What do I need to take with me in my luggage/hand baggage?
Before you start your flight, you should think carefully about what is absolutely necessary for the baby during the flight. Most airlines even allow one extra piece of hand luggage for the baby/infant. Most important is a valid travel document, usually a passport for children.
Change of clothes, a jacket to put on and a pair of thicker socks are useful, since the air conditioning in the airplanes is often very strong. Sufficient hygiene items such as diapers, wet and dry towels should also be included in hand luggage. If a wound protection cream is carried, it should be ensured that the tube or container does not hold more than 100 ml.
In addition, baby food, baby milk and baby porridge may be packed in hand luggage, as they are not subject to the 100 ml quantity limit. This special regulation also applies to required medication. Read more about the topic: Cow’s milk allergy in babies Rations should be carried in realistic quantities and adapted to the duration of the flight in order to avoid complications during security checks.
Larger quantities of baby food should be stowed in the checked baggage. Furthermore, a pacifier, cuddly toy or something similar should be packed to calm and keep the baby busy, especially for take-off and landing. It should be made sure that nail scissors and pointed objects are not stowed in the hand luggage but in the luggage.
Pressure equalization for bottle babies/nursing children
During take-off and landing, pressure on the ears occurs due to the rapid change in altitude.Adults can often simply balance the pressure themselves. Since babies and toddlers do not yet have a fully developed sinus system, they have problems balancing the pressure themselves. It often helps babies to bottle feed or breastfeed during take-off and landing, and the chewing and swallowing movements simplify pressure equalization.
In addition, this has a calming effect on the children. Since babies often have an upper respiratory tract infection and a cold, it is recommended to take a nasal spray with you. This should consist of physiological saline solution. The nasal spray has a decongestant effect on the nasal mucous membrane and facilitates breathing and pressure equalization.
