My first flight with my daughter involved weeks of planning, an extensive packing list and countless sleepless nights, consumed with agonizing over how exactly I was going survive the four hours and 15 minutes of flight time between Toronto and Cancun. It was beyond stressful, but also par for the course for parents travelling with young kids.

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Flying with your baby doesn't have to be a nightmare
In 2011, Air New Zealand introduced the Economy Skycouch, a row of seats that can be turned into a couch after take-off. Originally marketed towards couples wanting to catch some z?s in-flight, the airline recently turned its focus to families, launching the Skycouch Cuddle Belt and infant pod earlier this month. The Cuddle Belt is a harnessing system that allows for two children to lie down next to each other across the seat, where previously you could only have two adults or one child and one adult. If your kids don?t feel like sleeping, the Skycouch provides a nice, raised surface where your kids can quietly play, watch TV or gaze out the window at the passing clouds. Hello #travelgoals
At the same time, the airline plans to launch the infant pod, a secure vessel for babies who weigh under 18 kilograms and are under 110 centimetres in length, that c...