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Traveling with an infant
My baby is currently 2 months old. I plan to do a Bombay Delhi commute for a few days every month by flight. Is it possible? His first dose of vaccination is done.
P.S.: I will mostly be traveling solo with the baby.
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Strict hygiene, if your baby is rightly vaccinated for age, and feed the baby while taking off and landing to avoid ear pain due to pressure changes. And consult your paediatrician for paracetamol drops dosage incase baby is irritable and crying due to ear ache.
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Yes, it is possible and safe to commute from Bombay to Delhi with a 2-month-old baby, provided you take key medical precautions.
Since the first round of vaccinations is complete, your baby has initial protection, but their immune system is still developing.
To ease ear pain from cabin pressure changes, nurse or bottle-feed the baby during takeoff and landing.
Traveling solo is manageable if you use a secure baby carrier to keep your hands free at the airport.
Maintain strict hand hygiene, sanitize surfaces, and protect your baby from crowded spaces and visibly sick individuals.
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2-month-old baby, first vaccine done, mother plans Bombay-Delhi monthly flight solo. Flying at 2 months is generally possible if baby is healthy, term, and stable. Main concerns are infection exposure, ear pressure pain during take-off/landing, and managing feeds solo.
Next Steps
Get fitness-to-fly clearance from pediatrician before first travel.
- Keep vaccination record handy.
- Plan direct flights, avoid sick contacts.
Health Tips
Feed during take-off and landing to relieve ear pressure - breastfeeding/bottle.
- Carry extra diapers, clothes, sanitizer, baby blanket in cabin bag.
- Use front carrier/sling for solo handling, ask airline for bassinet seat if available.
- Wash hands frequently, avoid touching baby's face.
- Keep baby hydrated with frequent feeds, take window for privacy.
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Flying with your 2-month-old is usually fine once they're healthy and feeding well, especially since the first vaccination is already done. The main thing to manage is ear pressure during takeoff and landing, not the flight itself.
Next Steps
Feed your baby during takeoff and landing, since sucking helps equalise ear pressure. Carry extra diapers, feeds and a change of clothes since you're travelling solo, and try to book an aisle seat near the front for easier movement.
Health Tips
Skip the flight if your baby has fever, a cold or an ear infection that day, and check with your pediatrician before each trip if this becomes a regular monthly routine.
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