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3 Easy Tips to Meet The TSA Baby Food Guidelines

October 20, 2020 By Alexandra Maloney

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Bringing your little one along for a trip is a great way to bond and make lifelong family memories. Flying with your baby doesn’t need to be intimidating or stressful, and neither does getting their food through TSA. Your baby’s food is the most important thing you’ll travel with, and you’re permitted to bring frozen and bottled breast milk, as well as juices and formula for your baby on planes. All you need to do is plan ahead and budget more time at the airport! 

TSA policies regarding baby food

TSA allows baby food in your carry-on bag — don’t leave your child’s food in your checked bag and risk it all getting lost in transit! Pack your formula, breast milk or juice in TSA pouches. When you arrive at TSA with your carry-on full of baby food, be sure to inform the TSA agent that you are traveling with the food before you begin your screening process. TSA will ask you to take these items out of your bag and will screen them through a separate process. 

All formula, breast milk and juice will go through an X-ray screening process, the same one as your checked bag. TSA may need to test your liquids for explosives or concealed prohibited items and may request you to open them. If you don’t want your baby food open, you can deny this request — additional steps will be taken by TSA to ensure they’re safe for travel without opening. 

Formula, breast milk and juices are an exemption under the 3-1-1 liquids rule for flying. This means that you can bring them in quantities greater than 3.4 oz, which is not the case for most other liquids going through TSA. Additionally, TSA allows ice packs and freezer packs for the purpose of freezing baby food — you can line a cooler bag with these to keep your baby food fresh!

If you’re flying with a toddler, you can bring gel or liquid-filled teethers, canned, jarred, and processed food along in carry-on baggage.

Tips for getting baby food through TSA without hassle 

Make traveling with baby food quick and easy! 

Determine how much food you’ll need to travel with in advance

No one knows your baby better than you — you know when your baby needs to eat! Before your trip, think about how long you’ll be gone, how many times and the amount your baby eats per day. Plan to bring at least this much food for your trip!

For parents that pump, consider pre-pumping and freezing some breast milk, and bring your pump with you to supplement the rest. For parents using formula, pre-package your baby’s food in TSA baby food pouches and store them away for the trip. 

Pack your baby food well & keep it with you

TSA allows ice packs, freezer packs and the like for baby food — take advantage of this! Make sure you’re packing your cooler bag tightly and putting as many of these as you need inside to keep your food frozen. 

Since baby food is allowed in your carry-on bag, be sure to keep your eye on it at all times. Don’t let it leave your sight when it’s going through TSA or in the airport in general — your baby needs it and unless you’re on a very short flight, they’ll probably need to eat on the plane.

Insider Tip: Some airlines, like Southwest, allow babies and young toddlers to travel for free! Always be sure to check if there’s a child fare when booking your flight.

Give yourself extra time to go through security

Because of all the policies TSA has surrounding baby food, it’s important to give yourself extra time when traveling with it. You might need to jump through a few hoops to get it past TSA, and all food needs to be separately screened. This applies especially if you plan to bring a large amount of baby food on the plane. It’s better to be safe than sorry in this case — make sure you get your baby food through security and make your flight with plenty of time to spare! 

FAQ for traveling with baby food

Can you bring squeezable baby food on a plane?

Yes! Squeezable pouches, jars or cans of baby food are all allowed on the plane and adhere to the same rules as breast milk, juices and formula. You can even bring gel or liquid-filled teething rings and toys for your little ones on the plane! 

How much baby food can you take on a plane? 

TSA allows baby food in “reasonable quantities” on planes. Basically, this means there is no strict cut-off for how much food you can bring on the plane. Bring only the amount of baby food your baby needs for the trip and you shouldn’t have any problems getting through security. 

Can I bring water for baby formula on a plane?

Yes! Again, water for baby formula and babies is permitted by TSA in “reasonable quantities” in carry-on bags. The water for your baby formula will have to undergo the same screening process as the other foods you bring for your baby, but you shouldn’t have any trouble getting it onto the plane. 

