DD's first flight - can i bring 4oz benadryl for her?

WiggleBaby

so i haven't flown since before DD was born and i'm rusty.  i've looked online and see the liquids must be in 3.4 oz bottles or smaller.  but then it says certain necessary medications can be in a larger size.  well i just bought some Benadryl for DD (not just cuz of the takeoff/landing but she also has a cold, ugh) and it came in 4oz bottle.  will that be a problem?

(and at that rate, my travel contact lens solution is also 4oz, oops)

has anyone had experience with this??  we're leaving in the morning.  i know, i plan really well.  hehehhe.. help!

 from TSA.gov:

"Declare larger liquids. Medications, baby formula and food, and breast milk 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. Officers may need to open these items to conduct additional screening."

 

WiggleBaby

hmm thanks!  i was reading that you cannot bring water, so that's interesting.  but my DD is 3.5 yrs, i forgot to specify.  i'm not sure if it's different that she's older?  i know babies/toddlers can get a lot more stuff thru security.

KarBear

Both are ok in larger sizes, you just have to declare or separate out from your carry-on.

For reference:

You may bring all prescription and over-the-counter medications (liquids, gels, and aerosols) including petroleum jelly, eye drops, and saline solution for medical purposes.

Additional items you may bring include:

• Liquids including water, juice, or liquid nutrition or gels for passengers with a disability or medical condition;
• Life-support and life-sustaining liquids such as bone marrow, blood products, and transplant organs;
• Items used to augment the body for medical or cosmetic reasons such as mastectomy products, prosthetic breasts, bras or shells containing gels, saline solution, or other liquids; and,
• Gels or frozen liquids needed to cool disability or medically related items used by persons with disabilities or medical conditions.

You are not limited in the amount or volume of these items you may bring in your carry-on baggage. BUT if the medically necessary items exceed 3 ounces or are not contained in a one-quart, zip-top plastic bag, you MUST declare to one of our Security Officers at the checkpoint for further inspection.

WiggleBaby

CnAmom:

I would put it in a ziploc and declare it for inspection just to be safe. If they take it away at security I think most airports have stores where you can buy those types of things before you board your flight. It probably wouldn't be cheap but it's another option.

ETA: make sure your contact solution is in your checked bag or they will take it. Oddly, they didn't seem to be worried about the bottled water I forgot was in my carry on. Oops.

yeah i figured i could buy more inside the airport if necessary.  this is a brand new bottle so i hope they dont take it.  i was hoping someone on here had tried this before... anyone, anyone?

 it's a super short flight and we're not checking any bags. 

WiggleBaby

KarBear:

Both are ok in larger sizes, you just have to declare or separate out from your carry-on.

For reference:

You may bring all prescription and over-the-counter medications (liquids, gels, and aerosols) including petroleum jelly, eye drops, and saline solution for medical purposes.

ahhh just what i was looking for, THANK YOU!!!

Que*Syrah

I think you'll be fine. I flew recently and as long as you take it out of your carry on, they are VERY relaxed with what they will allow if you are traveling with kids. Also, when we went through security, they did not make kids under 12 take their shoes off (although my 21 month old INSISTED he have his shoes off too, Ugh).