<\/span><\/h2>\nI\u2019ve traveled on a plane when I was severely congested and running a fever. This was before I had kids and it was terrible. I did not have any decongestants with me on this trip either and was sure my head would explode when the plane went in for landing.<\/p>\n
Occasionally we have traveled when my children have had \u201csniffles\u201d, meaning no fever, no real signs of illness except a runny nose. On these occasions, I make extra sure that I bring some child-decongestants on the trip.<\/p>\n
I\u2019ve also traveled with my kids when they\u2019ve had upset stomachs, though in these cases, the stomach-upsets occurred when we were already on the plane. Having a child throw up while in their seat is not a great experience for anyone. This is when a change of clothes, antibacterial wet-wipes, and some anti-nausea medication comes in very handy. Frequent toilet visits because of diarrhea on the plane is also not a lot of fun, and again: antibacterial wet-wipes and a change (or two!) of clothes can be a real life-saver.<\/p>\n
As a precaution, I always bring a small bag of \u201cmedical items\u201d on board when I fly, and every time I hope I won\u2019t have to use any of the stuff I bring. Usually I haven\u2019t had to use anything, but when it\u2019s needed, it\u2019s\u00a0really\u00a0<\/i>needed.<\/p>\n<\/span>3 essential items:<\/span><\/h2>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/flyings.net\/read\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/41m173aoCjL._SL160_.jpg\")
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1. Decongestants<\/b>
\nDon\u2019t fly without this in your carryon, because the ear- and sinus-pain that can occur on a plane if you\u2019re congested is terrible. Make sure you bring something that works for kids as well. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice. I personally bring a nose-spray for kids, a small container of Vapo-Rub, and a liquid decongestant for children as well. (Plus an adult decongestant in tablet-form.)
\nA crazy-sounding tip that actually works:<\/b>\u00a0rubbing VapoRub on your feet (so you don\u2019t have to smell it if you\u2019re sensitive to that), and then putting socks on is a great way to relieve sinus pressure and relieve coughing. I wouldn\u2019t have believed it myself, but it has worked for me on several occasions off-plane.<\/p>\n
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2. Pain- and fever-relief<\/b>
\nThis is another must-have item for you and your kids. If someone is sick, or gets sick on board, this can really help make your flight bearable. I bring Aspirin for myself, and usually liquid Tylenol for the kids. Again, ask a doctor or pharmacist for advice if you have any worries or questions.<\/p>\n
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3. Anti-nausea medication<\/b>
\nEven if your kids don\u2019t actually have stomach bug, they might feel queasy and get upset stomachs just from being on a plane: anxiety and the changes in pressure, combined with sitting down for a long period of time can do that. I usually bring along some kids\u2019 Gravol on our flights. I\u2019ve had to use it once for my daughter and another time, I let a fellow passenger use it because her daughter was throwing up on a flight. In both cases, I was very glad I had brought it along.
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\n<\/b>Additional items:<\/b><\/p>\n\n- Any prescription medication you or your child needs (bring prescriptions or doctor\u2019s note with you to avoid any problems in security)<\/li>\n
- Allergy medication \u2013 if you or your child have allergies, this is also a very necessary item to bring along.<\/li>\n
- Bandaids and a small tube of antibiotic or antiseptic ointment for small cuts and injuries<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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