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Hand luggage restrictions at UK airports

Baby food and baby milk.

When travelling with a baby you’re allowed to take enough baby food, baby milk and sterilised water for the journey. There is no legal limit to how much you can take however check with your airport before you travel.

You can carry breast milk in hand luggage even if you’re not travelling with a baby. You cannot carry frozen breast milk in hand luggage.

Individual containers of breast milk must hold no more than 2,000ml. Each container will need to be screened at the security point. Airport staff might need to open the containers to screen the liquids.

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Rules For Flying With A Baby

Posted on Last updated: December 11, 2023

Rules for flying with a baby can often be confusing and occasionally vary from airline to airline. However, the answers below will provide you with a useful knowledge base of what to ask your airline and to double check specific rules.

Rules For Flying With A Baby

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What age can my baby fly?

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Flying with a newborn baby rules can vary. Many airlines state a baby can fly from 48 hours old – but there maybe certain conditions such as a no complications or that a doctor’s letter is needed. If the mother is travelling she may have to wait a few days if it was a Caesarean section. Other airlines stipulate 14 days as the minimum age a baby can travel. If you are not flying domestically in the USA or Canada, and flying internationally you will need a passport for your baby, so factor in the time it takes to apply and receive that important travel document.

American Airlines state: “We accept infants as young as 2 days old. However, if you’re traveling with an infant less than 7 days old, your physician will be required to fill out a passenger medical form before your flight. (A special assistance coordinator will send the form directly to your physician.)”

British Airways state , “Newborn babies must be at least 48 hours old  and have been born without any complications before they can travel with.If you have had a Caesarean section or if other surgery was needed during or after the birth, then you can travel after 10 days, with medical clearance from our Health Services. We would advise that your treating doctor approve your travel first.”

Easyjet say babies must be at least 15 days old.

Singapore Airlines state: “Unfortunately, we are unable to accept infant passengers within the first 48 hours of their birth. Air travel is also not recommended for infants seven days of age or under.”

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Can I make a booking for a baby who isn’t born yet?

Again, this policy varies from airline to airline:

With British Airways , if you know you want to travel shortly after you’re due to give birth, you can make your own booking as usual. Please contact them after your baby is born to arrange for your baby’s ticket to be issued.

What happens if my infant turns two during our trip? Do I need to pay a different fare?

Flying with a baby rules on this do vary from airline to airline and usually cannot be booked online – so you will need to speak to your airline. Some airlines will provide a seat without charging a fare, while others require you to pay for a seat for the child after he has turned 2. Some airlines might require you to pay for an entire trip if your toddler turns two at any point during the trip. Whatever happens, they will need their own seat for the return journey. Here are some examples of varying policies.

  • With British Airways, if you’re travelling with an infant who reaches the age of 2 during their journey, your child will need their own seat for any flights on and after their 2nd birthday. British Airways   won’t charge you extra for this; you’ll only pay the infant fare for the entire journey.
  • EasyJet:   If your child is under 2 years old, they can sit on your lap for a fee of £20. As soon as your child reaches their second birthday, you’ll need to book them their own seat at the normal price.
  • Emirates : “Where a passenger travels as an infant on the outward journey and as a child on the onward/ return journey, applicable infant fare will apply for the outward journey and child fare for the onward/return flights. This cannot be booked online and should be booked through your local Emirates office.
  • Qatar airlines allow you to buy a child ticket fo the return or two single tickets; one infant and one child.

Can I bring baby food, milk, water on board the flight?

Yes, baby food, milk and water can be over 100ml and over the 3-1-1 liquid rule if you are flying with a baby. Medicines usually must fit the 100ml rule unless previously agreed with the airline and accompanied with a Doctor’s letter. Airport security in each country are responsible for these rules – not the airline. If you are wanted to bring frozen expressed milk and not travelling with your baby, some airline have different rules for breastmilk carriage with some permitting it only in the hold.

Do I need ID for my baby?

