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What should I do?? Taking formula on a plane?

• My son and I are flying next weekend and he will need at least 3 bottles to get through the plane rides. (3 bottles there and then 3 bottles back.) I am trying to decide what will be the best way to take his formula. If I bring it already mixed, it has to stay refrigerated......and then How would I heat it up to feed?? If I take bottled water and the powder, I can mix it on the plane. But will they have a problem with me taking on water? Delta's website said that infant formula is okay to bring on, but it didn't say anything about bringing on water and then mixing the formula. I also thought about taking some ready to feed formula, but the formula that he uses is Nestle Good Start Supreme SOY and it only comes in 32oz RTF cans. I did find 8 oz bottles of Soy formula that Similac makes. Do you think he would be okay using the similac for just the flights?? Or should I not risk upsetting his tummy and just try to bring water and powder on the flight??

• Answer:

  You are able to take as much milk, formula (powdered or liquid), juice, bottled water and/or baby food that you will need for you child for the duration of the time you will spend in the airport and on the flight (as long as it is within reason). All liquids over the 3oz (100 ml) limit will be subject to testing for explosives. TSA allows a passenger the option of a visual inspection of these items. You must request a visual inspection before screening begins, otherwise, all of the items must undergo x-ray inspection and might be subject to additional screening. You will NOT be asked to taste any of the liquids yourself. All that you must do is: 1. Separate the milk, formula, juice, and/or baby food from the liquids, gels, and aerosols in your quart-size (1 liter) zip-top bag. 2. Declare you have the items to one of the Security Officers at the security checkpoint. 3. Present these items for additional inspection once reaching the X-ray. These items are subject to additional screening http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtravel/children/formula.shtm I have never had any problems while traveling through the UK or Europe - all that is required is the same steps as above for the TSA - you must keep the liquid separate and declare it to the screaners. In fact, Europe allowed me to bring water for my children before the US just relaxed their rules on it. The recent modifications to TSA regulations also allow bottled water that is presented as an infant/child exemption into the secured area. Passengers traveling with bottled water intended for their child's use through the security checkpoint must: 1.) Be accompanied by an infant or young child 2.) Declare it to the Security Officer prior to entering the screening checkpoint and prior to x-ray examination 3.) Inform the Security Officer that it is bottled water intended for an infant or young child 4.) Open the bottle for additional screening, if required by a TSA Officer . (I got this in an e-mail from TSA when I contacted them to verify the information before my most recent travels with my own children. If you'd like I can forward the e-mail to you as well.) Save your money when it comes to buying water though because the Flight Attendants will provide you with hot or cold water (or any other drink) free at any time that you request, no matter how many times you request it. And yes, you can ask the flight attendants to heat the formula up for you while you are on the plane. Please remember though that they can get busy at times and you might not get your bottle the very second you ask for it. If at all possible, try to plan ahead for feedings and have them warm the bottle up beforehand. I personally got my children used to having their formula without it needing to be warmed. There is no health benefit to warming formula and when you are traveling, it makes it easier to either just mix and go, or give them ready made formula without having to worry about it needing to be heated. http://www.babycenter.com/404_does-baby-formula-have-to-be-warmed-up_7260.bc I've been flying internationally & domestically with my children since they were each 2 months (now 9&6, & 10 months), and I am currently pregnant with #4. At least three trips a year are the children & I traveling internationally (14+ hours each way) alone. We do another 8-10 international and domestic flights a year as a family. I have never had any problems with my children. I wrote a small article about flying with children that goes more in-depth, gives security rules & regulations for the US, EU, UK, & Australia, offers tips & tricks for the travel, etc. http://www.angelfire.com/jamiehassen79/flying_children.html If I can be of any more help or assistance, please feel free to contact me.