Traveling by airplane could be much fun, but sometimes it could be very worrisome especially if you are traveling with your baby unprepared. The tips listed below will help you have a nice trip the next time you will travel with your baby by an airplane if you follow them judiciously.
Travelling by Airplane With Your Baby
The first step you should consider taking is to assemble a little first aid kit with the necessary items you will need in case of any minor problem.
A detailed written health history of your child saved on your mobile phone or written in handy diary is also a good option in a situation where the child has any health issue that is of medical concern. This will help the flight crew to easily attend to your child in case of an emergency.
The safest way for babies to fly more comfortable in an airplane is by the use of an FAA approved car sit for the baby to sit in.
Most babies seem to experience pain in their ears which result from changes in air pressure during the takeoff and landing of the airplane. If this is the case of your baby, you may reduce the effect by breast feeding him or give him something to suck like; a sip cup, a feeding bottle, or a pacifier.
Most times, crossing into different time zones might affect the baby’s sleeping schedule. Shifting your baby’s sleep schedule a few days before traveling will be a good option to curtail this effect.
Breastfeeding mother should pack some extra feeding bottles of fluid or thermos to help her and her baby hydrated during the flight. Non-breastfeeding mother should remember to come onboard with adequate ready to use formula for your baby. You might want to first review the policy for bringing fluids on board and handing them in for inspection at the security points so as to avoid hassle.
An entertainment bag that contains your baby’s toys should be a handy tool to consider carrying while traveling on an airplane. This will help keep the baby busy while playing with the toys and avoid any distraction and discomfort that he may cause you and other passengers. Remember you have a limit to the amount of luggage you can carry onboard so make sure you won’t exceed the limit to avoid inconvenience.
Carrying few handy extra clothes should be a good option in case there is a need for the baby to change his clothes. This can easily be carried in a handy bag and put in a place that will make it easier to access.
An extra supply of food for your baby if he takes solid food is also a good option if you are traveling to a place where you might find it difficult to get the kind of food your baby needs.