Parents who enjoy traveling want to take their baby out on a plane shortly after birth. Does flying have any impact on babies? Especially on the eardrum, is the impact significant or not? Generally speaking, babies can take a plane, but they need to pay attention to some details. Does flying have a significant impact on the eardrums of babies?
Just as important as fastening your seatbelt during takeoff and landing is protecting your eardrums. Baby's eardrums are thinner than adults' and can withstand much less pressure, especially during colds or when the respiratory tract is not unobstructed, which can easily lead to airborne otitis media and damage to the eardrums. Many mothers stuff their children's ears with paper balls and cotton to prevent aviation otitis media. In fact, this is futile and can actually make the baby uncomfortable. If we find that our baby has a cold or the respiratory tract is not clear enough, we should try our best to provide effective treatment before starting the journey.
When taking a baby on a flight, we should take correct and effective measures to keep the Eustachian tube open during takeoff and landing to prevent the occurrence of aviation otitis media: feeding or snacking the baby during takeoff and landing to allow them to fully swallow. Baby crying is beneficial for opening the Eustachian tube, so there is no need to stop it. Remember not to let your baby sleep during takeoff and landing, as the possibility of ear membrane injury during sleep is greatly increased. Therefore, be sure to wake your child up from the water gate.
Diet and care during flight
It is best to schedule the baby's diet during takeoff and descent stages to protect the eardrums. Long term flight can be added appropriately during the journey, but the amount should not be too much, because babies mostly eat milk, which can easily cause gastrointestinal bloating or vomiting at high altitude, which can cause too much trouble for you. Food for older babies should not be too much, and it is best to avoid using dairy and soy products.
When holding the baby to rest, be careful not to face the baby's head towards the aisle to avoid accidental contact with passing food trucks and passengers. It is best for babies to be accompanied by adults when walking in the hallway to avoid falling and getting injured. The temperature inside the cabin is generally maintained between 23-26 ℃, paying attention to the temperature difference with the outside world (especially the temperature difference between the origin and destination), and adding or reducing clothing appropriately. In addition, it is best to play more games with the baby during the journey, tell them more stories, relax their mind and maintain a happy mood, which can reduce the occurrence of motion sickness in the baby.
There are still many things to pay attention to when taking a baby on a plane. After all, babies are different from adults, and if some care is not done well, it will affect the baby's health.
