she will be 8 months for our trip (currently 4months, just turned 12lbs, 24″. Trip to Maui, Hawaii but another trip planned 6 months later to Mexico….so ideally seats that would work for travel for both.

Hi! I’m seriously considering this seat for an upcoming international flight with my 2 year old. This not her first flight but now that she is no longer a lap infant and more wiggly/energized, I have a couple minor hesitations that make me a little concerned with the price point. It would be AWESOME if there was another promotion that was going on to shave a little off and help me make the decision. Any such promotion going on now?

Thanks for your informative article! M

I wish I could help you out but WAYB has stopped running discounts due to heavy demand. They offer freebies with purchase now and then (like Black Friday ) but otherwise you’ll generally just get the best deal by shopping direct .

My family will be taking an Alaska Cruise Tour this year and we are trying to decide which seat to buy. Our daughter will be 3 1/2 years old and 39 inches tall and weigh 37 lbs. We plan on doing some excursions and will be in Denali on the bus tour. I have read your blog on Alaska’s requirements and am torn between the WAYB Pico and the Ride Safer Travel Vest. We would like to keep the seat small and these 2 seem to fit the bill the best. What would you recommend?

Thanks, Jeff

Thanks for stopping by! What is the transportation for the land portion of the cruise tour? If it’s bus or train, I’d consider the Ride Safer – in this review you can grab a discount and see some comparisons between XS and S. Since one of you will always be next to her on excursions, you can ensure fit and positioning plus it’ll be easier to carry around.

If you’ll be riding in cars or vans around Alaska, at that age I think the WAYB Pico is the better choice. It’s more supportive and you don’t have to worry constantly about your kiddo staying in position. It’s generally cheapest if you buy direct , and families love the newer deluxe backpack to carry it around.

Have an amazing trip!

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My Son’s Travel Car Seat Fits in a Backpack

I learned about the WAYB Pico travel car seat last spring while trying to sort out a car seat for a three-month stay in Sicily. My husband was working in Taormina for several months and our 20-month-old toddler and I were flying over to join him. After spending nearly a decade traversing the globe for my former job as a travel editor, the trip was unnerving me in a way that felt surprising. My son was born at the beginning of the pandemic, so our adventures had been limited to places we could drive. Flying long-distance on my own with such a young child felt like entirely new territory; I wanted to make sure we had the proper gear .

I’m a big researcher to begin with but tend to go the extra mile when it comes to travel or parenting , so I spent quite a few hours online trying to suss out my options. My initial takeaway: the more obvious travel-friendly car seats were not going to work. My son was tall and slim for his age and too long for the now-ubiquitous Doona . He didn’t weigh enough for the RideSafer vest , a conveniently compact option that lets young kids safely use a regular seat belt but has a 30-pound minimum. The widely beloved and gloriously inexpensive Cosco Scenera Next hit the “lightweight” criteria at just under ten pounds, but it isn’t especially compact, and I worried it would be a hassle to carry. We weren’t renting a vehicle, so booking a car seat through an agency wouldn’t be an option. And I didn’t want to lug our wonderful but extremely heavy Nuna Rava through the airport, let alone install it in the occasional taxi once we arrived. At 27 pounds, it literally weighed more than my child.

Looking for advice, I turned to women I’d met through Mysha , a platform where mothers-to-be can join “pods” with others who are delivering around the same time. A few folks in my pod swore by the WAYB. It seemed ideal: lightweight at only eight pounds, compact, fits in an overhead compartment, has a five-point harness, and most important, passes all U.S. safety standards for motor vehicles and planes . I was sold, until I saw that the WAYB is recommended for kids aged 2 years and up who weigh between 22 and 50 pounds and are between 30 and 45 inches tall. My son wasn’t big enough, so I mentally filed it away for future travels and reluctantly made plans to buy a car seat in Sicily.

Fast-forward a few months and the WAYB was an obvious purchase as my family prepared to fly to France for a wedding. Our journey from Connecticut to Provence and back would include Ubers, airplanes , taxis, trains, and a car rental. Having a car seat that I knew was safe, comfortable for my son, and easy to carry and install was really important to me. Not only was I drawn to the sleek design and quality materials — the WAYB is made of aerospace-grade aluminum and a responsibly sourced poly-wool mesh — I didn’t want to worry about booking car services with car seats or wonder what we’d do if our luggage got lost along the way.

At $380, the WAYB car seat isn’t cheap, but one of the key differences between it and other travel car seats is that it folds in half, making for an extremely compact piece of equipment. The brand’s marketing photos even show parents toting it around on the handles of their carry-on . With more solo mother-son trips in my not-too-distant future, I knew additional carry-on items would need to be small and light enough for me to manage on my own, so I decided to also spring for the Deluxe Pico Travel Bag . It costs an additional $80 but lets you wear the seat like a backpack and keeps it neatly tucked away from airport germs. There’s extra space inside, too — enough to fit my son’s mini Fjällräven . The two items combined were an investment for sure, but we travel frequently and the price-per-use ratio would ultimately be less expensive, and provide way more peace of mind, than renting a car seat.

