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Latest post on 19 July 2011 - 10:36

This weekend I'll be traveling alone from AUH to Chicago with my 5 1/2 month old which is 19 hours of traveling. She's done the flight before and was great BUT now she has GERD, we've just switched her medicine and they aren't working in full effect yet so she's fussier than normal. All of the acid just makes her uncomfortable right now. To top it off, we have some teeth about to come in, so is there anything I can give her only if I have to that will help her sleep or make her a little drowsy other than adol? I meant to ask her DR the other day but of course I forgot and now he's on holiday.

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Latest post on 19 July 2011 - 18:06

Hats off to all the honest ladies who have admitted using sleeping "aids" on flights. I guess its a very individual thing and Im sure that none of us would do anything deliberately to harm our kids. If you have tested it a few times before the flight and had it approved by your GP then maybe this would be better for mum and baby if they dont travel well? Baby is relaxed, able to get some sleep and not in distress therefore mum is too. Chgo2AD you have to weigh up the pro's and cons and decide what is best for you both. I have given my DD an antihistamine when she had an allergy and know that she is fine with it. I have also bought her new toys, snacks etc for the flight to try to keep her occupied however I will also have a bottle in my hand luggage in case of emergency ;)

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Latest post on 19 July 2011 - 16:27

Thanks for all of the advice/opinions/etc. I wouldn't dream of giving her anything that her Dr didn't approve of or thought that wouldn't be safe. Since her Dr here is on holiday and her Dr back home is not familiar with the names of the drugs here, I figured I would ask you ladies before getting back to him. I guess I'll just hope for the best and pray that she's not fussy/not feeling well on Saturday and see if there is any advice he can give me for the return flight. She's flown a ton and normally is fine but our return trip home from Greece last week was 5 hours of her being miserable and I wasn't prepared for it since all of her other flights have been without incident. There's not much you can do when they don't feel well and sometimes medicine (approved by a DR) is what's needed and I'm ok with that.

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Latest post on 19 July 2011 - 14:52

we had tried the Phenargen while on ground two weeks prior to us flying out... and my DD was fine with it... which is why we administered the dosage prescribed by her doctor that would be 'safe' for her age... i was all for 'natural' methods and even tried lavender oil to induce sleep for the little one by applying a few drops to her sheet... but nothing works for my DD... she falls under that statistic that just needs the drugs i guess to calm down... i succumbed to it on a flight back home where she cried for four hours flat (i didnt even know kids could do that coz every book i read said they would exhaust themselves and fall off to sleep after an hour's crying)... CHG02AD - do what ur heart tells u... these are one of those occasions where u have to use that maternal instinct to do what u feel is right...

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Latest post on 19 July 2011 - 14:48

Phenergan is unfortunately not approved for use in infants, it can cause breathing difficulty. In general its not really safe to sedate a baby that age, especially one with GERD as they are at even bigger risk for apnea. I don't think benedryl is really recommended either, especially for this reason. I can sympathize with the GERD, but I found my baby slept really well with the motion of the plane at that age despite me having to change him and myself around 5 times as he refluxed. To be honest Dr's are not always up to date on drugs/side effects, pharmacists generally know better in my experience, although I'm not sure I would apply that to pharmacist in the M.E. http://phenergan.org/ PS you're not a bad person for asking, I asked my pediatrician before I flew with my 4/5 month old and she explained why phenergan wasn't safe, a lot of people do do it but personally its not "needs must" if its potentially life risking.

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Latest post on 19 July 2011 - 14:30

Thats the wonderful thing about parenting, different strokes for different folks :D I've never used something like you're all talking about but I have heard that IF you are considering this kind of thing then its best to trial it out before you fly, once or twice. This way you'll be on the ground should your bubba get an allergic/bad reaction. Something to keep in mind to those who are considering it. ;)

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Latest post on 19 July 2011 - 13:39

I don't know who was more traumatized by our last flight from the UK - SA, me or DD?! I was alone, she was hysterical and NOTHING I did seemed to calm her down. I trust my Dr 100%, and don't doubt her recommendation to give her something to calm her down to make the journey easier for her! It took me and her days to recover from that flight, just as she was settling in, we had to leave again, back to the UK on another 10hr flight. Needs must sometimes and I doubt I put the health of my baby in jeopardy, if that was the case then my Dr should be stripped of her medical licence as it was given on her advise.

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Latest post on 19 July 2011 - 13:16

5.5 months is too young to give a sedative. You just have to grin and bear it......

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Latest post on 19 July 2011 - 12:47

I hear what you're saying (and you plumie), interesting that you use the words unfortunately and guilty - like you know it's not a good thing to do. I wouldn't do it, I would rather have 1 bad day with the baby than a lifetime of regret, there is no need to give anyone who has no say in the matter, esp a baby so young, a medication not for it's purpose but to abuse a potential side effect.

