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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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Dr. Ankita Gahlot
Obstetrician
12 yrs exp
Bangalore
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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