BABY TRAVEL GUIDE

Tips for Traveling With A Baby During The Liquid Ban Security Procedures

NO LIQUIDS OR GELS OF ANY KIND WILL BE PERMITTED IN CARRY-ON BAGGAGE.

On August 10th, the Transportation Security Administration changed the security procedures banning all liquds, creams or gels of any kind. Babies Travel Lite's CEO, Natalie Pechacek, was asked to clarify the rules and gave some tips for clearing the security checkpoints when traveling with a baby or toddler. The following are some tips based on what was discussed on MSNBC's "The Most" hosted by Alison Stewart.

UPDATED FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2006

Quick Tips To Make Air Travel With Small Children Easier During The Liquid Ban

• Inventory your diaper bag and find substitutes for banned items
• Bring a single dose of any non-prescription drug and administer before you clear security. If your baby needs medicine like Tylenol, Motrin, or Benadryl, up to 4 oz. of essential non-prescription liquid medications should be allowed.
• Travel with sufficient powdered formula to cover any unforeseen problems or delays
• Prepare for long waits by bringing drinks and snacks, also bring something for your child to do in line.
• Put beverages for while you wait in line in disposable containers.  They will need to be disposed of at security.
• Prepare your child in advance of your trip for the beverage choices they will have on the airplane.
• Bring an empty sippy cup to use on the plane.
• As you board as a flight attendant to bring your child a drink before takeoff so they have it during takeoff to avoid ear pain.

Always check with your airline or check www.tsa.gov before you travel because the rules can and do change constantly. 

See also:

Traveling With A Baby During The Liquid Ban Security Procedures

Important New Information Concerning Traveling With Children

Traveling With Formula, Breast Milk, And Baby Food

The TSA's List of Prohibited Items - August 14, 2006

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Babies Travel Lite does not guarantee the accuracy of the information contained herein. Please visit tsa.gov to verify that the information is still current.

Traveling with small children can be exciting and rewarding, but it is also challenging and tiring. Our goal at Babies Travel Lite is to make traveling with small children easier and more enjoyable. By delivering the changing, feeding, and bathing supplies you will need while away from home, to your travel destination, we lessen your load. However, we know that there are many other aspects of traveling that can be demanding or difficult. We maintain this travel guide as a special service to our customers with the hope that the information, tips, and suggestions that we share with you will enhance your travel experience.