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Romans and generally Italians are extremely child friendly. Children rule! I would not advise you to come in the hottest months like June, July or August with your kids to do sight-seeing, although the beaches would be perfect!<\/p>\n
Restaurants<\/b><\/p>\n
When you arrive at a restaurant it\u2019s not like the States were they give kids crayons and paper to draw. You need to bring something from home to keep your children busy at the table. Also, Italian restaurants do not offer Kid\u2019s menus; kids pay the same price adults do and also get an adult portion. Sometimes it\u2019s better to share a plate if you have 2 kids.\u00a0 Do not wonder if you see children running around in restaurants instead of sitting on a chair. Italians are very tolerant.<\/p>\n
Streets <\/b><\/p>\n
Roman streets are mainly cobblestone. It\u2019s not that difficult pushing a stroller with good quality wheels. What can be a problem though; is crossing the streets because you might have difficulty to get past the parked cars, there wouldn\u2019t be enough space! It can happen that you\u2019ll be pushing on the roads.<\/p>\n
Very often cars or scooters do not stop on red lights. Do not have your children running in front of you and look twice even with a green light before you cross the streets! Rome is also full of stairs when you walk around down town. Just keep it in mind when packing for the day! Water fountains can be found everywhere throughout the city! Cool fresh water runs down non-stop for everyone to drink! It is safe and refreshing for the whole family!<\/p>\n
Toilettes <\/b><\/p>\n
Most of the bathrooms in Rome don\u2019t offer any child-friendly facilities. It\u2019s rare to find a table where you can change your baby\u2019s diapers. Better you carry your own things with you at all times. Most of the public bathrooms do not have toilet paper or are very clean. Even in restaurants, especially crowded places do not have toilet paper inside the bathrooms. Always carry some Kleenexes with you.<\/p>\n
Public transportation <\/b><\/p>\n
If you are around and about with a stroller then beware; accesses to some subways have no elevators so be prepared to either carry it down the stairs or fold it up. During rush hours, from 8.00AM to 9.30AM and from 5.00PM to 6.30PM, the Metro and buses are pact! A stroller will have no space at all. Also, the last bus and tram of the day are packed too, mostly with workers who have finished their day. My suggestion; take the hop-on-hop off bus to take you around and stop at the sights!<\/p>\n
You could spend an afternoon strolling with your kids in the Zoo \u2013 Bioparco di Roma – Viale del Giardino Zoologico, 20 – 00197 Rome. <\/b><\/a>Rome\u2019s zoo is one of the oldest in Europe! It opened in 1911 inside Villa Borghese. Currently, more than 1000 animals are living inside the Bioparco<\/i>.<\/p>\n Should it be raining, you can try out the Explora Childrens Museum<\/a> – Via Flaminia 80\/86 – 00100 Rome \u2013 Italy. <\/b>This museum for kids is not far from the center Piazza del Popolo<\/i> and you can easily walk to it. It\u2019s fun and interesting for your little ones because Explora<\/i> offers many activities and games to promote education, learning and understanding of our world!<\/p>\n A little further away in the Eur zone, which is a little outside of downtown but can easily be reached with the Metro B<\/em>, you can visit the Planetarium and Astronomical Museum <\/a>– Piazza G. Agnelli, 10 – 00144 Rome – Italy. <\/b>The Planetarium of Rome was opened in 1928. As a matter of fact, it was also one of the first Planetariums in the whole wide world!<\/p>\n A really cool thing to do with your kids can be the new attraction Time Elevator Roma<\/a> – Via dei SS. Apostoli, 20 \u2013 00187 Rome- Italy. <\/b>Thanks to a 3D movie with special effects <\/b>you\u2019ll go back in time and learn more about history, science, art and nature! It takes you back in time when Romulus and Remus founded Rome!<\/p>\n Why not take a bike tour in the beautiful gardens of Villa Borghese Park<\/a> \u2013 Piazzale Flaminio – 00155 Rome \u2013 Italy. <\/b>Playgrounds and picnic areas are sure to give you a moment of relaxation from the city stress! Walk right over from Piazza del Popolo!<\/i><\/p>\n For animal lovers; another attraction that will make your children\u2019s heart melt is the Cat Sanctuary in Largo di Torre Argentina \u2013 Rome \u2013 Italy.<\/b><\/a> Around 200 stray cats have found a new home there and the number is always increasing! \u00a0They also offer tours for kids to see the cats! \u00a0A nice break from the normal tourist activities!<\/p>\n