Questions About What I Can Bring on a Flight

The TSA site that Shawnaiswe noted is good. Click on the left side "Traveling with children". You can bring baby food & formula, drinks, you just have to declare it before you put it on the belt to be scanned. No limit there. Otherwise, the limit is 3 oz! Not 5 oz as someone else mentioned. It's always a good idea to bring extra diapers, food, snacks for the kiddos in case the flight is delayed. And perhaps a sandwich for you..no food will be served on a 2 hr. flight to CA. Have a fun trip!

When I flew with my young daughter recently, I was able to take all of her 1st and 2nd stage baby foods (plus extras), a pre-made 6 oz bottle, a 32-oz water bottle (I said I needed it for making formula), her dry formula, and baby meds like tylenol (2 oz I think), pink eye med, gas drops, etc ABOVE the plane. It did not matter the size, as long as it was for the baby, they let me take it. They did check the water for explosives, but we did this out of Denver, and then again out of various airports in Michigan. It was crazy at security but in general everyone seemed understanding. The flights were LONG so I would not have been able to travel w/o these things. The TSA website did not seem to address baby food etc. Good luck!

The easiest thing (and best way to relieve stress about it) will be to contact the airline. They can tell you exactly what the limits are for carry on and for checked luggage. That way, you won't have to worry about getting their and being told that what you thought was okay really isn't. Check the airline's web site first, it may be easier than trying to get a person with a pulse on the phone.

Sorry if I'm repeating... Carry-on toiletries and such have to be 3 ounces or less. (3-1-1 - 3 ounces or less, fit into a 1-quart clear zipper bag, 1 per person). Your kids get their own bags if needed. All baby food should be allowed, though I wouldn't try to bring a huge tupperware of home made stuff. Water is also allowed for little ones - they'll just usually want you to open it so they can test it. No restrictions on checked toiletries that I know of. I'm pretty sure you can bring some larger stuff on board if it's prescription, but I'm not sure on that.

I have traveled a few times with an infant so here's my advice. The airlines state that whatever food and water in "reasonable" amounts for kids. I always packed enough formula and water to mix that would get us through the 2 hour airport + flight + travel time to your final destination + a little extra just in case. Since reasonable is totally subjective it is really up to you to decide how much you want to haul.

A few helpful tips is pack any baby food and water in see through waterproof zipper bags. I like to use the bags that linens come in since they are pretty durable. It also makes it easy for TSA to pull that one thing out and look at its contents. I packed pre measured water in bottles seperately, same with juice or any other liquids. Since you can request water in flight I would not bother packing too much extra b/c it does weigh you down. (and if your like me I already have enough kid stuff to keep track of) They also have begun to make you take apart the bottles of liquid and hold a test strip over it to make sure it is ok.

Also, pack any liquid baby medicines in a 1 quart ziploc bag. Remember the 3 1 1 rule. Nothing over 3 ozs, in a 1 quart per 1 person. Anyway, I started packing a few days before my departure and organized so well I actually got a compliment from the TSA screener.

You can pack whatever else within reason in your checked luggage. Good luck with traveling I know it can be challenging with little ones!

Here is a link that may help: http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtravel/prohibited/permitt...

I haven't flown in a while, so I don't want to give personal advice that may mislead you. Also, be sure to check with your particular airline AND airports to find out their restrictions. Good luck!

Make it a GREAT day!

S.

If you check bags, there is no limit for the size of shampoos, etc. It is the above plane that there are restrictions. Pack the baby food/drink separately (I used an insulated lunch bag), and when you put it on the belt, let them know that you have baby food/drink in there. Any Tylenol, liquid, etc. (unless it is a larger prescription that is needed), goes in your quart size bag and should only be 3 ounces. I have not tried to do this differently for the baby, as the sizes have all been under 3 ounces, but you might be able to if you need a larger size of something.
The main thing is to be reasonable. When I looked into carrying breastmilk back from a trip (I was pumping), the TSA information said that it had to be in proportion to the length of the trip. For baby stuff, they are usually pretty good, and when I missed some liquid or cream, that was even too big, they nicely put it back in my diaper bag for me and sent me on the way.
To make it easier for you while going through the airport, check everything you can, strollers and carseats don't count towards your bag count, and then you don't have to lug them through the airport. Also, wear your son if possible in a pack that doesn't have metal, then you can just walk through the machine without having to get him out of anything.
Good luck!

