So, you are traveling by air and have got a Baby with you.

Confused about bringing baby Food on plane?

Alright!

After reading this, you can have a relaxing flight with your baby. We’re gonna learn everything about baby’s food and feeding her on the plane.

On a plane, baby food is allowed with a few restrictions to avoid. But you can take baby’s food on a plane.

TSA (Transportation Security Administration) have made rules and regulations regarding this as it is necessary to feed the little after short intervals.

When we talk about baby on the plane, our efforts are to comfort her as much as we can.

First, we’ll discuss the most common questions asked and then we’ll learn about feeding the baby on plane:

Q#1. Are Baby Foods are allowed on Plane?

Yes, baby foods are allowed.

Q#2. What Baby Foods are allowed?

You can take milk, cracked wheat, juices, and other baby foods on the go. Just make sure the food is packed properly in cans or jars.

Regarding bottled breast milk or formula, there’s an exception on TSA’s ‘liquid rule’. So, no worries if you take baby fluids on the plane.

Q#3. How much-bottled milk I can take?

The quantity you can take varies on the airline’s rule, so calling their support before you leave for the airport would help you know how much processed milk/fluid you can take. However, depending on the flight duration, you can pack a reasonable quantity for your baby.

Q#4. Is Screening necessary for Bottled Milk?

No worries for the empty baby bottles in your backpack or carry-on baggage. But for bottled milk or formula, you can tell the TSA agent at the security screening area. The agent might take bottles and return you after screening.

So yes, screening is necessary.

Q#5. Is Bottled Water allowed for the baby?

For the baby comfort, you can take bottled water with you in flight. Generally, TSA doesn’t allow water bottle for adults. For babies, there’s an exception i.e., bottled water is allowed.

Feeding Your Baby on the Plane

Now, as you’ve got most of the common questions answered, here’s a mom’s guide to feeding a baby on plane:

Step 1. Follow the Rules

Before we start, make sure you follow the rules.

• Call your airline’s customer support and ask for the baby food quantity you can take on the go.
• Make sure you take fluids in bottles and food in cans.
• When you’re in the screening area, tell the TSA agent about the baby food so that they can screen it for security reasons.

Step 2. Take Extra Fluids with you

Other than bottled breast milk or formula, your baby needs to stay hydrated throughout the flight. So, take extra fluids like juices with you.

Step 3. Pack a Nursing Cover

Pack a nursing cover to feed your baby on the go if you’re nursing. A nursing cover is helpful as you’ve to comfort your baby on lap. After all, comfort is what you require for your baby.

Step 4. Get Milk or Food Warmed Before you Feed

To feed your baby whenever she cries, ask the flight attendant to warm the milk or formula. They have got solutions to warm your baby fluid or food. Ovens, I mean!

Step 5. Feed your baby during take-off and landing

It is compulsory to feed your baby when you take-off and land. This helps in equalizing your baby’s ears. Another way to equalize the baby’s ear is to owe her a pacifier.

BONUS: Always consider your flight duration

Being a mom, you have an idea about after what time she requires feeding. Considering that, compare the time with your flight duration to get an idea about your baby food and pack accordingly.

Tips For a Comfortable Baby Flight

Book a Separate seat or a Car seat:

Book another seat for your infant. Although, airlines allow under babies (max 2 years ) old but the baby may feel uncomfortable on lap if you’re on a long flight. If you are tight on budget and can’t book a separate seat for her, book a window seat for yourself. In that case, if the medium-sized middle seat is not booked, you can have your baby there throughout the flight. If you can afford, go for a car seat which is the most comfortable choice for the little!

Cover Your Baby properly:

Have some clothing covers for her to cover properly as the baby may get uncomfortable during the takeoff and landing.

Use a Pacifier:

Using a pacifier or feeder in baby’s mouth can help her equalize ears and relieve pressure during crucial times i.e., landing and take-off. Other than pacifier or feeder, you can take a teething ring. Despite their inner contents, TSA allows teething ring for babies.

Deal with Fellow passenger:

The passenger sitting next to you will not welcome you when he finds out that you’ve got a baby with you. Communicate with them effectively to make sure you and your baby enjoy a comfortable journey. Take extra care of the infant, don’t allow her to disturb fellow passengers. Like if she has a dirty diaper; go to the washroom and change it, the right way. Be extra nice to the passengers next to you, so you experience a smooth flight.

A Final Thought

Taking a flight with your infant is not easy at all. You may experience some weird situations but you can make it easier by preparing for it. Prepare for the worst scenario, carry extra fluids, diapers and be confident. As there’s a saying: “Prepare for the worst and forget the rest”.

In case of a worst-case scenario, think that in no time you’ll reach your destination. Relax as there’s no solution either. Happy Travel!