Generally, yes. Most countries specify a passport even if travelling domestically – such as the UK. The USA and Canada do not require if travelling domestically. However, it is always beneficial to have some form of ID. Some countries require specialist forms signed by a lawyer and additional ID as condition of entry to their country. Please see my post on Travel Documents for Children for further information.

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Does my baby need a lap belt or car seat or any sort of restraint device?

It depends on which airline you are flying with and where it is based. USA and Canadian airlines do not provide lap-belts but EU, Australian airlines and many others do. With most non USA/Canadian airlines it is a legal requirement to wear an infant lap belt/belly belt if you are flying with a lap baby. In the US/Canada – it is the opposite and against the law to wear one. In reality, the lap belt is there to stop the baby from flying out of a parent’s arm and preventing the baby from injuring others at speed. A lap-belt does little to actually protect baby.

A car seat is not a legal requirement for travel, but it is strongly recommended by the FAA. Airlines do not make it a legal requirement for several reasons:

  • Aircraft incidents of severe turbulence are rare (as ex cabin crew with 12 year experience, I only experienced it badly once)
  • Cost of additional seats. It is feared that the increased pressure of parents needing to pay out for an additional seat(s) would encourage people to drive to their destination if possible – and road accidents are far more likely.
In the USA alone, 100 people die a day on average in a road traffic accident. In comparison the last fatal commercial plane crash was in Buffalo 2009. The FAA agree and have previously stated that its reasoning for not requiring infants and young children to be restrained in their own seats is that “analyses showed that, if forced to purchase an extra airline ticket, families might choose to drive, a statistically more dangerous way to travel.” Therefore the choice is left up to parents to make the decision which best fits their needs.

An alternative way for parents to safely restrain children (around the age of 1+ but who must meet the weight/height requirements 22 to 44 pounds and up to 40 inch tall.) is to use the AmSafe CARES harness CARES FlySafe Harness if they have purchased an additional seat for the child.

This is answered in a lot of detail in my post Child Restraint Devices and Car Seats.

Can I bring a changing bag/diaper bag on board additionally to my hand luggage allowance?

Again, this varies from airline to airline. Most long haul airlines allow you to bring a baby bag for free, whereas others give no allowance for an infant.

Can I bring a stroller for free?

Yes you can. It does not form part of your baggage allowance so you can take your normal allowance PLUS a stroller and usually a car seat too. For more information, read, What to Expect When Flying with a Baby.

Does my baby need to wear a mask on the plane?

No, babies aged under 2 do not need to wear a mask on any airline. However, some airlines or particular routes

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British Airways Pregnancy, Infant and Children Travel Policy

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British Airways is the flag carrier airline of the United Kingdom and is is the largest airline in the UK based on fleet size, international flights and international destinations. Here’s a recap of British Airways’ pregnancy, infant and children travel policies.

*This is for informational purposes only. For specific questions on traveling with children on British Airways, please click here or contact the airline directly.

Expectant Mothers Flying with British Airways

For uncomplicated single pregnancies, we restrict travel beyond the end of the 36th week, and for twins, triplets etc., beyond the end of the 32nd week. After your pregnancy has entered its 28th week, we ask that you carry with you a letter from your doctor or midwife, stating the pregnancy is uncomplicated and confirming the expected date of delivery. In this letter, your doctor should state that you are in good health, that they are happy for you to fly, and that (in their opinion) there is no reason why you cannot fly.

Infants (under 2 years old) Flying with British Airways

Newborn infants must be at least 48 hours old before they can travel on British Airways.

You must always have a ticket for your infant’s journey.

Infants are not required to have their own seat however, you must inform British Airways that you will be traveling with an infant on your lap.

Only one lap child is allowed per adult. If one adult is traveling with more than one infant under 2 years of age, a seat will have to be purchased for each additional infant.

Lap children can only be held by passengers who are at least 15 years of age.

If you’re travelling with an infant who reaches the age of two during their journey, your child will need their own seat for any flights on and after their 2nd birthday. However, there is no charge for this; you will still only pay the infant fare for the entire journey. You can make the initial booking for your infant on ba.com. Then just contact British Airways and we’ll do the rest to ensure that your child has a seat after their 2nd birthday.

