From what age a baby can travel by plane, and what to consider if you are going to travel

Just mentioning the words airplane and baby in the same sentence can generate anxiety in some recent parents, but traveling with children is a wonderful experience that you don't have to deprive yourself of having become parents.

One of the most frequently asked questions for planning a family trip is from what age a baby can travel by plane. We will answer this question and other questions that may arise in relation to traveling by plane with young children.

From what age can a baby fly by plane?

In reality, there is no concrete answer in this regard, because there is no age "from which" you can travel. You can do it from the moment you are born, although it would be prudent to do so after two weeks of life, or if it is a very long trip (10-12 hours) better to wait until the baby turns the first month.

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Can it affect the baby to travel by plane?

Pressure changes can cause discomfort in the ears. This also happens to adults, only in small children the Eustachian tube is narrower and can become more easily plugged, causing discomfort and pain.

The solution for this is for the baby to suck, especially when taking off and landing, when major pressure changes occur. You can breastfeed or bottle to release the tamponade.

Since babies are very susceptible to dehydration, it is also advisable to always keep it well hydrated by increasing the frequency of feeding.

With less than two years, they don't use a seat

Children under two years do not pay a plane ticket and therefore they have no right to seat, but they pay travel insurance and carry their own boarding pass. They must travel in the skirt of an adult with a special seat belt that is attached to that of the father or mother.

After two years and up to 12 years old, he pays a differential rate depending on the route and is entitled to his own seat. It also has its own baggage allowance to ship in the warehouse.

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Some tips before traveling

  • Do not forget to consult the transport policy of liquids and food. And if your baby feeds on breastfeeding but for some reason you want to have it removed, check in this post the recommendations of a lactation consultant for proper preservation.

  • When selecting the time of your flight, try to adapt it as much as possible to the schedules, needs and rhythms of your baby. If we respect your sleep and feeding routines, your little one will remain calm during the flight, and therefore, you too

  • When selecting the seats, it is best to be advised by the company staff and try to find a comfortable and quiet place for your child to rest.

Who bothers that children travel by plane, do not travel

Those of us who have traveled by plane with babies have had to endure "don't tell me it has touched me next to a child" faces. Children get bored of sitting for hours, may be hungry, may feel uncomfortable, be cold or any other need, and cry, since it is the only way they have to ask for things.

Children are not second-class citizens and have the same right to travel by plane as any adult. Who does not understand, is your problem.

If you are planning your next vacation and you have to travel by plane, I advise you not to stop doing it because you have a small baby. With the right information and organization, traveling by plane with a baby does not have to be something terrible And the experience of traveling as a family will surely be worth it.

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