For more info on the bassinets (and other useful bits and pieces) check out
http://www.unitedairlines.com.au/qen...t/infants.html for info about United and
http://www.qantas.com.au/info/flying...s/childInfants for info about Qantas.
I have used them for both my boys at around the 5/6 month old stage. They were able to sleep comfortably in it when tired or sit up in it surrounded by their toys when they were awake. Take along a familiar blanket for them to snuggle up with