Can airlines heat up baby food?

For babies and small children prepared foods are allowed in the cabin. Babies are not entitled to hand baggage, so these foods are considered to form part of the hand baggage of the adults travelling with the baby. Baby food can be heated up during the flight.



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The easiest way to travel with baby puree is by using ready-made puree in jars or pouches. Alternatively, you can travel with your own homemade baby puree. Keep your homemade baby food cool by bringing it in a cooler with a gel or ice packs.

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Solid food items (not liquids or gels) can be transported in either your carry-on or checked bags. Liquid or gel food items larger than 3.4 oz are not allowed in carry-on bags and should be placed in your checked bags if possible.

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If the food is packed with ice or ice packs in a cooler or other container, the ice or ice packs must be completely frozen when brought through screening. If the ice or ice packs are partially melted and have any liquid at the bottom of the container, they will not be permitted.

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For the drive or plane ride I just pack the food in my cooler. I use freezer packs or bring a zip-lock bag and get it filled with ice once past security at the airport. You are allowed to bring purees through TSA if you are traveling with a child, they just do additional screening.

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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.

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You can take expressed breast milk, boiled water to make up feeds or for drinking, formula powder and baby food on board. Take enough nappies and wipes, and a change of clothes for you and your child in your carry-on luggage.

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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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