You can also choose to purchase a seat for your infant as long as you have the proper child restraint device. The fare you pay for your infant will differ, depending on where your infant sits:

Sitting on an adult’s lap – Infant fare

  • An infant fare is charged at 10% of the adult fare when the infant does not have his/her own seat, but sits on an adult’s lap.

A separate seat for your infant – Child fare

  • If you would like your infant to sit in his/her own seat (as long as they are between 6 and 23 months), you’ll pay a child fare. This can’t be booked online, so contact us and we’ll be pleased to help you.

Baggage Allowance for Infants and Children

Children and infants’ hand baggage allowances

When you travel on British Airways, your child has the same hand baggage allowance as you.

If you are travelling with an infant, you’ll be able to bring one bag for the items that your infant may require during the flight. Airport security will vary around the world, so please check what restrictions your airport has in place for carrying baby milk in your hand baggage.

Children and infants’ checked baggage allowances Your child will have the same free checked baggage allowance as you, which will vary depending on which cabin you are travelling in.

If you are travelling with an infant, in addition to your own free checked baggage allowance, you can also bring:

  • one bag to check in for the infant
  • one fully-collapsible pushchair (stroller)
  • one car seat

At most airports you’ll be able to take your pushchair right up to the aircraft door, and the airport staff will then put it in the aircraft hold.

Children (2 to 12 years old) Flying with British Airways

Child fares cover those aged from two to 12 years and are 75 per cent of an adult fare.

Strollers, Carrycots, Child Seats and Child Restraint Devices

Baby strollers are available at the airport. For details, ask at the departure counter at the airport. You will be able to use it from the check-in counter to the boarding gate. Strollers are not available at arrival airport.

One fully collapsible stroller or infant carrying basket/car seat is allowed in addition baggage allowance for infants.

Carrycots and Child Seats

For your baby’s comfort, we have specially designed carrycots on board, so that your baby can sleep during the flight.

To reserve a carrycot you just need to book a seat in advance at a carrycot position on the aircraft, and that is free of charge. You’ll see the carrycot positions on the seat map in Manage My Booking. If you don’t choose a seat in advance, we’ll allocate a suitable seat for you three days before departure, but this might not be at a carrycot position.

Please note: Due to operational reasons, sometimes we will not be able to guarantee the carrycot that you reserved.

We can also supply a child seat that attaches to the carrycot position. If you have reserved your seat at a carrycot position, you can ask the cabin crew for a child seat.

The child seats supplied by British Airways are:

  • available on all longhaul flights, except in First Class on Boeing 777 aircraft, where only carrycots are supplied
  • suitable to be used from birth to two years, for infants who weigh no more than 13kgs (29lbs)
  • adjustable to a variety of positions from horizontal to vertical

Child Restraint Devices

If you decide to purchase a separate seat for your infant for a child fare, or you’re travelling with a child who is less than three years old, you may prefer to use your own forward facing car seat or Amsafe Child Restraint System. They must meet the following conditions:

The car seat*:

  • can only be used for infants over six months old and children up to three years old
  • must be designed to be secured by means of a normal aircraft single lap strap and face the same direction as the passenger seat on which it is positioned
  • must have a 5-point restraining harness
  • must not exceed the dimensions of the aircraft seat, and should fit into an area of 45cm x 45cm (17.5ins x 17.5ins)

*Two part car seats, (a seat and  separate base) are not suitable for use on aircraft seats.

If you have your own AmSafe System:

  • It can be used for infants from 12 months to children of 4 years of age.
  • It isn’t suitable for use on First Class, Club World or World Traveller Plus seats.
  • It can’t be used in the same row as the emergency exit or the row in front or behind the emergency exit.

Special Services for Families Flying with British Airways

British Airways carry some tinned baby food on our longhaul flights, but we recommend that you carry your own baby food and equipment, including liquids and sterilised bottles, in your hand baggage. If you’d like to bring your own baby’s food with you, make sure you bring un-opened food in a sealed jar.

