Is a breast milk cooler considered a carry-on?

The rules of the air: Lactation and air travel. Q: Does my breast pump count as a second carry-on? A: Nope, it's a medical device and does not count as one of your two carry-ons. However, be aware that your (separate) breast milk cooler does count as a carry-on.



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Tips for Going Through TSA Security (One alternative is to use foam packs. They are TSA-friendly and also stay cold longer than gel or water ice packs). Your breast pump is a medical device – meaning it does not count as a carry-on item. Your cooler, however, WILL count as a carry-on item if it is separate.

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Tips for Transporting Breast Milk on a Flight You can get a lot more milk in a cooler when it is flat. Purchase a cooler that has a leakproof zipper and closed-cell rubber foam lining to ensure milk will stay cold. I used a YETI cooler and it kept milk frozen for an entire day!

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Formula, breast milk, toddler drinks, and baby/toddler food (to include puree pouches) are considered medically necessary liquids. This also applies to breast milk and formula cooling accessories, such as ice packs, freezer packs, and gel packs (regardless of presence of breast milk).

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You can bring an empty reusable water bottle through TSA security. Read: It has to be empty. After your items and carry-on bag have gone through security, you can fill up your water bottle at a nearby refilling station. If you bring your full water bottle to the security checkpoint, it's not a big deal.

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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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Milk over 100ml IS allowed in hand luggage Contrary to what you may hear on the parenting grapevine, you can carry baby milk in containers over 100 ml (the usual threshold for liquids in hand luggage).

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Formula, breast milk, toddler drinks, and baby/toddler food (to include puree pouches) 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.

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