If you or your child is not feeling well, you may want to postpone flying with kids until the illness has passed. Several options include taking bottled water or pain relievers and rescheduling the flight. In addition to rescheduling the flight, you should also consider purchasing travel insurance. Depending on how you’ve booked the flight, you may be able to get a refund or a full refund if you have to cancel your flight.
For those concerned that their child may be experiencing ear pain or an infection, consider postponing flights with kids who are not feeling good. Children who have a cold or the flu can fly with minimal discomfort, but it is best to postpone flights if your child is seriously congested. In addition, kids with ear infections should not fly, as they could end up with painful infections or even a ruptured eardrum.
If you have to fly with a sick child, notify the airline about the illness as soon as possible. You should request that the airline issue you a travel credit if your child is too ill to fly. Make sure to give the airline the necessary documentation before issuing the credit. If you do not give the airline enough time to accommodate your child’s illness, you could be charged a cancellation fee and lose credit.
Taking pain relievers
When flying with children, it’s a good idea to prepare them for any possible discomfort that they may experience during the flight. For example, infants may feel pain in their ears due to the narrowing of their Eustachian tubes. For ear pain, babies can wear EarPlanes, specially designed earplugs with an equalizer. You can also get a prescription from a pediatrician for pain-relieving eardrops for your child.
Taking bottled water
When flying with kids who are not feeling well, it’s best to drink bottled water for several reasons. First, water can easily contaminate, especially in countries without adequate sanitation. Using untreated water can result in stomach pain, vomiting, or diarrhea. It can also be difficult to treat these symptoms, especially if you don’t have access to medical care. Second, contaminated water can make you and your child feel sick.
It’s important to prepare for illnesses that your child could potentially catch on the plane and any possible allergic reactions. Airlines usually have basic first aid kits, including bandages and antiseptic wipes. But they typically don’t carry medicines for common childhood ailments. Bringing your child’s own medicine can help ensure a smoother flight and reduce the risk of in-flight medical events.