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Latest post on 19 July 2011 - 12:03

Unfortunately I am guilty of giving DD 0.5ml of Alergex on our flight back from the UK last Friday! My Dr prescribed it to me as DD does not handle flying very well and is a poor sleeper if she is not in a comfortable environment! Flight took off at 10pm, she was asleep at 10:30pm and woke at 5am, flight landed at 7:45am. This was by far the most comfortable flight for both of us, as she managed to get sleep and could handle the journey through the airport with ease. DD is known to sleep for 25min on 8hr flights - most of which is crying and getting hysterical as she gets so wired and over-tired and cannot fall asleep due to all the stimulation. When travelling alone with a baby, my sanity is important to get us safely from point A - B and for her to feel rested. Do what you need to do Chgo2AD - I completely sympathize with your situation x

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Latest post on 19 July 2011 - 11:15

This weekend I'll be traveling alone from AUH to Chicago with my 5 1/2 month old which is 19 hours of traveling. She's done the flight before and was great BUT now she has GERD, we've just switched her medicine and they aren't working in full effect yet so she's fussier than normal. All of the acid just makes her uncomfortable right now. To top it off, we have some teeth about to come in, so is there anything I can give her only if I have to that will help her sleep or make her a little drowsy other than adol? I meant to ask her DR the other day but of course I forgot and now he's on holiday. giving your baby a sedative is potentially very dangerous, not only could it have the opposite effect and make her hyper, it could also supress her respiratory functions and stop her breathing... are you prepared for this risk?? Are you wanting to do this for your own convenience? Maybe invest your time in practising other ways to soothe her and bring her comfort other than just wanting to knock her out. She's not even 6 months old yet, still a small baby, although I'm horrified to think people want to do this to a child of any age. Easy there! In my original message I stated that I only wanted it as a backup should nothing else work so no, I'm not doing it for my convenience. She has a severe case of GERD which sometimes leaves her crying for hours and there's not much that I can do to help her other than make sure she's taken her medicine and give her a warm bath to soothe her. As I stated, her Dr just switched her meds as Nexium was giving her really bad side effects. It generally takes a full 2 weeks for the new meds to take full effect and so in the meantime she can get really uncomfortable from all the acid. I've invested plenty of time trying to figure out new ways to soothe her, taking her to numerous specialists, doing research on the internet just trying to make her feel better. Also, I was asking so I can run it by her Dr in the US prior to me *maybe/small chance* of having to use it. <em>edited by Chgo2AD on 19/07/2011</em>

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Latest post on 19 July 2011 - 11:06

Sorry out of topic but Chgo2AD where did you book your flights? Are you flying with Etihad? I'm thinking of flying after Eid. We either fly direct from AUH-ORD which is around 15 hours direct or we fly Etihad to Europe and do a quick layover in either Brussels, London, Paris or Dublin and then grab the AA flight to Chicago. Both options has it's perks. I've found it cheaper to book directly thru American Airlines on the Etihad codeshare flights but you'd earn your miles on AA then.

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Latest post on 19 July 2011 - 11:05

This weekend I'll be traveling alone from AUH to Chicago with my 5 1/2 month old which is 19 hours of traveling. She's done the flight before and was great BUT now she has GERD, we've just switched her medicine and they aren't working in full effect yet so she's fussier than normal. All of the acid just makes her uncomfortable right now. To top it off, we have some teeth about to come in, so is there anything I can give her only if I have to that will help her sleep or make her a little drowsy other than adol? I meant to ask her DR the other day but of course I forgot and now he's on holiday. giving your baby a sedative is potentially very dangerous, not only could it have the opposite effect and make her hyper, it could also supress her respiratory functions and stop her breathing... are you prepared for this risk?? Are you wanting to do this for your own convenience? Maybe invest your time in practising other ways to soothe her and bring her comfort other than just wanting to knock her out. She's not even 6 months old yet, still a small baby, although I'm horrified to think people want to do this to a child of any age.

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Latest post on 19 July 2011 - 11:02

Sorry out of topic but Chgo2AD where did you book your flights? Are you flying with Etihad? I'm thinking of flying after Eid.

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Latest post on 19 July 2011 - 11:02

Thanks - it sounds like what I would use if I was in the US (Benadryl). I guess I'll pick some up and try it tomorrow. I assume it's safe to use on infants? Not planning on using it on the flight unless she is really uncomfortable.

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Latest post on 19 July 2011 - 10:56

just be aware that in some kids phenergan makes them hyper. Test it out in the safety of your own home first. You dont want to hype the kid up on a long haul plane trip

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Latest post on 19 July 2011 - 10:45

we usually give kids a teaspoon of Phenargen... that usually puts them to sleep for long haul flights... :) all the best!

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