Any advice or products out there that help with ear pain and pressure for my baby?
2007-04-26 17:33:52 · 11 answers · asked by ? 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
I travelled with my children by plane tons at this age. It's perfectly safe, but I would be prepared to nurse or bring a bottle and/or pacifier for the ear pressure. Don't be alarmed if they holler at take off or landing and even if they remain cranky for a day or so while the presure evens out. My children didn't experience this, but It's certainly common. Oh, and watch the gassy foods a day or two before, as the cabin pressure tends to make people more bloated and gassy, not fun for anyone.
2007-04-26 17:40:18 · answer #1 · answered by Molly 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
As said in previous answers, either give a binky or bottle. Especially during take off/ landing. Those are the two most important times since the air pressure changes. If it is a long flight you can give some meds but it isn't neccessary on short flights. The only reason is if they are doped, you can't tell if their lil ears have adjusted to the pressure, which could hurt them later. Good luck and have fun!
2007-04-27 00:42:25 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I will be taking my son on a plane when he is less than 2 months old. I was told and have read to make sure he is either drinking from his bottle, or sucking on a pacifier when the plane takes off and lands. Also, I spoke to a doctor today about it and she said she was on a plane once and a baby (who was drinking) was still screaming and they took 2 dixie cups filled with cotton balls, added a little water and placed 1 by each ear and he stopped screaming immediately. Can't say I totally understand that one, but she said it obviously helped.
2007-04-27 00:41:13 · answer #3 · answered by ZachsMom 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have something for them to suck on (pacifier, bottle, nipple), during take off and landing. This has always worked with my two to help alleviate the pressure in the ears.
Make sure you pack a variety of toys, and enough snacks and formula in case you have an unexpected layover.
Good luck :o)
2007-04-27 00:42:45 · answer #4 · answered by missylit 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
WHISKEY for you AND the baby LOL...Just kidding, a pacifier helps, a couple of bottles of water (the sucking keeps the air in the ears balanced during take off and landings and in high altitudes), Tylenol/motrin for infants and a good stiff drink for yourself.
2007-04-27 02:37:54 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just give him/her juice in a bottle. The sucking motion will relieve any pressure.
2007-04-27 00:38:35 · answer #6 · answered by camel toe 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have him suck on a binky or a bottle. And for ur sake and the other passangers give him a dose of benadryl b4 u go.
2007-04-27 00:38:28 · answer #7 · answered by I love my baby boy!! 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Nurse on the way up and the way down. We traveled with our girls when they were small. This worked great.
2007-04-27 01:14:47 · answer #8 · answered by CanAm 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I'm not one to give medication....you should bring a pacifier or something to chew on...that helps.
2007-04-27 00:38:51 · answer #9 · answered by Maria C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
give him a little cough syrup before you go through security, and hopefully he'll sleep right through it :)
2007-04-27 00:42:25 · answer #10 · answered by xhopefullookx 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