newborn on flight.

[Guest guest]

Hi

Anyone with experience of taking a new-born (month or two or so) on a

flight.

The doctors reco is 6 weeks, but they feel still there is no guarentee

that the child may not catch an infection.

It is for my frineds who need to travel back to china (long trip!) with

their new-born which is a week old now. They want to plan their trip,

and asked me for any input. I thought I will check with the group, of

anyone with the knowledge or experience. Does WAPF have any info on

this.

What are the issues with an infant for travel, especially long one.

Does the mother's milk(colostrum?) keep the baby from infections? The

mom is committed to eating well during this time(avoiding sugar, fast

foods etc). They will be grateful for any info.

Thanks much

-Dan.

[Guest guest]

The mother's milk should be very protective. The baby probably will

come out of it healthier than the adults as long as she is able to

nurse at will.

Dora

>

> Hi

> Anyone with experience of taking a new-born (month or two or so) on

a

> flight.

>

> The doctors reco is 6 weeks, but they feel still there is no

guarentee

> that the child may not catch an infection.

>

> It is for my frineds who need to travel back to china (long trip!)

with

> their new-born which is a week old now. They want to plan their

trip,

> and asked me for any input. I thought I will check with the group,

of

> anyone with the knowledge or experience. Does WAPF have any info on

> this.

>

> What are the issues with an infant for travel, especially long one.

>

> Does the mother's milk(colostrum?) keep the baby from infections?

The

> mom is committed to eating well during this time(avoiding sugar,

fast

> foods etc). They will be grateful for any info.

>

> Thanks much

> -Dan.

>

[Guest guest]

Its really tough to travel with a child this young and your body is still

recovering from

childbirth. The main issue is infection your exposing both of you to a lot of

germs when

your immune system is still somewhat comprimised. Nursing can help the ear

discomfort

on the plane. Try to make as direct a flight as possible and make sure you can

rest with

someone to care for the infant when you get to the destination.