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Traveling via flight with 4 month old.
I'm traveling with my 4 month via flight. What are the precautions to be taken for ear pressure? Kindly reply?
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You need to feed the baby while take off and landing when sudden pressure changes occur. If baby is not willing to feed, give a clean pacifier. Swallowing helps open the eustachian tube( connection between nose and ear) and balances the pressure in the ears
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Dr. Vinit M Mehta
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Not to feed while take off or landing
Less preferably while in air
Feed properly before or after flight
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