TSA tips on traveling with small children through a security checkpoint at Philadelphia International Airport

PHILADELPHIA - Traveling through a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) security checkpoint with an infant, toddler or small child can go smoothly when travelers know what to expect and prepare in advance.

"If you’re traveling with your child, it helps to know what to expect before you get to the airport," says Gerardo Spero, Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Federal Security Director for the airport. "That's why it's valuable to become familiar with the security procedures for screening small children and the various paraphernalia that is needed for children during their trip. We have modified screening procedures for children who are 12-years-old and younger."

Screening of infants/toddlers/children

Traveling with liquid formula, breast milk, toddler drinks and baby/toddler food

Screening of children's items

Screening children with medical conditions, disabilities or mobility aids

Features for families at Philadelphia International Airport

Philadelphia International Airport supports mothers who are breast feeding and the airport has a variety of options for nursing a child or pumping breast milk in the airport. Four Mamava Suites are located post-security in Terminals A-West, between Terminals B and C, between Terminals D and E and Terminal F. Additionally, Minute Suites are located on the secure-side walkway between Terminals B and A-East. Traveling mothers also can take advantage of using one of the airport's 42 companion care or family restrooms, which are equipped with electrical outlets and are located both pre-security and on the secure side of the TSA checkpoint throughout the airport, and PHL's first built-in lactation suite in the B/C food court.

Additionally, the airport's terminals are filled with exhibitions featuring the work of artists from across the Philadelphia region. In addition to viewing the art, families can take a break and play with the beanbag toss or relax in the Artport Lounge in Terminal F or read at the Give a Book/Take a Book library in Terminal A-West.