Airport security will vary around the world, so please check what restrictions the airport has in place for carrying baby milk in your hand baggage.

Unfortunately, they not able to sterilise bottles or provide sterilised water on board.

Children’s meals are available for ages two to 11 years and need to be booked in advance. The airline guarantees at least five portions of fruit or vegetables in every meal. The meals are fun, with menu options such as vegetable sticks with dips, and chocolate-coated fruit.

Children aged 3 – 5 years old receive a backpack, while 6 to 12 year olds get a shoulder pack for flights over 2 hours. The packs contain age-appropriate games and activities such as a cuddly Skyflyer toy, sticker books, reading books, electronic games, top trumps playing cards, notebook and pen, magazine with activities and write and wipe magnetic board.

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Tickets and travel documents

There’s a lot to think about when travelling with a family, from making sure everyone’s passports are valid (despite having checked it one hundred times already) to knowing what ticket to buy for your different aged children. Luckily, we’re here to help you from the moment you book until the moment you land.

Passports, visas and other documentation

Please check with the IATA Travel Centre that your passports an d other travel documents are valid for your whole journey, before you travel.

Some countries' immigration departments require additional documentation for any children under 18 years of age, (whether they are your children, your grandchildren or children of friends,) who are travelling into, out of or transiting their country. The extra documentation that you may require varies by country and changes regularly so please check the country's embassy website for more information.

The IATA Travel Centre can advise you which documents are required for each country you’ll be visiting or transiting. Enter your child’s date of birth so that the extra requirements are displayed.

Tickets for infants, children and young adults

These are the age categories we use when you make a booking with us:

Infants: 0 - 23 months Children: 2 - 11 years Young adults: 12 - 15 years Adults: over 16 years

When traveling with your infant (under 2), you have two ticket choices: 

  • Your infant sits on your lap. You’ll pay an infant fare, which is a percentage of the adult fare.
  • Your infant sits in their own seat. You’ll pay a child fare for this ticket. The infant must travel in an approved  car seat or AmSafe System  that fits into the aircraft seat securely.

If you’d like your infant to have their own seat, or to add your infant to an existing booking, please contact us and we'll be pleased to help you.

Once your little one turns 2 years old, they'll be considered a child and will need to travel in their own seat. You'll need to book and pay for a Child fare.

All children under 14 years must travel accompanied by an adult aged 16 years or over. Anyone under the age of 14 won't be allowed to fly unaccompanied.

Young adults

We allow children aged 14 or older to travel alone with us on domestic or international British Airways flights. All children aged under 16 travelling alone must carry a printed copy of:

  • A completed parental/guardian consent form
  • Photographic identification of the parent/guardian who completed the form showing their signature

Parents or guardians can  download the consent form  and once completed, print it out along with a copy of their current passport or another form of photographic identification showing their signature.

Booking with partner airlines

If your journey involves travelling with one of our partner airlines, their rules for infants and children may be different and will apply. Please check the airline’s website or call your local British Airways office for the correct information.

Infants who become children while travelling

If you're travelling with an infant who reaches the age of 2 during their journey, your child will need their own seat for any flights on and after their 2nd birthday. We won’t charge you extra; you'll only pay the infant fare for the entire journey.

This booking can't be made online, so contact us and we'll be pleased to help you.

Making a booking for an unborn infant

If you know you want to travel shortly after you’re due to give birth, you can make your own booking as usual. Please contact us after your baby is born and we’ll arrange for your baby’s ticket to be issued. You must always have a ticket for your infant's journey.

Newborn babies must be at least 48 hours old and have been born without any complications before they can travel with us. However, we recommend waiting until the baby is one week old. If you plan to fly soon after your baby's birth, please check with your treating doctor it's safe for both you and your baby to travel.

If you had a Caesarean section or other surgery was needed during or after the birth, you can travel 10 days after, with medical clearance from our Health Services. We would advise that your treating doctor approve your travel first.

