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MrsJ
I love my Katie Bug
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When can an infant fly?
When can an infant fly?
ETA Im thinking about flying to VA to visit my Mom for a week so she can help me with the baby and I can sleep.
Message edited 6/2/2006 10:40:32 AM.
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michele31
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Re: When can an infant fly?
I think it has to do when YOU are comfortable with her flying. Call your ped to get a better answer as well. Personally I would fly my mom up instead, if at all possible.
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| Posted 6/2/06 10:48 AM |
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IrishTracy
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Re: When can an infant fly?
I was told about 6 weeks
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| Posted 6/2/06 2:15 PM |
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lmb03
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L
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Re: When can an infant fly?
My pediatrician said 3months. She is very conservative though.
Can DH take her for a ittle while so you can get some sleep?
Good Luck.
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| Posted 6/2/06 2:19 PM |
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steph4777
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Re: When can an infant fly?
I came to NY with Nate when he was about 3 months old.
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| Posted 6/2/06 2:23 PM |
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pharmcat2000
Mom of 2 + 1
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Catherine
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Re: When can an infant fly?
I think it depends on you and your ped. I was reading on the Southwest website that they won't allow babies under 14 days (I think) fly. They even require a birth certificate to prove that the infant is not below the minimum age.
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| Posted 6/4/06 12:38 AM |
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Melbernai
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Melissa
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Re: When can an infant fly?
I am so silly. When I read the post title I was thinking of that game when you hold the baby over your head and zoom them around.
As for flying in an airplane, I would ask your pediatrician. I know of a lot of people who've done it with 6 mo old babies but I don't know about less then that.
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| Posted 6/4/06 6:57 AM |
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Samlove
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Shari
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Re: When can an infant fly?
I flew with my daughter when she was 8 weeks old and she is flying again at the end of June at 4 months old
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| Posted 6/4/06 7:45 AM |
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nrthshgrl
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Re: When can an infant fly?
When my friend adopted from Utah, she flew her 4 day old home. My other friend's husband is a pilot, so her son was flying at a few weeks ol. While ultimately your pediatrician is the person who can answer for you, the real answer is whatever you're comfortable with.
Planes have recycled air. I would probably opt out of flying longer than most moms. Mainly because I've had too many hospital visits with my kids when they were young (RSV, spinal taps, etc).
I would rather have my mom fly up & help me if it was an option. I'd have to fly back with an infant who was in an unfamiliar place & is now off schedule with laundry & a house that hasnt been cleaned.
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| Posted 6/4/06 8:16 AM |
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hazeleyes33
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Ginger
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Re: When can an infant fly?
OMG-I must be tired because I thought this was a joke and went on to see the punchline!!
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| Posted 6/4/06 9:37 PM |
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JavaJunkie
Someday, Somehow
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Lois
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Re: When can an infant fly?
My ped said 8 weeks to travel
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| Posted 6/4/06 9:54 PM |
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MrsJ
I love my Katie Bug
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Re: When can an infant fly?
I think, in light of all the issues we've had with Katie, that I'll just ask my Mom to come to me this time and plan a trip when the baby is older..and happier!
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| Posted 6/5/06 12:37 AM |
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