First of all thanks for all that answered on my previous "baby on a plane question"....
I know that the plane affects the baby's ears... is there any way to stop that?? I know for other people, all they have to do is chew gum or wear earplugs... but what about a baby?
2006-09-11 04:09:00 · 16 answers · asked by Michelle23 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
I second everyone else's answers -- breastfeed, bottle feed, or give him or her a pacifier during take off and landing. Also, our pediatrician suggested giving our daugther a teeny tiny dose of Benadryl about 30 minutes before the flight. It helped keep her nice and calm. We flew with her for the first time at 5 weeks and I think we gave her half a ml of children's benadryl...the normal dose is 5ML.
2006-09-11 04:14:41 · answer #1 · answered by HoosierMommy06 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I just travelled with my 3 month old...3 planes there and 3 planes back...pacifier is great, but if you can get the baby to sleep going up and down...they don't even notice, my baby slept the whole time going up and down...but apparenly going down is supposed to bother their ears more...good luck! I was very nervous, but it turns out i have a great little traveller here and we are going to do it again for Christmas.
I would also like to mention that technically during take off and landing the baby is supposed to be in the burping position on your shoulder therefore making it impossible to feed...this is where the pacifier and sleeping work better.
2006-09-11 04:53:36 · answer #2 · answered by Sara R 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bottle or a pacifier.
Oh, and as long as we're on the subject:
1.) I'd advise trying to travel at night, so the baby will sleep during the plane.
2.) You may want to try to get a seat by a bulkhead for the extra space -- it's near impossible to change the baby's diaper inside the airplane restroom, so it may be simpler to just do it at your seat or on the floor in front of it.
2006-09-11 04:29:17 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I took my daughter when she was 6 months old on a plane, so I know what you are asking. If you nurse, nurse her as you are taking off, or if you bottle feed, give her a bottle. The sucking sensation will help to reduce any popping in a babies ears. Good luck and hope you enjoy your trip.
2006-09-11 04:21:48 · answer #4 · answered by Genny 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, as above give your baby a bottle, etc... on take-off and landing. Also, they make special ear plugs for children that help relieve the pressure in ears that are called "Earplanes" I know they sell at most airplane shops, (I used to work at one). But maybe pick up a pair online or at a travel store or something. Good luck!
2006-09-11 04:28:22 · answer #5 · answered by superrix83 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes we took our son on a plane a few months ago...it helps if they are asleep, my doctor told us to give him benedryl an hour prior to the flight, you can call for the dosage. Or while your ascending and descending get your baby to drink out of a bottle or cup. That helps with the ears, our son didn't really have an issue when he drank.
2006-09-11 04:37:49 · answer #6 · answered by Fallon V 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best thing to do is to give the baby a pacifer, bottle or breastfeed while taking off and landing to help prevent their ears from becoming plugged.
2006-09-11 04:12:03 · answer #7 · answered by Ryan's mom 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Unless the baby is feeding there is no other way for the baby to cope with the pressursation in the cabin. Good Luck.
2006-09-11 04:15:00 · answer #8 · answered by Yvonne D 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get them to drink from a bottle or suck on a pacifier. Sucking is a great way to stop from ears popping. Good Luck!
2006-09-11 04:19:06 · answer #9 · answered by .vato. 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make him drink a bottle.. the swallowing helps with the ear pressures. You feed him both taking off & landing time.
2006-09-11 04:12:18 · answer #10 · answered by mom_of_ndm 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