What about EBM on flights?

Mum of Two wrote:
"Anne Rogers" wrote in message
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I'm flying soon and I'd like to take some EBM in a bottle for DS for
the flight. They are confiscating liquids. Not sure what to do about
this...as I'd like not to have to DUMP my milk if I bring it.

they are allowing baby formula providing you taste it, EBM should be the
same, but I do wonder why you would go to the fuss of a bottle and keeping
it cool etc. when you could just breastfeed

One of my first thoughts when I saw the ban on liquids, was 'Thank God for
breasts!'. They couldn't exactly ask you to leave *those* behind. ;-)
Not that it helps those mothers who are EPing, but it was just another
situation in which I'm very thankful for breastfeeding.



My reaction exactly. I'm flying next weekend with my 3 month old dd.
Not to mention the possibility of huge delays, it's comforting knowing
that I will have an endless supply of food for her.

My first thought seeing all those long long lines at the airports was
for the mom's and small children/babies, especially that first day when
folks weren't prepared and ready for what the situation was.

Though, with the new rules, I can see them instituting a bit more
flexibility here. (i.e., the FA could bring the juice before take-off,
if asked. It's not like most flights have hundreds of thirsty toddlers
on board.)

having just flown today, they were handing out water before take off, I
didn't seen anyone getting anything else, but I'm 99% sure that had I asked
for anything for Ada they would have got it

Anne

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Why do you assume that?

it wasn't so much the lack of mention of pumps, but the fact it seemed to be
a it would be good, rather than it would be essential, if you've no other
way of feeding her then it's essential.

I am taking an hour's flight which doesn't need for me to pump on the
plane.

any problems either end and you could end up needing to pump, unless you are
flying out of the UK, or on a BA flight into the UK there is no restriction
on electrical items anyway, I'd not risk not having a pump available, even
if you decided to take a hand pump.

Anne

wrote:
Why do you assume that?

I am taking an hour's flight which doesn't need for me to pump on the
plane.

Thanks everyone for their relevant responses.

Anne Rogers wrote:
"Donna Metler" wrote in message
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Well, I had a daughter who couldn't nurse, so yes, I had EBM and a breast
pump, on all my flights with her, and in fact, still brought the pump with
me on our most recent trip at 18 months. I never had any trouble with EBM
on
the plane, although I didn't bring extra beyond what I'd need for the
flight
itself. If you've got a baby, they don't tend to question a couple of
bottles of white liquid in an insulated bag with cold packs around them.
And, I never have been hassled over the pump, either-it's considered
medical
equipment and isn't counted as a carry on. I believe I've done 8 round
trips
with Alli since she was born, on several different airlines.

given no mention of concern for being able to pump on the flight etc. it
seemed a reasonable assumption that the OP was not EPing, we know you and
others are out there, but the post seemed to indicate it was a matter of
convenience and wanting to avoid wastage than a matter of necessity. The
current situation causes big problems for anything out of the ordinary, I
would be very very surprised if you could take a cold pack on, for example
and if you are flying out of the UK of BA to the UK there are massive
restrictions, no electrical items at all, we're going to have a difficult
time tomorrow, flying from Seattle to London on BA, we're not even going to
be able to take a toy for Ada, at least we are allowed to take keys, which
should keep her amused!

Anne

A one hour flight today (PHL -- BOS) required DH to be at the airport
2.5 hours early, sit .5 hours on a runway awaiting take-off, plus the
hour flight, plus a less-than-wonderous .75 hours waiting for his bag.
All told, it was 4.75 hours -- excluding any time not spent in the
airport. Just something to think about.

Caledonia