If you are travelling with a baby or young child, you may bring certain essential items on board, such as breast milk, infant formula, baby food, water and juice. These items must be presented to the security officer for inspection.
For the full and up-to-date rules, visit the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA) website by clicking here.
Before going through security
Have the following items ready so that they are easily accessible:
- Breast milk, infant formula, baby food, water and juice.
- Medicines and other liquids exempt from the usual restrictions.
- Ice packs or cooling packs used to keep food or drinks for a child under 2 years of age.
Important:
- Passengers may carry more than 100 ml of breast milk, even when travelling without their child. Simply inform the security officer so that an inspection can be carried out.
- Certain powders and granular substances, such as baby formula, are limited to 350 ml in hand luggage.
- It is recommended that you keep items in their original packaging or label them clearly.
- Toys are permitted in hand luggage, except those that resemble real weapons.
At the security checkpoint
To make your passage through security easier:
- Use the lane reserved for families and passengers requiring assistance, when available.
- Show the security officer all food and drink intended for your baby or young child.
- Place nappy bags and other hand luggage on the conveyor belt for screening.
- Prams, baby carriers and car seats will need to be inspected.
- Keep smartphones, tablets, handheld games consoles and other small electronic devices in your hand luggage.
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If your child is able to walk unaided, let them walk through the metal detector themselves.