Before we left, I practiced installing the WAYB in our car. I also had my son try out the seat so I could size the straps to his body. An instruction manual is helpfully placed in the back pocket, but I prefer this installation video and bookmarked it on my phone for easy access. The process was relatively easy; the most difficult part was installing the side connectors to the LATCH system in our car, but I find that to be hard with standard car seats too. Once we set out on our trip, the WAYB established itself as a game-changer. I installed it in our Uber to the airport in a matter of minutes. My son was happy and content in his new seat and I felt a sense of ease knowing that he would have a safe car seat for the duration of our trip. At the airport, the WAYB was so light that I was easily able to chase him through the hallways of JFK with it strapped on my back.  

Car seats are free to carry on, so we didn’t have to pay extra to keep it with us on our flight. (We stashed it in the overhead bin, but it’s also FAA-approved for use in an airplane seat.) Once we arrived in Paris, I loved that we could take an airport taxi to the train station and didn’t need to pre-book a car service with a car seat. Both the taxi in Paris and our car rental in Provence had the LATCH system, but should you find yourself in a vehicle that does not have this feature, the car seat can also be installed using a lap and shoulder belt or a lap-only seat belt .

We’ve now used the WAYB several times since that first trip — while visiting my in-laws in Michigan and on another visit to Paris. It’s also become a great backup car seat to use locally: My 2-year-old niece was able to borrow it when my brother brought her to visit over the summer. This spring, we will be taking it to Thailand, where my husband is working on another months-long project. Knowing that I have a safe and reliable car seat for my now 3½-year-old son to use while we’re there feels like a full-circle moment.

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WAYB Pico Review: Why This Car Seat is Game-Changing for Family Travelers

By: Author Leslie Harvey

Posted on Published: September 12, 2022

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Since having my first child over 13 years ago, I began my love/hate relationship with car seats. While they do an important job in keeping my children safe, they are also a major hassle for frequent travelers like me. If you’ve ever lugged a heavy car seat down an airplane aisle or struggled with what to do when you needed to take an Uber or Lyft with a toddler , I’m sure you feel my pain.

I’ve been on a mission the last decade to find the most compact travel car seat products to make my family’s travel logistics easier. While there have been compact travel boosters like the BubbleBum and mifold, until a few years ago, there was no truly travel-friendly car seat on the market with a 5 point harness that worked for younger children.

So when I saw a Google ad in 2018 that a company named WAYB was working on a super-compact 5 point harness car seat for kids ages 2-5, I might have gotten irrationally excited. I immediately emailed the company to get all the details.

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The new seat – called the WAYB Pico – was released in spring 2019. Due my ridiculous enthusiasm at the time, I was able to get one of the first car seats off the manufacturing line (thanks WAYB for sending me a complimentary sample). I used it with my own then 5 year old to test it out at home in a variety of vehicles and circumstances. I also took it on some travels to Hawaii on Southwest , bringing it aboard for storage in the airplane overhead bin and use in our ground transportation between our hotel and the airport.

Since that time, I’ve heard from dozens of friends and readers who have used the WAYB Pico in the years that have followed. In fact, Trips With Tykes contributor Joe Cheung uses it regularly with his youngest child as well. So, I now have a lot of reports and experience with the WAYB Pico at this stage.

The verdict? The WAYB Pico  is game-changing for family travelers. I only wish it had been around earlier so I could have started using it sooner with my youngest because he outgrew it (but thankfully has graduated to an even more compact booster). The only real downside to the WAYB Pico is the high price, but since the product has many non-travel uses, it can make sense to invest in one even if you don’t travel as much as my family does.

Here are all the details parents need to know about whether the WAYB Pico is the right car seat for traveling with your child.

Essential Facts about the WAYB Pico

Weight : 8 pounds

Dimensions (when folded): 11.6” deep x 14.5” wide x 18.9” tall

Age : Children ages 2-5, forward-facing only. (The seat can be used for 1 year olds as well, but WAYB recommends a minimum age of 2.)

Weight Limits : 22-50 pounds

Height Limits : 30-45 inches tall (or whenever the shoulder straps are above the level of your child’s shoulders)

Install Method : LATCH or seatbelt path

Colors : Earth, Jet, Golden Hour, Midnight Sky, Slate

Price : $380

Optional extras : Pico Travel bag – $50, Deluxe Travel Bag – $80, Vehicle seat protector – $45, Pico cup holder – $35 (NEW)

WAYB Pico Car Seat Set Up & Installation

What makes the WAYB Pico unique is that it folds up for significant space savings. The seat is constructed of aluminum and mesh to keep it lightweight too. The bottom part of the car seat (on which your child sits) flips around behind the back of the seat and locks into place for a more compact size.

To use the car seat, you flip the bottom around and lock it into place with a red clip. You can then adjust the headrest to the proper height for your child. Once the bottom is locked into place and headrest is set, the rest of the installation process will pretty familiar for parents used to installing other forward facing car seats. There is a top tether and LATCH straps on either side that you use to strap the car seat into the car. (Seat belt installation is also possible but a little more complex.)

