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Updated Feb, 6
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Can you bring baby snacks on a plane with Etihad Airways when traveling with a baby?
Bringing baby snacks on Etihad Airways
Yes — you can bring baby snacks and food on board when flying with Etihad. Solid snacks (biscuits, cereal, fruit pieces) are treated like other food and are fine in both carry-on and checked bags. Baby milk, formula, expressed breast milk and pureed baby food are allowed even if they exceed 100 ml, but they have special screening rules.
- Declare and separate these items at security screening so they can be X‑rayed and tested if needed.
- Reasonable quantities for the flight are permitted — security officers expect amounts needed for the journey rather than large commercial quantities.
- Ice packs and frozen food are usually allowed if they are completely frozen when presented for screening; partially thawed items may be treated as liquids and screened.
- Pack utensils and wipes in your carry-on for feeding and cleanup; bring resealable bags or containers for tidiness and screening convenience.
- Onboard infant meals may be available on some Etihad flights if requested in advance; check with Etihad when booking or before travel if you want a baby meal supplied.
- International travel — check destination rules for bringing food into the country; some countries restrict fresh fruit, dairy or meat products.
If you want, I can help you draft a quick checklist of items to pack for feeding during the flight.
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