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Airplane food notoriously gets a bad rap, and airport food is expensive<\/em>. So what are your options for snacking or transporting perishables on your travel day? You might be surprised how many food items you can carry on a plane.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n The biggest hurdle is getting past security. Thankfully, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) lists its dos and don\u2019ts of bringing food to the airport.\u00a0What exactly can you carry on the plane? Here are some answers \u2014 and fresh ideas.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n According to the TSA\u2019s website<\/a>, you can transport most solid food items in your carry-on bag. This includes foods like breads, solid candy, dry cereal, nuts, cakes, sandwiches, and snack bars. Liquids are a little trickier, as you\u2019ll have to pay close attention to how much you bring. The website states you can carry on up to 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters) of a variety of liquid or gel-like foods, including but not limited to the following:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n When it comes to feeding your kiddos, the TSA website states that \u201cbaby food is allowed in reasonable quantities in carry-on bags.\u201d Additionally, \u201cformula, breast milk, toddler drinks, and baby\/toddler food (to include pur\u00e9e pouches) are considered medically necessary liquids,\u201d per the TSA. It\u2019s recommended you transport formula and breast milk in plastic bottles rather than pouches and alert TSA if you have them. But the agency says it will find a way to screen plastic bags or avoid sending it through an X-ray machine if you wish to go that route. Finally, the TSA states your child or infant doesn\u2019t need to be present in order to bring the supplies in your carry-on. (Even with the stated allowances, traveling with babies and toddlers can be stressful. You can consult the TSA\u2019s guide on traveling with children<\/a> for any other concerns.)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n