What are the airline restrictions as far as carrying on i.e. toothpaste, mouth wash etc...?

Answer 1

"but you might have to be willing to drink some in front of security. " They are not allowed to ask you to consume anything.

The TSA website is the best place to find out current restrictions. They are changing basically daily, so check frequently so that you won't be forced to dump something that someone on here says is ok.

Here's what the website says as of Saturday, August 19, 2006:

Due to enhanced security measures liquids, gels, lotions and other items of similar consistency will not be permitted in carry-on baggage. These types of items must be packed in your checked baggage.

Additionally, liquids, gels and lotions purchased beyond the checkpoint but must be disposed of before boarding the aircraft.

To ensure the health and welfare of certain air travelers the following items are permitted.

Small amounts of Baby formula and breast milk if a baby or small child is traveling
Liquid prescription medicine with a name that matches the passenger’s ticket
Up to 5 oz. (148ml) of liquid or gel low blood sugar treatment
Up to 4 oz. of essential non-prescription liquid medications including saline solution, eye care products and KY jelly
Gel-filled bras and similar prostethics
Gel-filled wheelchair cushions
Life support and life sustaining liquids such as bone marrow, blood products, and transplant organs carried for medical reasons
You are permitted to bring solid cosmetics and personal hygiene items as such lipstick, lip balm and similar solids. Please remember these items must be solid and not liquid, gel or aerosol.

Please keep in mind, that while we can not provide an exhaustive list of items covering all eventualities, all liquids, gels, or aerosols of any kind are prohibited at security checkpoints, in airport sterile areas, and aboard aircraft. You can pack these items in your checked baggage.

We ask for your cooperation in the screening process by being prepared before you arrive. We also ask that you follow the guidelines above and try not to over-think these guidelines. Please pack liquids, gels, and aerosols in your checked baggage even if you do not normally check a bag.

In addition to liquids, gels, and aerosols numerous other potentially dangerous items are not permitted in carry-on baggage. We strongly encourage travelers to read more about previously prohibited items to avoid complications during screening.


Makeup & Personal Items


First yes/no is for allowance in Carry-on
Second yes/no is for allowance in Checked bags

Aerosol spray bottles and cans No Yes
All creams and lotions including Neosporin or first-aid creams and ointments, topical or rash creams and ointments, suntan lotions, moisturizers, etc. No Yes
Bubble bath balls, bath oils or moisturizers No Yes
Bug and mosquito sprays and repellents No Yes
Cigar Cutters
Yes
Yes

Corkscrews
Yes
Yes

Cuticle Cutters
Yes
Yes

Deodorants made of gel or aerosol No Yes
Eye drops - You are allowed to carry up to 4 oz., of eye drops with you. Volumes greater than 4 oz., are only permitted in your checked baggage. No Yes
Eyeglass Repair Tools - including screwdrivers.
Yes
Yes

Eyelash Curlers
Yes
Yes

Gel-filled bras and similar prosthetics - Gel-filled bras may be worn through security screening and aboard aircraft.
Yes
Yes

Hair styling gels and spray of all kinds including aerosol No Yes
Hair straightener or detangler No Yes
Knitting and Crochet Needles
Yes
Yes

Knives - except for plastic or round bladed butter knives.
No
Yes

Lip gels such as Carmex or Blistex No Yes
Liquid lip glosses or other liquids for lips
No
Yes

Liquid bubble bath including gel or liquid filled
No
Yes

Liquid foundations
No
Yes

Liquid, gel or spray perfumes and colognes
No
Yes

Liquid sanitizers
No
Yes

Liquid soaps
No
Yes

Liquid mascara
No
Yes

Make up removers or facial cleansers
No
Yes

Mouthwash
No
Yes

Nail Clippers
Yes
Yes

Nail Files
Yes
Yes

Nail polish and removers
No
Yes

Non-prescription liquid or gel medicines like cough syrup and gel cap type pills - Up to 4 oz. of essential non-prescription liquid medications
Yes
Yes

Personal lubricants - Up to 4 oz. Yes Yes
Safety Razors - including disposable razors.
Yes
Yes

Saline solution - You are allowed to carry up to 4 oz., of eye drops with you. Volumes greater than 4 oz., are only permitted in your checked baggage.
No
Yes

Scissors - plastic or metal with blunt tips.
Yes
Yes

Scissors - metal with pointed tips and blades shorter than four inches in length.
Yes
Yes

Shampoos and conditioners
No
Yes

Toothpaste
No
Yes

Toy Transformer Robots
Yes
Yes

Toy Weapons - if not realistic replicas.
Yes
Yes

Tweezers
Yes
Yes

Umbrellas- allowed in carry-on baggage once they have been inspected to ensure that prohibited items are not concealed.
Yes
Yes

Walking Canes - allowed in carry-on baggage once they have been inspected to ensure that prohibited items are not concealed.
Yes
Yes

NOTE: Some personal care items containing aerosol are regulated as hazardous materials. The FAA regulates hazardous materials. This information is summarized at www.faa.gov.


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Medication & Special Needs Devices
Please make sure your medications are properly labeled with a professionally printed label identifying the medication and manufacturer's name or pharmaceutical label. The prescription medicine must match the name on the passenger's ticket.


Carry-on
Checked

Braille Note-Taker, Slate and Stylus, Augmentation Devices
Yes
Yes

Diabetes - liquid or gel low blood sugar treatments, including juice - Up to 5 oz. (148ml) Yes Yes
Diabetes-Related Supplies/Equipment - Insulin dispensing products; jet injectors; pens; infusers; and an unlimited number of unused syringes, when accompanied by insulin; lancets; blood glucose meters; blood glucose meter test strips; insulin pumps; and insulin pump supplies. These items must be inspected to ensure prohibited items are not concealed.
Yes
Yes

Nitroglycerine pills - if properly marked with a professionally printed label identifying the medication and manufacturer's name or pharmaceutical label.
Yes
Yes

Nitroglycerine sprays - no more than 4 oz.
Yes Yes
Ostomy Scissors - All scissors with blades four inches or less.
Yes
Yes

Prosthetic Device Tools and Appliances - including drills and drill bits, allen wrenches, pull sleeves used to put on or remove prosthetic devices, if carried by the individual with the prosthetic device or his or her companion.
Yes
Yes

Wheelchairs with gel cushioned seats/pads. Yes Yes

For more information on what to expect during security screening, you may want to visit our section written for Travelers with Disabilities and Medical Conditions.

Answer 2

No liquids are allowed. Although at first you weren't allowed to bring chapstick, lipstick, deodorant or other such things of similar consistancy, but you are now. You are also allowed to bring certain medications as long as you have the doctors note and whatnot with you. Also milk for babies is allowed, but you might have to be willing to drink some in front of security.

Answer 3

cannot carry any liquids including shampoo or toothpaste in carry on baggage. I saw several expensive wine bottles being dumped!

Answer 4

put it all in your checked baggage it's all allowed there but not in your carry-on bags. make sure it's safely packaged in a plastic bag or something so it won't leak all over your clothing and stuff

Answer 5

please brush your teeth before travel