OT-Airport Security Question

[squirrel]

I have not flown with a young child before and I wanted to bring an I Spy Bottle (game) that I made using an empty water bottle and rice. The lid is hot glued so it can't be opened.

Will I be able to bring it through Security or will they tell me to leave it.

 

[Colinsmom]

Is there any liqud inside it? If so, you won't be able to bring it through security. If it is all dry, it is fine.

 

[squirrel]

No liquids!

Just rice and small items like beads, foam shapes, penny, pom pom, buttons, etc.

It's not that expensive, I was going to bring it and if they made me toss it oh well. Rather bring the one I made than the one my mom bought at a craft fair.

Maybe I will make extras and give some to some children on the plane.

 

[solferino]

Those i-spy bottles are so awesome! I love finding little doodads to put inside.

 

[MSSANDRA]

Ok. I have never done these. Tell me the details. i assume your put small objects in the bottle with rice. Sounds really cool.

 

[eliza61]

No liquids!

It's not that expensive, I was going to bring it and if they made me toss it oh well. Rather bring the one I made than the one my mom bought at a craft fair.

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That's the best attitude. If it is dry and the bottle is clear you probably won't have any issues but I always say don't be surprised if it gets flaged. I've seen them toss, the weirdest things.

 

[Hannathy]

If it is in your carryon and they see the shape of a bottle be prepared for them to hand check the bag completely. I left an empty bottle -the kind you fill, had meant to put some sunscreen in it and had forgotten where I put it and didn't fill it-they saw it and had to check the bag very thoroughly before deciding I was just absentminded. So if you are running late know they will probably be hand checking your bags.

 

[Minniemouse07]

I've made these before. I use clear fill from Michael's craft store, and small decorative buttons. I scan the buttons on my scanner and print out the images on strip of paper that I attach to the cap. That way my little one has pictures of the items inside the bottle to look for!!

Great idea to bring it with you. I can't see them having a problem w/ it since it isn't liquid.

 

[Princess Roo]

Should be fine. I would either tell the screener about it, though, (or pull it out and put it on the belt loose in a bin) to try to avoid the major search. I learned to do this with my breast pump when carrying that on...perfectly legal, but looks kinda bomb-like in the x-ray!

 

[squirrel]

I just take an empty water bottle and put some rice in then add a few items:

penny, bead, confetti, foam shapes/letters/numbers, small toys, dice, button, etc.

keep alternating some items and rice and leave some room at the top so the items can move around inside.

Hot glue/crazy glue the lid

You can also print out a list of the items inside and mack tack it and then attach to lid.