Getting a snug fit took me a little longer than some of the premium car seats on the market that have special features to tighten them easily. But it certainly took me no longer on average than it might with a very basic lightweight travel car seat like the Cosco Scenera NEXT .

Strapping your child into the Pico is mostly the same as with any other car seat – but with one important difference. The chest clip is the same, but to tighten the straps, you don’t pull on a single strap between your child’s legs. Instead, there are cinch pulls on either side of your child’s hips. Pull each of those to take out the slack (check out my video below for a demo).

My son complained a bit that the padded strap covers irritated his neck – they aren’t as soft as the ones on many other car seat models.

We had only one real challenge when we used the WAYB in our travels – we found that the top tether strap wasn’t quite long enough to be able to install it in a minivan bucket seat. Newer models have a longer tether so this is no longer an issue (and if you have an older one, WAYB made a top tether extender available at product launch so hopefully you have that already).

Want to see the WAYB Pico in action? Check out the demonstration and installation in this video:

What Ages and Sizes are Right for the WAYB Pico

WAYB recommends the product for ages 2-5, so you should be able to at least use it during those years. When we first tested the WAYB Pico, my son was a 5.5 year old of average height, and he still could very comfortably fit in the Pico. The recommended height maximum is 45 inches and he’s was 42.5 inches at the time. The straps were just above the level of his shoulders. As he passed his 6th birthday, he began to outgrow the seat.

So unless your child is just way off the top of the growth charts, I think it’s safe to say the Pico will work for almost all 4 year olds and many 5 year olds. That should be enough time for your child to be more mature and bigger and ready to use a travel booster instead. I certainly felt much more comfortable with my son at 6 being trusted to sit property in a booster than I did when he was age 4!

How the WAYB Pico is Amazing on Planes

So now that the basics are out of the way, here’s why I’ve been singing the praises of this car seat to traveling families for over 3 years now — the air travel possibilities. So many parents are rightfully fearful of checking their car seat with the airlines. You simply never know how the airlines will treat your car seat and whether it will sustain any damage or get lost.

On some trips, my family brought aboard our car seat for use during the flight to avoid checking it for just these reasons. But that is not without its issues too. On one trip a few years back, my son wanted nothing to do with the car seat and simply wanted to sleep on my lap. I found myself with an unused car seat taking up a ton of seat space when we needed to stretch out.

On another trip, I found the car seat positioned my son just perfectly to kick the seat in front of him repeatedly. That made for an incredibly stressful flight. There are just some times when having the car seat on board causes more hassle than it solves.

The Pico gives you so much more flexibility in dealing with both these airplane dilemmas. When packaged up in its travel bag, the seat is small enough to take onto the plane as a carry on. I had no problem fitting ours into the overhead bin of a Southwest Airlines 737-800. It’s about the same size as my usual roll-aboard suitcase.

But then if you feel you want to use the car seat on board, you have that option too. The Pico is FAA-approved for use on aircraft (several ultra-compact travel car seats are not because they have LATCH only). So if you feel your child needs the extra seat to stay restrained, you can always pull it out of the overhead bin and use it. Due to its slim size, it takes up even less space within the airplane seat than many other car seats you might bring.

Using the WAYB Pico for Uber & Lyft

The other game-changing use for the Pico is when taking ridesharing services like Lyft and Uber with kids. Except in a few select cities that have Uber Car Seat/Uber Family service , its impossible to ride in a Lyft or Uber without bringing your own car seat. It’s quite tough to do that, however, when you don’t have anywhere to store your car seat at your destination, such as when you are doing city touring.

When carried in either of the two optional backpack accessories, it’s conceivable that you can just take the Pico with you. It’s lightweight enough that you can carry it around on your back (or even hanging from some larger stable strollers) – no storage necessary. While I probably wouldn’t recommend this for a family out-and-about for a full day (as it would get tiring for many hours of carrying), it’s a significant improvement to the options for families with a ridesharing quandary.

Uses for the WAYB Pico at Home

Before you invest in an expensive car seat only for travel, most families want to make sure it has uses at home. The Pico does. I used it for two weeks in my normal routine at home. I found it was no more time-consuming to use than with the car seat we normally have installed.

The Pico revealed itself to be ideal for space-saving for anyone who has a tight fit in the back of their car. I have a small backseat in my car. Fitting two additional children in it when my son is in his normal mega-car seat is next to impossible. The middle seat is basically not usable, and certainly not usable when that another child in the back row needs to be in a booster too. When I have the Pico installed, it opens up the rest of the back seat for two children to sit because it is much more narrow.

The Pico is also a great car seat for grandma and grandpa or a babysitter who only transports your child occasionally. They can keep it in a trunk when not in use and it won’t take up a ton of space they otherwise would need.

Pros & Cons of the WAYB Pico

Ok, so that’s a lot of information. Here’s a brief overview of the pros and cons to help you make your choice.

