About Natalia Ippolito Expertise I am a former TSA Airport Security Screener and have screened thousands of families at security checkpoint. Any questions about packing, do's-and-don'ts, how to dress children, how to prepare them for the screening process, child safety, and traveling with children with disabilities. I've seen and heard it all!
Experience I am a former TSA Dual Function Security Screener and have spent thousands of hours in front of the x-ray monitor, checking passengers at the walk through metal detector and searching carry-on and checked baggage. I wrote the book, I MIGHT AS WELL BE NAKED: How To Survivie Airport Screening With Your Clothes On!
Publications I have appeared on over 25 radio and tv interviews about my book,
I MIGHT AS WELL BE NAKED: How to Survive Airport Screening With Your Clothes On! I have several articles both on-line and on my website:
http://www.airportbook.com/articles.htm
Education/Credentials My degree is in Television Production and Communications.
Awards and Honors Award winning co-author of the filmscripts; LITTLE NAPALI WARRIORS and BAY AREA GHOSTS.
Question Hello. My family and I are going to DisneyWorld in October and I was thinking about taking a baby backpack (Kelty) with the metal frame for my 1 year old son to carry him through the airport. Am I allowed to take this "baby backpack" all the way onto the plane (once we get through security) or do I have to check it with my stroller?
Answer Hi Michelle,
Happy Labor Day to you.
You may want to check out this product called, "traveling toddler". It looks convenient and easy to use. The link is below.
My best advice is to call your airlines and ask them what their guidelines are for backpacks. It would count as a carry-on item. My personal opinion is that if it can fit in the overhead bin, then you should be able to take it on the airplane.
