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HaRuMaN:

--- Quote from: ChadTower on May 10, 2011, 09:36:15 am ---
Just don't be that ---uvula--- that drugs the kid with benadryl and then wonders why the kid is a screaming mess for the next two days when she doesn't understand the migraine from whatever pressure got in there and was never let out.

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No, definitely not gonna do that.

Vigo:

--- Quote from: HarumaN on May 10, 2011, 09:37:21 am ---
--- Quote from: ChadTower on May 10, 2011, 09:36:15 am ---
Just don't be that ---uvula--- that drugs the kid with benadryl and then wonders why the kid is a screaming mess for the next two days when she doesn't understand the migraine from whatever pressure got in there and was never let out.

--- End quote ---

No, definitely not gonna do that.

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You don't want to drug your kid for the sake of knocking them out, but keep in mind the biggest issue that affects kids in a plane is the cabin pressure building change. If your kid has a stuffy nose, it will make the problem much worse, don't be afraid to have her take some decongestant medicine if needed.

Also, during takeoff and landing, giving her some juice or whatever to suck down. It will help her equalize the pressure when it is changing with the altitude change.

gryhnd:
The advice WRT having your child drink during take off and landing to help relieve the discomfort of pressure changes is a sound one. That's what we used for our son whenever we traveled. It's not 100% foolproof though!

We also did whatever we could to distract him so he would be less likely to notice any discomfort: read a favorite book, play with a toy, act silly, whatever works best.

And yes, take extra diapers, wipes and bags. You never know what sudden intestinal emissions may occur when under stress  >:D Or for your daughter for that mattter ;)

shmokes:
Particularly have her drink from a bottle.  The sucking and biting on the nipple pops plugged ears sort of like chewing gum.  If you have lots of money you can buy her a (often slightly discounted) ticket of her own and strap her car seat right in.  This has the added benefit of having a car seat handy at your destination to get her from the airport to wherever you're going.  Otherwise, kids fly free on your lap until they're 3 years old.

Also, bring a stroller.  Security and finding your gate and waiting for your flight will be a nightmare without it.  Don't check it with your bags either.  You can take it right up to the gate and they will take it from you while you're boarding and have it waiting for you at the door of the plane when you arrive. 

As for entertainment . . . most of the advise so far is for older children.  You can't really "entertain" an infant on a flight.  You comfort her.  It's not like you can just hand her a DS or some crayons.  Have an aisle seat if possible so you can get up and walk laps up and down the aisle if she gets cranky. 

And, yeah . . . don't let the stigma of being "that ---uvula---" keep you from giving your kid needed drugs.  If your daughter is congested, for god's sake now is not the time to question whether the congestion is severe enough to warrant medication.  Severe discomfort or pain isn't going to do her any good (and can actually cause permanent hearing damage).

With all that said, I've flown a half-dozen times or so with my daughter (who's 4 now) and the flights have almost always gone really well.  So don't worry too much.

ChadTower:

--- Quote from: shmokes on May 10, 2011, 03:34:20 pm ---And, yeah . . . don't let the stigma of being "that ---uvula---" keep you from giving your kid needed drugs.  If your daughter is congested, for god's sake now is not the time to question whether the congestion is severe enough to warrant medication.  Severe discomfort or pain isn't going to do her any good (and can actually cause permanent hearing damage).

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As usual you're responding before processing.  I'm talking about people who knock the kid out with benadryl specifically.  Nobody said anything about withholding medication that has an actual purpose.   ::)

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