Another Q this time about bringing milk on the plane(long trip)

I have so many questions today:(
We are going away in September and the airline we are flying with informed me that they may or may not have milk, so I have to bring my own(DD is still on formula ,but she ll be on milk by Sep)
How do I keep milk fresh? They said they may not be able to put it in the fridge for us (it's a very long flight)
does anyone have any experience with this?

Re: Another Q this time about bringing milk on the plane(long trip)

DC's are 15 months old, they will be 16 months when we board aminimum 11 hour flight with a layover (It's a family trip, planned for several years, or I would not be this adventurous).

I've been back and forth with the travel agent over this (we are also staying in a resort (very off the beaten path) and won't have ready access to milk) and she's been no help My DD is a big milk drinker and I'm not counting on the plane to have enough for my DC's, any other kids and everyone's coffee/tea. I know the plane will have bottled water so I bought a can of Next Step Formula and plan on using that.

That's the only solution I could come up with.

Re: Another Q this time about bringing milk on the plane(long trip)

I am bringing the Horizon shelfed milk singles on the plane with me. They only have reduced fat but I figured it's fine for one week!

I was trying to figure all of this out a few weeks ago!

Re: Another Q this time about bringing milk on the plane(long trip)

I noticed that Pathmark had whole milk individual cartons as well...either way, I would go with the individual cartons since you can bring a bunch without worrying about refrigeration, etc.

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Re: Another Q this time about bringing milk on the plane(long trip)

I know the plane will have bottled water so I bought a can of Next Step Formula and plan on using that.

That's the only solution I could come up with.
That was the only thing I could think of as well to just bring formula.
We also have a 11 hr flight with layover so I don't think milk will stay fresh unless it goes in the fridge(even the unopened one)

Re: Another Q this time about bringing milk on the plane(long trip)

Ladies,

I just got off the phone with the travel agent... NO LIQUID FOOD... no milk (including the boxes), no yogurt, no applesauce as per FAA. I can buy sealed bottle water once I'm passed security but I can not bring milk boxes, filled sippies, contaioner of yogurt, whatever passed security. It will all be confiscated.
Travel agent said powdered milk/next step type formula is ok or buy milk once passed security, if available.

Some more info regarding food...We will be flying Continental and ordered two kids meals (again, very long flight). They assume all children flying are over 2 and do not take into account any food allergies. There is a good chance the kid's meal is PB and J and the milk will be 2%.

I'm bringing on an entire carry-on of dried snacks. "Only dry food" I was told.

You would think with food allergies today... just a heads up for all of the moms that have DC's with allergies.

HTH

Re: Another Q this time about bringing milk on the plane(long trip)

I found that earth's best has 2% and stop and shop has whole milk (they are like juice boxes with a straw). Yes you have to keep them cold only if you open them but they are shelf stable - so you could bring the closed box with you and then open it on the plane and pour it into a bottle, sippy or they can drink right out of the box.

Message edited 7/14/2008 2:17:58 PM.

Re: Another Q this time about bringing milk on the plane(long trip)

Re: Another Q this time about bringing milk on the plane(long trip)

Re: Another Q this time about bringing milk on the plane(long trip)

Oh, another side note... DC's shoes.

Make sure they are easily removable. If they are not yet walking, I was advised to not have shoes on them as they go through security because yes, some security attendants are asking for babies' and toddler's shoes to be removed.

I know are kids can be terrors but not terrorists

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Message edited 7/14/2008 2:34:01 PM.

Re: Another Q this time about bringing milk on the plane(long trip)

Posted by Summerrluvv

Posted by Tah-wee-ZAH

Posted by Lillykat

I found that earth's best has 2% and stop and shop has whole milk (they are like juice boxes with a straw). Yes you have to keep them cold only if you open them but they are shelf stable - so you could bring the closed box with you and then open it on the plane and pour it into a bottle, sippy or they can drink right out of the box.

I asked about this this morning and was told no.

Any juice boxes, milk boxes, yogurt, applesauce and the like will be confiscated at security, even if they are sealed.

That just seems so unfair to babies.

Re: Another Q this time about bringing milk on the plane(long trip)

I have brought bottles of formula and the small Horizons milk containers on all of our flights and had no problems.

They do however take away bottled water.

I would use powdered formula and buy a few bottles of water after you get through security. Pack some of the individual milks in your suitcase.

