![]() I would have to say, this is probably our most asked question. I probably get a message or email about this at least weekly if not more frequently and when I first started traveling with Jakey when he was a baby, I couldn't find ANY resources online about this topic. So this blog post is not an official TSA recommendation. This post is simply what I have observed about the screening process with babies and toddlers and how I've learned to make the process easier on myself, my son, my family and the TSA agents working hard to keep us safe. Also, if you are here to knock TSA, move along... go somewhere else. They are doing their jobs to keep us safe and I am very grateful for that. I do want to mention that I do not have any actual photos of the TSA experience, that is not allowed for safety reasons. *** TSA RULES CAN VARY BASED ON AIRPORT + AGENT. RESTRICTIONS CAN CHANGE FREQUENTLY FOR NATIONAL SECURITY REASONS, SO PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU CHECK THE RESTRICTIONS HERE BEFORE YOU TRAVEL*** ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Denver International Airport TIPS:
Carry On Bag - (See what to pack HERE - coming soon) (make sure these things are easy to access for TSA screening)
Car Seat
Easy to slip on and off shoes, no belt and don't carry anything in your pockets. Trust me, you have enough to think about. HOW WE DO IT:
If you have any other questions.... TSA has gotten REALLY good about answering questions on social media - @askTSA and are working very hard to be kind and helpful to us. Remember that while it can feel like a ton of work and a huge pain in the butt... there is a reason we do this. With the tragedies of the last 20 years, our air travel will never be the same. If you think back to 2001, I am sure you can realize why it is important to go through every necessary precaution. Please remember that it is the job of our TSA agents to make sure that we are safe. Be kind, be courteous, be thankful to them. Treat them with respect. Do you have any thoughts on this post? Did you have any other questions or anxieties going into your first flight? Comment below!
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4/2/2018 07:38:56 pm
I appreciate the super specific details of how you do it. I'm planning my very first trip with my 7 month old and it is surprisingly hard to find good info and tips about traveling with a baby.
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1/17/2020 04:21:47 am
Having a baby is not easy, in fact, it is one of the most stressful things that you will have to go through. I feel like people have no idea just how tough it can be. I am thinking of maybe doing a blog of my own, and I want it to be like this. I am sure that I can write better using the website that I have here. Click my link if you want to know more, man.
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Martha
7/20/2018 03:34:40 pm
Hi Callie - I am re-reading this post as we are taking our little miss (just turned one) on her first flight next week to see grandma and grandpa in Washington, DC. Anyway, can you share any info on bringing ice packs/gel packs to keep milk cool? Would you just put those in the bin with the milk??? Let me know if you know (or if it is necessary).
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