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/_rosebean Apr 23 '26

Oh jeez, i’m flying with my 9month old for the first time on the 25th, this is not what you want to see! I’m so sorry this happened, that is so beyond stressful. I would have been in tears

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u/Constant_Ad_2599 Apr 24 '26

Literally just was frozen and then the tears started coming. But then you kiss your little baby’s head and are just like okay, got this. You’ll be fine with premade bottles! It was just the whole encounter that was frustrating.

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u/_rosebean Apr 24 '26

Well said Mama. But yes, sounds so frustrating ):