Holiday Ayo - Babies generally cry to communicate because they have no other way of telling them what they need. However, there are times when traveling by air with a baby on a plane, they will cry during the flight.

The constant crying of a baby can make parents worry and are afraid that they will disturb other passengers.

Here are tips for calming a crying baby on a plane, according to the Indian Express.

1. Find out why

One of the reasons babies cry while on a plane is feeling trapped at an altitude of almost 36,000 feet (about 10,000 meters more), so that discomfort arises. There are also other reasons why babies cry, including because they are hungry, angry, or bored.

Before dealing with a crying baby, parents are advised to find out in advance why he continues to cry incessantly.

2. Overcome crying during takeoff and landing

If your baby starts crying during takeoff or landing, it may be because their ears are blocked. Parents can distract their children by breastfeeding or bottle feeding them. This method is also recommended by some airlines to calm a crying baby. This is because breastfeeding can help relieve earaches caused by pressure in the cabin.

3. Distract with toys

Apart from distracting them with breastfeeding, parents can also keep their little ones "busy" by involving them in some activities. Give baby his favorite toy or show him a video on your phone or laptop. Parents can also attract attention by taking them to see the scenery outside the window.

4. Take me down the cabin aisle

If the baby is still crying non-stop, parents can hold him, then rock the baby up and down. This activity can be carried out only after the seat belt signal sounds and the aircraft is in a stable condition.

If it still doesn't work, parents can take the baby for a walk down the aisle for a while to keep him entertained.