Booking a child into a different cabin

You can book your child to travel in a different cabin from yourself. Just make your booking first, then contact us to make a separate booking for your child.

Children between 5 and 12 can be booked into a different cabin from you.

Children under 5 must travel with someone over the age of 16.

If you're a Gold or Silver Executive Club Member, your child can come with you into the lounge as your eligible guest, regardless of the cabin you're travelling in.

You should board the aircraft as a family, with your child. Once on board, your child will be directed to their seat in the cabin that they are booked into.

You, as the child’s parent or guardian, will be responsible for their health, wellbeing and behaviour, both on the ground and on board. Please ensure that your child understands that they must follow crew instructions at all times and make sure they have any necessary items with them before boarding as it may not always be possible for you to visit them during the flight.

Should your child need any assistance during the flight, you'll need to voluntarily downgrade to the same cabin as your child. We're unable to upgrade your child to the cabin you’re travelling in.

Can you bring baby milk on a flight? Rules new parents need to know for holidays

Hand luggage rules including whether you can take baby milk and food on flights including airlines such as TUI, British Airways, easyJet and Ryanair

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Brits heading on holidays need to navigate hand luggage rules, and we're not just talking about airlines' allowances including TUI, easyJet and Jet2 .

There are plenty of items banned from hand luggage , but one of the biggest rules is that all liquids need to be under 100ml.

But what if you're travelling with a baby and need to bring milk and food on board?

The good news for parents is that baby food and milk are not subject to the same restrictions.

In fact, the 100ml doesn't apply for breast milk, formula or soya milk which you are bringing for your baby.

According to the Home Office website: "When travelling with a baby you’re allowed to take enough baby food, baby milk and sterilised water for the journey. There is no legal limit to how much you can take however check with your airport before you travel.

"You can carry breast milk in hand luggage even if you’re not travelling with a baby. You cannot carry frozen breast milk in hand luggage.

"Individual containers of breast milk must hold no more than 2,000ml. Each container will need to be screened at the security point. Airport staff might need to open the containers to screen the liquids."

We take a look at the rules on baby milk and food when you're flying.

Baby milk is not subject to the 100ml restrictions.

You can bring individual containers with up to 2,000ml of breast milk in your hand luggage, and your hold luggage.

Formula milk, sterilised water and soya milk are allowed in your hand luggage but only if your baby is travelling with you at the time, otherwise you won't be able to bring these on board.

Breast milk however can be brought on board even if you are not travelling with your baby.

It's worth noting that you won't be allowed to bring frozen breast milk with you in your hand luggage, although you are allowed to store this in your hold luggage.

All other liquids you bring will be subject to the usual 100ml restrictions.

Baby food is not subject to the 100ml rules.

You can bring baby food with you in both hand luggage and hold luggage, even if you are not travelling with your baby at the time. (The same rules apply to breast milk and cooling gel packs).

You can also find out more on the Home Office website .

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Jet2, Ryanair, British Airways, easyJet, TUI issue rules for parents with baby food and prams

T UI, Ryanair, Jet2 and easyJet rules for bringing baby milk and prams on flights have been revealed. When travelling with a baby you’re allowed to take enough baby food, baby milk and sterilised water for the journey, the government has explained on its website.

"There is no legal limit to how much you can take however check with your airport before you travel," the government goes on to say. "You can carry breast milk in hand luggage even if you’re not travelling with a baby. You cannot carry frozen breast milk in hand luggage."

It adds on its government website: "Individual containers of breast milk must hold no more than 2,000ml. Each container will need to be screened at the security point. Airport staff might need to open the containers to screen the liquids."

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If you’re travelling with an infant or child, a collapsible pushchair and/or a car seat and/or a travel cot can be carried in the hold free of charge, as long as the total weight of these items doesn’t exceed 10kg. This allowance is per infant or child, and anything exceeding this will be charged for in line with our excess baggage policy, subject to space and availability.

Ryanair says: "A baby must be at least 8 days old before we can safely accept them on one of our flights. We also advise parents or guardians to ensure that the treating doctor agrees that these very young infants are safe to travel by air.

