How soon after baby comes can you fly safely?

[Scarletts.Mummy]

I know it takes a while for the lungs to develop properly but does anyone know how soon it is safe to flu after the birth? My parents live abroad and I want to visit them as soon as I can do! x

 

[Jade&Evie]

depends on airline you fly with- I don't think most will accept babies under 2 weeks.

It will also depend how soon you get signed off my your health visitor

 

[Scarletts.Mummy]

thanks hun.

I was thinking about going 6 weeks after thought that would prob be best.

 

[millylillyrose]

our baby is due Aug22nd. We're moving to the US on saturday and we're planing on coming back to the UK in late October. baby will be 8weeks or so. I wanted to wait atleast 2 months to allow her to settel in and develop a good immune system before going on a long hall flight. I dont think there is a set rule though, if baby has a passport then baby can fly. depends on the airline, some dont have rules.

 

[Neev]

We are due on 3rd September and are planning to fly out just before Xmas - long haul. I have discussed this with MW and she has said it is safe....at birth they will give all the jabs necessary both to myself and the LO - something to do with building immune system ...

So we will be travelling while he is 3 months old...

 

[Tick-Tock]

Depending on whether I go overdue, we may be flying with a 2 week old, to go home for a wedding. Easyjet won't take them any younger, but when i mentioned this to the midwife she was surprised and said there is no medical reason for this!