Holiday Ayo - Carrying a baby via airplane can be an easy and risky thing at the same time, using an airplane is calmer and arrives faster, but there are a number of things that you must pay attention to, cited from IDN Times, parents, please pay attention to this when bringing your children using aircraft

1. Minimum age of the baby

The main thing to consider is the age of the baby. Newborns for two days are prohibited from boarding the plane. However, after the baby is at least seven days old, it is allowed on the condition of a medical permit.

Meanwhile, premature babies are allowed to board the plane and are considered special passengers. Therefore, it will need special handling.

However, some doctors recommend that the minimum age for a baby to board a plane is three months. So, babies under one month are not advised to travel by plane.

The condition of the baby's body is still very susceptible to disease. Moreover, the conditions on the plane that make babies meet a lot of people.

In addition, parents also need to check the health of the baby before the flight. Make sure the baby is in good health, especially if you want to make a long-term flight.

2. Must be accompanied by an adult passenger

In addition to age and health conditions, infants must be accompanied by passengers on adult tickets. The baby is also required to fly in the same class and destination, and the accompanying adult must be responsible for the baby.

3. Baby Seats

Infants who are allowed to occupy a seat are at least six months old or older. Must be equipped with a personal car safety seat and must be accompanied by parents.

Parents must also complete and sign a permit first. This permit can be obtained at checkin.

4. Baby basket

If you need a baby bassinet, you must contact the airline's call center. Usually it can be used for free, but the number is limited. The maximum weight that the baby bassinet can accommodate is 9 kilograms.

5. Tips for bringing a baby on a plane

So that babies can fly safely and comfortably, parents can apply the following tips:

- Choose the flight schedule according to the baby's sleeping hours.

- If the infant is old enough, an additional seat is recommended.

- Wear comfortable clothes and bring a baby blanket.

- Keep baby equipment in one bag, so it can be stored in the airplane cabin.

- Give breast milk or snacks when taking off or landing, so that the baby's ears don't feel sore due to the air pressure on the plane.