Has anyone flown with a infant/toddler since the new liquid regulations?

[katerkat]

I'm wondering about diaper rash cream - will I be able to carry on A&D, or should I call my doctor and get a prescription? Russ tends to get red when he sits too long, so I really smear it on during plane trips.

 

[bicker]

It doesn't appear that diaper rash cream is allowed, according to the posted rules:

Due to enhanced security measures most liquids, gels, lotions and other items of similar consistency will not be permitted in carry-on baggage. These types of items must be packed in your checked baggage.

However, baby formula, breast milk, and baby food if a baby or small child is traveling is allowed.

Can you get something in liquid form that will help? You can bring 4 oz. of a non-prescription liquid medication:

However, prescription medicine with a name that matches the passenger’s ticket;

up to 5 oz. of liquid or gel low blood sugar treatment, including juice and

up to 4 oz. of non-prescription liquid medications are permitted.

 

[SuzanneSLO]

I beleive that "essential non-prescription liquid medication" includes creams and gels as well. But you are limited to 4 oz. or less, so if you don't want to bring a tube that small, then you may wnat to think about getting your doctor to prescibe A&D. If it is labeled with your son's name by the pharmacy (and you travelling in the US and your son has a ticket issued in his name), then there is not supposed to be a limit on the size of container.

Good luck -- Suzanne

 

[bicker]

I'd get that in writing, since the regulation does specifically outline "liquid or gel" for blood sugar treatments, while just "liquid" for other non-prescription medications.

 

[Tara]

If you can't take diaper cream, how about Baby Gold Bond powder? That would be much better than nothing...

 

[katerkat]

Hmm, my tube of A&D is 4 oz but definitely not liquid. I guess the safest bet is to call the doctor and ask for a prescription. My friend just flew and she said they asked about Destin but she didn't have any.

 

[ryanally]

Subscribing since we leave in 3 weeks and I hadn't thought about the Balmex in the diaper bag.
Also, for anyone who has flown with a toddler, are you able to board with EMPTY sippy cups for in flight use from beverage service cart? I was going to pack grapes and apple slices which may quench the kids' thirst until we get drinks on board the plane.

 

[lkohawaii]

Just be aware even if the Dr. prescribes the medication insurance will usually not pay because it's an over the counter product. I paid $8 for a bottle of Tylenol that I could have gotten off the shelf for $3. I wanted to be safe with the label on it. So basically we're paying big bucks for a label. Better to be safe than sorry.

 

[Alicnwondrln]

we brought ds2 sippy cup in boston they let us bring it on with the juice in it
in orlando they made us dump the juice
but when we got on board they immediatley offered juice for take over on jetblue

 

[ryanally]

we brought ds2 sippy cup in boston they let us bring it on with the juice in it
in orlando they made us dump the juice
but when we got on board they immediatley offered juice for take over on jetblue

Thanks for your help.

 

[katerkat]

My friend was allowed to take empty sippies on board this week.

For the lack of a red butt, I'm willing to pay for the prescription, especially since one of our stops on the way back from picking up his daddy is Disneyland!

 

[bobbiwoz]

Subscribing since we leave in 3 weeks and I hadn't thought about the Balmex in the diaper bag.
Also, for anyone who has flown with a toddler, are you able to board with EMPTY sippy cups for in flight use from beverage service cart? I was going to pack grapes and apple slices which may quench the kids' thirst until we get drinks on board the plane.

We had to empty the sippy cups, but we were allowed to board with the empty cups.

Bobbi

 

[lkohawaii]

My friend was allowed to take empty sippies on board this week.

For the lack of a red butt, I'm willing to pay for the prescription, especially since one of our stops on the way back from picking up his daddy is Disneyland!

Yeah, that's how I felt. In stead of dealing with a crying baby I'd pay. Ask Dr. to prescribe the smallest tube. Just enough to get you through the plane ride. No sense paying for a lot. I got a huge bottle. Had I know I would have to pay I would have asked for a 4 oz. bottle to be really safe.

 

[GEM]

I paid $8 for a bottle of Tylenol that I could have gotten off the shelf for $3.

OK, now I'm confused. Why would you need a prescription label for the Tylenol. Last time I checked, there wasn't a problem with carrying on over the counter medications that weren't in liquid or gel form. Am I wrong?

 

[bicker]

Seems strange, true. Maybe Tylenol Gel Caps?

 

[Northstar]

OK, now I'm confused. Why would you need a prescription label for the Tylenol. Last time I checked, there wasn't a problem with carrying on over the counter medications that weren't in liquid or gel form. Am I wrong?

Maybe liquid Tylenol for babies. Small people can't usually manage to gulp down caplets!

 

[disneyldwjr]

OK, now I'm confused. Why would you need a prescription label for the Tylenol. Last time I checked, there wasn't a problem with carrying on over the counter medications that weren't in liquid or gel form. Am I wrong?

No, you are not wrong. You are exactly right.

 

[disneyldwjr]

Subscribing since we leave in 3 weeks and I hadn't thought about the Balmex in the diaper bag.
Also, for anyone who has flown with a toddler, are you able to board with EMPTY sippy cups for in flight use from beverage service cart? I was going to pack grapes and apple slices which may quench the kids' thirst until we get drinks on board the plane.

You do realize that you can buy beverages after passing security. They have to be consumed before they board the plane. I don't know you children,but,I bet they can last from lack of liquid for about the 30 minutes it takes from takeoff to beverage service. Some airlines are serving children within minutes of boarding, before takeoff in some instances.

 

[lkohawaii]

OK, now I'm confused. Why would you need a prescription label for the Tylenol. Last time I checked, there wasn't a problem with carrying on over the counter medications that weren't in liquid or gel form. Am I wrong?

This medication is for my toddler. Toddlers can't swallow pills....so it's in liquid form. You can take up to 4 oz. now. I just wanted to be extra safe. I asked the Dr. and he said he'd write me a prescription( I just wanted a note). AT the time I thought my insurance would pay. So, why not it was an extra safeguard. With these terrorists around you don't know what they'll do next. I just didn't want my son crying the whole night and keeping the whole plane up because he couldn't have Tylenol for his pain.

 

[SuzanneSLO]

Hmm, my tube of A&D is 4 oz but definitely not liquid. I guess the safest bet is to call the doctor and ask for a prescription. My friend just flew and she said they asked about Destin but she didn't have any.

The TSA website does specifically give KY jelly as an example of an "essential liquid medication" which is not a liquid at room temperature either.

Best of luck -- Suzanne