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The recommended age for the baby to travel by plane is at least 7 days and he must have all his vaccinations up to date. However, it is best to wait until the baby is 3 months old for a plane ride that lasts more than 1 hour.
This recommendation is due to the comfort of the baby, the parents and the traveling companions, because before this age the baby despite the baby spending more hours sleeping, when he is awake he can cry a lot due to the cramps, because he is hungry or because he has a dirty diaper .
Care for baby traveling on the plane
To travel by plane with your baby you need to follow some recommendations. The baby can stay on the lap of the father or mother, as long as his seat belt is attached to the seat belt of one of them. However, small babies will be able to travel in their own basket, which should be given to parents as soon as they feel in their seats.
If the baby pays a ticket, he can travel in his car seat, the same one used in the car.
Baby seat belt attached to mother's seat belt
When traveling with a baby on a plane it is important to take special care when the plane is going up and down, as the pressure in the eardrums causes a lot of ear pain and can even be harmful to the baby's hearing. In this case, make sure the baby is always sucking something. A good option is to give a bottle or breast during takeoff and landing.
Learn more at: Baby earache.
Baby traveling by plane in his car seat
If the trip is long, prefer to travel at night, so the baby sleeps more hours in a row and there is less discomfort. Some parents prefer flights with stopovers, so that they can stretch their legs and so that older children spend a little energy while being quieter during the flight.
Tips for traveling with babies and children
Some useful tips for traveling with babies and children are:
- Take medicines for fever and pain, as it may be necessary;
- Check all the safety of the baby or child and if the car seat or baby comfort is positioned correctly and meets all safety rules;
- Take a change of extra clothes, in case you need to change;
- Make sure you are taking everything the baby and child needs to stay calm, such as pacifiers, diapers and the favorite toy;
- Do not offer very heavy or fatty foods to children;
- Always have water, cotton balls and baby wipes nearby;
- Bring toys and games to distract the baby or child during the trip;
- Bring a new toy for the baby or child, as they hold more attention;
- Check whether they can play electronic games or watch cartoons on a portable DVD.
Another tip is to ask the pediatrician if the baby or child can have some tea with a calming effect, such as valerian or chamomile tea, to keep them calmer and more peaceful during the trip. The use of antihistamines that have drowsiness as a side effect, should only be used with the doctor's permission.
See also: What to take to travel with baby.