https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:14:06 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pumping-and-a-business-trip#post-1081002 Wed, 11 Sep 2013 20:52:59 +0000 cheert16 1081002@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Oh geez!! Did you bring bottles through security or bags? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pumping-and-a-business-trip#post-1080993 Wed, 11 Sep 2013 20:51:14 +0000 sunshineandsushi 1080993@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I just got back from a two day business trip. On my return flight going through security, I just pulled my cooler bags out of my pump bag and placed them on the belt in a separate bin. I didn't even remove the ice bags from them. Security didn't even check them, but they did search my suitcase and confiscate my toothpaste because it was oversized. Go figure. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pumping-and-a-business-trip#post-1055948 Fri, 30 Aug 2013 14:23:10 +0000 dagret 1055948@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was just oging to ask this question - I have a business trip in November! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pumping-and-a-business-trip#post-1055861 Fri, 30 Aug 2013 13:54:47 +0000 Amelieisme 1055861@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@cheert16: You can also carry freezer packs through security if you want to bring those. They have to be frozen and not liquid when you carry through security or else they will make you toss them. I had to throw mine out once :sad: Otherwise, I second all the ladies above. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pumping-and-a-business-trip#post-1055744 Fri, 30 Aug 2013 13:13:22 +0000 cheert16 1055744@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@T.H.O.U.: @edelweiss: thanks so much for the info ladies!! I am super nervous about this!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pumping-and-a-business-trip#post-1055083 Fri, 30 Aug 2013 10:00:14 +0000 edelweiss 1055083@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>i pumped and stored in bags, and refrigerated them (i didn't freeze them because i didn't want them to thaw on the trip home, in which case i'd have to use them up in 24 hours). i brought a little cooler bag and layered the bags with 3 or 4 ice packs for the return trip. i didn't travel by plane, but my friend (who told me about this method) said she didn't have a problem going through security. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pumping-and-a-business-trip#post-1054967 Fri, 30 Aug 2013 09:19:56 +0000 T.H.O.U. 1054967@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No issue with it through security. It is considered a medical liquid and even if your baby isn't with you, you can carry it through. When you scan your bags, obviously be up front and tell them you have it. You don't even have to say "breastmilk" if you don't want to. </p> <p>I would pump and store in the fridge (on the coldest setting while in the hotel). Then I would use the ice machine before leaving and pack up a strong plastic cooler with lots of ice in gallon bags. If I only had a bottle or two, I would use the bottles but usually the pump bags work fine. Make sure they are surrounded completely by a lot of ice. </p> <p>Once you are through security (they may have you pull it out of the ice) you can ask the food vendors for ice if you want to pack fresh ice before getting on the plane. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pumping-and-a-business-trip#post-1054518 Fri, 30 Aug 2013 02:00:43 +0000 cheert16 1054518@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LemonLong: thanks for responding! Did they give you any issues with it not frozen? (Brining it through security?) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pumping-and-a-business-trip#post-1054286 Thu, 29 Aug 2013 22:15:02 +0000 LemonLong 1054286@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I always used bags because they are easier to pack, I froze what I could (sometimes the mini fridges have a little freezer section or I would use the freezer in the fridges at the office). I used an insulated lunch bag and some ice packs to hold everything. I never had issues with the frozen milk in security, but I preferred to check it because I think the cargo space is kept cooler. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pumping-and-a-business-trip#post-1054169 Thu, 29 Aug 2013 21:29:35 +0000 cheert16 1054169@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I am headin to Chicago for a work conference in October for a weekend. I am goin to have to pump while I am gone- how do I transport my milk back home? I know there is a fridge in the hotel room- but not sure there is a freezer. I wasn't planning on checking a bag and carrying my pump/ cooler- can I bring my milk on the plane? Should I transport it in bags or bottles? Any ideas/ suggestions are appreciated! </p>