I hope to be joining my soon to be husband in Germany soon. He's coming back from Iraq and we're going to get married before our son is born... The only problem is I don't know how long I should wait to fly with a newborn internationally. I know it's been done before but what risks do I run...? Also, I plan to breast feed and I know other passengers would be uncomfortable with that. How long will breast milk last when using a pump? Even more so, is it safe to strap the baby in a car seat on the plane?
2007-04-02 09:26:59 · 9 answers · asked by Heather W 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
Wait till the baby is old enough to get whatever shots are required to where your are visiting ( if they are required) or about when the baby is a month to two months old.
First get the baby their own seat so you can strap the baby's car seat in so you can have a place to put the baby if you don't want to hold the baby the whole time. Infant carseats are completely fine for planes.
Freshly espressed milk can stay out for I think 3-4 hrs
However I would try to breast feed the baby with out a pump since a pump does not fully empty the breast and being on a plane can hurt your milk supply any way. And the passangers would probably choose you nursing the baby over a screaming baby waiting for pumped milk.
2007-04-02 09:38:18 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Okay, I read the previous answers, and the first thing is, don't plan on using the car seat unless you've bought a seat for the baby. Normally, you don't have to purchase a seat for an infant, and depending on how full your flight is, you might not have a place to put that car seat. Of course, if you are flying that far, you may want to buy the seat so you can be assured a resting place for the baby.
Don't worry about nursing, especially on an international flight. It's amazing how much more understanding Europeans are about what breasts are actually for. And breastfeeding will help the babies ears pop and calm him down. Take a blanket if you are shy. And trust me, traveling with an infant is easier than a toddler, so enjoy it while you can!
2007-04-02 09:54:38 · answer #2 · answered by lawmom 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Flying with a new baby is perfectly safe. Take a car seat along and use it the same way you would in a car. Nursing the baby during take off and landing will help prevent the baby's ears hurting and other passengers will appreciate a happy baby over a screaming baby.
2007-04-02 09:35:20 · answer #3 · answered by kari w 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
im not sure what risks there really are but one thing is that they can not pop their ears on there own and the pressure may cause a lot of crying ...
breast milk cold can last atleast 24 hours and if frozen alot longer you could bring a small cooler bag on the plane but you would have to figure away to warm it ... i would think you could just try to get a seat in a corner and breast feed .... its not illegal in public many women do it just use a blanket to cover up
one thing i do know is that yes you can bring a carseat but you can also check it and a baby can ride on your lap so you dont have to buy and extra ticket for it!!
good luck!
2007-04-02 09:42:32 · answer #4 · answered by brandy_1412 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is some risks. I believe i was told to travel after my postpartum checkup. Try this website. As far as breastfeeding everyting was fine, the flight attendant kept in in a coolant for me. and then warmed it up. If able to buy a breastfeeding apron (The Right Start) try looking on line .Congrats on your pregnancy & your upcoming vows. And our prayers to your soon to be husband in Iraq. Oh yes, check with the airline about the carseat. Not all airlines allow or have the proper straps for a carseat.
2007-04-02 09:39:49 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can't offer advice on travelling, but I do think you shouldn't care what others think if you need to breastfeed. It's unlikely you'll see them again. Just get a breastfeeding cover or use a receiving blankt for privacy. Your baby will need to comfort since flying can be hard on babies.
I'm not sure where you would be able to pump on a plane but if you express and have a cooler bag with ice packs, it should last 8 hours. You should find out if you can take icepacks on a plane, since you might not be allowed to bring them if they have liquid in them.
2007-04-02 10:23:24 · answer #6 · answered by sweet_cincin 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Where would you pump? And hold your baby? Go ahead and nurse - just dont fly Delta. Wear a poncho/pashmina if nervous. Plus newborn screams are nothing compared to older babies.
2007-04-02 09:35:36 · answer #7 · answered by lillilou 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
other passenger wil hardly notcie when you breastfeed, in fact, I have heard that nursing during take-off will stop his ears from hurting.
2007-04-02 09:30:06 · answer #8 · answered by Pro_Dog_Trainer 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Please don't. Nobody wants to be trapped for over 8 hours in a metal can with a screaming infant with no place to go and no way to avoid it.
2007-04-02 09:33:34 · answer #9 · answered by Lisa A 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