How much breastmilk can you take through TSA?

3.4 ounces
The Food and Drug Administration states that there are no known adverse effects from eating food, drinking beverages and using medicine screened by X-ray. Formula, breast milk, juice 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.

Does TSA check breast milk?

Checked Bags: Yes Remove these items from your carry-on bag to be screened separately from the rest of your belongings. You do not need to travel with your child to bring breast milk. Breast milk and formula are considered medically necessary liquids.

Can you fly with breast milk without baby?

Parents who are flying (with or without their child) can bring breast milk in quantities greater than 3.4 ounces or 100 milliliters onto the plane in their carry-on, as long as they declare it for inspection at the security checkpoint. The TSA Security Officers will examine your containers.

How do I fly with frozen breast milk?

In addition to breast milk, the TSA allows “ice packs, freezer packs, frozen gel packs and other accessories required to cool breast milk.” Just be aware that if anything liquid-filled is partially frozen or slushy, additional screening might be required. It is best to use ice packs that are frozen solid.

Can I take frozen breast milk on plane?

You may fly with an unlimited quantity of breast milk, per TSA rules. When going through security, always declare your breast milk. If your milk is frozen solid, the TSA agents don’t have to do any special tests. They just visually inspect the milk.

How do you pack frozen breast milk in checked luggage?

Here are the steps to follow to keep your breast milk frozen while traveling.

  1. Pack your frozen milk tightly and completely in a cooler bag.
  2. Use ice packs throughout the bag with your frozen breast milk (avoid gel packs)
  3. Label the bag for security.
  4. Carry on or check your breast milk.

Can I pack milk in my suitcase?

And unlike the case with carry-on baggage, you can bring as much milk as you’d like in your allowable checked luggage. To avoid spillage, place the milk in a tightly sealed container and then overwrap it with heavy-duty aluminum foil or plastic wrap, or place the sealed container inside a heavy-duty freezer bag.

Can I wear a baby carrier through airport security?

When you’re going through a security gate in an American airport, you’re not required to remove your baby from their soft carrier. The TSA will allow you to go through the metal detector while wearing your baby, although you may be asked to undergo an additional screening even if there is not an alarm.