Breast Milk
- 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.
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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.
As an expert in travel regulations and airport security procedures, I can confidently provide you with comprehensive information on the transportation of formula, breast milk, toddler drinks, and baby/toddler food through airport security, specifically according to the guidelines set by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA).
The guidelines you've provided pertain to the allowances for carrying formula, breast milk, toddler drinks, and baby/toddler food in both carry-on and checked baggage. Here's a breakdown of the key concepts mentioned:
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Carry-On Allowances:
- Yes for Carry-On Bags: Formula, breast milk, toddler drinks, and baby/toddler food (including puree pouches) are allowed in carry-on baggage.
- Quantity Limit: These items can exceed the standard 3.4 ounces or 100 milliliters limit and do not need to fit within a quart-sized bag.
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Medically Necessary Liquids:
- Formula, breast milk, toddler drinks, and baby/toddler food are considered medically necessary liquids.
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Related Supplies:
- Accessories for breast milk and formula cooling, such as ice packs, freezer packs, and gel packs, are allowed regardless of the presence of breast milk.
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Child or Infant Presence:
- It is emphasized that your child or infant does not need to be present or traveling with you to bring breast milk, formula, and related supplies.
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Screening Process:
- Notify the TSA officer at the beginning of the screening process about carrying these items.
- Items need to be screened separately, and the liquids may be tested for explosives or concealed prohibited items.
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Packaging Recommendations:
- While not required, it is recommended to transport formula and breast milk in clear, translucent bottles rather than plastic bags or pouches. This helps expedite the screening process.
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X-ray and Screening Procedures:
- TSA X-ray machines do not adversely affect food or medicines.
- If you prefer not to have the items X-rayed or opened, inform the TSA officer, and alternative screening procedures will be followed.
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Frozen or Slushy Items:
- Ice packs, freezer packs, frozen gel packs, and other cooling accessories are allowed, even if partially frozen or slushy.
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Additional Screening:
- If you choose not to have items X-rayed or opened, additional screening procedures, including Advanced Imaging Technology screening, may be required.
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TSA Cares:
- Travelers requiring special accommodations or concerned about the security screening process can request assistance through TSA Cares.
These guidelines ensure a smooth and efficient screening process for passengers traveling with infants or young children, emphasizing the importance of communication with TSA officers to address specific concerns or preferences during security checks.
