Children Traveling During the Holidays are included in the TSA’s Rules For Liquids

The TSA rules for liquids are described as the 3-1-1.  It is a security measure that helps insure the safety of all passengers.  Each passenger, including children, is allowed to bring a clear one quart zip top bag.  Make sure that all liquids or gels are in a 3 ounce or smaller container.  Place all of your liquids into the clear plastic bag, and then put that on the top of everything in your carry-on bag.  After you arrive at the airport, and are going through security, the clear plastic bag can easily be removed from your carry-on and placed into the security bin.  The TSA insists that you use a clear zip top bag.  Do not take larger half full bottles or large half full tubes of anything, they are prohibited.  The rules about liquids are pretty clear, but the TSA has a great poster to demonstrate the 3-1-1.  Certain medications in larger sizes are allowed.  For more information check the TSA website:  http://www.tsa.gov/311/index.shtm

We (www.luckylittletravelers.com) recommend that you look for TSA approved clear zip top bags that come as a kit in the travel section of most department stores.  The kits contain the correct size bottles.  They are inexpensive and easy to find.

Lucky Little Travelers is a website dedicated to families traveling with children.