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The holidays are approaching, and while you may be excited about the upcoming memories and gatherings, traveling as a parent can feel daunting. If you’re flying, you may have a million questions — how much breast milk or formula can you bring through security? What’s the best time to feed your baby during the flight? We’ve partnered with ByHeart to round up our top tips to make your travel day easier.
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10 Tips for Flying with Baby Feeding Essentials
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Know what you can pack in your carry-on.
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Formula, breast milk, baby/toddler food (including pouches), and ice packs or gel packs are allowed in carry-on bags in quantities greater than 3.4 ounces. And, they don’t need to fit inside a quart-sized bag. It’s also important to know that your child does not need to be present or traveling with you in order for you to bring these aboard. Read up on TSA guidelines for breast milk and formula here.
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Pack smart for easy access & quick security clearance.
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Whether you’re feeding via breast or bottle, it’s helpful to pack your carry-on so you can easily access everything you need. TSA might need to screen feeding items separately. It’s recommended to pack breast milk, mixed formula, and water for formula in clear bottles (since pouches may require extra testing), and pack feeding items in their own container to streamline the screening process. Rest assured, TSA will never place anything into the liquid itself during screening.
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Declare your items.
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Inform the TSA agent at the beginning of the screening that you have feeding items, breast milk, formula, or water for mixing formula in excess of 3.4 ounces. You’ll also want to tell them if you have ice packs or pouches with you.
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Pre-measure powdered formula in a subdivided container.
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If bringing powdered formula for on-the-go bottles, pre-portion in a subdivided container for ease. Just be sure to use the scoop that comes with your formula when measuring and note how much water you’ll be adding to each portion. This way you don’t need to bring the entire formula container with you in your carry-on bag.
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Bring a little extra in your carry-on bag.
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Don’t forget to bring a couple more bottles and feeding supplies than you think you’ll need for your travel day. This way there won’t be added stress if you have a delayed flight or missed connection.
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Pack cleaning supplies.
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Bring bottle cleaning supplies with you in your carry on. This will give you maximum flexibility as you travel. A bottle brush & travel-sized bottle soap can come in handy in a pinch.
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Time your feeds.
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You may want to feed upon takeoff and landing, to ease any discomfort your baby feels from changes in cabin pressure. If you’ll be in the airport for a while, know that airports are required to maintain a lactation area where you can go for privacy while feeding your baby, or if you need to pump. The Mamava app is a great resource to find specific locations.
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Bring your comfort feeding items.
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Don’t forget to pack burp cloths, bibs, baby wipes, a nursing cover (if desired), and anything else you regularly use when feeding your baby.
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Prepare for spit up or blowouts.
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Pack an extra set of clothes for both you and baby, and a handful of extra diapers in your carry-on luggage. If you don’t end up needing them, consider yourself lucky.
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Don’t forget the pump.
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If you’ll be apart from your breastfeeding baby any time during the trip, bring extra breast milk or formula, and a pump so you can express the milk and keep up your supply. In a pinch, you can hand express or purchase a hand pump at a drugstore when you reach your destination. It’s also helpful to know that even if you don’t have a fridge in your hotel room, most hotels will store milk for you upon request.
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OUR FEATURED FORMULA PICK
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By-Heart Forumula
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Ensuring you have the right formula for your baby can make for one less thing to worry about on a long travel day. We know your feeding journey is personal–there isn’t a “one-size-fits-all” solution. A good place to start, though, is with ByHeart.
ByHeart features a patented protein blend that gets closest to breast milk, and it’s the first US-made* brand to use organic, grass-fed, whole milk (not skim!).
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ByHeart contains certified-clean ingredients based on the Clean Label Project, with no soy, corn syrup, GMOs, or palm oil. PLUS, they ship their formula straight to your home.
For Tinyhood email subscribers, ByHeart also has a special offer. When you sign up for a monthly 4-can ByHeart subscription and use the code TINYHOOD, you get 2 cans FREE. That’s a $78 value! But hurry, this is a limited-time offer**!
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*Made with globally sourced ingredients.
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