(HealthDay News) -- Flying can cause discomfort in the ears, and can be especially painful to children with an ear infection.
Offer plenty of water or other decaffeinated drinks.
Give your child acetaminophen or ibuprofen about 30 minutes before takeoff or landing.
If your child is at least 3 years old, offer a piece of gum or hard candy.
Offer a baby a bottle or pacifier, or breast-feed.
Encourage your child to yawn often.
Keep your child awake during takeoff and landing, and encourage swallowing.
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