Don’t take too many thinks. Otherwise you will struggle trying to fit things and don’t want to waste time looking for things at the bottom of your bag. I would say snacks and different toys which you will offer one at a time

We flew when my son was 4 months old and I found it easy at that age. They feed cuddle and sleep. Breastfeeding on the flight was helpful and soothing.

some flights have little pull out beds in front of the seats which you can request.

Cuddles, a dummy (if she takes one) and bf or bottle feed at take off and landing.

I did Adelaide to uk twice now with a then ten Month old and a then 11-13 month old. most of the time they just sleep. you will probably have no or very minor issues. good luck

Sleep beforehand and a good feed.

A big feed and howpfully they will rest most of the flight

Hope all went well with your trip.

A big feed just before you board the plane, maybe they will get sleepy on the flight if you are lucky.

Was it great fun?

How did your holiday go?

I don’t think you will have a problem. I did a trip like this with a 3 month old ad I just held her

Rach has lots of great info, for future reference

I hope everything turned out well for you

How beautiful. New Zealand looks amazing. So jealous

I hope your trip went well and the flight went smoothly and bub behaved

Rach has some good info there

Good Luck hopefully this information helps

What supplies should I take on the plane?
Lots of nappies and lots of spare clothes! Also bring clothes for you in case you spill her drink in a spot of turbulence, or in case air travel increases the amount she dribbles.

Baby food and meals for young children are usually available on the flight. Also take along something you know your baby likes, and remember baby spoons too. If you are formula feeding, take your usual brand of milk.

Cabin crew are usually happy to warm food and bottles, or boil water for formula milk.

Passengers are not usually allowed in the galley, so don’t expect to treat the plane kitchen like your own. Cruising at 30,000 feet is not the place to start trying to boil and puree carrots!

Airlines sometimes say they offer nappies and wipes but it would be risky to rely on that. Even if they do have nappies, there’s no guarantee they’ll have the right size. Much better to take your own.

While there are restrictions on the liquids you can take on a plane, they don’t apply to food or milk for your baby. That means you can take what you need for the journey in your hand baggage. This includes:
expressed breastmilk, formula, or cow’s milk
boiled water to make a feed (must be in a baby bottle)
baby food, including finger foods
Do take extra for delays too. You may be asked to taste any milk or food you want to bring on board in the security checks at the airport. So you may prefer to breastfeed on board rather than taking expressed breastmilk in a bottle.

Some airports now have a reserve-and-collect service for formula milk. This means you can book your chosen brand of formula with your airline and collect it in the departure lounge.

The hand baggage restrictions do apply to nappy creams, so only take a small container, under 100ml, on board.

Pushchairs are not usually counted as part of your luggage. Make sure a luggage tag is put on the pushchair at check in, and you’ve attached your contact details. You should be able to let your baby ride in her pushchair right to the plane door. Then hand it to the cabin crew and collect it when you land.

The pushchair will have to be security screened, and that means your baby has to be taken out of it when you go through security.

Do ensure your carry-on bag also includes:
individual nappy packs that include wipes so you don’t have to haul your entire hand luggage to the loo
your baby’s sheet and blanket as the smell will be comforting
a couple of favourite toys, and a new one too
enough formula milk and food for the journey
a book for you, as your baby may fall asleep

How can I keep my baby calm during the flight?
You may find the hum of the engine makes baby drop off as soon as you take off and she’s happy to snooze the whole way.

You may be worried about your baby creating noise and havoc for hours. As you know, if you’re calm, baby is more likely to be calm. So try to make it as easy as possible for yourself.

When you book, tell the airline you’ll be travelling with a baby, and opt for all the extras available. Note down any reference numbers given and double check with a phone call, and email, at least 24 hours before you leave.

If your baby is mobile, encourage her to wear herself out before you get on the plane. The airport may have a play area, but if this is busy find a quiet corner of the departure lounge where she can crawl about.

Once on board, get yourself settled with everything within reach.

Also try these tips to keep your baby calm and settled during the flight:
Breast or bottle feed your baby on take off and landing. The swallowing will help prevent that uncomfortable ear popping.

Remember your baby’s dummy, if she uses one.
If your baby is awake, take her for a walk up and down the plane so she get’s a chance to look about and relax. If later she becomes distressed, a walk about may completely change her mood.
Night flights are good for long-haul journeys. Look for flights that won’t upset your baby’s routine.

If baby is wide awake, try to see the journey as a chance for playtime uninterrupted by chores. You may feel daft playing pat a cake, peek-a-boo and singing in front of other people, but she’ll love it. A happy giggling baby is a far more pleasant passenger than an embarrassed mum with a bored and soon to be grizzling baby.

