Babies: know what care is required during air travel

In World Cup years, many families will enjoy enjoying the party atmosphere in another city or state. But who is not very interested in the world, the course may be another country. Despite the safety and agility that airplanes provide, children need differential attention and care for this type of transport.

For newborns, it is best to travel only after completing two months, when they have already received good part of the first vaccinations. Before that, the immunity of the small is still very low.

Specifically on vaccination, in Brazil the only vaccine required for travel in some states is yellow fever. However, it is only given from the age of six months. Therefore, please update your child's travel card before traveling.

To avoid ear aches or infections, I suggest that you wash and clean your child's nose with saline the same day, just before the trip. With pressure, the secretion in the throat may rise through the Eustachian Trunk, a channel that connects the nose, ear, and throat. Generally, your child feels pain at the time of take off or landing, and may result in an ear infection.

In your child's carry-on luggage only take what is needed during the trip. Medications must be with the medical prescription and patient name, and in the original packaging for better identification at the time of inspection. Some of these remedies that I mention are: nasal serum, analgesic, antiemetic (for the relief of nausea, nausea and vomiting) and ointment against allergy and infection.

As for food, the National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC) allows you to carry baby bottles and industrialized baby food. So put items on your travel list such as baby food, powdered milk and a bottle. The frequency of feedings should follow the normal routine. However, feeding the child too often can increase the amount of air present in the stomach and intestine, causing discomfort and crying. At a cruising altitude, due to low atmospheric pressure, the presence of air increases by about 20% in these organs.

An important recommendation: A sick child should not travel, except in specific cases, such as taking her to a distant hospital. If possible, avoid travel if the child is cooled, as this may develop into otitis during flight due to pressure. The pressurizing of the airplane has a direct influence from person to person and, in children, this can also reduce immunity, facilitating the entry of other diseases or worsening of the picture, if you are already ill.

Baby's seat

have the right to preferential care. Children under 12 years old can board and disembark before other passengers. With young children and infants, it is recommended to request seats in the first row. As for small babies, the indication is that they occupy an individual seat, which will ensure greater safety. In this case, ask the airline for information about extra procedures and costs.

The baby is not required to remain in the lap during take-off and landing. This can have serious consequences, such as the risk of injury and death. For the transport of babies, the chair in the airplane must follow the same rules as those used in automobiles. Give preference to baby comfort, which can be buckled to the seat belt and positioned behind. Generally, airlines do not provide such seats.

Before traveling, check the required documentation: ID card or baby's birth certificate for domestic flights and passport for international travel. Following the tips with caution, the flight and the trip will be helpful and safe for the whole family.

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