Does a diaper bag count as a bag?

In the diaper bag Note, your diaper bag does *not* count towards your carry on baggage allowance. You are allowed a diaper bag + breast pump bag in addition to your carry on and personal item on most airlines with an economy ticket.



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Dimensions should not exceed 18 x 14 x 8 inches (45 x 35 x 20 cm). These don't count as your personal item or carry-on: Diaper bags (1 per child)

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There is no cabin bag allowance for an infant (aged 8 days to 23 months). However, we allow a baby bag of up to 5kg (dimensions: 45x35x20cms), free of charge, for babies travelling on an adult's lap.

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Carry On – Our experience We flew with our baby backpack carrier with more airlines than I can recall. We never had to check or even gate check our pack. Even on small planes. Once the pack is flattened/folded (different per brand), it fits in the overhead compartments perfectly.

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Items to include in your carry-on or diaper bag:
  1. Passports and/or Birth Certificates. This is the #1 item to include on your packing checklist for baby. ...
  2. Baby Wipes. ...
  3. Diapers. ...
  4. Disposable Changing Pads. ...
  5. Change of Clothes. ...
  6. Plastic Bags. ...
  7. Pacifiers and Loveys. ...
  8. Formula, Breastmilk, and Baby Foods.


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Lap infants are not allowed an extra bag. Most travelers are allowed one carry-on and one personal item. You may also bring a diaper bag, car seat, stroller, and breast pump with an associated cooler for no extra charge.

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So, choose one that you'll actually like carrying around. We definitely recommend a backpack diaper bag for parents of newborns, but once your child can move around and even walk on their own, your hands will be a little more free. This will make a diaper bag tote easier to manage.

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Tips to Not Over-Pack Your Diaper Bag
  1. Make a checklist of items you'll need before heading out.
  2. Purchase a diaper bag with lots of pockets and great accessible storage. ...
  3. Reorganize once a week. ...
  4. Use gallon-sized Ziploc bags to store changes of clothes. ...
  5. Pack two diapers for each hour you'll be gone.


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Although children who have not reached their second birthday are permitted to travel as lap children, the FAA strongly discourages this practice and recommends that you secure your child in an approved CRS in their own seat for the entire flight.

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Can I take milk on a plane for my toddler? Travel with toddlers on planes, means you still need to think about food and drink for them. And yes, you can still bring milk or water on board for your toddler. It's usually advised to bring water in a sippy cup rather than a normal water bottle.

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Approved personal items include a purse, briefcase, small backpack, camera bag, diaper bag, laptop bag or other similarly sized item. The combined length, width and height of carry-on baggage should be less than 45 inches. Individual items must be less than 22 by 14 by 9 inches.

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Technically, most airlines require you to show proof of age for your lap infant. This can include a birth certificate, passport or sometimes hospital or immunization records. In reality, most airlines will not ask you for that information unless your baby looks like a toddler who could be past that second birthday.

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The most important thing to note is that infants are welcome above the age of 3 days old and can fly as lap children until they turn 2 — just be sure to bring proof of age. Additionally, your lap child will be allowed to bring 1 diaper bag, 1 car seat, and 1 stroller for no extra cost. Checked bags are not included.

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The Good News: Wet Wipes Are Allowed!
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) doesn't classify them as liquids, so you don't have to worry about the 3-1-1 rule applying to them. Remember to pack them at the top of your bag for easy access during your flight.

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7 Clever Tips For Managing Diapers on Vacation
  1. Ship, ship, ship: don't pack!
  2. Dress your baby for easy changing.
  3. In a pinch, toilet seat covers = changing pads.
  4. Do a vacation changing table set-up. ...
  5. Choose the right airplane seat.
  6. Leave your diaper bag at your seat.
  7. Try the standing diaper change.


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In addition to one bag carry-on allowance, you may bring a booster seat, other infant seat or bassinet on the plane as an additional free item, which is still subject to carry-on size restrictions. If you carry on an infant seat or bassinet, it must be secured tightly by a seatbelt to be stored on an aircraft seat.

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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. The additional screening will consist of having your hands swabbed for chemical residue, and potentially a pat-down.

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