How to Get Through Airport Security with a Baby
So you have your flights booked, your luggage packed, and you’ve figured out the airport parking lot (why do they always seem so confusing?!) but now you need to navigate getting through security. Passing by the TSA is the last, stressful, hurdle before you can relax at your gate and it can be tough to juggle your little one and all the gear you’ve brought along for them. Plus, there’s the panicked feeling that your against some imaginary clock! Let’s break the process of going through airport security with your baby step-by-step with everything you need to know so you can feel confident on your next vacation!
TSA: Traveling with children: To ensure your security, all travelers are required to undergo screening. However, TSA has developed modified screening procedures for children who appear to be 12 years old and younger. TSA officers will consult parents or the traveling guardian about the best way to relieve any concerns during the screening of a child. For children 13 years and older, TSA’s standard screening procedures apply. Accessible property of all travelers, regardless of age, must be screened. If there is an alarm, the individual will undergo additional screening.
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The Always Somewhere Family: How to get through airport security with a baby
How to get through airport security with a baby or toddler
Getting to the airport: Once you’ve arrived at the airport (either public transportation, dropped off by family/friends, parked in airport or 3rd party parking garage, etc.) you need to go to the gate of the airline you’re traveling. Even if you already checked in for your flight online or if you don’t have any bags to check, you’ll still need to check in at the gate when traveling with a lap infant under 2 years old. They will likely check your child’s form of ID and then send you off towards security. *Pro tip: There is usually a secondary line for this!
Transportation Security Administration: You’ll need to go through the security check point known as TSA. The rules, requirements, and expectations of TSA officers can greatly vary based on airport location.