Baby Powder
Baby powder follows a separate powder rule, not the liquids rule — containers over 12 oz need extra screening in carry-on.
Carry-on
Allowed with conditions
Checked
Allowed
Carry-on details
Allowed with conditions. Baby powder isn't a liquid, so the 3.4 oz liquids rule doesn't apply — instead, powder-like substances follow their own rule. Containers over 12 oz (350 mL) must be placed in a separate bin for X-ray screening and may need additional inspection. If a large container can't be resolved at the checkpoint, it may be confiscated. Containers of 12 oz or less have no special screening requirement.
Checked-bag details
Allowed. No restriction on powder quantity in checked baggage.
Quantity limit
12 oz (per container)
Special instructions
If you're traveling with a large container of baby powder, packing it in checked baggage avoids the extra carry-on screening step entirely.
FAQ
- Does baby powder count as a liquid?
- No — it's a powder, which follows a separate rule from the 3.4 oz liquids limit. Containers over 12 oz need extra screening in carry-on but have no restriction in checked baggage.
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Source: TSA — What Can I Bring? · Last verified: 2026-08-02
Final decision rests with the security officer at the checkpoint.