Bottom line

Whether you’re solo parent traveling or tag-teaming it with little ones, getting your baby’s food through TSA can be a stress-free and hassle-free process. TSA allows formula, breast milk and juices in quantities that exceed 3. 4oz, which is the typical rule, and you’ll be able to bring stocked cooler bags as well if needed. Be sure to give yourself plenty of time to get through security and have the food screened properly, plus keep it in your carry-on bag to make sure you have it with you whenever your baby needs it. After that, all that’s left to do is enjoy your trip with a happy and full baby!

Alexandra Maloney is a contributor for Million Mile Secrets where she covers points and miles, credit cards, airlines, hotels, and general travel. She's worked as a writing consultant for the University of Richmond and is a features writer for The Collegian UR.

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Baby Formula | Transportation Security Administration

Carry On Bags: Yes (Special Instructions)

Checked Bags: Yes

Formula, breast milk, toddler drinks, and baby/toddler food (to include puree pouches) in quantities greater than 3. 4 ounces or 100 milliliters are allowed in carry-on baggage and do not need to fit within a quart-sized bag. Formula, breast milk, toddler drinks, and baby/toddler food (to include puree pouches) are considered medically necessary liquids. This also applies to breast milk and formula cooling accessories, such as ice packs, freezer packs, and gel packs (regardless of presence of breast milk). Your child or infant does not need to be present or traveling with you to bring breast milk, formula and/or related supplies.

Inform the TSA officer at the beginning of the screening process that you are carrying formula, breast milk, toddler drinks, and baby/toddler food (to include puree pouches) in excess of 3.4 ounces. Remove these items from your carry-on bag to be screened separately from your other belongings. TSA officers may need to test the liquids for explosives or concealed prohibited items.

Although not required, to expedite the screening process, it is recommended that formula and breast milk be transported in clear, translucent bottles and not plastic bags or pouches. Liquids in plastic bags or pouches may not be able to be screened by Bottle Liquid Scanners, and you may be asked to open them (if feasible) for alternate screening such as Explosive Trace Detection and Vapor Analysis for the presence of liquid explosives. Screening will never include placing anything into the medically necessary liquid.

TSA X-ray machines do not adversely affect food or medicines. However, if you do not want the formula, breast milk, toddler drinks, and baby/toddler food (to include puree pouches) to be X-rayed or opened, please inform the TSA officer. Additional steps will be taken to clear the liquid and you or the traveling guardian will undergo additional screening procedures, to include Advanced Imaging Technology screening and additional/enhanced screening of other carry-on property.

Ice packs, freezer packs, frozen gel packs and other accessories required to cool formula, breast milk, toddler drinks, and baby/toddler food (to include puree pouches) – regardless of the presence of breast milk – are also allowed in carry-ons, along with liquid-filled teethers. If these items are partially frozen or slushy, they are subject to the same screening as described above.

Please see traveling with children for more information.

Travelers requiring special accommodations or concerned about the security screening process at the airport may request assistance by contacting TSA Cares online at http://www.tsa.gov/contact-center/form/cares or by phone at (855) 787-2227 or federal relay 711.

For more prohibited items, please go to the 'What Can I Bring?' page.

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Traveling with a child: plane, train or car?

At first glance, it seems that a trip is a trip, and the mode of transport can be ignored. In fact, different conditions await you in the plane, car and train. Let's talk about how to prepare for travel, depending on the mode of transport.

Car

Remember that traveling by car with children under 12 years of age is only permitted in a special restraint, such as a car seat, which is selected based on age and weight. It ensures safety while driving: braking, cornering and manoeuvring. 1 .

Bring enough water and food for your child . Cooler bag will solve the problem of perishable baby food 14 . If you do not have it, choose as a snack food from this list 14 :

  • fresh vegetables (cucumber, carrot), hard fruit (pear, apple)14 (from 9-10 months in a finely ground state) 17 ;
  • cookies (children - from 6 months) 14.17 ;
  • jelly candies 14 (children over 1.5 years old) 18 ;
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Aircraft

Not all airlines require you to buy a separate ticket for a small child (under 2 years old), in such cases, he will fly in your hands 13.15 . But it will be safer if you pay for a separate seat on the plane for your child, so that in case of shaking, he will not be frightened 13.15 .

