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Using Benedryl on a child who doesn't need it is dangerous, all antihistamines and that is what Benedryl is has the potential to cause nerve damage, especially when used off label. It's a drug, again DRUG. Also drinking alcohol and then breast feeding is so harmful, so don't take that adivce I saw you'd already been given.
If you are relaxed your child will be more relaxed. Make sure he has nursed if you can or been bottle feed as close to your departing time, so he'll be satisfied that way. If he has three or four very small toys he really likes, the day before don't allow him to play with them if you can. Put them in your boarding bag for him, so he'll be happy to see them in flight.
If he eats anything yet, like Cheerio's, then save them for when he's getting tired on the plain, so it will be a treat, something to distract him.
Be patient and stop worrying about what others on the plane will think. You do your best for you and your son and don't drug him and risk harming him just so others won't be inconvenienced. Make sure to have him wear something he's comfortable in, not dress him up to go out. If fact putting him in comfortable jama's, so he'll feel comfortable would be wise. Also, using two peice Jama's so it's easy to change him in flight if you have to, makes doing so easier.
Make sure to have small things for him and don't bring them out until he begins to get bored.
If you are patient and calm yourself, are prepared to meet his needs, then you and him will be just fine.
If you bottle feed, contact the airlines you are traveling on about formula limits. Becuase for a while at least there were restrictions. I know a while back mothers literally had to pour out the formula, because of security issues that had come up. The story about while is too long for here. I think now you can take empty bottles on, a one leter bottle of water and powdered formula and ask the flight attendant to warm up the water for you. I think the water has to be purchased at the airport and still be sealed.
The restrictions may have been lifted, but so you don't run into problems at the airport and then end up with a hungry baby and nothing to feed him, CHECK with the air lines you are flying with to see restrictions that exist, because I know you can't take several bottles already filled with formula anymore as you once could.
Even if you take others advice and not let him sleep until just before the flight, it often doesn't work, because unless a baby or child is use to flying, it will be a new experience and as tired as they are they'll want to stay awake and look around. Then all you have is a tired active child, most likely a grumpy one. Let him keep to his sleep schedule as naturally as possible.
It's all just part of being a good mom, you do your best to be prepared to meet his in flight needs, then do you best wtih what comes up. That's what motherhood is.
Good luck and just enjoy the trip whatever comes your way and allow him to be unmediated and experience this new adventure as well.
Before going to the air port, for a day or two, he may be only seven months, but I've found that by talking about an upcoming new event, making it sound excisting even to little babies, seems to keep them happy when they are in the middle of a noisy new experience. If all the noise upsets him. In a calm and firm voice, just say, You are just fine. I find saying it firmly, with control and not getting upset myself, some how seems reassuring to little one's that can't talk yet.
You'll do fine! |
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Temptress
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give baby a bottle on ascent and descent to prevent that uncomfortable ear popping from the change in air pressure, dont let those stewardesses put tose nasty germinfested pillows or blankets near your baby,these are a major source of infection like rash, staph, etc, they are just reused and passed out,eeewwwww! bring your own blankets! |
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croc hunter fan
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Stick to your regular schedule
Try to schedule the departure of your trip around your baby's regular naptime or bedtime -- if he has one. That way your baby will sleep for at least part of the trip. "I would recommend that a parent refrain from interrupting a baby's sleep schedule before a flight," says Daniel R Bronfin, MD, clinical pediatrics professor at Tulane School of Medicine in New Orleans and physician at New Orleans' Ochsner Foundation Hospital. "Trying to sleep deprive an infant, for example, in order to make him/her sleep on the plane, will often backfire."
Planning ahead
Catharine Shaner, MD, FAAP, a pediatrician and advisor with the American Safety and Health Institute in Holiday, Florida, recommends parents try to schedule flights during non-peak times or days, so it is less crowded and less over stimulating for your baby, which can make for a very fussy baby. She also recommends parents call and confirm their travel itineraries with the airlines ahead of time. At that time, request any special seating requirements, such as asking for a bulkhead seat -- where there is no seat in front of you -- which should offer the most room.
"Some airlines do not make these available ahead of time and sometimes the bulkhead may be the emergency exit row," Dr Shaner says. The emergency exit rows are typically off limits for parents traveling with young children.
If you can't get a bulkhead seat, ask to be seated in a "noisy" area of the plane, recommends frequent flyer Phoebe Dey of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. "I think most airlines do this anyway, but if not, I would request it," she says. "Most of the babies were seated in the middle of the plane, right over the engines. Not only does it muffle some of the sound from crying babies, the vibration seems to knock the babies right out."
