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Air travel with baby
I have read on internet that there's been few incidents of 4 month old babies dying during a 2 hours flight. I am traveling with my 4 month old daughter tomorrow taking a 2 hours flight. I am really worried now. Can you advise on what should I do now?
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Dr. S. T. Pushpam
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16 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hi,
Nothing to worry. Breast feed during take off and landing to reduce ear pain.
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Dr. Ramadugu Venkat chanakya
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Dr. Jai Kishan
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46 yrs exp
Gurgaon
It is safe for 4months old baby to travel by air flights
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Dr. Raktima Chakrabarti
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29 yrs exp
Gurgaon
Thank you for your question and I admire you for the concern.
Actually it is risky for babies till 6 months to travel by air because of the air pressure changes on two sides of ear drum. And on top of that currently covid risk is also there.
But as you have to travel, feed her during landing and take off to counter the pressure changes.
For covid maintain the distance and try to use a mask for baby too.
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