u/Chai_Meets_Reality

Will be flying United Polaris SFO - BCN with my husband and then 8 month old. Aircraft is a 777-200ER both directions, so the bassinet seats are only available in 9A/9L, NOT in 1A/1L per united's website. We have done 4 domestic round trip flights so far with baby (currently 5 months old), and he has done fine as a true lap infant, but of course he will be a bigger/more active for his first long haul flight.

Which seat configuration would you recommend: 1) 9A/10A to have access to the bassinet OR 2) 9D/9G - no bassinet but able to pass the baby back and forth? If we do go with 9A/10A, is there bedding provided for the bassinet or should I bring something to cushion the plastic?