22/05/2026
✈️ REAL TALK: long-haul flights with a baby…
Before our first big trip, this was the part I was most nervous about.
The hours.
The sleep (or lack of it).
The “what if everything goes wrong” spiral at 2am while packing snacks 😅
And to be honest… we’ve had some moments.
Like the time my toddler spilled wine all over me mid-flight… and I realised I hadn’t packed a spare change of clothes 🙃 (a very long, very sticky few hours after that).
Or the overnight business class flight from Sydney to Japan where she screamed… basically the entire way.
Yes, even in business class. Yes, even with all the “right” things packed.
So I’m not coming at this as someone who’s had perfect flights.
But I can say this:
👉 it’s not effortless…
👉 but it’s also nowhere near as bad as you think — if you prepare for the right things.
After doing multiple long-haul flights with a baby/toddler, I’ve pulled together everything that actually helped us:
✔️ how we approached sleep (and what realistically works)
✔️ what we packed vs what we didn’t need
✔️ the small things that make a huge difference mid-flight
✔️ and what I’d do differently every time now
If you’ve got a big trip coming up — or you’re still in that “should we even attempt this?” phase — this will help you feel a lot more prepared:
👉 Read it here:
A long-haul flight with a baby or toddler doesn’t have to be stressful. Practical, parent‑tested tips to help your flight go smoothly.
