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Posted by Stephanie
on 5/31/2008, 12:10 am, in reply to "Re: flying with babies"
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: I think as long as your baby is healthy and
: you get the ok from your dr it should be
: fine. I have a few friends that flew long
: flights with newborns (4-6 weeks old) with
: no problems. I think my son had a standard
: health check at 6 weeks; maybe you’d want to
: travel after that. It usually takes a few
: weeks for the baby’s passport to get
: processed, anyway. I think it’s easier when
: they are smaller because they sleep a lot
: and they haven’t started solid food yet. We
: took our son on his first flight when he was
: 3 months old (only a 3-hour flight) and it
: was easy. Make sure you breast/bottle feed
: or give a dummy on take off & landing to
: prevent their ears from popping. I recommend
: requesting/booking the bassinet. Even though
: they are quite small, it’s nice to have your
: hands free for at least part of the flight.
:
: --Previous Message--
: I was wondering when many of you flew with
: young children, as young as newborn?
:
: Thanks
:
:
:
Yes, we flew with both our daughters from the age of 6 weeks on our first which was a flight from PA to IL and then when she was 3 months we made the first of many trips Internationally to Australia. Children take their lead from you. I think if you go prepared, then you will be just fine. Nevermind the nay-sayers...they're everywhere! Travleling from the time they were infants have made them much better travellers than some adults we know! I know that it is more difficult these days with the airline requirements on liquids, etc. but as long as you are prepared and you know what the airline will allow, you will do fine! I think when they are smaller the better because they do sleep quite a bit! The bassinet is a godsend on the International flights and worth the extra $200 or so to have. Good luck...you will do great!
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