Your child's health is your world, and we know nothing matters more than keeping them safe during a medical journey. As parents turn to us at MTI 24/7 during some of their most challenging moments, we see the worry in their eyes and hear the tremor in their voices. We want you to know: your precious little one could not be in more caring, capable hands. Our specialized pediatric transport teams do not just move patients, we cradle hopes, calm fears, and create a gentle bubble of safety around your child, bringing them closer to the care they need with the tenderness they deserve.
Pediatric transport: what parents need to know
MTI 24/7 provides specialized medical transport solutions for children, from critically ill newborns requiring intensive care to stable patients needing medical supervision during travel.
Our dedicated air ambulances feature complete pediatric equipment and experienced medical teams, with one parent accompanying their child at no additional cost.
Both air ambulance and medical escort services are tailored to each child's specific medical needs, ensuring continuous care throughout the transport.
Our global fleet and multilingual teams enable seamless international medical transfers with minimal layovers.
Arranging transport is simple: contact us for a free quote, and our team coordinates all medical and logistical details.
When does my child need pediatric transport?
Nothing shakes a parent's world more than learning their child needs care that is not available locally. Whether facing a rare condition, requiring specialized surgery, or needing transfer to a pediatric intensive care unit, the decision to transport your little one must be made with utmost care and expertise.
Several situations may require our pediatric transport service:
Access to specific treatments: gene therapy programs, clinical trials, specialized rehabilitation services, expert medical teams for rare conditions.
Advanced pediatric treatments at specialized centers: cardiac surgery, organ transplants, advanced cancer therapies, rare disease management.
Higher levels of medical support: transitioning between pediatric ICUs, accessing advanced diagnostic facilities, specialized rehabilitation programs.
Planned medical journeys: scheduled surgeries at centers of excellence, follow-up care at specialized facilities, transition to long-term care centers.
Neonatal care requirements: premature births requiring NICU facilities, congenital conditions needing specialist intervention, complex respiratory support.
Medical repatriation: sometimes, your child may simply need to return home to recover in familiar surroundings after falling ill while abroad. We are here to bring them back safely.
At MTI 24/7, we carefully assess each situation alongside your child's medical team to create a transport plan that prioritizes their comfort and stability throughout the journey.
How does MTI 24/7 transport sick children and babies?
When your little one needs pediatric transport, our highest priority is providing them with the safest, most comfortable experience possible. Our comprehensive care options include:
Pediatric air ambulances
Our dedicated pediatric air ambulances serve as mobile intensive care units, specially configured to care for babies and children who are critically ill, medically unstable, or require constant monitoring.
At the heart of our ambulance planes is state-of-the-art medical equipment designed specifically for our youngest patients:
Our transport incubators maintain perfect temperature and humidity for premature or fragile newborns, vital for those who struggle to regulate their body temperature.
We can also equip our planes with specialized pediatric ventilators designed for the smallest airways, essential for children needing breathing support.
Child-specific monitoring systems track vital signs with the highest precision for those requiring close observation.
For patients needing medications, our specially calibrated infusion pumps ensure precise delivery of everything from pain management to antibiotics, perfectly dosed for small bodies.
Your child will be cared for by an experienced pediatric medical team, including pediatric intensive care doctors, specialized neonatal nurses, and pediatric respiratory therapists, if needed.
Importantly, we understand the emotional needs of our young patients. That is why we ensure space for one parent to stay close to their child throughout the flight at no additional cost, providing comfort and reassurance during this challenging time.
Commercial medical escorts for babies and children
For children who need medical supervision but are stable, such as those recovering from treatment, requiring ongoing care, or managing chronic conditions, our medical escort service provides expert care on commercial flights.
We carefully select highly qualified pediatric nurses and doctors with extensive experience in caring for young patients during air travel.
They carry airline-approved portable medical equipment, allowing them to monitor your child's condition throughout the flight.
Our escorts are skilled at administering prescribed medications and providing necessary treatments while in transit.
Our medical escorts assist your family through airport procedures and ensure all medical equipment meets airline requirements.
Throughout the journey, they maintain clear communication with you, offering updates and peace of mind.
Their focus remains solely on your child's medical care and comfort, while creating a calm and reassuring atmosphere during travel.
At MTI 24/7, our pediatric team does not just bring medical expertise-they bring understanding, gentleness, and the ability to create a protective bubble of calm around your child during transport.
How is pediatric medical transport different from adult transport?
