flying and ear popping

redness4

Perhaps a silly question, but I'll ask anyway.  My understanding is that the descent is the main concern for ear popping.  I purchased juice boxes for the daughter to drink during this time to help.  If she is sleeping, should I wake her to have her drink it or just let her sleep?  I just don't want her to be in pain.

djandkellen

The ascent can cause it too...their ears are just like ours...  Mine pop on the way up and down.  So, I assume DS's do too.  The one thing that I've read and have practiced is to not let them sleep on the way down.  If she's sucking on a pacifier, then maybe she could get away with it, but if not...then I'd suggest getting her to drink something.  Good luck!

ABE2006

Have flown with DD 8 times.  If they are sleeping, they will wake up if it hurts but a paci should help prevent this.  If they are awake (like mine always is no matter what time), a drink or paci usually does the trick.  You just want them to swallow to release the pressure.

MBZ

Just flew to Cali and back to Ohio with DD and she did fine. She did not fuss at all, and she has a cold and is teething I did give her motrin and tylenol for the ride home, but she was awake for all take offs and descents. I would not wake her if she is asleep! DD is not a big drinker either so I had her eat something ( cheerios) or she sucked on her blankie, but it was hit or miss and I really had no control over it. Good Luck!

redness4

Thanks for the tips ladies.  She has never taken a pacifier so I'll try drinks that she never/rarely has.