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Chapters

0:00 Introduction
0:40 The baby's age
1;00 Be mindful of the baby's ear
1:35 The baby's breathing
2:04 The baby safety




• One concern after giving birth is whether you can travel with your newborn baby.
• Travel in most cases is fine, and you can take the baby with you in the car to most places, provided you keep them warm and attend to them regularly.
• However, there’s one question that might trouble most parents: is air travel safe for their newborn baby.
• Air travel is safe for babies in most cases according to doctors, but you need to be mindful of certain factors before you get on an airplane with your newborn.
• Here’s what you need to consider:
The Baby’s Age
• Experts suggest that air travel with a baby is fine unless the baby is younger than seven days.
• At that point, their organ systems are still quite fragile and may not be able to adjust to the changes in cabin pressure.
• Make sure to consult your doctor if you must have your baby travel with you by air.
Be Mindful of the Baby’s Ears
• The changes in cabin pressure can cause fluctuations in the middle ear pressure, which may result in ear pain.
• Adults can deal with the pain, but infants are far more sensitive and may feel lots of discomfort.
• You might need to offer the baby a pacifier, your breast, or a bottle to keep them calm. Otherwise, the discomfort will make them cry through most of the flight.
• Along with that, the air cabin noises can be quite loud and cause discomfort.
• You should have cotton balls or earmuffs at hand to keep your baby safe from loud noises.
The Baby’s Breathing
• The pressure changes during air travel do not pose problems to healthy babies, but can be concerning for babies born prematurely or with problems such as:
1. Upper or lower respiratory problems
2. Chronic heart or lung problems
• Since air pressure in a plane is lower than on land, these problems may be exacerbated during the flight.
• Make sure to consult with your doctor before you get on the flight.
The Baby’s Safety
• Finally, you have to figure out how your baby is going to be seated on the plane.
• Airlines usually allow babies to sit in their parent's lap, but the authorities recommend a safety seat.
• Make sure to confirm if you need a safety seat or not with your airline at the time of ticket purchase.