Help me out here.

bglovesbabyk · August 2014

I know this might be flameworty but I'm trying to figure out what to do here. We are flying to Hawaii Friday which is a 6 hr flight. K will be sitting on our laps. My mom who is an RN, my Aunt who is a nurse, my husband who has done this with the other kids when they were babies, and my crazy ass MIL, are all telling me to give him Benadryl to make him sleep on the way over. Looking at the package of Children's Benadryl, it says not to use to make child sleepy. So I'm concerned obviously. I'm going to call his pediatrician tomorrow to check, but I want to know, honestly have any of you ever done this? Would you? 6 hrs is a long time to keep a 9 month old who is the size of a 2 year old out of trouble on a plane, but I couldn't live with myself if I somehow harmed him. HELP A SISTER OUT! WWN13DO?

[Deleted User] · August 2014

Um no. It says not to do it for a reason.

bglovesbabyk · August 2014

Not nursing. I can wear him if necessary. I probably will since I'll be carrying bags too. My husband swears that what he did with the other 4 babies is best, but being a first time mom, that's why I'm asking, wondering if I'm being overly paranoid.

[Deleted User] · August 2014

Not trying to be snarky at all but I seriously wouldn't medicate my kid just so they will sleep. Plus unless you have given it to him before you have no idea how he will react to it.

bglovesbabyk · August 2014

Ok, this is going to be interesting getting my husband on board with this. Wish me luck! Thanks for your input, I needed some mom power to back up what I thought.

bglovesbabyk · August 2014

Oh Jesus, I didn't think about that. Could you imagine? Hahaha!!! Ya, not worth it.

bglovesbabyk · August 2014

Finnaroo said:
I wouldn't do it, but I know that my mom drugged me on a few occasions. Legit risks aside, it might also jack him up. Imagine that on a flight. Not worth the risk.

Ya, if it was up to my FIL, we'd give him rum before the flight. Because that's what his parents did, and he turned out JUST FINE.:-)
My mom used to drug us too for long car rides when she was alone.

VegasGal1978 · August 2014

I'm not a fan of medicating for a flight, but we haven't flown with B yet (that's coming next week). My BFF swore by melatonin. She flies internationally with her 2 babes (3 & 1.5) pretty often. I haven't checked with my pedi, since we won't likely go that route, but thought if share in case you want to mention it to yours.

cagoldi · August 2014

I don't like this. For the reasons cited by PPs and it's disrespectful to the baby. In the absence of an actual behavioral problem I don't think it's right to medicate a child just so they don't inconvenience me with their irritability over the fact that they have to sit still on a long flight.

Kim22 · August 2014

My neighbor does this all the time but I would not. What if he has a reaction and your on a plane? It seems like you have plenty of adults to help out if needed. Have a great trip!

bglovesbabyk · August 2014

Thanks everyone for your input. I'm definitely not doing it now hearing all of the other info. Like CFox815 said, so many other adults made it seem like the norm, I wanted to make sure I wasn't crazy to be nervous about this.

Karadee1 · August 2014

I would say the same as others, not a good idea. My son was given a "sedative" before they took him in for ear tubes (before knocking him out) and it made him absolutely nutty and hyper. I don't know what it was but if Benadryl can have the same possible reaction that would be terrible for a flight.

People know babies travel with their families, anyone who acts like a jerk because you have a baby and he cries or is loud it's on them. I don't understand anyone who would be completely intolerant of a baby on a plane, that's why I used to bring earbuds with me.

beccaxbooxbear · August 2014

Finnaroo said:

I wouldn't do it, but I know that my mom drugged me on a few occasions. Legit risks aside, it might also jack him up. Imagine that on a flight. Not worth the risk.

I was going to mention thiis as well that for some people Benadryl has the opposite effect of drowsiness. Also I know someone who gives Benadryl to her child for stuff like that and I seriously side eye her for it. She just doesn't want to deal with her son. Also my cousin who is an officer told me that you can be arrested for drugging a child for non medical purposes. He says it's in the same line as child endangerment. If someone sees you do it they can call it in and it has to be fully investigated and the department of child services usually gets involved as well. I just don't think it's worth the risk. I would just bring things to entertain him. My boys love my iPad and there's apps for painting and drawing that are great.

rbtrumpet · August 2014

dollphnfreek10 said:

I flew ~6 hours SOLO with G when we moved from DC to San Fran.

I'm flying solo with L from DC to CA in about 2 weeks. I can't believe how many people are telling me to give her Benadryl!

I've given it to her once before (allergic rash) - it didn't really tire her our or make her hyper - in fact, I didn't notice any differece (except her rash went away). Even though I know she's OK with it, I still wouldn't consider giving it to her on the airplane. I'll just nurse, sing, play, and hope she sleeps!

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