3lilbirds's Profile

We visited Paris twice with our boys: at 11 mos & 2.5 yrs, then 6 mos later w/ my in-laws. We used a Chicco double umbrella stroller and Ergo. Make a list of things you want to see/do/eat and plan ahead. Tackle things by arrondissements and take a leisurely pace. We would do a museum then spend the rest of the day at a park. Research is key; check out deliciousbaby. com and other american-in-paris sites. Have a few places in mind for a meal, then do a walk-by to check kid friendliness. Remember, pack only what you want to carry up and down those Metro stairs. We used the Metro a lot, folding the stroller before boarding. People were very helpful. Just watch the stroller wheels for dog poop! Throw a small newspaper in your diaper bag for poop shoe/wheel clean up. Tres gross! Also, sidewalks can get pretty narrow at times. Be courteous but also walk confidently. Great advice posted here already and I loved that WSJ article on French parenting. Bon voyage!

I have the monkey peeler and it is wicked awesome. so great at peeling that i skinned myself pretty badly. the kids love to look at it but i put it where they cannot reach it.