Baby Food Pouches
Baby food pouches are exempt from the 3.4 oz liquids limit in carry-on, in reasonable quantities for your trip.
Carry-on
Allowed
Checked
Allowed
Carry-on details
Allowed. TSA treats formula, breast milk, toddler drinks, and baby/toddler food — including puree pouches — as medically necessary liquids, exempt from the standard 3.4 oz (100 mL) limit. Bring reasonable quantities for your trip. Tell the TSA officer at the start of screening that you're carrying baby food over 3.4 oz, and remove it from your bag so it can be screened separately from your other belongings.
Checked-bag details
Allowed. No size restriction in checked baggage, though keeping pouches in your carry-on is recommended in case of flight delays or a lost bag.
Special instructions
Declare pouches to the TSA officer separately from your quart-size liquids bag before screening starts. If you don't want them X-rayed or opened, say so — additional screening will apply instead.
Related rules
FAQ
- Do baby food pouches count toward the 3-1-1 liquids limit?
- No — TSA exempts baby and toddler food, including pouches, from the 3.4 oz limit as a medically necessary liquid. Just declare it separately at the checkpoint for additional screening.
- Do I need to be traveling with my baby to bring food pouches?
- TSA's guidance doesn't require it, similar to the breast milk exception, but bring only what's reasonable for your trip and be ready to explain the quantity to the officer.
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Source: TSA — What Can I Bring? · Last verified: 2026-07-30
Final decision rests with the security officer at the checkpoint.