• Incredibly lightweight.
• No other product like it for air travel – that can both fit in the overhead bin and be used on the plane.
• Kids ages 4-5 can ride more safely for longer in a 5 point harness instead of a booster on trips where bringing a standard car seat isn’t feasible.
• Narrow for tight back seats to enable three kids sitting across.
• Cost – at $380, the Pico is a premium product that may be out of the price range for many families, especially as a second or third car seat.
• A tad slow to install compared to premium car seats.

How Can You Get a WAYB Pico?

Last but certainly not least, where can you get a Pico? 

Now that the Pico has been out for a couple of years since this post was first published, it’s easier than ever to buy one. Look for the Pico available online the following places:

• Direct from WAYB (free shipping on all purchases over $100 + all color choices and accessories available)
• On PishPoshBaby (only in limited colors and not all accessories available)
• On Amazon (only available in a seat + backpack bundle)

Do you have questions about the WAYB Pico? Leave them here and I’ll answer them. And come back and comment if you buy the product and have insights to add .

Disclosure: WAYB sent me a complimentary Pico car seat and travel bag for review purposes. As always, all opinions are my own.

Editor’s Note : There was a voluntary recall on all Pico car seats manufactured between February 1-May 12, 2019. All seats that are sold November 2019 and later were re-engineered to fix the issue.

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Friday 21st of July 2023

Is this a Good option for every day car seat?

Leslie Harvey

Saturday 5th of August 2023

@Julia, I honestly don't think so. It's not as cushy and padded and I could see it being uncomfortable for something like a long road trip. It takes longer to tighten straps down accurately compared to the fancier mechanisms in bulkier car seat models. It's built for compactness - not comfort or speed.

Is this a Goodyear option for every day car seat?

Thursday 27th of January 2022

Would this work as a full time regular car seat? I’ve read some reviews that say it isn’t super comfortable.

Sunday 16th of August 2020

I'm really kind of upset that your review didn't highlight a major con many mom's like myself have with this car seat. That is the extremely short and unadjustable crotch buckle. The ingenuity of the design really failed with this misstep. My 3 year old is average sized and that crotch strap digs into him. I cannot believe they though of everything BUT this crotch strap. I'm very disappointed with this car seat. It just barely missed the mark for perfection, but this design flaw ruined it.

Thanks so much for highlighting your issue with the seat! I'm going to add this to the post. We didn't have any issues with the length and my son used it up until he was approaching 6 years old. But he is a tad on the slimmer side. So may just depend on how each kid is built!

Monday 9th of September 2019

Can you use it to strap on luggage and have the child seat on it while walking around the airport?

This collapsible car seat is a game-changer for family travel

The WayB Pico is so good, I wish I had bought it years ago

Updated August 27, 2021

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For our twice-yearly trip from Lost Angeles to Boston, my family has tried everything in an effort to find the perfect solution for taking our kid from Uber ride, to cross continental flight, to cab ride, to rental car.

The Pico made our cross country flight far more comfortable for our kid.

We used it on a recent flight from Los Angeles to Boston and then in our car rentals and ride shares. Here is how it went.

What is the WayB Pico?

The Pico comes in five different colors and folds up easily to be carried or stored.

The Pico is a compact and collapsable forward-facing, five-point harness car seat. It’s made for kids 25 to 50 pounds, and 30 to 45 inches tall. When not in use, it folds up about 10 inches front-to-back and a little under 17 inches from top to bottom, and it weighs 8 pounds. To assemble it, simply click, push, and pull and it’s ready to go in under a minute. It also meets all U.S. standards regulated by NHTSA, the FAA, and the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.

The car seat can be used on airplanes with a lap belt. In cars it’s installed using the LATCH system (ideally with rear tether), a shoulder belt, or a lap belt. Whatever kind of car you have, the Pico should be easy to install.

Manufactured with an aluminum alloy that absorbs energy forces in a crash, as well as highly breathable mesh fabric, the Pico retails for $330. There’s a handy travel backpack that you can buy for an extra $50, or you can spring for the $70 Deluxe travel backpack, which has a contoured shape and a sleeve that slides over the handle of a wheeled suitcase. Both backpacks are great for keeping the seat clean, and if you plan to tote them around a city (which it’s absolutely light enough to do), we’d recommend them.

There are a few options for backpacks that can carry the Pico.

We, however, found that you could easily slip the Pico over your suitcase handles, if you’d rather forgo the extra accessory.

What we like about the WayB Pico

To use the seat, all you need to do is unfold it, lock the seat bottom into place, and raise the headrest. The way this seat popped open on our airplane was a three-step sight to behold and impressed everyone around us. It installed in seconds and kept our child secure, but the sides weren’t so high that he felt claustrophobic, as can sometimes be the case with car seats. Our son is 40 pounds and 42 inches tall. We found the seat comfortably cradled him and felt more ergonomically designed to a child’s size than typical airline seats, which tend to encourage kids to slump and kick the seat in front of them.

It's small and light enough for a kid to carry. For real!