"Similarly, a baby's mother can be accepted for travel from 48 hours after the birth of her baby, subject to the delivery without any complications or surgery. If a caesarean section was performed or if surgery was needed for the mother, then the minimum period before we can accept her for travel is at least 10 days. However, this is also subject to written approval for travel obtained from her treating doctor."

It adds: "We recommend arriving at the airport check-in or bag drop desk 2 hours before your scheduled departure time. At the airport, you can check in 2 items of baby equipment per child (1 pushchair + car seat, booster seat or travel cot) free of charge.

"Other items of baby equipment can be checked-in upon payment of an Infant/Child Equipment fee (maximum weight 20kgs)."

Easyjet says: "We understand that flying with children can sometimes be a challenge, so we’ve tried to make it as easy as possible for you. If you’re travelling with children under 5, we’ll board you early.

"We can also carry two additional items for your child in the hold for free, if you require them. These include a travel cot, pushchair, car seat, collapsible or non-collapsible pram, booster seat and/or baby back carrier.

"You can choose your seats in advance (for a fee) to ensure you sit together. We support breastfeeding mothers and you can feed your baby on board at any time."

British Airways

BA says: "Walking distances from arrival terminals to baggage collection vary across airports and some may be longer than others. To help you with the journey, we offer a service that returns your pushchair back to the aircraft door in certain destinations."

"When you travel with us, children (aged 2-11) get the same hand baggage allowance as an adult," it says. "If you're travelling with an infant (under 2), you'll be able to bring an extra bag for them for in-flight essentials, which is included in your allowance.

"However, if you pay for a plane seat for your infant, they're booked as a ‘child’ and are given the same baggage allowance as an adult."

TUI explains: "You can take your pushchair or buggy through security, right up until you get on the plane, where we’ll put it into the luggage hold for you. You won’t usually get access to the buggy again until you get to the baggage reclaim area in your destination."

Pushchairs are carried in the hold for free in addition to your luggage allowance. On baby milk, it adds: "You can carry liquid baby food or baby milk that's either pre-packaged or made up at home. You can also carry foods for special dietary requirements, as long as it's essential for the flight or holiday. Solid baby food can also be carried in either your hand or hold luggage. Please give any food or baby milk to staff when you go through airport security, as it'll need to be screened separately. There are no restrictions on taking powder formula – you can carry your baby milk powder to be mixed up during your holiday as part of your luggage allowance. This may also be tested at airport security."

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    When you travel with an infant on your lap, you can choose a seat for yourself and everyone in your booking, free of charge, for up to a party of nine. Subject to availability, one person in your booking can choose a carrycot/seat position. If you don't choose a seat in advance, we'll select suitable seats for you before the flight.

  5. Flying With A Baby

    However, if an infant has their own seat, they are classed under a 'Child fare', and their allowance is the same as an adults. The adult allowance is detailed below. British Airways economy seats (Credit: Carrie Bradley/Flying With A Baby) Economy flights from London to Doha allow 1 bag with a maximum weight of 32kg (70lb) per bag. Economy ...

  6. Flying With Breast Milk

    Australia. Yes, up to 1 litre. Yes. expressed breast milk onboard an aircraft in containers of 100 millilitres or less and no more than one litre in total. It must be contained in a transparent, re-sealable plastic bag where the four sides add up to no more than 80 centimetres (e.g. 20×20 cm or 15×25 cm).

  7. British Airways Flying With Kids Information

    All the British Airways flying with kids information in one place. Including: flying with a baby or toddler or older child, kids' baggage allowance, car seat policy, other child restraint device policies, stroller policy, bassinet policy, sleep devices and child ride-ons/ leg rests permitted, Baby and child meals, in flight entertainment for children & more.

  8. Flying with Breast Milk: Everything You Need to Know

    If your ticket allows you to have a total luggage weight of 40kg, you can technically take 40kg of breast milk with you. When travelling with breast milk aboard UK flights, a single container can hold no more than 2,000ml. If you do take breast milk onboard the flight, expect to be screened at security checkpoints.