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Re: Another Q this time about bringing milk on the plane(long trip)

We are going with NW/KLM and this is what they have on their website:

Acceptable Items to Pack
The following items are allowed as checked and/or carry-on luggage:


Liquids, Gels, and Lotions: Or similar items in containers of 3.4 ounces/100 ml or less must fit comfortably in ONE, QUART-SIZE, clear plastic, zip-top bag if in carry-on luggage. There is no volume limit to these items if they are in checked luggage.
After clearing security, passengers can bring on-board the aircraft beverages and other items purchased in the secure boarding area.
Baby Formula/Milk/Food, Prescriptions, and Medications: Permitted in carry-on or checked luggage. Please note that if included in carry-on luggage, these items must be presented for inspection at the security checkpoint.
Lithium-style Batteries: Spare lithium batteries such as laptop & DVD player rechargeable batteries and lithium metal AA style batteries, are allowed in CARRY-ON BAGS ONLY. These types of batteries are not allowed in checked baggage and may be removed during TSA screening. Prior to going through the TSA security checkpoint, please make sure to place each battery in your carry-on bag in its own protective case, plastic bag, or package; or place tape across the battery's contacts to isolate terminals. Learn more at http://safetravel.dot.gov/.
Meals Ready to Eat (MRE): Any food/drink that has a heating element may be carried on board, but may NOT be used.
Matches: One book of safety matches or a common lighter may be carried on board. "Strike-anywhere" matches, torch lighters (a torch lighter creates a thin, needle-like flame that is hotter and more intense than those of common lighters), and lighter fluid are forbidden. Learn more at http://safetravel.dot.gov/. On flights departing China, lighters and matches are banned from both carry-on and checked luggage.
Firearms, Handguns, and Ammunition: Unloaded firearms may be transported as checked luggage if declared to the agent at check-in and appropriately packed. See the Sports Equipment section for details or learn more at http://safetravel.dot.gov/.
CO2 Cartridges: Allowed in carry on and checked baggage for mechanical limbs and self inflating life vests. Two cartridges may be installed in the life vest and two spares may be carried. There is no limit for the amount that can be carried for mechanical limbs. CO2 cartridges may not be carried for any other purpose.
Dry Ice: May be carried onboard in quantities of 4 pounds (2 kg) or less when used for packing perishables. The dry ice must be packaged in a hard plastic container that allows ventilation and is clearly labeled as containing dry ice. Please advise a ticket or gate agent if you plan to travel with dry ice. See the Dry Ice section for details.
Electric Wheelchairs: Allowed if transported in accordance with Northwest Airlines requirements. See the Wheelchairs and Mobility Devices section for details.
Alcoholic Beverages: Northwest accepts alcoholic beverages in sealed retail packaging or in receptacles not exceeding 5 liters as checked luggage only. Passengers may carry a total quantity of 5 liters of alcohol per person. See the Alcoholic Beverages section for details
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I guess every airline has different rules

Re: Another Q this time about bringing milk on the plane(long trip)

I want to say this is all BS, bc everytime we fly I even walk thru with my coffee and they never even look in the cup

WHAT A JOKE

but you can't bring milkies for bebe

I can't TERRORISTS !

thank you for making travel so wonderful.

now you know why americana's invest in their yards

who wants to travel

Re: Another Q this time about bringing milk on the plane(long trip)

Posted by Tah-wee-ZAH

Posted by Summerrluvv

Posted by Tah-wee-ZAH

Posted by Lillykat

I found that earth's best has 2% and stop and shop has whole milk (they are like juice boxes with a straw). Yes you have to keep them cold only if you open them but they are shelf stable - so you could bring the closed box with you and then open it on the plane and pour it into a bottle, sippy or they can drink right out of the box.

I asked about this this morning and was told no.

Any juice boxes, milk boxes, yogurt, applesauce and the like will be confiscated at security, even if they are sealed.

That just seems so unfair to babies.

Oh, you have no idea the planning I have had to do to try to get passed these hurdles for DC's so they can eat and hopefully be happy on the plane.

Continental's official "word" was that the amount of milk on the plane cannot be guaranteed.

I asked, "Even if two children UNDER TWO have paid seats?"

"Yes. And milk will only be served when the cart is making the rounds"

I told the travel agent, "OK. I'll be sure to tell my milk-addict DD that. Better have that anti-terrorist door locked good and tight because she'll be storming the cockpit, jumping in the pilot's lap, and taking that flight down if that milk filled sippy isn't delivered according to her schedule."

Considering what my IL's are paying for this trip none of this should even be a thought

Re: Another Q this time about bringing milk on the plane(long trip)

I just want to pass on my story from last year again what happened to us. We flew out of JFK on Jet Blue on July 4th of last year. I did my research and the TSA website stated that I could bring as much formula as was reasonable for the flight.

I brought two 8oz RTF formula still sealed and two empty bottles so the boys could have their bottles on the flight there. We got to the security check point and the man said i could not bring more then 3ozs of liquid on the plane. When i stated the TSA website stated what i wrote above he stated I was mistaken. I then started bawling my eyes out.....getting two 10 month old twins that far was an ordeal in and of itself. There was no way i could take a 2+ hour flight (on a perfect day) with no formula for my babies at that time. I was allowed to go in with the baby food though.

