Baby Flight Sleep Medication

Asks from san antonio tx on may 19 2009 17 answers.

Baby flight sleep medication.

However hammond does recommend that traveling parents should pack tylenol ibuprofen and benadryl along with a thermometer in their travel pack because benadryl would be used should your child suffer from an allergic reaction. A dad from new zealand with children ages five and two both of whom often take 10 12 hour flights says he has used antihistamines to help his son sleep and that a doctor had recommended it. Take one of these puppies and you should be asleep within 30 minutes of swallowing. It s important to keep your baby comfortable.

Tomorrow we are flying overseas and the 1 st flight is close to 10 hr. Certain medications that children sometimes take most notably the over the counter antihistamine diphenhydramine or benadryl cause drowsiness in addition to their intended results such as treating allergy symptoms. Medication is a tempting way to keep your baby quiet for a few hours during a trip but i don t recommend it. Safe medication to help baby sleep during flight.

These types of drugs chemically slow your brain s activity so you can get some much needed shut eye. Bring any medications that your baby needs. However i have no imminent plans to take my son on a plane any time soon. Usually your doctor will prescribe something like ambien rozerem or lunesta.