I think the plane travel in itself is not the trigger, but the accompanying
stress is. Stress is a factor in SIDS. Breastfeeding the baby during the trip
and keeping baby close and feeding often in de first days *and* nights
afterwards will IMO give good protection.

Gonneke van Veldhuizen, IBCLC, living in Maaseik, Belgium
http://www.users.skynet.be/eurolac
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