Flying with kids gummies - TSA and melting issues?
Hey fam, heading to the mountains with the little one and thinking of bringing his favorite gummy vitamins. But I'm worried about them melting in my carry-on or checked bag. Also TSA - are gummies considered a liquid or solid? Anyone have experience traveling with these? We're gonna be hiking so maybe they'd get all squishy. Would putting them in a cooler bag work? Help a parent out!
TSA's fine with gummies - they're solid, no 3-1-1 rule. But melting is real! I'm a biohacker and always travel with my supplements (gummies included). Pro tip: keep them in an insulated lunch bag with an ice pack if your flight is long. Also, don't leave them in a hot car - I did that once and ended up with a gummy blob. Gross. For hiking, store them in a pocket close to your body, but not if it's blazing hot. Maybe a small cooler with a freezer pack?
Digital nomad here - been all over with gummies. TSA doesn't care, just toss them in your carry-on. Melting is the real enemy. I've got a hack: put them in a small mason jar or a hard plastic container, then wrap in a silicone pouch (like Stasher). Keeps them from getting crushed. If it's hot, I've even asked for ice from the flight attendant and put the jar in a coffee cup with ice. Works like a charm. For hiking, honestly, I'd just eat them all before you go and pack powder or pills instead. Gummies + heat = disaster.
Thanks Paula and Rhino! The mason jar + ice cup trick is genius. I'll try that. Might just ditch the gummies for the hike and give him a regular vitamin on the trail. Better safe than sorry, right? Appreciate the help!