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Children's Tip: Help for Ears on Flights

If your children experience ear discomfort during flights, encourage them to swallow, yawn, or, if they're old enough, chew gum (infants should nurse or suck on a bottle to help their ears adjust). You may also want to give your child a pain reliever, like acetaminophen, 30 minutes before takeoff or, if it's a long flight, before landing.