Can You Bring Juice for a Toddler on an Airplane?
Traveling with a toddler is hard enough -- remembering to pack all of his gear, finding ways to keep him busy on the plane and juggling him through security screening can have you wishing for a road trip instead. Changing guidelines for liquids definitely don't help the situation, especially since the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) limits what type and the amount of liquids you can carry onto a plane. Luckily, your child's sippy is one area in which you can relax -- it's usually fine to take on your flight.
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TSA Rules
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While the TSA forbids anyone to bring liquids in amounts more than 3 oz. through the security checkpoint, children's liquids are exempt from this rule as long as you let the screening officer know that you have it. Juice, milk, formula and pumped breast milk all are allowed in any quantity on the plane, though they will need to be screened before you get the OK. There are no current restrictions on the type or amount of juice taken on a plane -- the TSA simply states that children's liquids are treated in the same way liquid medicines are treated at security.
Security Screening
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When you reach your security checkpoint before boarding your flight, you'll need to let the security officer know that you have juice with you. The officer likely will ask that you remove the juice for screening, in which an officer might ask you to open the cup or may test the juice for explosives before handing it back. Once you get the OK, you can pack the juice back in your carry-on and you're free to bring it on the plane.
Conveniences
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While it's fine to take juice on a plane with your toddler, some modifications can make traveling with juice easier for you. The TSA allows you to bring ice packs and empty bottles on board, so if you're worried about spillage while moving through security, you can bring an empty sippy with you. Then, you can purchase juice at an airport vendor. Check with your airline ahead of time -- most post their in-flight beverages online, so you can see if they offer juices on your flight. If that's the case, you won't need to pack enough juice for the entire flight, but can ask for a flight attendant to fill your child's sippy when you get aboard the plane.
Flying Comfortably
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Flying can be stressful for you and your toddler, so it's only natural that you want him to be comforted when flying. Your little one's ears might feel the pressure of takeoff and landing, so that's an excellent time to hand over some juice -- the sucking and swallowing action of sucking can help relieve that pressure. It's also important to remember that things can be lost in the shuffle of flying, so you might want to skip the pricey cup and go for a couple of cheaper, disposable cups. That way, if they get lost, you've got a cheap backup on hand to ensure your child's comfort on board.
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