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⚠️ Car seat safety: read this first
This article shares our own experience and research on how car seats fit in a Tesla Model Y. It is not a set of installation instructions and does not replace them.
Always install and use your car seat exactly as directed by both the car seat manufacturer’s instruction manual and labels and the Child Safety Seats section of the Tesla Model Y Owner’s Manual. If anything on this site differs from those instructions, follow the manufacturers’ instructions, not us. If the two manuals conflict or you’re unsure, contact the car seat manufacturer or a certified technician before using the seat.
Anchor locations, approved seating positions and compatibility can vary by model year, trim, seat configuration and car seat version, and manufacturers update their guidance over time. Check that the instructions you follow match your exact vehicle and your exact car seat, and check your child’s height and weight against the seat’s limits.
Before driving with your child, have your installation checked by a certified Child Passenger Safety Technician (CPST). Checks are often free. Find one through Safe Kids Worldwide or NHTSA. Plugin Parents is not affiliated with Tesla or any car seat manufacturer, and we are not certified technicians. You are responsible for correctly installing and using your child’s car seat.
What this seat offers (per WAYB)
- Forward-facing harnessed seat for kids 22–50 lb and 30–45 inches
- Push-on LATCH connectors and a top tether
- FAA-approved for use on aircraft
- About 8 lb, and folds for travel
Specs from the manufacturer. For installation, follow the seat’s manual and Tesla’s manual, and get a free check from a certified child passenger safety technician.
We have had our WAYB Pico since our son was a little over 2. He was big for his age, so he already met the size minimums. It is not cheap for a toddler seat, so here is our honest take on where it earns its price and where it does not.
What we actually use it for
- Flights. This is where it sees the most use. It is FAA-approved, so it comes on the plane with us and goes in the airplane seat, and it is especially great on long flights: our son stays buckled into his own seat, safe, for the whole trip.
- Rental cars. After the flight, it goes straight into the rental car with the seat belt.
- A spare seat. It goes in the grandparents’ cars, and it is the seat we use in our own car for our nieces and nephews. When we are not using the frunk for anything else, we keep it there, folded, so it is always on hand.
Where it is worth the money
- It is light and small. WAYB lists it at 8 pounds, folding to 11.6 x 14.5 x 18.9 inches, and the backpack-style carry bag means your hands stay free in the airport.
- With LATCH it takes us under a minute in our Model Y.
- You are not depending on a rental company’s car seat.
- It is not just a travel seat. It goes in the grandparents’ cars and handles our nieces and nephews, even though flights are where it sees the most use.
Where it falls short
- The price. It costs a lot more than a basic travel seat. You are paying for the weight, the fold and the bag.
- Buckling takes a little longer. Buckling the 5-point harness takes a bit longer than a booster.
- It is not great for naps. There are no padded side wings for a sleeping child’s head.
- It is forward-facing only. It is not a seat for babies or young toddlers.
Who should buy it, and who should skip it
Worth it if you fly with a child who is 2 or older a few times a year, you rent cars or ride in taxis at your destination, or you need a spare seat for grandparents, a sitter or a carpool.
Skip it if your child is under the size limits, you rarely travel, your child naps a lot in the car, or you need a budget seat. For babies, you need a seat that works rear-facing.
Our verdict
For our family, the Pico is worth it because it is the seat we actually take with us. It flies, it goes into rental cars and the grandparents’ cars, it handles our nieces and nephews, and it waits in the frunk when we are not using the frunk for anything else. If that sounds like your life, it is a good buy. If not, a regular seat will do the job for less.
WAYB Pico Travel Car Seat
Research pickOur travel and spare seat. Sold direct by WAYB (and on Amazon), with a carry bag. Always follow the seat’s manual and Tesla’s owner’s manual.$619.00 off today on Amazon · price as of 2026-10-31For more photos, see our WAYB Pico in a Tesla Model Y review. Planning a trip? Our travel car seat guide covers what the FAA says about flying with a car seat.
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WAYB Pico FAQ
Is the WAYB Pico worth the money?
For us, yes, as a travel and spare seat. It is the seat we take on planes and into rental cars, and the one we grab for extra kids. If you rarely fly, or your child is under the size limits, it probably is not worth the premium.
Can the WAYB Pico be an everyday car seat?
WAYB pitches it for trips, taxis and spare-seat duty. Our son’s everyday seat is his Nuna Aace booster now, and we use the Pico for travel and extra kids. For long daily drives and naps, a full-size seat with padded side wings is more comfortable.
How long will my child fit in it?
WAYB recommends it for kids 2 and older who are 26.5 to 50 lb and 33.5 to 45 in tall, and its manual lists when a child has outgrown it. The limits vary slightly by when a seat was made, so go by the labels on your own seat.
Does the WAYB Pico fit in a Tesla Model Y?
Yes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the WAYB Pico worth the price?
For families who fly a few times a year, yes: it packs into a carry-on-size bag and gives a child their own seat on the plane and in rental or grandparents’ cars. If you rarely fly, or your child is under 2 or still naps in the car, a conventional seat is a better buy.
What age is the WAYB Pico for?
WAYB lists it for children 2 and up, within its height and weight limits. Check WAYB’s current limits for your child; it isn’t a seat for babies.
Does the WAYB Pico work in the Tesla Model Y?
Yes; it’s one of the seats we use in ours. For how it’s secured in your car, follow WAYB’s manual and Tesla’s, and a certified technician can check it for free.
Related guides
WAYB Pico in a Tesla Model Y · Best travel car seat for a Tesla Model Y · Best car seats for a Tesla Model Y
Sources
- WAYB: Pico instruction manual (PDF)
- Our own use of the WAYB Pico on flights, in rental cars and as a spare seat
