Baby flying on a plane
Release time : 04/21/2025 09:30:01
If a mother gives birth abroad, she must take the baby back to her country by plane. Some mothers also want to take their newborn baby with them for a trip. At this time, mothers will have questions: Can babies fly by plane? Do babies need to buy tickets? What kind of documents do they need? According to relevant national regulations, infants born after 14 days and in good health can fly, while babies under two years old are entitled to a discounted ticket price when flying. Below, Momin.com will tell you about the knowledge related to taking babies on flights.
Is it necessary for babies to purchase tickets for flying? For infants under 2 weeks old, are they required to buy tickets? According to relevant legal regulations, for infants under 2 weeks old, the ticket price is one-fifth of the full price. If the ticket price is 1890 yuan, then the child's ticket price would be 189 yuan. Airport charges and fuel surcharges are not required to be paid.
It is recommended that mothers purchase tickets directly at the airport for their children, with discounts of 50% off the full price for children aged 2 years old and above but under 12 years old. If the full price is 1000 yuan, the child's ticket price would be 500 yuan. Then add half of the additional fees, as the airport infrastructure fees are not to be paid.
Before boarding the plane, you must bring your child's household registration book (if a child), and if it is an infant, you must bring the birth certificate to pass through the security check.
The editor suggests that moms should buy their child's tickets directly at the airport.
When is a baby old enough to fly? According to the China Airlines regulations, babies who are over 14 days old and healthy can fly.
Very soon after birth, infants are vulnerable to infection due to the lungs not yet fully expanded, fragile capillaries, and weak tolerance to changes in atmospheric pressure, gravity, and other factors.
If the baby is in a closed environment with a large group of strangers, breathing and using the air will inevitably be infected by some circulating germs.
Therefore, mothers should wait until the baby is 4-6 weeks old before taking them on a plane.
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What should you bring for your baby when flying? 1. A baby carrier is very practical.
It is possible to carry a baby in the front of the chest, not only to free up hands for luggage but also to avoid affecting the check-in procedures.
2. When the formula milk is consumed more than 10 hours, a breastfeeding mother will feel very tired, and it is easier to feed with formula milk than breast milk.
3. Baby Safety Cuff - This is a safety cuff that's very short and has a loop in the middle. You can pass your adult safety harness through this loop and then fasten it to your baby.
After fastening, the adult's seat belt and baby seat belt are like an "8" lying horizontally, which is more suitable for short flights.
4. Baby bottles need to drink milk, of course, it is more convenient to prepare a bottle.
5. Keep your clothes in your carry-on bag. Prepare an easy-to-change set of clothes for your baby. One-piece suits are more convenient.
6. If a baby in diapers pooped on the plane, of course he needs a diaper to change it.
Parents who are traveling with their baby should prepare accordingly. What should they do? How can babies be made less prone to motion sickness while flying? 1. Causes: The series of movements from takeoff, including vibrations, ascent, descent, and turns until landing, all can cause babies to become motion-sick. Additionally, physical discomfort and fatigue before the journey can also contribute to motion sickness.
2. Treatment, so, if the baby has a motion sickness, how should it be treated? When the baby's motion sickness is mild, mothers can do something to attract the baby's attention or guide the baby to look at the window far away.
Place a cool wet towel on the baby's forehead. Experienced mothers can also try pressing on the baby's Neiguan (Neiguan is located on the palm side of the wrist, about two finger-widths above the wrist crease and between two tendons). Both methods can help alleviate symptoms of motion sickness in babies.
If the baby's response to motion sickness is too severe, seek medical assistance from flight crew immediately.
When babies feel dizzy, what should be done to treat them? 3. To prevent, how should we prevent the feeling of dizziness in babies? Before flying, ensure that the baby's health and enough restful sleep are guaranteed.
If possible, choose a seat that is far from the engine but still near the window to reduce noise and enlarge the field of vision.
While flying, try to do something that draws your baby's attention. You can talk to them, read stories and listen to music.
Before taking a flight, it is advisable to drink an appropriate amount of warm water mixed with vinegar, which can also prevent motion sickness in babies.
Precautions for Babies Flying: What needs to be noted when babies fly? In general, there are the following six precautions for babies flying: 1. Only board the plane after being born for 14 days. Airline regulations require that infants must be born for 14 days before they can board the plane, to prevent respiratory organs from not being able to adapt.
If the baby is beyond 15 days, there is no disease manifestation at present, it can take a flight.
2. Choose a direct flight. Take-off and landing can be said to be the most difficult moments for babies to adapt to.
Rapid changes in pressure often cause an imbalance in pressure inside and outside the throat line leading to the middle ear.
Reducing the number of aircraft landings and landings reduces the risk factor for children.
Therefore, it is best to choose a direct flight to the destination.
Airlines have a policy that infants must be 14 days old before they can board the plane.3. Overcome the difference in atmospheric pressure, babies may cry or be restless when flying down.
This is because there's a European tube between the ear and the throat. When you're on an airplane, diving, hiking or riding an elevator that suddenly accelerates, your ears get displaced by the pressure difference, and you feel uncomfortable.
The editor suggests mothers feed their babies with a bottle of milk or water when the plane descends.
Bigger babies can be encouraged to chew on snacks provided in the plane to encourage swallowing movements, reducing discomfort.
4. Being an unqualified flight attendant is not a job for someone who wants to be a babysitter and board or deplane the plane. Flight attendants are happy to assist you with any questions you might have during your trip.
However, it's not feasible for them to take a break from their work to hold the baby for you.
Because flight attendants have other passengers to serve, and not your baby's nanny, mothers should not overly demand the attention of flight attendants for their children.
5. When an infant falls ill during the flight, treatment should be tailored to the specific situation.
If your baby has upper respiratory infection or sinusitis, otitis media, etc., it is better not to take a plane.
If the itinerary has been arranged, editors suggest that mothers follow the doctor's advice and use nasal decongestants or earplugs to remove nasal secretions. Then, pinching the nose and blowing air to equalize middle ear pressure can help alleviate discomfort in the ears during air travel.
The medical information provided in this text is for reference only.
If you experience discomfort, it is advised to seek medical attention immediately. The diagnosis and treatment should be based on the examinations conducted by a professional in person.