AIRPORT TSA SECURITY CHANGES LIQUID POLICY THAT BENEFITS PARENTS TRAVELING WITH BABIES & SMALL CHILDREN
This one always seems to stress parents out. However these days, TSA Security has changed
its policy on liquids…in a GOOD way this time! Here are the updates that all
parents flying with a baby or a toddler need to know before going to the
airport. To stay updated, be sure to
always visit TSA Security’s website before you fly.
As of 26 May 2013, this is what parent’s are allowed to pack
in their carry-on bags, and this comes straight from the horse’s mouth and the
TSA official website (http://www.tsa.gov/traveler-information/traveling-children)
Until next time!
HAPPY TRAVELS!
Cheers!
Brianna Meighan
Family Travel Expert
Traveling With Baby Formula, Breast Milk, And Other
Liquids For Infants And Small Children
In
September 2006, TSA enacted rules for carrying liquids, gels and aerosols in
carry-on bags. All liquids, gels and aerosols must be in 3.4 ounce (100ml) or
smaller containers, and packed in a one quart, zip-top bag. Each passenger can
take one zip-top bag in their carry-on. Larger quantities of liquids may be
packed in checked bags.
Medically
necessary liquids and gels, including medications, baby formula and food,
breast milk, and juice are exempt from the 3-1-1 rules, and are allowed in
reasonable quantities exceeding 3.4 ounces (100ml). They are not required to be
in a zip-top bag. Officers may ask travelers to open these items to conduct
additional screening and passengers should declare them for inspection at the
checkpoint.
Please
be advised that passengers going on long trips should only carry on the
medically necessary liquids and gels needed for their infant/toddler’s
immediate comfort during the flight. Please pack larger amounts of liquids for
the remainder of the trip in a checked bag.
Lastly,
avoid any additional hassles by making sure nothing you plan to pack is on
TSA’s list of prohibited items.
