Flight travel-2months baby

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Doctor I need to travel with 2 and 1/2 months baby in domestic flight(duration-1.40hrs).is it ok to travel on flight? Do I need to take any precautions? Or else train journey is safe?

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Dr. D V Ramabhadra Raju Pediatrician 10 yrs exp Vizianagaram Consult Now · Accepted Answer

Dr. D V Ramabhadra Raju

Pediatrician 10 yrs exp Vizianagaram

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Hello Yes, it's is safe to air travel with your 2.5 months old baby. Get vaccination as per scheduled (IAP IMMUNIZATION) IF YOUR BABY HAS COUGH COLD OR MILD EAR INFECTIONS, BABY MIGHT HAVE PROBLEM OR PAIN DUE TO CHANGE IN CABIN AIR PRESSURE. BREASTFEEDING OR BOTTLE FEEDING DURING TAKE OFF AND LANDING WILL HELP IN REDUCING PAIN SYMPTOMS. BABIES ARE MORE PRONE TO DEHYDRATION DURING LONG FLIGHT JOURNEY, GIVING REGULAR FEEDING WILL HELP IN MAINTAINING THE HYDRATION.

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carry paracetamol drops and colic pain drops and saline nasal drops for emergency use

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check temperature and hydration status regularly.

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