Is it safe to travel infant of 8 weeks on long distance flight?
Yes, it is perfectly safe to travel with a baby that young, even for such a long distance. Babies often do have difficulty with the pressure in their ears during take-off and again when the plane starts to make its descent to land. If you have the baby nursing or drinking from a bottle during that time, then the baby should be fine. Even sucking on a pacifier can help. It isn’t dangerous to the baby – they just become uncomfortable if they can’t pop their ears. But sucking on something will help. Bring lots of diapers, changes of clothes, and plenty of formula if necessary for the trip. You should bring more than you think you will need just in case there are delays or in case your baby picks that day to change the routine a little. Also, many airlines offer basinets for international long-distance flights. They attach to the bulkhead, and provide a place for the baby to lay down and rest during the flight. Policies vary though – some airlines will allow you to reserve this ahead of ti