When I started bawling and stating "what terrorist would bring two newborns with them" the man ran and got his manager. THe woman was much more nicer, but she said she would make an "exception" this time and let us go through. Once i got to Florida I went right to the TSA website and low and behold I was right.

So my advice is read the TSA website and bring a print out of it with you to the airport in case there are any issues. I was allowed to bring a few jars of baby food and the RTF formula cans.

On the way home from Florida they never even questioned anything. I don't now if it was because it was JFK on July 4th but that's my advice.

Also, just an FYI. After this was all said and done the newstand in the airport (after the check-in) had a can of powder formula for like $20 and of course you would have to buy the water as well.

I will be prepared again when we fly again in October.

Good luck!

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i just got this website from nwa .com
TSA.GOV
they have most up to date info on what you can and can not bring on the plane.
I hope it helps.

Re: Another Q this time about bringing milk on the plane(long trip)

I have flown several times in the last three years and every time I was able to bring unlimited milk and formula on the plane as long as it was for the kids. I also brought on baby food and applesauce.

I also brought cooler bags wiht ice packs fro the milk to keep it cold with no problem. I just declared it with the other 3oz toilletries and if they give you issues ask for a supervisor and bring a print out off the TSA website.

Also - if children were not required to be taken from the stroller and not reguired to take thier shoes off, terrorists would be putting explosives and stuff on them if they were to go unchecked. Talking their shoes off to carry them thru security is not the worst thing in the world to do. I have done it several times with my two and it takes time, but DH and I each carry one shoeless child thru, pop open the stroller and put them back in and put thier shoes back on later, no biggie.

Re: Another Q this time about bringing milk on the plane(long trip)

We just got back from yet another trip flying with DD. They did only have 2% on the plane and yes, on a flight that long, I would guarentee that they will run out. We went through 3 pints with DD on a flight that was supposed to only be 4 hours but we got stuck on the ground for an additional 3. They were nice about giving us milk when asked(we didn't have to wait for the cart) but they weren't really helpful about getting more from 1st class when they though they had run out.

I have noticed that the TTA has been very helpful about travelling with children. I have brought her diaper cream that ONLY comes in a 6 oz tube and they were fine when I showed it to them. They also let her bottle filled with milk go through no problem. I am sure if you brought milk boxes and declared them, they would let them through.

You do have to take off their shoes though- huge pain in the butt

Re: Another Q this time about bringing milk on the plane(long trip)

When I travel transatlantic with my son, I just buy milk at the airport...once I get through the security check I head to a newsagent, a pizza place, whatever and buy a few pints of milk. Nothing to worry about, no problems.

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When we brought my DS with us to Punta Cana and Cancun- we packed Parmalat in a hard suitcase and had to check it with the luggage (we packed it really well and cushioned it) Not sure if you meant that you will need milk while you were on vacation as some of the carribean doesnt have pasteurized milk....As far as milk for the flight, they have never given us a problem w/ 2 milk bottles and we have travelled internationall with my DS 4 times so far-HTH !

Message edited 7/14/2008 6:19:56 PM.

Re: Another Q this time about bringing milk on the plane(long trip)

We flew out of JFK in June and I had a ton of questions about what could be brought in my carry-on.

Here was my experience...

I brought 1 filled sippy cup, 2-3 sealed juice boxes + 2-3 of those sealed shelf stable milk boxes and was FINE. They ask that you remove the liquids from your carry-on and place them in a seperate bin as you go through security but other than that everything was fine. I was very worried about the sippy w/juice but I couldn't get through check in and the lines without having something for ds so I took a shot and figured if they throw it out then I will only lose 1 sippy cup (we all have a million, right?)

A good friend travelled out of JFK a few weeks earlier and brought with her SEALED baby food containers. She was only going away for 2 days so she packed all the food stuff in her carry-on for fear that if the luggage didn't arrive she would have everything she needed for the baby. I have also heard that you can pack those sealed gerber graduates meals which are shelf stable (no refig) and are considered baby food.

I was really pleasantly surprised by the whole security thing...I anticipated much worse.

I buy the sealed milk juice boxes at Trader Joe's - they are just like the Horizon ones but much cheaper - $2.99 for 4 and each one fills an 8 oz bottle or sippy... I usually keep a bunch of these around as they are great in the summer with the heat and don't have to be refrigerated until they are opened. They also have a peel open side so you are not trying to squeeze milk from a juice box thing into a bottle or sippy - much easier while in flight!

I heard from a friend who travels regularly with her 2 girls that as long as you are travelling WITH the child that security is a lot more flexible about what they will allow. They will not allow WATER but juice boxes and milk boxes were OK for us and have been for others. If someone questions why you have 8 juice boxes in your carry-on just say that you have an 11+ hr flight ahead of you and you will be lucky if this is even enough...

HTH some of you traveling in the future!