As for the construction of the seat, our son enjoyed how the edges of the seat splayed out a bit, giving him someplace to rest his head when he shifted. We appreciated that the seat itself is made from a strong poly-wool mesh material that prevented him from overheating when he had to sit in it for hours on end. We were grateful to have it on our six-hour flight and for multi-hour road trips across New England.

We tested the Pico at home in our Ford Escape and Honda Prius, in Boston city cabs, and in a Toyota Versa. After an initial trial run at home, we found it to be a cinch to install in all of the vehicles we rode in. When it wasn’t in use, it folded flat and took up minimal space either in the trunk of a car or a hall closet. When not traveling, this seat would make for a terrific back up car seat for transporting friends.

We also found the tethers and LATCH connectors to be really smooth to adjust, which enhanced the ease of moving it from vehicle to vehicle quickly—a pretty important feature when traveling. You don’t want to be messing around with tricky adjustments as you move from car to car, particularly where your child’s safety is concerned.

What we don't like about the WayB Pico

As much as we liked the Pico, there were definitely some issues we’d like to see fixed to help justify the $330 price tag.

The harness height is non-adjustable. It comes in at approximately 16 inches from the seat bottom, so the lack of adjustability means it's likely to be outgrown for most kids before they meet the weight limit of 50 pounds, as was the case with two of the four children who tried the seat. Both were under 50 pounds and just under 4 feet tall.

Another issue is the very short crotch buckle, which cannot be adjusted. The buckle itself sits about 4.5 inches from the back of the seat and comes up 4 inches from the seat itself, so that makes for a very tight fit in some cases. The only way to make it work is to extend the arm straps. It’s a solution that works, but does nothing for the comfort level of the seat. Boys found it particularly constricting, and it felt pretty awkward helping other children into the seat when the strap required you to reach in areas you’d prefer to have a bit of clearance from.

Should you buy the WayB Pico?

We found the Pico easy to install and we appreciated the 5-point harness.

This Pico is the only travel solution that a parent—particularly one traveling alone with a small child—can take everywhere they need to be. And, if you spring for one of the backpacks, it’s easy to tote around on your back, making it a good solution when traveling in cities where you’re going to need to Uber, Lyft, or cab it to get around all day. While the price tag may seem steep, this is a do-it-all piece that's made from the highest quality, force absorbing aluminum alloy and a highly breathable fabric.

If your child is between the ages of 2 and 5 years old and they fit within the recommended height and weight limits of the Pico, buy this seat. It’s a lifesaver. It’s a game-changer. It changed our family travel and it'll will do the same for you.

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This Travel Car Seat Is Completely Worth the Splurge

Afar parents, tired of schlepping giant car seats on trips, say the compact wayb pico travel car seat is a game changer..

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The eight-pound WAYB Pico Portable Car Seat folds into a compact unit for easy carrying.

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Welcome to AFAR Approved: a deep dive into the travel items that we’re totally obsessed with, never leave behind, and can’t stop telling our friends about.

As challenging as traveling with babies and toddlers can be, the benefits and rewards of bringing our mini voyagers along with us on the road are undeniable. The tantrums, while brutal, are short lived, and the memories last forever. Like so many families, we have missed our flight-fueled adventures, and the people and places they brought us to, enormously throughout the pandemic.

But there is one thing we didn’t miss—the car seat dilemma. Ugh .

For families just starting to get back into the skies or who are planning future travels, two AFAR staffers who moonlight as moms reveal there’s a better way to go than strapping a behemoth car seat to your back. Meet the WAYB Pico travel car seat .

WAYB Pico Portable Car Seat Review

Buy Now: WAYB Pico Portable Car Seat, $380, wayb.com (and backpack carrier, $50, wayb.com )

Michelle Baran, AFAR’s senior travel news editor: Earlier this summer, we were overjoyed to finally get back into the air, flying from California to visit much-missed family in North Carolina. But with two kids under the age of six in tow, we had to find a better way to keep them safe than bringing their enormous day-to-day car seats with us. We have been down that road—with a 25-pound Chicco NextFit Zip Convertible Car Seat strapped to our backs and a 9.6-pound Chicco Bravo Travel System car seat (plus a 7-pound base) clicked into a stroller. Never again. Carrying those monsters (the car seats, not the kids) in addition to everything else we’re schlepping while traveling with small kids (who are no help with said schlepping) is the straw that breaks the parents’ backs.

Don’t let the smile fool you. AFAR’s Michelle Baran used to travel with a 25-pound car seat—never again, she says.

Photo by Jonathan Baran

The good news is that our tall-for-his-age son Niko (age five) was in the clear with only a booster seat—we just detached the backless booster from his Graco TurboBooster Highback booster car seat . (Even these can be kind of a pain to bring along, but when compared to an entire car seat it is hard to complain.) But for our two-year-old daughter, Catalina, we needed to find a solution. First, we looked into the option of renting one through the Enterprise car rental agency in Raleigh, North Carolina, or from an independent baby and toddler gear rental outfit such as Baby’s Away . Both were a bust. There just weren’t any available for our dates (we traveled over Fourth of July week). It’s hard enough to nab a rental car at all this summer , let alone find a rental car company with decent available car seats.

