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Are double strollers allowed in the airport?

You may check one stroller and one car seat per child for no extra cost at the ticket counter. If you are traveling with two children, you can check a double stroller instead. You may also check these items at the gate. We'll have them waiting for you in your arrival city when you get off the aircraft.



Yes, double strollers are generally allowed in airports, but they are subject to specific size and security regulations that vary by airline and airport authority. Most major airlines allow you to use a double stroller throughout the terminal right up until the aircraft door, at which point you can "gate check" it for free. This is incredibly helpful for parents navigating long walks between gates with two children. However, there is a catch: if the double stroller is an exceptionally large "side-by-side" model or a heavy jogging stroller, it may be too big to fit through the standard X-ray security scanners. In these cases, TSA or security agents will have to perform a manual "gate-pass" inspection, which can take extra time. Some airlines also have weight limits (often around 20 lbs or 9 kg) for strollers that are eligible for gate checking; if your double stroller exceeds this, they may require you to check it at the main ticket counter as oversized luggage. It is always recommended to check your specific airline’s "infant equipment" policy and ensure your stroller can be folded easily, as you will be required to collapse it at the security checkpoint.

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With a couple of exceptions, double strollers are generally BIG and heavy. That's because, well, they have to hold a lot of weight! Most of them are rated for 80-100 lbs (or more) of total baby/child meat.

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Only small, collapsible and light strollers (up to 20lbs/9kgs) can be checked at the gate. Any stroller that weighs over 20lbs/9 kgs, is too large or is non-collapsible must be checked at the ticket counter.”

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I'm happy to report that double strollers are indeed allowed as long as they fit into the size requirements stated in the park rules. Currently, the requirements are that strollers be no larger than 31” in width and 52” in length. Stroller wagons are not allowed at this time.

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Ice packs, freezer packs, frozen gel packs and other accessories required to cool formula, breast milk, toddler drinks, and baby/toddler food (to include puree pouches) – regardless of the presence of breast milk – are also allowed in carry-ons, along with liquid-filled teethers.

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Diaper bags, soft-sided cooler bags with breast milk, child safety seats, strollers and medical or mobility devices don't count toward your personal item or carry-on.

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Water for babies is allowed in reasonable quantities in carry-on bags. Remove this item from your carry-on bag to be screened separately from the rest of your belongings. Please see traveling with children for more information.

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Strollers, umbrella-strollers, baby carriers, car and booster seats and backpacks must be screened by X-ray. Place items in the stroller pockets or baskets, in a carry-on bag or on the X-ray belt for screening.

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Children's strollers and child safety seats are not counted as part of the standard baggage and therefore can be easily checked for free. For your convenience, these items may be checked at the curbside, the ticket counter or at the gate. Child safety seats may be brought on board the plane in certain circumstances.

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If you are flying domestically and your baby will be flying as a lap child, you may be asked for proof at check-in that they are indeed younger than 2 years old. If your child is flying domestically on their own ticket (not as a lap child) they probably won't need any sort of ID until they are 18 years old.

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Do babies need an I.D.? Babies from the U.S. don't need an ID when flying domestically, says the TSA. This is actually true of anyone under the age of 18. But they will need a passport to fly internationally.

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Each passenger may carry liquids, gels and aerosols in travel-size containers that are 3.4 ounces or100 milliliters. Each passenger is limited to one quart-size bag of liquids, gels and aerosols.

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The stroller must be folded and packed entirely into a suitable carrier bag prior to boarding. The stroller must not be opened and used in the aircraft cabin at all times. Compact foldable light-weight strollers will be checked in if there is no space in the cabin.

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The MB Nano Duo is only 20 lbs and, thanks to its tri-fold design, makes it a VERY compact double stroller. The Nano Duo truly is your quintessential “traveling with two” stroller. Bonus: it takes up to two infant car seats! It's also really just a great overall twin stroller for newborns, or a baby and a toddler.

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Disneyland's stroller policy is fairly broad. Strollers that are within 31 x 52 inches in size are permitted, but it can't be a stroller wagon or have a wagon affixed. Should you bring a stroller to Disneyland? If you have young children in your party, it's a good idea.

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To make sure you are fully aware of Disney's stroller rules and guidelines, and to take out all the guesswork, here is what you need to know: Strollers heading to a Disney park must be no larger than 31 inches (79 cm) wide and 52 inches (132 cm) long. Stroller wagons are not allowed.

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