Elizabeth Pantley, parenting expert and author of Gentle Baby Care, says parents also should ask airlines if they have any special features for families traveling with babies. "Some companies offer � bassinets, gate check for strollers or early boarding privileges."
What to bring
You probably will have loaded your suitcases up with all the essentials, but don't forget to have a diaper bag -- preferably one you can carry as a backpack -- handy and packed with the following:
Plenty of diapers, wipes and diaper rash cream for the trip. (Ask friends or relatives to have some diapers on hand for you at your final destination).
A bag to hold dirty diapers, especially if you use cloth.
A bottle of hand sanitizer, like Purell, so you can "wash" your hands when you don't have access to water.
Bottles and extra pacifiers.
A baby blanket -- good for warmth as well as for privacy when breastfeeding.
A change of clothes -- or two -- for Baby. You may also want to dress him in layers, since airplanes can be rather cold or get very hot!
An extra top for you (in case you are breastfeeding and leak breastmilk)
A travel-size diaper changing pad or disposable diaper changing cloths
A small can of disinfectant spray or wipes that kills bacteria and viruses to clean surfaces where you change your baby, such as Lysol or VIROFREE.
A bottle of water for mixing formula and for you to keep hydrated! Make sure to ask the flight attendant for a cup of warm water to put the bottle in to heat the formula or breastmilk.
A bib, bowl, spoon and baby food if your baby is on solids, along with snacks for babies on solids.
A cloth to quickly wipe up spills or spit up.
A carrying case that can keep pumped breastmilk bottles cold.
Some toys to keep Baby entertained.
You may also want to bring an umbrella stroller -- maybe even one that reclines -- or a front carrier to make getting around the airport a lot easier. Typically, you will be allowed to check your stroller just before you board the plane and it will be stored with the luggage. The airline workers will then bring it up for you just after you get off the plane.
Kerry Zarend Camp of Memphis, Tennessee, first flew with her son when he was three months old. "I nursed him on take off and landing -- making many business men blush!" she says. "The flight attendants were very helpful and one was delighted to hold the baby while I used the restroom. Of course my dad got the terminal mixed up and was late to meet us so we were waiting a long time. I was very glad to have my stroller!"
Christina Tillsley, of Franklin Lakes, New Jersey, who flew with her baby when he was just a few months old, recommends changing your baby's diaper right before you board the plane. "Bring plenty of wipes and [zipper plastic] bags, plus any favorite 'lovies' your little one might have," she adds.
Dr Bronfin also suggests that along with your essential items that you try to make friends with those you are sitting next to on a plane. "You will feel a bit less guilty when the baby wails or spits up on them," he adds.
Pantley says if your baby is unhappy and begins to cry, take a deep breath and focus your attention on your baby. "Fellow passengers who are unhappy about the disruption may forget that you have as much right to be on the airplane as they do," she says. "They also may forget how difficult it is for a baby or young child to be patient during a long flight. Your best defense against an unpleasant stranger is to say with a smile, 'I'm doing the best I can.' And then tend to your baby."
Ear pain
When traveling by plane, the change in altitude, especially when taking off and landing, can cause an infant to wail! There are a few things you can do to keep his ears from hurting.
Dr Bronfin recommends you either breastfeed your baby, offer him a bottle or give him something to suck on -- like a pacifier -- during take-off and landing. This, he says, will prevent increased middle ear pressure and pain. Dr Shaner says to keep nasal passages dry and to prevent stuffiness, parents should make sure their baby is well hydrated.
"Dry nasal passages make Eustachian tubes [in the ear] stickier and more difficult to operate," Dr Shaner says. "It is important to begin as soon as the plane leaves the ground or as soon as the pilot announces the descent, for waiting too long may make simple maneuvers such as swallowing ineffective." Dr Shaner says a decongestant may help with nasal stuffiness and suggests giving the medication one hour before takeoff. Always check with your doctor before giving your baby any medications, to make sure the medication is suitable as well as for dosage allowances.
"It is NOT recommended to fly with a cold, sinus or ear infection," Dr Shaner warns. "Eardrums may rupture in those cases."
Pantley recommends taking your baby to your health care provider a week or two before your trip to ensure he isn't "harboring an ear infection or other illness." "If possible, avoid exposing your child to other children the week before the flight so he's less likely to catch one of those many kid-carried bugs," she adds.
Along with taking care of your precious baby, don't forget to take care of yourself! If you are traveling just a few months after childbirth, don't be too hard on your body. "Make sure you drink plenty of water to avoid dehydration, especially if you are breast feeding, and don't lift anything heavy off the carousel or anywhere else. You could easily hurt yourself," says Paula Shelton, of Wellington, New Zealand, creator of the web site www.flyingwithkids.com. "When you nurse on the plane, make sure you use the pillows to support yourself, or invest in an inflatable lumbar support to help your back. It really makes a difference to be comfortable when feeding."
