How do you prepare formula bottles for travel?

The safest way to transport formula is to take cooled, boiled water and the powdered formula in separate containers. But if you need to transport bottles of formula that are already made up, make sure the formula is icy cold when you leave the house.



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Put some freshly boiled water in a high-quality vacuum flask, which will keep it warm for about four hours. You can then easily make a feed by adding the water and formula powder to a sterilised bottle. Do check the temperature before feeding it to your baby, by putting a few drops on the inside of your wrist.

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A work around: Bring powdered formula. Go through TSA with baby formula in powder form, then buy bottled water to mix the solution before getting onboard. Be sure to bring more formula than you will need, to accommodate for any travel delays. NOTE: Never use the water from an airplane bathroom to make formula.

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TSA officers may need to test the liquids for explosives or concealed prohibited items. Although not required, to expedite the screening process, it is recommended that formula and breast milk be transported in clear, translucent bottles and not plastic bags or pouches.

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Checked Bags: Yes 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. For more prohibited items, please go to the 'What Can I Bring?'

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Put some freshly boiled water in a high-quality vacuum flask, which will keep it warm for about four hours. You can then easily make a feed by adding the water and formula powder to a sterilised bottle. Do check the temperature before feeding it to your baby, by putting a few drops on the inside of your wrist.

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When you're travelling, continue to give your baby their usual formula. However, it's best to use bottled water instead of tap water to make a feed.

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Yes, the size of a water bottle does matter when it comes to what can go through security. Most airlines let people bring an empty water bottle with a capacity of up to 20 oz. or a container that is 34 oz. or smaller. Containers bigger than this may not be allowed through TSA.

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Water bottles must be empty. If you get to the TSA checkpoint with a water bottle containing any liquid, you must drink it or throw it away.

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