There is nothing novel about infants traveling by air. They have been doing so since time immemorial, long before adults. Legend has it that they were “delivered” by storks, and were never the worse for their trips. Of course, stork flights skimmed rooftops, eliminating concerns of high altitude and accompanying ear issues, dehydration, and excessive […]

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A small, customized medical kit can be a real lifesaver when traveling with children. Never leave home without it.
1. Buy or assemble a first aid kit.
This is not the same as a medical kit. A first aid kit includes items to treat the inevitable minor illnesses and scrapes children get at home or away. […]

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Tags: Airplane, Altitude, Diarrhea, Ear infections, Epinephrine kits, First aid, Medications