We did the Melbourne-Brisbane flight when DS was about 4.5 months and he was fine on the first trip but pretty grumpy on the return leg. He was overtired, and there wasn't much we could do about it because we couldn't walk up and down the aisle (they were serving dinner at the time).

I fed him whilst we taxied but by the time we took off, he'd finished his feed but the change in air pressure didn't seem to bother him anyway. I've heard that babies with ear/nose/throat issues can be uncomfortable but healthy babies are generally fine. If she's got a cold at the time of flying she might find the change in air pressure uncomfortable.

DS and I are flying to Perth in 4 weeks and I'm a bit nervous about that. My sister will be flying with us so there'll be an extra set of hands, but I just have to that DS is settled enough. We've booked for aisle seat to give me a bit of extra room, because DS is too long to lie comfortably in my arms. I'm planning on holding him, with the armrest raised, and his legs will probably lie across my sister's lap.

Tips for flying: - Don't bother ordering a hot drink, it's a logistical nightmare trying to drink it whilst holding the baby. Be prepared to have difficulty eating your meals! Take enough toys to distract/entertain bub when needed - we have the Wiggles on my iPhone which is a great tool for distracting DS when he's unsettled.

The hostesses are pretty helpful if you need them. We didn't have the bassinet but we've only travelled domestic. The seatbelt thingy just wraps from your seatbelt around bub, it's pretty unobtrusive.

GL! I'm sure she'll be fine.