Taking 3 1/2 month old to higher elevation?

Question

We live at sea level and will be going up into the mountains (7000 - 8000 ft elevation) for a few days. Should we be concerned about the transition? Any hints or tips about how we can ease any discomfort our LO will feel? Any suggestions on how to prevent the discomfort?

Answer 1

My sister was told by her doctor to have them sucking on something such as pacifier or even nursing or bottle..mostly during departure and landing.  

Answer 2

I don't think that this would be a big problem, people take their babies on planes, at worst her/his ears might pop but that will happen again when you come back home, I think your little one will be fine

Answer 3

you should be fine, but here are a couple of tips for traveling in the mountains.

1) take a pacifier, bottle, or something for her to suck so her ears will pop easier.

2) keep her hydrated. because there is less atmosphere above higher elevations, it is more likely that she will get dehydrated (you, too!) so make sure you are keeping everyone drinking. If you are breastfeeding, you will be fine. If you are formula-feeding, you might want to supplement with some extra water if she needs it.

3) Higher elevations can make sunburn happen faster. If you are outside a lot, make sure to keep her in the shade and with sunscreen.  

Answer 4

I don't think you need to be too concerned about that elevation.  Chances are it will be fine, but just watch to make sure the baby seems to be breathing okay and doesn't seem to be in distress - if that happens, go back down in elevation for a while.  If you spend a couple of hours at a medium elevation before going up to the high elevation, that will make the transition easier.