The surprising children’s items you CANNOT take on a flight

FAMILIES planning their long-awaited summer vacation could be in for a shock if some items are BANNED from flights.

Due to the strict baggage regulations, everyday items and even some travel essentials could be confiscated at security checks.

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sleep aids and restraint systems

Children often have trouble sleeping on airplanes, but there are travel accessories that help, like hammocks and boxes that extend the seat.

However, accessories that convert the seats into beds are banned by some airlines such as Qantas and British Airways.

According to the Qantas websiteThe ban includes: “Onboard travel accessories and devices that attach to aircraft seats, are tucked between seats, or otherwise block access to seat rows or aisles.

“Examples of prohibited onboard accessories include, but are not limited to, inflatable cubes, ‘bed boxes’ and ‘leg hammocks.'”

British Airways stated: “Prohibited devices include, but are not limited to, child seat extenders, infant hammocks on laps, inflatable footrests and devices that attach to the seat to restrict movement or support the legs (bed boxes).”

Nerf guns, water guns, toy guns

Any toy that imitates weapons is prohibited – even if it is unlikely to cause injury.

They can also be flagged at security checks, especially if they go through X-ray machines.

Any toy that might resemble a gun should be placed in the hold, as the government recommends that “imitation explosive devices (including replica or model guns)” be banned.

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Medical devices such as epi-pen and inhalers

Medicines or medical devices prescribed by a doctor are generally allowed in the cabin if accompanied by a note.

However, there are restrictions – while inhalers are allowed on board, extra canisters may not and do not have to be packed in the hold Gatwick Airport.

Epi-Pens are also allowed, but should be accompanied by a medical certificate.

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snacks

Earlier this year, easyJet announced that would be the case to ban the sale of all nuts on their flights.

And to create a nut-free environment, they would also prevent passengers from bringing their own on board.

Most countries have strict rules on the foods you are allowed to bring into their borders to protect the local environment.

So if you bring fruit or nuts on board, they should be eaten or discarded during the flight to avoid problems on landing.

breast milk

According to the Government websiteParents are allowed to take unlimited baby food and breast milk into the cabin as long as each container is no larger than 2L.

However, frozen breast milk is not allowed and the family must be traveling with an infant in order to be allowed on board.

The government also advises checking with the airport, as different rules may apply there.

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Souvenirs like snow globes

Snow globes are harmless souvenirs, but don’t try to take them on a flight.

It’s all because it’s impossible for airport security to tell how much liquid is in them.