01/04/2025
Traveling with a CMPA Child💙
My Experience & Tips ✈️
Taking my little boy on holiday is so exciting, but as a CMPA mummy, it also comes with extra worries. Traveling with a child who has Cow’s Milk Protein Allergy means we can’t just grab food on the go, trust that a restaurant understands, or rely on finding safe alternatives abroad. It takes extra planning, extra packing, and extra caution—but it doesn’t stop us!
Here are my top CMPA travel tips to help make your trip as stress-free as possible:
👜 Pack More Than You Think You’ll Need – Safe snacks, dairy-free formula/milk, and emergency food options are a must. You never know if you'll find suitable alternatives abroad.
📄 Allergy Cards Are a Lifesaver – I always take printed allergy translation cards to explain my son’s allergy in the local language. It helps so much in restaurants!
✈️ Hand Luggage Essentials – I keep dairy-free snacks, wipes (to clean surfaces), antihistamines, and any emergency meds on me at all times—just in case.
📍 Know Where to Go in an Emergency – Before we travel, I research local hospitals and pharmacies so I know where to go if we need help.
💬 Speak Up & Double Check – I always ask (and ask again) about cross-contamination when ordering food. Some places don’t understand CMPA, so I stay cautious.
Traveling with a CMPA child is harder, but not impossible. It takes planning, patience, and a lot of preparation—but seeing my little one experience the world makes it all worth it. 💙
To all the CMPA parents out there—you’ve got this!
Have you traveled with your little one?
Drop your best tips below! 👇