Does a 6 month old need headphones on airplane?

Consider using cotton balls, noise-canceling headphones or small earplugs to limit your baby's exposure to this noise. This may help make it easier for your baby to sleep. Your baby's breathing.



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Experienced traveling families already know this, but in most cases the hardest time to travel with a child is from when they become squirmy and mobile by about 9 months old until they hit the age of reason bargaining/cartooning/snacking at about 18 months.

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General Tips for Traveling With an Infant
  1. Stick to baby's schedule. ...
  2. Keep baby's meals handy. ...
  3. Bring extra clothes and lots of diapers. ...
  4. Bring baby-safe medication. ...
  5. Pack baby's toys. ...
  6. Go over the logistics beforehand. ...
  7. Arrive early. ...
  8. Don't worry about other passengers.


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Each airline will have its rules about who can sit where, but a bulkhead seat is generally considered an excellent option for families traveling with young children. The bulkhead is at the front of the cabin and sitting in those seats usually guarantees you some extra leg room.

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Air travel is not recommended for babies younger than seven days of age. This is because cabin pressure in an airplane changes often, and newborn babies' systems may have trouble adjusting. Airlines have different policies about age of air travel, so it's best to check before you make plans.

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It is hard to say whether flying during the day or night with a baby is better. After the first few weeks, some infants may sleep more reliably at nighttime than they do during naptime travel. If you and your baby can sleep on the plane, a late-night flight may be the way to go.

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If your baby is particularly sensitive to loud noises, consider using ear plugs or ear muffs while flying. This will help block out any loud noises from the plane and reduce any potential discomfort caused by changes in air pressure.

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