{"id":6210,"date":"2020-08-05T22:30:46","date_gmt":"2020-08-06T05:30:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/?p=6210"},"modified":"2024-01-29T17:37:04","modified_gmt":"2024-01-30T00:37:04","slug":"flying-newborn-12-essential-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/flying-newborn-12-essential-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Flying with a Newborn: 12 Essential Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Traveling on a plane with animals can be challenging, especially if it’s a large dog<\/a>. But flying with a child or infant can be even more difficult. You not only have to think about the health and comfort of the baby, but also their safety. Try not to worry, we have answers to your questions. Making some minor adjustments and planning ahead can help make flying with a newborn baby easier on yourself and on your child. Here are 12 essentials tips for flying with a newborn baby:<\/p>\n

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  1. Wait Until It Is Safe<\/li>\n
  2. Do What You Can to Maximize Comfort<\/li>\n
  3. Fly Direct or Get a Longer Layover<\/li>\n
  4. Bring Your Baby’s ID<\/li>\n
  5. Choose Aisle Seats on Short Flights and Request a Bassinet on Long Flights<\/li>\n
  6. Use the Airport Restroom Before You Board<\/li>\n
  7. Give Yourself Extra Time<\/li>\n
  8. Wear Your Baby and Pack as Little Gear as Possible<\/li>\n
  9. Considering Preboarding<\/li>\n
  10. Buy a Separate Seat for Your Baby<\/li>\n
  11. Rent Some of Baby Gear When You Land<\/li>\n
  12. Breast Milk, Formula and Baby Food is Excluded from Carry-on Restrictions<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    12 Essential Newborn Air Travel Tips<\/h2>\n

    1. Wait Until It Is Safe<\/h3>\n

    The main concern when flying with a newborn baby is the infant’s immune system. While most airlines allow babies as young as a week old to fly, doctors suggest waiting until your baby’s immune system is more developed when it is at least a month old. Any younger than that, and you may be subjecting your baby to harmful pathogens. If you have any concerns, talk to you pediatrician.<\/p>\n

    2. Do What You Can to Maximum Comfort<\/h3>\n

    There are many steps you can take to make your baby, and you, more comfortable. If possible, book your flights around nap times and try to feed your baby before you board—the closer to your flight taking off, the better. You can also put headphones over your infant’s ears so they can sleep as you go through the airport and, hopefully, during the flight.<\/p>\n

    Since babies are unable to pop their own ears after takeoff, the sensation of flying can cause them discomfort. However, you can help them adjust with a lollipop or pacifier as the sucking motion can help equalize the pressure in their ears. You can also manually encourage your baby to yawn or open their mouth wide by gently massaging their jaw and chin.<\/p>\n

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