Premise: You’re planning to land in San Francisco and rent a car right away. But here’s the catch—how do you handle the booster seat for your child?

Option one: Bring one from home. Sounds simple, but it comes with its own set of headaches! For starters, is your booster seat FMVSS certified? And if you use a domestically produced model that’s CCC + EU certified, will it meet U.S. standards?
Option two: Rent one directly from the car rental company. Sure, it saves you the trouble of lugging a seat on the plane—but at what cost? This option can be a serious hit to your wallet!
Option three: Buy a new one at a supermarket in San Francisco. This seems like the most practical choice so far. But here’s the dilemma: how do you ensure your child has a safe booster seat during the journey from the airport to your hotel?
I’m leaning toward option three, but this whole situation has me torn!
As the travel date draws nearer, my anxiety just keeps growing. Long trips with kids really are no small feat—they require so much thought and preparation!