Question re travel with an infant and carry-on drink?
The last time we traveled with our infant daughter, she was just over 5 months and was breastfeeding exclusively, so travel and drink was not a problem. We'll be traveling with her in a week or so (she's a year now) and she now supplements with milk during the day. Do they provide whole milk on planes? or do you have to get it somewhere after you go through security? Any help or suggestions will be very much appreciated!
As a Flight Attendant, I saw all sorts of different milks depending on which airport we were flying out of. In the U.S., it was often low fat and out of Europe, usually whole.
Reasonable amounts of milk are permitted and you're supposed to show them to the security people. You can always try to bring it, and if it's not allowed, they'll simply take it away from you (no speeches or fines). In reality, I've rarely had to do even that when I've flown with my three children and only small water bottles have been removed.
http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtravel/children/formula.shtm
I do recommend that you buy some in the airport, after you pass seucity, if possible. Try to give yourselves some extra time to do this. It is NOT true that airplanes have unlimited supplies of bottled water and milk. The bottled water runs out quickly on board and the milk often did. It would be unwise to solely depend on getting it onboard, especially for a long flight.
I really recommend using the bottles with plastic liners. Traditional bottles are too difficult to wash onboard because of the kind of sinks on airplanes. You would then only have to wash the nipple and ring.
Be sure your daughter does not need the bottle warmed. Get her used to a room-temperature or cool bottle before leaving. This is unnecessary health-wise (especially at a year) and a real pain to do while travelling. I warmed many bottles on my flights but I wasn't there in the check-in line, the security line or the waiting area.
About 8 years ago, I wrote an article on flying with children for an expat newsletter. Over the years many parents have contributed. I later put it on a blog so that parents had access to non-commercial information from someone with both practical and professional experience on the web. There is a lot of information on the web but most from people who have never worked directly for the airlines.
Feel free to visit;
http://flyingwithchildren.blogspot.com
Have a good trip!
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Forumla or milk and bottles for babies are allowed through security. They are one of the exceptions to the liquid rule. They will not provide it so make sure you do bring your own. It will be allowed.
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I am a travel agent.
It depends on the airline but I'm sure they can provide whole milk for your daughter if needed. It should also be available past the checkpoint if you want to be safe and purchase some.
FYI: The TSA has exceptions to the liquid rules for infants and toddlers. "Medications, baby formula and food, breast milk, and juice are allowed in reasonable quantities exceeding three ounces and are not required to be in the zip-top bag. Declare these items for inspection at the checkpoint." You can read more here: http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtravel/children/formula.shtm
I'd check with the airline for on-flight info and also find out what's available at your airport.
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Yes u can take milk or juice etc.as long as it is tasted by a parent whilst entering a restricted zone at security and must b in a childs bottle n dependent on how long ur journey is thats how much liquid wud b alowd so if ur traveln 4 abt 2hrz n r takn abt 10 bottles that wud nt b alowd!enuf 4 d journey!
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Yeah, like the others said, it is allowed through security. I had a bottle with me for my little niece and they just made me drink a little out of it to show that it is nothing dangerous. Have a good flight!
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Most airlines only carry 2% milk. You can call ahead of time to see if they carry whole milk though.
You are free to buy as much milk as you need after security as well.
You are allowed to bring milk from home for your child though.
As long as your child is with you, you are able to take as much formula, breast milk, regular milk, juice, and/or baby food that you will need for you child for the duration of the time you will spend in the airport and on the flight (as long as it is within reason).And no, you will NOT have to taste any of it.
All that you must do is:
1. Separate the milk, formula, or juice from the liquids, gels, and aerosols in your quart-size (1 liter) zip-top bag.
2. Declare you have the items to one of the Security Officers at the security checkpoint.
3. Present these items for additional inspection once reaching the X-ray. These items are subject to additional screening
http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtravel/children/formula.shtm
Save your money when it comes to buying water though because the Flight Attendants will provide you with hot or cold water (or any other drink) free at any time that you request, no matter how many times you request it.
I've been flying internationally & domestically with my children since they were each 2 months (now 8&6,&5 months). At least three trips a year are the children & I traveling internationally (14+ hours each way) alone. We do another 8-10 international and domestic flights a year as a family. I have never had any problems with my children.
I wrote a small article about flying with children that goes more in-depth, gives security rules & regulations for the US, EU, UK, & Australia, offers tips & tricks for the travel, etc. http://www.angelfire.com/jamiehassen79/flying_children.html
If I can be of any more help or assistance, please feel free to contact me.
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Husband is a pilot
Frequent world traveler
Have been traveling internationally with my three children since they were each 2 months (now 8&6, & 5 months)
http://www.angelfire.com/jamiehassen79/flying_children.html
As a Flight Attendant, I saw all sorts of different milks depending on which airport we were flying out of. In the U.S., it was often low fat and out of Europe, usually whole.
Reasonable amounts of milk are permitted and you're supposed to show them to the security people. You can always try to bring it, and if it's not allowed, they'll simply take it away from you (no speeches or fines). In reality, I've rarely had to do even that when I've flown with my three children and only small water bottles have been removed.
http://flyingwithchildren.blogspot.com
Have a good trip!
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ex-Flight Attendant, 13 years, 2 companies
3 children ages 8, 6 & 4, flying since each was 4 months old between Europe and California about twice a year, plus other flights (charter, low cost, etc.)