Originally Posted by
GrahamO
This.
If you try to bring a shrink wrapped load of clothes, blankets and small child, or if you give them a reason to look, then you'll be checked.
If you have a standard carry on (without the expansion pockets which make the bag obviously bursting at the seams and twice the size), you are likely to be checked.
We brought back 15kg or stone ornaments in a wheely case and they didnt check as the bag was small.
I have a mental picture of a shrink wrapped small child being put in the hold.
