My toddler has traveled on four continents. He has flown 33 times. Some flights were nightmares; others were almost pleasant. This article is about how to fly well with an infant.

When you book your flight, try to reserve a bassinet. The bigger airplanes offer tray-like cribs that hook into the bulkhead facing the first row of economy. Even if your baby does not actually sleep in the bassinet, it makes a good play area and changing table. Also, this guarantees you the first row of economy, which means there will be no one in front of you to recline a seat.