Can you bring baby snacks on a plane with Lufthansa when traveling with a baby?

 

Bringing baby snacks on a Lufthansa flight

 

Yes — you can bring baby snacks when traveling with a baby on Lufthansa. Solid snacks (biscuits, puffs, dry cereal, fruit puree pouches that are solid/semi-solid) are allowed in carry‑on luggage. In addition, infant liquids such as baby formula, breast milk, expressed milk, and pureed foods are generally permitted in quantities greater than the usual 100 ml limit, but they must be declared at security and may be subject to additional screening.

• Solids: Items like teething biscuits, crackers, dried snacks and most packaged finger foods are fine in your hand baggage and don’t need special declaration.
• Liquid or semi‑liquid baby foods: Purees, yogurt, squeezable pouches, soups and formula are treated as exempt from the 100 ml rule for infant needs. Tell the security officer and present them for inspection; they may be opened or tested.
• Breast milk and formula: Allowed in reasonable quantities for the flight and must be declared at screening. They can be carried in hand luggage.
• Ice packs and freezer packs: Allowed to keep food cold, but security may require them to be completely frozen when screened. If they are partially thawed and contain liquid, they could be restricted.
• Baby food purchased after security: Items bought airside (shops, cafés) are treated like any other duty‑free purchase and are fine to bring on board.
• Checked baggage vs carry‑on: It’s best to keep baby food and formula in carry‑on so you can access it during the journey and avoid temperature/handling issues.
• Onboard warming: Flight attendants often can warm bottles or baby food, but warming is not guaranteed and may be limited on short flights. Be prepared with ready‑to‑serve options.
• Customs and arrival rules: Some countries restrict bringing fresh fruit, meat, dairy or other foods into the country. If you are carrying fresh items, check the destination’s entry rules in advance.
• Lufthansa services: On many long‑haul flights you can request baby meals or assistance; contact Lufthansa in advance to confirm options for your specific flight.

Practical tips

• Pack extra portions and an extra sealed bottle or pouch in case of delays.
• Use resealable bags and a clear outer pouch so security staff can inspect items quickly.
• Have a small cooler or insulated bag with frozen packs if you need to keep food cold; keep them frozen at screening.
• Label formula or expressed milk if possible, and keep receipts if you buy special items airside.
• Be calm and let security know you are carrying baby food — declaring it up front speeds things along.

Summary: Carrying baby snacks and infant food on Lufthansa is allowed. Keep solids in carry‑on, declare liquids/purees/formula at security, expect additional screening, and check any food import rules at your destination.