BABY TRAVEL GUIDE

Prohibited Items

Travel Tips to be Prepared for Enhanced Security

UPDATED FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2006

Due to enhanced security measures most liquids, gels, lotions and other items of similar consistency will not be permitted in carry-on baggage. These types of items must be packed in your checked baggage.

Liquids, gels and lotions can be purchased beyond the checkpoint.

Effective Tuesday, September 26, TSA Is Adjusting The Ban On Liquids, Aerosols And Gels.

1. Travelers may now carry through security checkpoints travel-size toiletries (3 ounces or less) that fit comfortably in ONE, QUART-SIZE, clear plastic, zip-top bag.
2. After clearing security, travelers can now bring beverages and other items purchased in the secure boarding area on-board aircraft.

At the checkpoint travelers will be asked to remove the zip-top bag of liquids and place it in a bin or on the conveyor belt. X-raying separately will allow TSA security officers to more easily examine the declared items.

In addition, larger amounts of prescription liquid medications, baby formula and diabetic glucose treatments must be declared at the checkpoint for additional screening.

While we can not provide an exhaustive list of items, below are some of the most common items now prohibited. Please note, if you have questions or doubts on certain items, place those in your checked baggage. We strongly encourage travelers to read our full list of prohibited items to avoid hassle.

Prohibited Items

Makeup and Personal Items (3oz or less ARE allowed)

• Aerosal spray bottles and cans
• All creams and lotions including Neosporin or first-aid creams and ointments, topcial or rash creams and ointments, suntan lotions, moisturizers, etc.
• Bug and mosquito sprays and repellents
• Eye drops (See exceptions below)
• Gel deodorants
• Hair styling gels
• Hair sprays of all kinds including aerosol
• Hair straightener or detangler
• Lip gels and balms 
• Lip glosses or liquids for lips
• Liquid bubble bath including gel or liquid filled bubble bath balls or bath oils or moisturizers
• Liquid foundations
• Liquid, gel or spray perfumes or colognes
• Liquid sanitizers
• Liquid soaps
• Make up removers or facial cleansers
• Mascara
• Non-prescription liquid or gel medicines like cough syrup and gel cap type pills (See our section on Medications )
• Mouthwash
• Nail polish and removers
• Saline solution (See exceptions below)
• Shampoos and conditioners
• Toothpaste

Food and Drinks

• All beverages
• Camelbaks and similar backpacks and water bottles (See exceptions below)
• Cheese in pressurized containers
• Duty free alcohol and other items (Please see our section on Duty Free Items )
• Gel based sports supplements
• Jellos
• Pudding
• Whipped cream
• Yogurt or gel like food substances

Other Items

• Children's toys with gel inside (not teethers...see below)
• Gel candles
• Gel shoe inserts (See exceptions below)
  Lighters (Read our section on lighters and matches)

Exceptions

Under certain circumstances, some items from the list above are permitted. To help you understand more about these items and the circumstances under which they are permitted please read below.

• Eye drops - You are allowed to carry up to 4 oz., of eye drops with you. Volumes greater than 4 oz., are only permitted in your checked baggage.
• Gel Shoe Inserts - Gel shoe inserts are not permitted, but shoes constructed with gel heels are allowed and must be removed and screened.
• Prescription and non-prescription medications and other medical needs
  Saline solution - You are allowed to carry up to 4 oz., of eye drops with you. Volumes greater than 4 oz., are only permitted in your checked baggage.
• Baby formula and food, breast milk and other baby items
• Baby teethers with gel or liquid inside
  

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

See also:

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

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

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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.