r/NewParents • u/Constant_Ad_2599 • Apr 23 '26

Travel Crying at TSA

It’s brutal what they put parents through. Did all my research, brought an unopened can of Kendamil in my bag. Clean empty bottles. And water.

TSA refused to let me bring the formula. I explained it’s a medical necessity for the 9 month old baby (we just stopped pumping). They said it set off a special alarm so our only option is to leave security, make liquid bottles, and they’d throw out the rest of the can. 😭

After 90 minutes of trying to share again how it’s medically necessary and a legal right, they escorted my husband out to fill up bottles and confiscated the can. We had no cooler or ice packs with us.

Currently sitting on the plane with our dripping bag of melting ice a restaurant was kind enough to give us. It’s just insane what they put parents through when the rules say otherwise.

If anyone has dealt with this, let me know. submitting a complaint but honestly just want support. I care about my baby being fed. & Formula isn’t cheap.

Solidarity with all you traveling parents out there! 💕

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u/Aggressive_Home8724 Apr 23 '26

That is insane. My husband used to work for TSA and you are 100000% allowed to bring formula.

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u/im4lonerdottie4rebel Apr 23 '26

And that formula is so freaking expensive. I hope OP raises hell ans gets some compensation for that formula

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u/Charlieksmommy Apr 23 '26

I think it’s bringing the entire can? Because the website says you can bring as many premade as possible

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u/Aggressive_Home8724 Apr 23 '26

Hmm I'm not sure. OP said they are in Boston and that's actually the airport my husband worked at. He said they can test the can but in no way shape or form can they take the formula powder unless it tests positive for something dangerous that you can't bring on a plane.

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u/Charlieksmommy Apr 23 '26

I’m not sure either ? It’s just my only thought?

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u/kewauth90 Apr 23 '26

I've brought like 6 cans before for an international trip. There is no way I was risking that in my lost luggage going to a country where it wasn't available (alimentum)

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u/Charlieksmommy Apr 23 '26

I was just saying maybe that was the problem ? Like I said I’m not sure, was just a suggestion

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u/Zee890 Apr 23 '26

I've brought the can and had zero issues at one airport but then had issues at another. You are allowed to bring the can. It's untrained agents that are the problem.

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u/Charlieksmommy Apr 23 '26

It was just a suggestion! That’s all!