Can you bring a baby blanket on a plane with Virgin Atlantic when traveling with a baby?

 

Bringing a baby blanket on Virgin Atlantic

 

Yes — you can bring a baby blanket when travelling with an infant on Virgin Atlantic. Blankets are considered a child/infant essential and are normally carried in the cabin with you. Airport security may screen it separately, so be prepared to remove it from bags at the security checkpoint.

• Carry it on board: Bring the blanket in your carry-on, stroller or baby bag so it’s available during the flight.
• Screening: Blankets are allowed through security but may be x‑rayed or hand-inspected. Folding it neatly speeds the process.
• During taxi/takeoff/landing: Follow cabin crew instructions. A blanket can keep your baby comfortable, but it is not a safety restraint — hold or secure your infant as directed by crew.
• Gate-checked items: If you have bulky blankets or extra bedding you don’t need in flight, you can often gate-check them with a stroller or pram, subject to space and airline rules.
• Extra tips: Pack a spare (accidents happen), use a lightweight blanket for cabin temperature changes, and attach a small blanket to a stroller with a clip so it doesn’t get lost.
• If in doubt: Ask Virgin Atlantic staff at check‑in or the gate about any cabin item limits or infant item rules for your specific fare and route.