Originally Posted by dkfawme

Hi everyone--we're planning to fly on a United 777-300ER when our daughter is about 11 months old, with her as a lap child. We requested a bassinet. Our daughter is small for her age so should be able to fit--I think. United told me on the phone (after a lot of prodding) that it's 29" long, 11" wide, and works for a baby of up to 22 lbs.

1. I'm concerned about whether the bassinet has any kind of cloth or mesh cover to keep our daughter from climbing out, because she is quite active, or if I can bring something that would serve that purpose. Can anyone who's used one of the bassinets comment on whether it comes with a cover or if there are other useful ways of preventing a baby from climbing out?

2. Any backup suggestions for if she needs to sleep on the floor? We'd need to (a) keep people in the aisle from inadvertently kicking her, (b) keep her from crawling away when she wakes up, and (c) keep our feet up and out of the way.

3. Tell me if I'm just crazy and should get her a seat instead.

Thanks!