The rules keep changing: for most liquids & gels to carry on it's 3 oz. containers in a qt. size zipper bag that's zipped. For babies' food, formula, etc., there are different amounts. I don't think there are size limits in checked bags. The best way to BE SURE is to check the website at www.tsa.gov This is the site of the agency who runs security check points. It should be up to date & if a question arises at the time, you can cite THEM as your source. (Especially if you print that section from their site & have it w/ you.....)
My favorite flying hint from a friend: carry an *empty* water bottle through security, then fill it from the drinking fountain once I'm in "the secure area". (buying water in airports is a HUGE expense I try to avoid) Also, food seems to be different than "liquids & gels" - have carried snacks through security w/out problems.
Hope you have a great trip!!!

You can bring up to 5oz on the plane (carry on). I would just put the baby food in clear plastic containers if I were you since I don't know if you can bring glass. When it comes to checking bags you can pretty much bring anything: bottles, baby food, shampoo bottles etc. Make sure to put them in a ziplock bag or some kind of closed bag in case the air pressure makes them explode or pour a little bit out.

Hello, You are only allow 3oz bottles of anything and no arisol cans. You both get one carryon and one luggage. your baggage my be checked if you have such items as blow dryer or curling iron.
Sometimes it just worth it to buy those things if you are going to be staying long.

Have fun!!

It's not true that you can only bring 3 oz! Families are allowed different amounts--http://news.prnewswire.com/DisplayReleaseContent.aspx?ACC.... I usually bring plenty of snacks and juice (which are mostly 3 oz or under)--no limit on what goes underneath. Depending on the airport, I have gotten away with full bottles of water--as long as you go through the designated family line. I will bring a sippy cup of water for my daughter--some airports will make me dump it out, but most just make me open the lid so they can test it for explosives. You can also buy snacks once you get through security, but not always babyfood, so bring that along. I've been on many flights with my daughter (she's gone on at least 2 dozen flights at the age of 2, including international). Drop me a note directly if you have questions!

Just two tips, as your main questions have been answered:
1. Your baby boy (and daughter) will have to take their shoes off, too, so no shoes or easy shoes work best.
2. They may ask you to open any factory sealed food- a problem if it only opens but doesn't close, like single serve applesauce with the aluminum foil lid.

Have a great trip!

Each individual airline is differnet on what goes below (for instance Southwest is more lenient and allows 2 bags checked/pp, but delta is only 1). Southwest gives snacks out on their flights and Delta requires you pay for any food. Everyone is bound by the government requirements on what you can carry on so see the www.tsa.gov website and read.

I agree be sure to check the security level, it changes daily. I flew 2x this year and once I wasnt able to bring any fluids over 6oz including juice or formula, and the other time all was fine if it was for my 3 yr old and not me.
Also dont forget to check you airline for the baggage fees they now have. Some airlines you have to pay even for your first checked bag, last time i flew it was $15 for the first bag and $20 for the second!
Good Luck!

I always check TSA, and I see you have that link. You can take any size bottle checked. Never check meds. There is no limit what you can take, so you can take everything you need for the entire trip on the plane with you. Depending on the meds, TSA may test a bit. We flew with a months worth of nebulizer meds a few months ago for a kids who was too sick to fly with his breathing, but we had to get home. We had no problem. You can bring a "reasonable" amount of food and formula with you. That's pretty much up to TSA's discretion, but I've never had an issue. I take way more than what we could possibly need, because I have yet to find it in an airport store. (You can find diapers in a pinch, but be prepared to pay dearly for them.) TSA does understand that you can't buy food for the baby. If you're taking tylenol and such, you might consider chewables for the older child as TSA doesn't care about solids. You can have one quart size bag for you and each of the kids, not counting meds. Tylenol sometimes counts and sometimes doesn't depending on the TSA personnel, but I always make sure it fits in my bag. Any more these days, the airports have lines for those flying with children, so you don't have to worry about the business guy behind you in line in a hurry -- not that I ever did. They didn't have to get in line behind me. :) GL! Have fun!

I haven't flown with a baby in a while, but they were quite lenient when it came to bottles and sippy cups. We had to toss our bottled water, but the boys' juice and water in a bottle (to add formula to later) they were just fine with. Weird, huh? But very nice.

You can pack anysize bottle in your checked luggage. For the carryon, you can take whatever your baby will need, food, and water/formula. You will go through the family line at security, they will open your bag and do a check, but you will be allowed through. Have a great flight :-)