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

 

Can I bring baby wipes on a plane with Lufthansa?

 

Yes — you can bring baby wipes on a Lufthansa flight. Baby wipes (including moist or pre-moistened wipes sold for infants) are allowed in both carry-on and checked baggage. They are not treated as liquids under the carry-on liquid restrictions, so you do not need to put them in a 100 ml bag.

Here are some practical points to make your trip easier and smoother:

• Carry them in your diaper bag or carry-on so they’re easy to reach during security screening and on board. Flight attendants and parents find them very useful during boarding and the flight.
• Security inspection: security officers may ask to open or test wipes at the checkpoint. That’s normal — just be cooperative and keep the pack accessible to avoid delays.
• Size and quantity: there’s no strict limit specifically for wipes, but keep a reasonable amount for the flight and any layovers. If you need a lot of wipes, it’s fine to split between carry-on and checked luggage.
• Alcohol-based or disinfectant wipes: most baby wipes are water-based or contain low levels of alcohol and are fine. Very high-alcohol or heavily flammable solvent products are uncommon for baby wipes but could attract extra attention; if in doubt, bring the regular baby wipe variety or put such items in checked baggage.
• Related items to watch: creams, lotions, and diaper ointments are considered liquids/gels and normally fall under the 100 ml rule for carry-on (unless covered by airline/airport exceptions for baby medicine). If you rely on larger quantities of creams, consider travel-size containers or pack extras in checked luggage.
• International travel and country rules: airport security rules are applied by the departing airport’s authority. In practice, baby wipes are universally accepted, but staff at individual airports may request inspection. Carry them openly in your bag for quick access.
• On-board use: Lufthansa cabin crew are used to families traveling with infants and will understand the need for wipes during the flight. You can also ask crew for extra napkins or assistance if needed.

If you want a single takeaway: pack a handy supply of baby wipes in your carry-on diaper bag — they’re allowed, useful, and usually free of any liquid restrictions — but be prepared for a quick security check.