Can you bring breast milk on a plane with LATAM Airlines when traveling with a baby?

 

Can I bring breast milk on a LATAM flight when traveling with a baby?

 

Yes — you can bring breast milk on LATAM flights when traveling with an infant. Breast milk and other baby food/formula intended for the child are treated as an exception to the usual carry-on liquid limits and are permitted in carry-on baggage for the duration of travel. However, they are still subject to security screening and any local airport security rules.

Practical points to make your journey smoother:

• Declare it at security: Have the breast milk and any frozen or chilled packs easily accessible and inform the security officers that you are carrying milk for an infant. This helps speed up the screening process.
• Expect screening: Screening methods vary by airport. Officers may visually inspect containers, open them, or use explosive trace detection swabs; in some cases X‑ray screening may be used. If you prefer, you can request a manual inspection where available.
• Quantity: There is no strict 100 ml/100 g limit for breast milk for infants — carry what is reasonable for the trip — but security staff may ask that amounts be sensible for the length of travel.
• Ice packs/coolers: Gel or ice packs used to keep breast milk cold are generally allowed in carry‑on. They may be subject to the same screening and might need to be frozen or slushy at the checkpoint.
• Breast pumps and accessories: Breast pumps, tubing, and spare parts are allowed in carry‑on. Keep them accessible for inspection.
• Packing and labeling: Use sealed, clearly marked containers or bottles and consider labeling them with contents and date. An insulated bag or cooler makes handling easier during the trip.
• Customs and destination rules: For international travel, check customs rules at your destination because some countries restrict bringing in dairy or food products. Small amounts for an infant are usually permitted but regulations vary.
• Onboard handling: Cabin crew can assist with warming or storing if needed, but policies differ by flight — politely ask the crew for help if required.

If you want absolute certainty for a particular route, airport, or country, contact LATAM or the departure airport security office before travel so you know any local procedures. Carry documentation if you feel it will help (for example, a note that it is for infant feeding), though it is usually not required.

Summary: Bring breast milk in carry‑on, declare it at security, expect screening, keep it accessible and chilled as needed, and check customs rules for your destination. LATAM permits it for infant care, with standard security and local regulations applying.