  9. Flying long-haul on British Airways with a baby

    Flying British Airways Club Suite business class long haul with a baby. We were pleasantly surprised this flight route had installed the new Club Suite seats, which was a nice start to the trip. It's a serious upgrade from the old club seats and begs the question why pay or upgrade to first seat other than the added privacy and pre-flight perks.

  10. Baby Travel Checklist: Essential baby packing list for Flying With Baby

    For Baby (Checked Luggage): Clothing: Enough outfits for your entire trip, considering weather conditions. Sleepwear: Pajamas or a sleep sack. Feeding supplies (if applicable): Formula, powdered milk, baby food containers, bottle sterilizer (optional) Bath supplies: Baby wash, shampoo (travel-sized), washcloths. Swimwear, swim floats.

  11. Rules For Flying With A Baby

    With British Airways, if you're travelling with an infant who reaches the age of 2 during their journey, your child will need their own seat for any flights on and after their 2nd birthday. ... Yes, baby food, milk and water can be over 100ml and over the 3-1-1 liquid rule if you are flying with a baby. Medicines usually must fit the 100ml ...

  12. Food and drink

    You'll be able to take liquids through Security that meet the general restrictions. When you're travelling with a baby, you may also take milk and formula in baby bottles, which can exceed the liquid measure restrictions. British Airways makes flying with children easier. Pre-order your children's meals, find out if there is baby food on ...

  13. British Airways Pregnancy, Infant and Children Travel Policy

    Newborn infants must be at least 48 hours old before they can travel on British Airways. You must always have a ticket for your infant's journey. Infants are not required to have their own seat however, you must inform British Airways that you will be traveling with an infant on your lap. Only one lap child is allowed per adult.

  14. Hand baggage and liquids

    Baby food or baby milk: breast milk can be carried in the cabin; when it is stored in a clear, transparent container or bag. Flasks cannot be permitted. ... When travelling without an infant only breast milk can be carried in quantities greater than 100ml, this does not apply to formula milk or other baby juice / food.

  15. Tickets and travel documents

    The IATA Travel Centre can advise you which documents are required for each country you'll be visiting or transiting. Enter your child's date of birth so that the extra requirements are displayed. Check the IATA Travel Centre. Tickets for infants, children and young adults. These are the age categories we use when you make a booking with us ...

  16. Can you bring baby milk on a flight? Rules new parents need to know for

    Baby food is not subject to the 100ml rules. You can bring baby food with you in both hand luggage and hold luggage, even if you are not travelling with your baby at the time. (The same rules ...

  17. Baby milk and security

    British Airways | Executive Club - Baby milk and security - Does anyone know if cartons of babymilk are taken on board, does every carton have to be opened and tasted? Friends are travelling (of course to US ) and with a 2 month old and a 2.5 year old (it's ok, they are on NW ) were wondering how to keep the milk

  18. Jet2, Ryanair, British Airways, easyJet, TUI issue rules for parents

    T UI, Ryanair, Jet2 and easyJet rules for bringing baby milk and prams on flights have been revealed. When travelling with a baby you're allowed to take enough baby food, baby milk and ...

  19. Family facilities

    Taking baby food, breast milk and prepared milk through security. While there are restrictions on the liquids you can take in your hand luggage, when travelling with a baby, you're allowed to take enough baby food, sterilised water, prepared baby milk and expressed breast milk (up to 2 litres) for the journey.

  20. Best And Worst Airlines For Flying With Babies

    According to Forbes Advisor research, Norwegian is the cheapest airline for flying with infants. It allows infants (0-24 months of age) to fly for free, or at 10% of adult fares on some ...

  21. AirPortr

    Flying with a baby Nappies. Toiletries. Medicines. Milk. Toys. Pushchair. Taking a baby overseas can be a lot of fun, but it can also be daunting. You need to pack for every eventuality, and that means heavy bags plus lots of stress on the way to the airport.