The American Academy of Pediatrics and the US Federal Aviation Administration recommend that infants be placed in a rearward facing seat or car seat 15 (with your back to the passenger seat opposite). Children over one year old can be transported in the same seat, but already facing in the direction of travel 15 . A pre-school child must be seated in the passenger seat 15 .

For a comfortable flight with small children, you can use the following tips:

  • Try to adjust the baby's sleep schedule for the upcoming flight - it will be easier for you and passengers. Just in case, take with you his favorite toys, books, a tablet with cartoons to keep the child busy if he still does not fall asleep 13 .
  • Be sure to let your child drink plenty of water as you breathe dry, air-conditioned air in the car. Drinking non-carbonated water can be requested from the stewardess 14 .
  • Use the rule of layering in your clothes. While waiting for a flight, during the flight and upon arrival, you may experience fluctuations in temperature, so it is convenient and practical to dress your child in several layers. Top layers can be removed or worn again. Take along a few spare sets of clothes and bags where you can put soiled things 13 .

Your baby may experience ear discomfort during takeoff and landing. In such cases, discomfort can be relieved by breastfeeding or bottle feeding 13.16 . The pacifier 13 ,16 will also come to the rescue. Older children can drink water from a glass 16 .

Train

The train usually takes several hours and sometimes several days. If there is a child with you on the trip, you need to take care of what and how he will eat 14 :

  • Prepare meals in advance that won't spoil 14 . In addition to the main meals, it is worth adding a few snacks to your baby's usual time 14 .
  • If you have introduced complementary foods to your baby, breastfeed after each feed 17 .
  • Add spices (dill, basil, cilantro) to children over 2 years of age if they have no appetite 19 , reduce serving size but increase number of feedings 14 .
  • Don't forget drinking water. It is better to buy it in advance, as non-carbonated drinks may not be available on the train or at the stations. Babies under 3 years old should be given 50 ml per kilogram of weight, and children over 3 years old - 80 ml per kilogram 14 . Even though the weather is hot, give your children drinks at room temperature, as cold juices or water can trigger colds 14 .

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To add some medicines to it or collect a first aid kit for all occasions, consult a pediatrician or your family doctor - he will select preparations that may be useful during a family vacation with children 13 .

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In warm sunny weather, relaxing on the beach or walking is allowed during hours when solar activity is low - before 11 am and after 4 pm. If the baby is not yet a year old, limit his exposure to the open sun. Infants have not yet developed protection from ultraviolet rays 9 , so it is much more useful at this age to harden them with diffused sunlight 5.9 .

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  • Treat exposed areas of the body with sunscreen.

    • When choosing sunscreen for children, be sure to check the age on the label and whether it is approved for infants 9 .

    By the age of three, the mechanism of protection against UV rays is fully formed - at this age, children can take sunbaths. Spend them in the morning or evening 1-1.5 hours after eating. The first sun bath lasts 2-3 minutes, after a couple of days the time can be increased by another 2 minutes. Gradually the child will get used to being in the sun for 20-30 minutes 5 .

    Bathing and water treatments

    0006 children fresh water after every bath 5 . Do not let them run wet on the beach - this can cause burns 5 .

    Insect protection

    Children in the country spend a lot of time in contact with nature. From some of its representatives - mosquitoes and other insects - they need protection. Use repellents (insect repellents) in the form of a cream, milk, spray or wipes. It is important that the repellent is suitable for the age of your child 3 .

    Summer clothes

    If you are going to the cottage in cool weather, don't wrap your baby too much, even if you are worried that he will freeze. Newborns are sensitive to overheating. It is better to choose clothes made of soft, natural cotton or blended fabrics that have good breathability. Also clothing should be comfortable and practical - without too many fasteners, folds or frills and not too tight 7 .

    Hygiene products: what to take on holiday with children?

    Don't forget to take everything you need for care with you on vacation with children:

    • Diapers. Choose the right size for your baby's gender 7 and take enough supplies for the duration of the rest. It is good if the diapers are with a special gel-forming material that has a high ability to absorb moisture. They help prevent skin contact with secretions 2 .
    • Special Barrier Cream . It should be applied to the buttocks and inguinal folds after each diaper change and bathing 2.9 . JOHNSON'S® Baby Diaper Cream contains zinc, shea butter and natural olive leaf extract.
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