After a few late nights spent researching travel car seats until I was bleary eyed, I zeroed in on—and admittedly became obsessed with—the 8-pound WAYB Pico Portable Car Seat . Many car seats weigh double or triple that. It folds into a compact 11.6 x 14.5 x 18.9-inch unit, basically the size of a medium camping backpack, that’s easy enough to lift on its own, and better still when stowed in a backpack carrier you can buy for an additional $50. As someone who has traveled alone with the kids and had to mount a full-sized car seat on my back, this is life altering.

The WAYB Pico Portable Car Seat (far left) is a lightweight game changer for traveling families.

Photo by Michelle Baran

Laura Dannen Redman, AFAR’s digital content director: Michelle and I practically had to arm wrestle to decide who would write this WAYB Pico review. Ever since I interviewed the founders back in 2018 when their patent was pending, I’ve been marveling at how handy my WAYB—which stands for “Way Better”—has been. Living up to the hype, indeed. This front-facing car seat was created by Michael Crooke, Patagonia’s former CEO from 1999 to 2005; I.S. Jung, a South Korean manufacturer who helped Crooke revolutionize Patagonia’s backpacks; and CEO Tio Jung. They used aluminum and mesh fabric instead of the more common filler, polyurethane foam, so it’s somewhat more sustainable. It all feels a little space-agey, in a good way. It’s an actual U.S.-safety and FAA-approved innovation in car seats. And as Michelle says, it changes the way parents can travel with their kids.

MB: Here’s the thing, though: The WAYB is not cheap—it’s more than six times the cost of a more affordable simple car seat such as the Cosco Scenera Next Convertible Car Seat and more than three times the price of the slightly more sophisticated Evenflo Sonus 65 Convertible Car Seat , both popular options for traveling fams. I hate spending a lot on gear like this because these life phases are so fleeting, but after comparing and mulling (and comparing and mulling), I decided to conquer my analysis paralysis with a purchase.

Best. Decision. Ever.

WAYB stands for “Way Better” and it’s true.

Obviously, a car seat is about much more than your ability to carry it. So, how did the WAYB Pico fare on a trip?

Ease of installation

MB: Car seat installation is among the biggest headaches for overtired traveling parents. After arriving at a destination totally burnt out from the flight (with the kids either fully melting down or bouncing off the walls after being cooped up on the aircraft), then struggling for 20 minutes to install the dang car seats . . . well, there is no drink too strong. Full disclosure: When I travel with my husband, I hand this part entirely and shamelessly over to him—this is where he shines. Based on his observations, there were some pros and cons to installing the WAYB.

• It’s lightweight, so less cumbersome than its Graco/Chicco/insert your favorite car seat brand here counterpart.
• It folds and unfolds easily.
• It has click-in/click-out anchors on each side, as well as a hook that you attach to the anchor on the back of the seat (so you’ll need to do some seat climbing/body contorting).
• While tightening the straps is pretty easy, loosening them isn’t as seamless as with larger car seats that have convenient release buttons. There are release buttons but they’re a bit tougher to engage. All told, the WAYB is relatively simple to install once you get the hang of it (there are easy-to-follow pictographs on the actual car seat itself).

Comfort and fit

MB: What the WAYB gains in compact size and ease of transportation, it loses a bit in comfort. The seat base (where kids put their rump) is minimal and almost flat—a unique combination of a mesh fabric and aluminum frame makes it soft and springy without the bulk—so that means your kids will be very low. Our daughter was totally cool with her new low-riding position and actually thought it was kind of funny, but I could see how some kids might get frustrated when they lose their vantage point out the window. There are also no cup holders if that’s of importance to you.

Two-year-old Catalina Baran wakes up from a car nap in the WAYB Pico car seat.

Our daughter was able to nap in the WAYB just fine, though it was clearly not as cozy as her usual ride (a Chicco NextFit Zip Convertible Car Seat , which we highly recommend for around town and longer road trips), where she is in more of a cradle position. In the WAYB she did the neck-slumped-forward thing (versus fully leaning back or to the side) and could sleep that way rather well for up to an hour or two, but it wasn’t the fully knocked-out sleep she gets in the Chicco.

The bottom line

LDR: We went from using the WAYB Pico when we take big trips to now throwing it in the back of Ubers to get around New York City regularly. We now have two Picos, for our two-year-old and four-year-old.

MB: The WAYB changed how we pack and fly with the kids, especially when we’re going to a destination where we’ll need to drive once we land. (Honestly, when we’re with the kids, that’s basically everywhere.) For an extra $50, we bought the lightweight backpack carrier for the WAYB. While it’s still one more thing to carry, it’s at least a much lighter option than the vast majority of car seats. We will happily take the WAYB with us on all flights going forward for as long as our daughter needs to be in a car seat. The one caveat is that if you’re flying somewhere where you will then be road tripping—so driving for hours on end—the WAYB may not be the most comfortable option. For us, we’re usually either road tripping from home (and can head out with our comfy bulky car seats) or we’re flying somewhere where we’ll drive a bit but not for countless hours—for that kind of travel, the WAYB is ideal.

