TSA and Breast Milk or Formula Quantities

Re: TSA and Breast Milk or Formula Quantities

• jllmb79 member

  July 2013

  The most I have had was 24oz and no one even bothered me about it. I always tell them I have breast milk and point to my cooler.

  

  
  

  
  

   

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• hmontty member

  July 2013

  I do not believe there is really a limit...they will just pull you aside to do a check on it (at least, that's what they did with us...they peeled the labels off the ready-to-feed bottles and tested it with some device through the bottle...)

   

  
  
  

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• sarahrusty member

  July 2013

  I went through Tampa with about 36 oz and TSA didn't bat an eye. I went through Orlando with about 8 oz and they had to test a bottle. It all depends on the airport it seems.

  

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• LSU628 member

  July 2013

  It really does depend on the airport and the TSA agent. Orlando doesn't blink an eye since there are so many kid and families. Boston was super strict and tested the formula. New Orleans sometimes I can bring whatever (especially with the letter from the allergist about DD's food allergies) but the last time one agent gave us a bunch of grief. I always bring at least 1 or 2 more bottles worth than I  think I will need just in case a flight gets cancelled, delayed, etc.
  

  
  
  
  

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• KikiSmash12 member

  July 2013

  I've gone through multiple times with ~16oz and just passed right on through, no testing.

  I also put a small cooler in the bag I checked with frozen milk. I figured if it defrosted I would use that first and if not then I would have extra on hand for my trip. It stayed pretty frozen during my 8 hour trip. 

  
  

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• JessAnnJ member

  July 2013

  KikiSmash12:

  I've gone through multiple times with 16oz and just passed right on through, no testing. I also put a small cooler in the bag I checked with frozen milk. I figured if it defrosted I would use that first and if not then I would have extra on hand for my trip. It stayed pretty frozen during my 8 hour trip.nbsp;

  
  
  This is a good idea that did not occur to me. Thanks.

  

  
  

  
  
  
  

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• JessAnnJ member

  July 2013

  Thanks everyone. I'll be flying out of Atlanta which I believe is the worlds busiest airport. I'm not sure if this will translate into more hassle or less.

  

  
  

  
  
  
  

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• jsoubel member

  July 2013

  you can call the airport and ask if you still have doubts.

  
  

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• jvdavisbaby member

  July 2013

  I flew 3 weeks ago and did a ton of research! Breastmilk, formula and babyfood are supposed to be the exception to the liquids rule. They recommend taking only as much as you need to get to your destination. I took a few empty bottles and filled them with water after security, and I took apple juice. They did a liquid test on them but it took maybe 3 minutes. I took like 8oz of juice. They shouldn't make you dump the formula or breastmilk. If they say you have to I PERSONALLY would ask to see a supervisor because the TSA website lists baby liquids as an exception. Happy Flying!!!  

   

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