8. Traveling with a pacifier can help soothe sore ears
What you need: Pacifier
Est. Cost: $2-$6*
The change in air pressure can cause babies to cry on flights. It is irritating to their small eardrums. Children are more sensitive to pain and handle it like children.

A pacifier for your baby can help alleviate ear pain when landing or taking off. You can also give older children a candy like a Tootsie roll to help relieve the pressure in their ears.