How do you pump milk on a plane?

Once on the plane, you have the right to pump on a plane. However, you are not allowed to do so in a jump seat or common areas due to safety concerns. So, make sure you aren't in an “Exit row” seat! This means your options are in your seat or in the bathroom when the “fasten your seatbelt” sign is off.



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Yes. Your breast pump is considered a personal item and can be carried on like a laptop or a purse on most airlines. While some airlines consider breast pumps a medical device and don't count it toward your carry-on total, others do. Call your airline ahead of time to confirm their policy.

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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. Remove these items from your carry-on bag to be screened separately from the rest of your belongings.

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You do not have to be traveling with a baby to be able to carry milk and supplies. At the beginning of the screening process, inform the TSA officer that you are carrying expressed milk or related accessories, and separate them from other liquids, gels, and aerosols that are limited to 3.4 oz.

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Ice packs in a well-insulated cooler bag will typically remain cold for around 24 hours—and if the ice packs and your milk are both frozen, everything may stay cold for longer than that. But if you have flight cancelations or delays that take your travel time beyond a full day, you may need to toss your milk.

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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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Airlines allow baby food, formula, and breast milk in a carry-on bag, but the TSA has a 3-1-1 rule for liquids, including all baby food items. Each passenger is allowed 3.4 ounces or less of liquid, gel, or aerosol products per container, and all containers must fit in one clear, quart-size bag per person.

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