Since you'll be traveling in the winter, it's possible that you and your infant may be exposed to other cold and flu viruses. Your newborn's immune system is still maturing, which makes her more susceptible to catching colds as well as becoming seriously ill very quickly. So make sure that you and your family receive flu vaccines to decrease your chance of catching the flu and passing it on to your baby. Don't forget to wash your hands frequently or use hand-sanitizer, especially before touching your infant.

Some infants do experience ear discomfort during takeoff and landing (landing more so than takeoff). The reason for this is that an infant's ear canals are narrower and more curved than adults, so pressures changes can sometimes cause pain. Breastfeeding, bottle-feeding, or sucking on a pacifier is often soothing during these periods because sucking and swallowing can help equalize the pressure and decrease the pain. Be sure to wait until the plane is about to take off or start its descent so your baby doesn't fill up and stop sucking too soon. If your infant is asleep, no need to wake her up, as many 2 month-olds will simply sleep through take off or landing. Just be ready in case she does wake up crying, so you can easily nurse, feed or offer her a pacifier.

Another tip that may ease discomfort is to give an appropriate dose of acetaminophen about 30 minutes prior to take off, and if your flight is over 4 hours, again prior to landing.

Also, make sure you pack all of the necessary items such as diapers, wipes, burp cloths and changes of clothes for your flight. Have fun!