Here you will find our comprehensive review of the Wayb Pico car seat, a game-changer in the world of child passenger safety. Choosing the right car seat for your little one is crucial. And the Wayb Pico offers a compact and lightweight solution. We will explore its features, advantages, and disadvantages to understand why it is becoming increasingly popular among parents who prioritize convenience and portability.

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Our recommendation: From 2 years until it's outgrown (average 4-6 years old)

A forward-facing only seat

From 2+, but preferably when the rear-facing mode of a convertible seat is outgrown

Stand Out Features of this Car Seat

With the push of a button and a couple of quick adjustments, the Pico folds down to the size of a carry-on suitcase. Simply bring the headrest down to the lowest setting, release the hinge mechanism between the seat portion and the backrest. And flip the seat portion around to fold compactly against the back of the car seat. This whole process takes a few seconds, and then you’re ready for your next adventure!

With a durable aluminum frame and comfy mesh “padding,” the Pico weighs in at just 8lbs. It’s one of the lightest car seats out there! Whether you’re using its convenient backpack case or just carrying it by hand, it’s a very easy car seat to transport from place to place.

Seat is good for you if 

With a compact fold and an optional backpack for convenient carrying, the Pico is a great option for ride-sharing parents who want to keep their child safe! It’s miserable to lug a large, heavy car seat around on every family outing. But it’s not safe to skip the seat, either. The Pico is a great option for families who need to bring their car seat along wherever they go!

Travel is truly where the Pico shines! The Pico solves all the logistical challenges of schlepping a car seat through the airport. It’s so small and lightweight that it’s one of the easiest seats we know of when it comes to airplane travel. Installing with the airplane lap belt is a piece of cake, and the seat is so low-profile that your child will probably be able to use the tray table in flight for snacking or playing! While it’s certainly an investment, especially compared to some of our other favorite travel car seats, frequent flyers just might find that the convenience factor is worth the price tag.

At under 15 inches wide, the Pico is the narrowest car seat available in the US. This means it can fit in places that no other car seat can! Now, before we can give it our ringing endorsement as the best-ever car seat for three-across, we need to touch on the fact that this seat can be difficult to install with the vehicle seatbelt (more on this below!), so it may be a challenge to securely install this car seat in narrow center spots. But if there’s no other car seat small enough to fit, well, it’s probably worth it to take on that challenge!

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The  Pico  is a unique car seat that only offers forward-facing mode. It also has lower limits than most other forward-facing harness options, as it’s outgrown at 45” or 50lbs. It also has a fairly short harness height compared to other seats, at 16.5” high. This means that most kids will outgrow the  Pico  by height, weight, or torso height earlier than they’ll outgrow other premium car seat options.

For kids who are average or petite for their age, the  Pico  should last long enough for the child to go straight to a belt-positioning booster after outgrowing the  Pico . However, larger kids may outgrow the  Pico  by 4-5 years old. And those kids will need another harness car seat to bridge the gap until they’re mature enough to sit in a booster.

Outside of the US and Canada, vehicle seatbelts typically don’t have a locking mechanism for installing car seats. You’ll need another way to lock the vehicle seatbelt: a locking clip or a car seat with a built-in lock-off. Since there’s no lock-off on the  Wayb Pico , you’d need a locking clip to use it outside of the US and Canada — but locking clips are cumbersome and challenging to use. Especially on a seat like the  Pico , which is already hard to install with the vehicle seatbelt! Depending on your destination, you may find vehicles that have lower anchors (also called ISOFIX). If so, you can install this seat with lower anchors instead of the seat belt. And the  Pico  is easy to install with lower anchors, so that’s what we recommend! Watch this  step-by-step video  to learn how to use a locking clip and practice lots before your trip!

Quirks to be aware of

Tough seatbelt installation.

There’s no way around it: the Pico is really tough to install with a vehicle seatbelt. The lap belt must be routed through two small belt guides within the car seat — but it’s really hard to tighten the seatbelt enough once it’s routed correctly. Because of this, we recommend using lower anchors for installation whenever they’re available in the vehicle. The good news is that this seat is so lightweight that lower anchors can be used all the way through 50 pounds — that’s the life of the car seat!

Unique Harness Adjustments

The  Pico  has one single harness height. This is a very unique design — we’re all used to adjusting our children’s harness heights as they grow! Instead, users will adjust the headrest height to properly contain the child’s head, while the harness height stays the same. For smaller kids, this can create a bit of an awkward-looking fit, with the harness several inches higher than the child’s shoulders. Don’t worry! This is how the seat is designed, and it’s safe as long as the harness is tightened properly.

And speaking of tightening that harness, this is another unique aspect of the  Pico ! Instead of pulling a single strap at the front edge of the car seat, parents must tighten each harness strap individually by tugging on a tail by each of the child’s hips. Each harness strap must be loosened individually as well. While this process can feel strange to get used to, we don’t think it’s difficult — but if it is too cumbersome, most kids who are old enough to use the  Pico  can probably squeeze their arms in and out of a tight harness, and you can avoid adjusting it each ride.

