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When planning a trip home or a vacation that involves flying, the first wall parents hit is usually: how old does the baby have to be? Airline websites post rules like "7 days of age minimum," but they rarely explain the reasoning. Separately, there is the issue of pressure changes — a concern that persists long after the age restriction has been cleared. This article untangles the medical rationale behind minimum-age policies and explains the ear-specific risks that remain relevant once a baby is old enough to travel.