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Baby Sunscreen

Baby sunscreen follows the same 3.4 oz carry-on liquids rule as regular sunscreen, with no size limit in checked bags.

Carry-on

Allowed with conditions

Checked

Allowed

Carry-on details

Allowed with conditions. Baby sunscreen (lotion or mineral stick) follows the standard 3.4 oz (100 mL) liquids rule in carry-on, the same as adult sunscreen. It is not covered by the medical/baby liquids exemption, since sunscreen isn't a feeding liquid or medication.

Checked-bag details

Allowed at any size in checked baggage.

Quantity limit

100 ml (per container)

Special instructions

A solid mineral sunscreen stick is not a liquid and has no size restriction in carry-on.

Related rules

FAQ

Is baby sunscreen exempt from the liquids rule like baby formula?
No. Only feeding liquids (formula, breast milk) and medications get the liquids-rule exemption. Baby sunscreen follows the standard 3.4 oz carry-on rule, the same as any other sunscreen.

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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.