Is it safe to fly with a newborn?

Air travel with newborn The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends against any unnecessary air travel for babies shortly after birth. Air travel increases a newborn's risk of catching an infectious disease. Babies born prematurely may have problems with the change in oxygen level within the air cabin.



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The safest way for baby to fly Infants weighing less than 20 pounds should be bucked into a rear-facing car seat during airplane travel. Children who weigh 20 to 40 pounds should be restrained in a car seat. They should not be switched to using just the airplane's lap belt until they reach at least 40 pounds.

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Mountain Travel With Newborns: Travel to places below 8,000 feet (2,438 meters) is safe. Brief drives over higher mountain passes are safe. If your newborn is not healthy, don't travel above 8,000 feet (2,438 meters). Your child's doctor should give the okay first.

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SIDS is often associated with infants who are put to sleep on their stomach instead of the recommended position on their back. Another possible cause could be the lower oxygen levels on airplanes, researchers said. Airlines pressurize the cabins using warm, compressed air.

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Tips for flying with an infant
  1. Save a spot. If you can swing it, purchase a seat on the plane for your baby. ...
  2. Prep your liquids, formula, breast milk or juice. ...
  3. Avoid boarding boredom. ...
  4. Pack for playtime. ...
  5. Fill 'er up. ...
  6. Ease her ear pressure. ...
  7. Ask for help. ...
  8. Tie the knot.


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The TSA will allow you to go through the metal detector while wearing your baby, although you may be asked to undergo an additional screening even if there is not an alarm. The additional screening will consist of having your hands swabbed for chemical residue, and potentially a pat-down.

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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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Give your child acetaminophen or ibuprofen about 30 minutes before takeoff or landing. Or, use nasal spray or drops before takeoff or landing. Follow package instructions exactly about how much medicine to give your child.

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Everything You Need to Know About Traveling With a Baby
  1. Check With Your Pediatrician.
  2. Consider a Rear-Facing Car Seat.
  3. Bring a Collapsible Baby Stroller.
  4. Ask for a Bassinet.
  5. Keep Your Baby Entertained.
  6. Deal With Changes in Air Pressure.
  7. Check for Safety.
  8. Ask for Baby Amenities.


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Helping with nausea is one of the benefits of Gravol, but it and the antihistamine Benadryl are also known to make kids sleepy. Because of this, many parents choose to give their kids these medications to help them settle and get some sleep on a plane ride.

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