Thank again everyone Keep the advice coming !

We have booked the basinette on all the 3 connecting flights , and I have called up twice to confirm
Like you said Deb , once we take off there is no turning back ..
What about prams?? We have a HUGE one .. so we purchased a stroller ( which reclines right back so she can sleep) .. hopefully they will let us on board with it , its an umbrella fold one