Safety
Dr Shaner says the safest place for a baby during the flight is in an FAA-approved car seat. You may have to purchase a seat for your infant as well. Many airlines, however, do allow a child under the age of two to ride on your lap. "Check with the airline to see if your brand [of car seat] is approved when purchasing tickets," she says.
Sounds easy, right? Keep in mind you will soon be at your destination and in the arms of happy people who can't wait to see you and your baby! Just remember to take everything in stride, take a deep breath and enjoy the ride! |
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Have a warm bottle with cereal for them to drink, will make them sleepy, also have cotton balls to put in their ears, I made four trips to the virgin islands when i had an infant. If the air pressure really bothered him I would hold him up and put my hands over his ears and rock. My first trip was awful. So next trip started giving that bottle when we took off. When he was asleep it didnt bother him. |
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miss mazie
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If there's an empty seat after boarding , ask someone to switch seats . Bring things to occupy baby , like a new toy . As long as the child is fed and content ( dry ; well rested ; etc. ) things should be fine .
Do not get the child over-stimulated , thinking he/she will sleep better ..there's nothing worse than an over-tired infant who refuses to sleep , when traveling . |
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JAN
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Benedryl is dangerous to use that way. I am glad you seem to know this. I know you do not want to hear this, but it is in the best interest of your baby's safety for you to purchase a plane seat and bring along a car seat to use in it. Get seat towards the front of the plane, I personally have had a problem with my child and I getting ill in seats towards the back because of fuel smells. Something I was not aware of but since, have had others tell me they have experienced the same. For your allowed liquids ( for carry on) make sure it is an infants ibuprofen in case they run a fever while flying. Include a thermometer too. Take some ibuprofen for you too. I hope you will not need it. I did one time and was so happy I had it for my young child. I hope you find a travel agent willing to give you a buy one get one free seat deal. Happy traveling! |
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JING
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The Federal Aviation Administration recommends that babies under 2 sit in an air travel–approved car seat which is buckled into their own seat on the plane.
The airline will charge for the extra seat. Most offer a 50 percent discount, some do not, so always check with your airline. The extra seat may be worth the extra money, especially if you have an active baby. It can be more comfortable for you as well—you’ll be able to eat your airline provided meal without curious hands getting into your juice. |
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dcgirl
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Pay an infant's fare and book the extra seat in advance. Don't count on it being available or offered at the gate. This will let you bring the child's carseat onboard which is a LOT safer than taking him in your lap, especially on a puddle-jumper where you feel the turbulence a lot more strongly than on a big jetliner. This also leaves your hands free to amuse and tend to the child if he gets fussy. Planes are flying full more often than not so the chances that there will be an extra seat on a small-capacity plane are not all that good. And I really have seen infants bounce from their mothers' arms in rough air when they were not restrained, on two different flights last year alone. One child struck his head on the leg of the seat in front of him so hard that everyone on the plane could hear it. Infant seats are usually a lot cheaper than adult seats; not worth risking your child's safety just to save some money. |
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angiimonmon
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DONT!!! ahhhhha...jkjk. but please request for a seat that is close to the restroom (to um, to prevent 'accidents') or one that has a huge space in very back so if your baby do decides to scream and shout, you wont feel like the EVERYONE is staring at your back, criticizing you as a parent. as for that extra seat, sometimes you get lucky with a very roomy flight, then, when ever one is settled, u can discreetly move to another spot....i usually do this when i get lucky...i think the same works for domestic flights. hope this helps!!! gl |
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mom
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♥ ♥ have a bottle or pacificer for them handy, it helps keep their ears clear ♥ ♥ |
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toddk57@sbcglobal.net
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Mrs Max : some "Airlines" will ask you to make sure that he'd
travel with a parent. Because it's for his safety among passengers also talk with an " Flight Attendant" first thing very
important ok ? good luck ! refer http://www.travelsafetytips.com |
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altmetal4christ
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Anything to make them veeery tired, so they sleep the whole time |
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cindy loo
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a little nip will help. also with teething. |
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selysammi
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Don't give your child medication unless the Dr. tells you to-a mother just went to prison for giving her child medicine to make him go to sleep!
You give the kid a bath
Put on his pajama's
Buckle him in
Leave for your flight at the child's bedtime!
Dammmnnnnn!!!! |
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You
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Put em in the over head. |
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absynthian
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have a glass of wine and in about 10 minutes breast feed him. Your fellow passengers will thank you. |
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