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Ryanair flight with a baby

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Natasha90 · 22/09/2025 07:37

Hello
just looking to see if anyone has flown with a baby via Ryanair?? What can I take through?
liquid in bottles and powder milk?
I can’t buy at the airport as he is on prescribed milk.
he will be 17 weeks on Thursday?

Can I take a pram? Holder and his change bag?

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Teachingagain · 22/09/2025 07:38

The rules around formula will be airport specific.

SoftPillow · 22/09/2025 07:42

Lots of info here that would answer your questions https://help.ryanair.com/hc/en-gb/categories/12503095332497-Travelling-With-Children

Travelling with a baby is usually easier than with a toddler and in my experience people are very helpful.

You can take a pram if it’s a foldable one piece, usually it’s folded at the gate. Powder milk is fine. Liquids vary by airport.

Lots of people travel with babies, don’t worry, it’s much less difficult than it might seem now.

Whyherewego · 22/09/2025 07:45

As PP said, check your airport for the rules. That's nothing to do with Ryanair. Most airports will allow baby formula. If it's powder then you have no issues.
Ryanair also will allow you take the pram and give it at the gate. They are absolutely fine IMHO

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Natasha90 · 22/09/2025 08:03

Thank you.

Very anxious first time mum 😬😬

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wellingtonsandwaffles · 22/09/2025 08:10

Anything prescription can be brought additional to luggage if accompanying prescription with it. Sometimes you need to pre arrange depending on size of what you’re bringing. Take a cheap old stroller rather then your nice shiny pram - wrap it in a bag and then use the bag space to stuff with nappies / towels etc - “for protection” but also helpful extra space! We didn’t check baggage when we had a 10 month old, just hand luggage, DH medical bag, and the buggy bag.

CountryQueen · 22/09/2025 08:14

wellingtonsandwaffles · 22/09/2025 08:10

Anything prescription can be brought additional to luggage if accompanying prescription with it. Sometimes you need to pre arrange depending on size of what you’re bringing. Take a cheap old stroller rather then your nice shiny pram - wrap it in a bag and then use the bag space to stuff with nappies / towels etc - “for protection” but also helpful extra space! We didn’t check baggage when we had a 10 month old, just hand luggage, DH medical bag, and the buggy bag.

You take the buggy to the gate. Literally no one is standing there “stuffing” it with nappies

Callmemummynotmaaa · 22/09/2025 08:19

OP Id three under 4 and travel solo with them a few times a year. Children under two can bring bottles - for milk, most airports will test it (using their machine) but this can involve breaking a seal on small liquid bottles. I find it easiest to bring powered formula decanted to the amount of scoops in the base of each bottle (add hot water and shake a lot, top with cool to make up). I tend to get water in one before getting on the plane - but they can do it for you onboard. (With Ryanair the hot water is free but you will need to buy cold bottles to top up). If traveling with breast milk it’s the same kind of set up - they’ll likely test bottles and return them to you, and heating milk is possibly (slowly) in a cup of warm water. They won’t often microwave them, as they’ve an oven not a microwave on board.

You are also allowed baby pouches and snacks (typically I’ve about one sandwich sized bag of each, per kid and it’s never raised an eyebrow). Buggy’s - depend on the airline but EU rules are two pieces of equipment per child and most airlines allow 3 for infants (under two). Ryanair allow you to bring a collapsible buggy on board if you have priority (it counts as your suitcase). If no priority or your buggy is bigger; you can still bring it to the gate (which means the steps of the plane) and it goes in the hold. I find this easiest! As I can’t manage to hold the hands of my little ones, have their change/snacks/milk bags, help them up the plane stairs and haul the buggy.

baby’s can bring their own change bag (I’ll always have a spare change of clothes for them in it in case) - separate from your allowance, but just remember you’ve to be able to carry it all - plus baby - (or ask for help).

just as an fyi - a more recent thing is that Ryanair often look to tag a buggy at check in - so this means going to baggage check. It’s also baggage check where they will tag your car seat/cot. Grab someone to help on the automatic machines as they need a staff code but everyone’s often been lovely to me.

Honestly, it sounds more stressful than it is. I know the travel I do is most people’s worst fears, but generally people are lovely and helpful. And the kids have you! So that’s really all they need.

Callmemummynotmaaa · 22/09/2025 08:21

Oh and I always use a car seat bag - and put the extra “baby bulk” in there. Nappys, swim nappys, kids towels etc. They go via oversized luggage (not the gate) so it’s easy.

wellingtonsandwaffles · 22/09/2025 08:46

CountryQueen · 22/09/2025 08:14

You take the buggy to the gate. Literally no one is standing there “stuffing” it with nappies

We checked it (free) beforehand in a bag and then took DC through in a carrier - much easier for us not to have to faff with another thing! And bonus had space for other bits . Understand others will prefer a different set up

OnePithyPamplemousse · 22/09/2025 10:38

@Natasha90 since it's Ryanair, and knowing how they are, just go to their website as PP suggested and it will tell you exactly what you are allowed to take for a lap infant in addition to your bags. Stick to that.

Then, again as above, your airport website will also tell you exactly what you may take through security.

MiddleAgedDread · 22/09/2025 10:45

If he's used to going in a sling and is happy in it then take it with you because whilst you can take your pram to the gate on departure, they usually get returned at the baggage belt on arrival so you have to carry them through the airport.

Natasha90 · 22/09/2025 11:13

thank you Stansted airport allow baby formula, I’m taking his change bag, holder and a brought a 50 pound buggy from Facebook as I do not want the travel system getting ruined. Xx

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SoftPillow · 22/09/2025 11:34

Natasha90 · 22/09/2025 11:13

thank you Stansted airport allow baby formula, I’m taking his change bag, holder and a brought a 50 pound buggy from Facebook as I do not want the travel system getting ruined. Xx

Sounds like you have it sorted!

Hope you have a smooth flight and enjoy the trip. I have some lovely memories of flying solo with my first baby.

Teachingagain · 22/09/2025 11:47

If you’re checking in your luggage then make sure all adults have a spare set of clothes in hand luggage. My youngest is 6 and I still do this!

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