✋ Hand luggage
Medically necessary cream for a baby travelling with you is exempt from the 100ml rule. Otherwise: max 100ml.
🧳 Hold luggage
Any size permitted.
Based on TSA guidance for United States. Official rules ↗
Nappy cream / diaper rash cream rules by country
How carry-on and checked-bag rules for nappy cream / diaper rash cream compare across the 14 countries we cover.
Nappy cream / diaper rash cream
Common questions
Technically yes — creams are treated as liquids. However, nappy cream declared as a baby medical necessity is exempt from the rule in most regions.
Only if declared as baby medical necessity (and you are travelling with a baby). Otherwise, 250g exceeds the 100ml limit and must go in checked baggage.
Any tube labelled 100ml or 100g or under is safe without any declaration. Travel sizes are typically 30–60ml.
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Browse all Baby & Family →Based on official United States security guidelines. Rules vary by airline and route — always verify with your carrier before travel. · Rules last verified May 2026.