Taking toddler food on a plane

[charley39]

Might be a really stupid question!
We’re due to fly next week and was hoping to take some ready made tray meals for my DS just incase he won’t eat whilst we’re away etc. Just had a thought about whether they can go on a plane with the pressure? I’d hate to get there to have a suitcase full of exploded food. Just wondered if anyone has ever done this before?

I probably wouldn’t risk it. Maybe take snacky things and then let him live on pasta/chicken nuggets/chips or whatever for a while, assuming you’re away for a short time?

I took pouches and the meals in the plastic bowls and all was fine!

@Orlandoflorida1
That’s reassuring thank you! thinking of packing it in a seperate case just in case of spillage!

I did wrap it all in cling film

Where are you going? There will surely be suitable food there you can purchase unless your dc has very specific dietary needs. My youngest was 8 months when we travelled (to Spain, but not like a touristy area). I packed snacks for the flights (both ways, just in case he was unhappy, at least I would know we had snacks he liked to distract him) and then I packed some snacks in my checked bags - but things like crackers, dried fruit, yogurt pouches that were shelf stable (didn't need to be refrigerated), etc. Unless you are going somewhere really remote, there will be normal enough food that you can make. I found it was no problem to find pasta, sausages, pizza, ingredients to make most things, plus cold meats, cheeses, bread, fruit, etc. It really wasn't that different from what we had at home. Even if you are travelling somewhere a bit less 'western' you shouldn't have trouble finding those things in cities.

@mindutopia were hopefully going to turkey so I know they will have stuff for him but it’s just a case of if he is in one of his fussy moods would prefer to give him something I know he’ll eat as he can be so hit and miss with food. Was just planning on taking a few incase we got really stuck

Stating the blindingly obvious I know (?) but as a general point on this topic and certainly if travelling from the UK to somewhere outside the EU/customs Union it's always a good idea to make sure you're aware of any rules regarding importation of foodstuffs into whichever country you are going to...

Wherever you end up going enjoy the holiday...

I have done it many times and never had any problems. Just wrap them in a bag in case they leak etc.
If you want then in hand luggage do a boots click and collect (for the week before) and pick up once through security. We do that with milk etc too. So much easier

Most food packets make it fine through an airport/flight. Crisps, and other air filled packets (like the individual packets of mini biscuits) sometimes poop.
I'd suggest double wrapping in ziplock bags, and exclude most of the air from the bags.
I assume no issue with keeping it chilled?
Check food import regulations at your destination.

Thanks everyone for your help