Short crotch buckle

The crotch buckle length is one of the only common user complaints we hear about the Pico. It is fairly short, and you can adjust or move it further away from the child, like most car seats allow. This can turn into a comfort issue for some children as they approach the upper limits of this car seat.

Airplane Use

The  Wayb Pico  is an FAA-approved car seat. This is an excellent option for domestic travel. It folds up and weighs only 8 pounds. If traveling internationally you will need a locking clip in order to do a seat belt installation. Contact the car seat manufacturer for a free locking clip. We have a video  here  of how to use a locking clip. For help with all things airplane travel and car seats, check out our  Wheels Up Course  and private Facebook group.

SITS Bottom Line

In conclusion, the Wayb Pico car seat is a good choice for parents seeking a compact and innovative travel companion for their little ones. With its lightweight design and ability to fold, it offers a convenient and safe solution for families on the move. While it may have some limitations in terms of weight and height range, and it has a pretty hefty price tag, the Wayb Pico excels in portability and can be an excellent option for families needing to keep their kids safe on the go!

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Weight: 8lbs

Width: 14.75"

Highest Harness Height: 16.5"

Rear Facing Limits

Forward-facing limits.

Height: 30-45"

Weight: 22-50lbs

Head Height Rules: ears must be below the top of the headrest

Lower Anchor Connectors Weight Limit: 50lbs

No Back Booster Limits

Highest belt guide settings, high back booster limits, other important details, expiration limit, crash replacement policy.

replace after a moderate or severe crash

only one harness height

Vehicle Seat Protectors

This brand allows the  Wayb Pico Vehicle Seat Protector .

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• To keep little ones safe, returned car seats with open boxes must be destroyed (per industry standards). So, before you unbox your Pico, please make sure it's the exact item you intended to purchase and want for your on-the-go needs. Thanks for doing your part to keep car seats out of landfills and on to new adventures with your family!
• ANYWHERE YOU GO: Pico travel car seat is ideal for kids ages 2+ and within the range of 22-50 lbs. and 30-45 inches. Whether you’re ridesharing or road tripping, Pico’s 5-point safety harness has you and your little ones covered. Each bundle comes with a Travel Bag where Pico can be stored and carried and the Pico Cup Holder.
• DESIGNED FOR SAFETY: Pico meets all U.S. safety standards regulated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the Federal Aviation Administration, so it’s ready for road or air travel. FAA approved sticker is located on the bottom of the seat (see image for detail).
• LIGHTWEIGHT DESIGN: Weighing just 8 pounds, the Pico travel car seat makes it easy to travel light. Our AeroWing aerospace-grade aluminum frame offers lightweight strength, and the AstroKnit performance wool/polyester mesh fabric cover keeps kids cool and comfortable. Travel Bag is made from durable bluesign-certified recycled polyester.
• FOLD & GO: Pico is easy to carry and stow! Folding down to a compact 11.6" L x 14.5" W x 18.9" H, the Pico car seat can fit into overhead bins and is easily carried while walking through the airport or to-and-from the car

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• To keep little ones safe, returned car seats with open boxes must be destroyed (per industry standards). So, before you unbox your Pico, please make sure it's the exact item you intended to purchase and want for your on-the-go needs. Thanks for doing your part to keep car seats out of landfills and on to new adventures with your family!
• ANYWHERE YOU GO: Pico travel car seat is ideal for kids ages 2+ and within the range of 22-50 lbs. and 30-45 inches. Whether you’re ridesharing or road tripping, Pico’s 5-point safety harness has you and your little ones covered. Each bundle comes with a Standard Travel Bag where Pico can be stored and carried as a backpack, with the carrying handle, or slipped on the handle of rolling luggage.
• FOLD & GO: Pico is easy to carry and stow! Folding down to a compact 11.6" L x 14.5" W x 18.9" H, the Pico car seat can fit into overhead bins and is easily carried while walking through the airport or to-and-from the car

• EASY TO USE: The Pico Cup Holder easily clips onto either side of the Pico seat bottom, making installation and removal a breeze
• ADJUSTABLE: The Pico Cup Holder has 3 adjustable positions to ensure it's the perfect height for your child
• FIT IT ALL: Add one or two Pico Cup Holders for all of your on-the-go snacking needs. The tapered design fits most beverage and snack containers
• RESPONSIBLY MADE: The Pico Cup Holder is 100% recyclable
• PRODUCT DIMENSIONS: 5" H x 3" W x 3.63"

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Pico is a forward-facing, portable travel car seat that passes all applicable U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS 213) and is cleared for use on aircraft (FAA certified). It installs with the LATCH system or a car/airplane belt. The WAYB Cup Holder is a perfect addition to your travel! The tapered design fits most beverage and snack containers making it the perfect companion for your Pico. The Pico Cup Holder has 3 adjustable positions to ensure a perfect height for you child.

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