Transporting children requires exceptional attention to detail and specific medical expertise that differs significantly from adult care. The essential differences that make pediatric transport so specialized are:
Medical equipment: Every piece of equipment must be child-sized and age-appropriate, from tiny breathing tubes and small blood pressure cuffs to specially calibrated medication pumps and miniature cardiac monitors.
Physiological considerations: Children respond differently to altitude, temperature changes, and medications. Our teams factor in their faster heart rates, different breathing patterns, and more sensitive temperature regulation needs.
Clinical expertise: Our medical crews hold specialized pediatric certifications and extensive experience in children's critical care, understanding the unique ways young bodies respond to illness and treatment.
Emotional support: Children need age-appropriate communication, comfort measures, and attention to their emotional well-being. Our teams are skilled at reducing anxiety and creating a gentle, reassuring environment.
Family integration: We recognize the crucial role of parents in their child's care and comfort, making special arrangements whenever possible to keep a parent close during transport.
Safety measures: Children require special securing systems, from infant transport pods to pediatric restraints, ensuring their safety during every phase of the flight.
At MTI 24/7, these distinctions guide every aspect of our pediatric transport service, ensuring we meet not just the medical needs of our youngest patients, but their emotional and developmental needs as well.
A lifeline for little lives: pediatric transport that makes a difference
At MTI 24/7, we understand that when a child’s life hangs in the balance, every second counts. In one heart-stirring case, we were tasked with transporting a critically ill 5-month-old baby from Poland to the United States for specialized, life-saving treatment.
Our expert pediatric transport team sprang into action. From securing medical clearances and organizing a specialized air ambulance equipped with neonatal technology to assembling a team of highly trained medical professionals, every step was carefully executed.
Throughout the transatlantic journey, our team provided intensive care, ensuring the infant’s stability and safety. Every monitor beep and every gentle reassurance was a reminder of why we do what we do: turning fear into hope.
Upon arrival at the destination hospital, seeing the relieved faces of the child’s parents reaffirmed our mission — to be a trusted lifeline during life’s most critical moments.
How much does pediatric medical transport cost?
The cost of medical transport depends primarily on your child's specific medical needs, which determine the type of transport and medical team required. For instance, a critically ill newborn needing an incubator requires different resources than a stable child able to travel with a medical escort on a commercial flight. Distance and flight duration also influence the overall cost. We encourage you to contact us for a free, no-obligation quote tailored to your child's specific situation. Our team will take the time to understand your needs, explain all options available, and provide a detailed cost breakdown.
Why trust MTI24/7 with your child's medical transport?
We understand that entrusting your little one's care to others during air medical transport requires absolute confidence in the team you choose. Families worldwide trust MTI 24/7 for these essential reasons:
Global reach: Our large fleet of dedicated air ambulances operates worldwide, with strategically positioned bases for swift response to any location.
Seamless long-distance flights: We specialize in international medical transport, minimizing layovers to ensure the smoothest possible journey for your child.
Complete bed-to-bed service: We manage the entire transfer from the sending hospital to the receiving facility, including ground transportation with specialized pediatric equipment.
Medical flight adaptations: When needed, we can perform sea-level flights for patients with specific medical conditions, maintaining cabin pressure for optimal comfort.
Multilingual care teams: Our international medical crews speak multiple languages, ensuring clear communication with families and medical facilities worldwide.
Highest safety standards: Our air ambulances undergo rigorous maintenance, and our medical equipment meets the strictest international requirements.
At MTI 24/7, we care for children as if they were our own, ensuring their journey to medical care is as safe and gentle as possible.
How do I arrange medical transport for my child with MTI 24/7?
Making your child's medical transport arrangements should be simple and stress-free. These steps will get your transport underway:
Contact our 24/7 team: Reach out by phone, email or our online contact form. Share your child's basic medical information and transport needs.
Receive your free quote: Our team will assess your child's requirements and provide a detailed, no-obligation quote.
Transport arrangement: We coordinate all medical and flight details with both hospitals and keep you informed throughout.
Begin the journey: Our specialized pediatric team arrives to care for your child throughout the entire transport.
Contact us today for a free consultation. We are here to answer all your questions and help you make the best choice for your child's medical transport needs.
Contact us to book your child’s pediatric transport!
Ready to arrange safe medical transport for your child? Our compassionate team is available day and night to guide you through every step. Contact MTI 24/7 for your free, no-obligation quote and let us bring your little bundle of joy closer to the care they need.
Reach us by:
Phone: USA: +1 646 335 06 83 / UK: +44 20 3608 0959
Email: info@mti-247.com
Our contact form
