take heaps of snacks! but also order food if you need to. you’d have to double-check with the airline about checking in pram etc..

Best check with the airline to be sure, I know Jetstar is free but quantas may not be

Check the airline baggage policy, every airline is different. A couple of domestic ones will provide an infant meal if you request before flying, others will charge for everything including water.
You should be allowed to take a pram to the gate and then it is put in the hold during the flight, depending on where you are going it will be taken to the gate at arrival or put on the baggage carousel with other luggage, be prepared to carry baby and any hand baggage to the carousel before you get it.
Travel cots are normally checked-in, again check with the airline if they will charge as an infant does not normally have a baggage allowance.

Lots of books and toys!!

lots of books lego i pad .

pram or cot is free of charge to take on board. Bring some finger food or just milk will do. It is only 4 hours you don’t want to overpack.

Having travelled with our 11m/o grandson can I also suggest a pillow, as you have to be seatbelted together it can get uncomfortable. Fortunately for us a very kind lady behind us shared hers & made the trip far more comfy when he went to sleep.

Everything is always changing with flights now that sometimes its a little hard to keep up.
I would check out the Qantas website and see what info you can find there and if that doesnt answer your questions phone the airline or the travel agent you booked the flights with if you booked through one.
Im not sure what size plane you would be travelling on but on the larger flights you can request a basinette seat. You can either check the pram in with your luggage or if you cant do without it up until your flight you can take it to the plane and they will put it in a locker on the plane but when it comes time to get off the flight you will have to wait for them to get the pram for you so there could be a delay in getting you off the flight…keep that in mind if you are going to want to get off the plane without delay.
check with the airline about food on the flight as some flights have meals and others dont and some have it that you can order meals on the plane but you have to have a credit card to pay for them.

Speak to the airline directly and will tell you all that you need to know.

Hope your holiday went well and the flight wasn’t too bad.

Check with the airlines you will be flying with.

Did you end up working out what to take on your holiday?

How did your holiday go?

I hope you had a wonderful holiday!

I’d call the airline and ask them all these questions, they will be able to tell you everything you need to know. Or if you check out their website they will probably have the info on there

U will need to pack food. They don’t hv appropriate food to little trackers. Cot n pram will hv to b check in

Good luck on your flight

By the time your baby is 8 months old, she’s become used to her surroundings and familiar faces. Travel can disrupt her sense of security and routine, especially when visiting an unfamiliar place or meeting lots of strangers.

“If your baby has to eat, sleep, and play in a way she’s not used to, she can get really cranky and difficult, and who can blame her?” says Susanne Denham, a child development psychologist and professor of psychology at George Mason University.

When you think your little one is ready for a change of scene, build up to it slowly and schedule plenty of downtime away from strangers to let her decompress. At this age, she realizes she’s in a new place, but she hasn’t grasped the concept of travel yet.

To make your trip safe and successful, consider these tips:

Health and safety

Before you travel, find out whether your accommodations can be childproofed before you arrive. If not, bring your own childproofing kit that includes doorknob covers, plastic outlet covers, and pipe cleaners or twist ties to secure drapery and electrical cords. If you need to travel light, masking tape or duct tape provides a quick fix for most danger zones.

Assemble a first-aid kit with the supplies you’ll need to deal with minor medical problems while on the road. Don’t forget prescription medications, even if your child needs them only on occasion. (It’s always when you leave the inhaler at home that your little one has an asthma attack at Grandma’s.)

Fill out an emergency sheet with your child’s health information. Include the contact names and numbers of healthcare providers and a list of the medications your child takes. That way, everything is handy if you need it.

Take a hat to shade him from the sun in warm weather or keep him warm in cool weather.

Sunscreen is a must if you’ll be spending time outdoors – no matter what season. Use one with both UVA and UVB protection that’s at least SPF 15.

In the car, your baby should always ride rear-facing in the back seat – in either a rear-facing car seat, infant car seat or a convertible infant-toddler car seat (which can face either the rear or the front). Before you leave, make sure the car seat is properly installed and that the car seat’s belts are correctly threaded. Adjust the harness so it fits your baby snugly and securely.

Get removable shade screens for the car’s side windows – available at baby supply and discount stores – to shield your child’s eyes from the sun and keep him from getting too hot. Peel-and-stick shades are more secure, and therefore safer, than those that attach with suction cups.

Keep your baby or toddler as safe as possible when you take public transit (like a bus, train, or taxi) by bringing along a car seat. The car seat provides some protection even when there are no seat belts to strap it in. If you’re traveling with your child and he’s in a stroller, put on the stroller’s brakes when you’re riding public transportation.