Your baby’s routine may be turned upside down, so she may be hungry when you’d expect her to nap.
Ask for help from your partner, cabin crew or other passengers when you need it.
Walking up and down the aisle with your baby may help if she is unsettled. But it may disturb other passengers if she is inconsolable!
Let your baby look out of the window.
If you have to change planes, ask for a courtesy cart between gates.

If the flight isn’t full, see if you can move to a spare row of seats.
What supplies should I take on the plane?
Lots of nappies and lots of spare clothes! Also bring clothes for you in case you spill her drink in a spot of turbulence, or in case air travel increases the amount she dribbles.

Baby food and meals for young children are usually available on the flight. Also take along something you know your baby likes, and remember baby spoons too. If you are formula feeding, take your usual brand of milk.

Cabin crew are usually happy to warm food and bottles, or boil water for formula milk.

Passengers are not usually allowed in the galley, so don’t expect to treat the plane kitchen like your own. Cruising at 30,000 feet is not the place to start trying to boil and puree carrots!

Airlines sometimes say they offer nappies and wipes but it would be risky to rely on that. Even if they do have nappies, there’s no guarantee they’ll have the right size. Much better to take your own.

While there are restrictions on the liquids you can take on a plane, they don’t apply to food or milk for your baby. That means you can take what you need for the journey in your hand baggage. This includes:
expressed breastmilk, formula, or cow’s milk
boiled water to make a feed (must be in a baby bottle)
baby food, including finger foods
Do take extra for delays too. You may be asked to taste any milk or food you want to bring on board in the security checks at the airport. So you may prefer to breastfeed on board rather than taking expressed breastmilk in a bottle.

Some airports now have a reserve-and-collect service for formula milk. This means you can book your chosen brand of formula with your airline and collect it in the departure lounge.

The hand baggage restrictions do apply to nappy creams, so only take a small container, under 100ml, on board.

Pushchairs are not usually counted as part of your luggage. Make sure a luggage tag is put on the pushchair at check in, and you’ve attached your contact details. You should be able to let your baby ride in her pushchair right to the plane door. Then hand it to the cabin crew and collect it when you land.

The pushchair will have to be security screened, and that means your baby has to be taken out of it when you go through security.

Do ensure your carry-on bag also includes:
individual nappy packs that include wipes so you don’t have to haul your entire hand luggage to the loo
your baby’s sheet and blanket as the smell will be comforting
a couple of favourite toys, and a new one too
enough formula milk and food for the journey
a book for you, as your baby may fall asleep

How can I keep my baby calm during the flight?
You may find the hum of the engine makes baby drop off as soon as you take off and she’s happy to snooze the whole way.

You may be worried about your baby creating noise and havoc for hours. As you know, if you’re calm, baby is more likely to be calm. So try to make it as easy as possible for yourself.

When you book, tell the airline you’ll be travelling with a baby, and opt for all the extras available. Note down any reference numbers given and double check with a phone call, and email, at least 24 hours before you leave.

If your baby is mobile, encourage her to wear herself out before you get on the plane. The airport may have a play area, but if this is busy find a quiet corner of the departure lounge where she can crawl about.

Once on board, get yourself settled with everything within reach.

Also try these tips to keep your baby calm and settled during the flight:
Breast or bottle feed your baby on take off and landing. The swallowing will help prevent that uncomfortable ear popping.

Remember your baby’s dummy, if she uses one.
If your baby is awake, take her for a walk up and down the plane so she get’s a chance to look about and relax. If later she becomes distressed, a walk about may completely change her mood.
Night flights are good for long-haul journeys. Look for flights that won’t upset your baby’s routine.

If baby is wide awake, try to see the journey as a chance for playtime uninterrupted by chores. You may feel daft playing pat a cake, peek-a-boo and singing in front of other people, but she’ll love it. A happy giggling baby is a far more pleasant passenger than an embarrassed mum with a bored and soon to be grizzling baby.

Your baby’s routine may be turned upside down, so she may be hungry when you’d expect her to nap.
Ask for help from your partner, cabin crew or other passengers when you need it.
Walking up and down the aisle with your baby may help if she is unsettled. But it may disturb other passengers if she is inconsolable!
Let your baby look out of the window.
If you have to change planes, ask for a courtesy cart between gates.

If the flight isn’t full, see if you can move to a spare row of seats.

My family live in another country and we have to visit them often at least twice a year. I would take night flight for babies because they will sleep and we can carry them. but for toddles, i would take morning flight when they just awake, and bring lots of entertainers to make them happy.