OutdoorsWidely recommended
Feeding toddlers and infants during takeoff and descent
Drinking or nursing during takeoff and descent helps babies and toddlers equalise ear pressure.
- Time
- ⏱ 2 min
- Difficulty
- ◆ easy
What you need
- Bottle, drinking cup or nursing
How to do it
- Offer a bottle or the breast shortly before takeoff.
- Offer again during descent for as long as the pressure discomfort lasts.
Variations
- For older children, a straw, lollipop or gum can help.
Sources
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- aerointernational.de (opens in a new tab)
Kleinkinder sollten bei Start und Landung möglichst trinken, um den Druckausgleich zu erleichtern.
- twtravel.de (opens in a new tab)
Für Säuglinge: Stillen Sie Ihr Baby während des Starts und besonders während des Sinkflugs
