How old infant can travel by flight?

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We have a new born infant, 4-5days old,we need to travel urgently. Can we travel by flight with 5days old kid? Any precautions suggested?

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Dr. Pandurang Sawant

Pediatrician 13 yrs exp Pune

Avoid if possible Bcz it may cause ear problem If must then Remember feed ur baby while take off and landing of flight Baby should suckle during that time That's all

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Dr. J Prabhakar Rao Pediatrician 32 yrs exp Ghaziabad · Accepted Answer

Dr. J Prabhakar Rao

Pediatrician 32 yrs exp Ghaziabad

Yes,you can,just remember to give him feeds while ascent and descent of the flight,so as to equalize ear pressure,otherwise he'll have ear pain.

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