Is flying with a baby really as stressful as everyone says? In my experience, the baby stage might actually be the easy part.

We’re back in Japan! And after flying from Germany to Japan with my three-month-old baby, I’m sharing what I’ve learned from years of flying between the two countries with my children.

From bassinets and breastfeeding to sticker books, snacks and screen time — what you need on a 14-hour flight changes completely as your child grows. I’ve flown with my daughter from around 11 months old to four years old, often on my own, and every age has come with its own challenges (and some pretty memorable moments!).

In this episode, I talk about why I prefer night flights, when a bassinet can be a lifesaver, whether it’s worth booking an extra seat for a child under two, and why I eventually stopped  ...