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Is Flight Journey Safe For An 3.5 Month Old Infant?

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Posted on Mon, 18 Jul 2016
Question: Hi Doctor,
My baby is 3.5 months old. I wanted to know the minimum age of infant to travel via flight from XXXXXXX to USA. Does the flight pressure cause any serious illness to baby. I am planning to travel next month.
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Answered by Dr. Deepak Patel (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Babies can be taken in flight immediately after birth

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome to HCM.
Can understand your concerns.

Child can be taken in flight immediately after birth, some flights require baby to be more than 7 days.

Due to pressure changes, ear pain can occur during take off and landing. It is advisable to put cotton plugs in ear during take off and landing.

There are no serious issues during flight, you can safely take the child in flight.

I hope this will help you.
Wishing your child good health.
Take care.
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Is Flight Journey Safe For An 3.5 Month Old Infant?

Brief Answer: Babies can be taken in flight immediately after birth Detailed Answer: Hi, Welcome to HCM. Can understand your concerns. Child can be taken in flight immediately after birth, some flights require baby to be more than 7 days. Due to pressure changes, ear pain can occur during take off and landing. It is advisable to put cotton plugs in ear during take off and landing. There are no serious issues during flight, you can safely take the child in flight. I hope this will help you. Wishing your child good health. Take care.