Not exact matches
Minkin suggested breastfeeding — or offering the baby a bottle or
pacifier to suck on —
during takeoff and landing, which may help equalize pressure in the baby's ears.
(I smell a future piece on this — if babies should be sucking
during takeoff & landing but you're not supposed to hold them that way, is a
pacifier the only or safest option?
The usual flying with baby advice holds here when flying with a newborn; try to keep them sucking
during takeoff and landing, whether that's by nursing, a bottle, or a
pacifier.
I was no longer nursing by the time we traveled with her, so it was easy enough
during takeoff and landing to either pop a bottle in her mouth or use her
pacifier.
To help equalize the pressure in your baby's ears, offer your baby a breast, bottle or
pacifier to suck on
during takeoff and the initial descent.
Everybody knows this one... but give your baby the
pacifier or bottle
during takeoff and landing to avoid ears popping.
If your baby's or toddler's ears seem to hurt from air pressure changes
during takeoff and landing, encourage him to breastfeed or suck on a bottle,
pacifier, or sippy cup.