If you’ve purchased an airplane seat for your baby or toddler, bring an FAA-approved car seat for him to sit in. (This is the safest way for young children to fly.) If you haven’t bought a ticket for your child, you still might be able to use the car seat if there are empty seats on board. For more about flying with a young child, see our list of questions to ask your airline ahead of time.)

If your baby’s or toddler’s ears seem to hurt from air pressure changes during takeoff and landing, encourage him to breastfeed or suck on a bottle, pacifier, or sippy cup. If he’s strapped into a car seat, give him something to suck on in the seat, rather than take him out to breastfeed. It’s safest for both of you to be securely buckled in.

Keep in mind that not all young children experience ear pain – there are no firm medical guidelines on the topic, so just use your judgment. If your child is sleeping soundly, leave him be and he might get through the takeoff or landing without any trouble. (He’ll wake up and show his discomfort if he’s bothered.)

If you’re crossing time zones and are worried about upsetting your little one’s schedule, take steps to fight jet lag. Try shifting his sleep hours for the few days leading up to your departure and exposing him to sunlight once you reach your destination.

You may also want to keep the same schedule in the new time zone if that works best for you. Whatever you choose to do, plan it out ahead of time and try not to overschedule the first few days of your trip – you can’t predict how disrupted your child’s rhythms might be.

If you’re traveling by plane for the first time with your child, it’s a good idea to check out the travel tips from theTransportation Security Administration.

Food and comfort

If you’re breastfeeding, pack an extra water bottle or thermos to help you stay well hydrated. If you’re flying, buy something to drink or fill an empty bottle at a water fountain after you clear security.

If you’re not breastfeeding, it’s most convenient to bring ready-to-use formula for your baby. Or just make a few bottles of formula at home to bring along. If you’re traveling by plane, review the policies for bringing liquids on board and hand the formula to security officers when you go through screening.

Bring only as much baby food as you’ll need for the journey. You can always buy more once you reach your destination. But if you’re traveling internationally or to a place where it might be tough to find what you need, it may be less of a headache to pack a full supply of food. Also, you never know when a plane might be delayed, so it’s always wise to pack an extra day’s supply of formula if you’re formula feeding.

Also helpful during meals: Bring a bib that’s large enough to cover most of your child’s outfit, has a plastic or waterproof coating (so it can be easily wiped off), and can be folded or rolled for easy packing.

Bring enough diapers for the trip (or enough to last until you reach your destination and can buy more), bags for dirty diapers, and diaper rash lotion. Diaper covers provide added insurance against leaks.

Pack at least one extra change of clothes for yourself and your child. Store them someplace that’s easily accessible, like in your carry-on bag. You never know when a diaper leak, spit-up, or other mess might render an outfit unwearable.

Entertainment

Take along a goody bag containing a few of your child’s favorite toys, plus some surprises. Possibilities include musical toys, board books, empty containers, nesting toys, and hand puppets. Playthings that hold your child’s attention the longest are your best bets.

Travel gear

Stick a travel-friendly changing pad in your diaper bag to use in public or airplane bathrooms.

Stash some large, resealable plastic bags in your car trunk or diaper bag. They’re a simple solution for temporarily storing messy items like dirty diapers, bibs, and wet bathing suits.

If you need both a car seat and stroller for your trip, and your child is still small enough for an infant car seat (22 to 35 pounds maximum, depending on the seat), a stroller or stroller frame that can carry the car seat cuts down on the gear you have to lug. It also saves you the hassle of getting in and out of cars and airplanes when you can move your sleeping babe from the car to the restaurant without disturbing his slumber.
A lightweight stroller (sometimes called an umbrella stroller) isn’t as cushy as a larger stroller, but is easy to travel with because it’s lightweight and compact. You can even stow it in a plane’s overhead bin, if permitted by your airline. You may be able to check your stroller at the gate and have it ready and waiting for you at your destination, but be sure to check your airline’s policy before your trip.
A baby backpack is a great way to keep your hands free while carrying your child – and it gives her a fascinating view from on high. (But make sure you can handle shouldering her weight for an extended period of time.)

If you’ll be staying in a hotel or motel, request a crib when you make your room reservation or you may be out of luck when you arrive. Inspect it carefully to make sure it’s safe and in good condition before using it. Another option: Rent equipment or bring along your own portacrib, play yard, or portable bed.A portable play yard makes an instant, child-safe area that you can plunk down in relatives’ homes, hotels, or other places that may not be childproofed.

you can take a pram, car seat, portacot and i belive they said high chair too, that was with jetstar. so best to ring and confirm, you might be on hold for a bit but tey were helpful eventually
i took her bottles, food and her toys she likes, also took my baby carrier with me so i could put her in and walk around to get her to hava little nap, seemed to work ok, but it was only for 2 hours not 4, good luck hope all goes well.

When i fly with my son, i brought some cookies, nappies, milk and some toys and plastic book