How do we minimise discomfort in ear of baby when aircraft takes off and landing? Any alternative Other than latching as I'm worried that baby do not Wan to latch. TIA

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I have read that chewing or sucking would help. So offering the bottle, the pacifier, or some snacks (if baby has started solids) may help minimize the discomfort. Another thing is note is that pressure change is typically more noticeable during the initial descent (and not so much the landing), which could take place as much as half an hour or more before landing. The higher the cruising altitude is, the earlier in the flight the descent would start. Hence, if you yourself do not experience the "ear popping" sensation, you can check with the crew on board to let you know when the plane would start the initial descent, so that you can prepare to give the items to your baby. Hope this helps!

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I got these information from my pd. As long as baby are suckling , drinking or biting motion. There won't be any ear popping effect for babies. And I tried it myself 3 weeks ago. I give my love Pacificer or constantly feeding him with puffs. :) And he went tru it well without any hazzle

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I used a milk bottle or otherwise let baby suck on fruits or something. If u don't want to get messy, there's this ice cream like popsicle holder selling at Kiddy Palace or Mothercare. If she feels uncomfortable, she will yell/cry.

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Hi, can share a photo of the Popsicle thingy?

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I have travelled 3 times with my LO when btw 3 months to 9months.. Pacifier and letting him drink milk while plane takes off works well for me.

If ur baby latches let then. Else use paci. Let time snack or drink.

As long baby is sleeping is still OK. Use pacifier can help too

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I used a pacifier. Worked like a charm.

Try Hyland's earache drops.

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