"French parents apparently get their kids to sit quietly and eat a varied menu at restaurants...how do they get around stylishly?"

You might appreciate reading this Wall Street Journal article, "Why French Parents Are Superior." It actually is quite interesting (don't get turned off by the title) and might offer some travel preparation tips to assimilate.

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970204740904577196931457473816.html

We did a week in Paris when my daughter was 14 months and had an amazing time! We had a lightweight umbrella stroller (borrowed a friends Uppa G-Luxe for the recline feature, but would have preferred my own Maclaren Triumph because the umbrella is sturdy enough to hold jackets when we're inside). We also brought a Deuter backpack carrier. We traveled mainly by bus and they don't make you take the babes out of the stroller for that. But when we did use the Metro, it was good to have a small, light stroller to fold up and carry. I noticed the majority of the French parents had lightweight umbrella strollers, mostly Maclarens. We liked having the backpack carrier for Montmartre because it has storage underneath, but the Ergo would have been fine. Can your toddler use it in the side-hip mode for better viewing? Also, we got the museum pass, which allows you to skip lines, but at many places (Louvre, Notre Dame) guards came and pulled us out of line and let us skip it because we had a baby. Awesome! We had several great meals where the waitstaff doted on our girl, but a few where she just had too much energy so we needed to take her outside to run some of it out. We did a lot of picnics and some meals at home (we rented an apartment with a kitchen.) I got a great deal out of a couple books too, as far as picking kid-friendly activities - Fodor's Around Paris with Kids and Urban Crayon Paris - as well as City Walks: Paris with Kids (a deck of cards with walking tours for all ages/interests.) I found it best to do one activity in the morning, go to home base for a break post-lunch and then head out again in the late afternoon/evening for something more laidback. There are several little corner parks and fun streets to explore that you could spend two weeks and not see any of the tourist highlights, but still have a blast! Hope that helps! Happy travels! - Rachel.

@Home Body - thanks for that article, it was very good!

From my experience watching tourists in my city, I think the key to traveling with children anywhere is the same. Be aware of your surroundings (Paris is a very busy city), stay beside the stream of traffic so you are going at a pace that is comfortable to all of you without impeding others, and make sure you plan for the elements.

We travel a lot with our kids. We've been traveling since the 11 year old was 10 months (her first international trip was to the Loire Valley). And before my littlest was 2 he'd been to 7 countries on 4 continents. We travel similarly to you - we take long trips, rarely less than 3 weeks. When my 11 year old was 4.5 and we spent several weeks in Paris we did bring the jogging stroller. I'm not sure why. It was awful. On the one day that we were there when she wasn't feeling great she rode in it but otherwise she was running around and could keep up well with us even on very long walks and if we were all really pooped we'd take the metro home instead of walking. We ended up leaving the stroller in Paris! We'll be spending our upcoming summer in Berlin and Brussels and Stockholm and we'll be taking only a Kinderpack (MUCH, MUCH better than an ergo, in my opinion) for the 2.5 year old and a ring sling (I'm a ring sling wearer and it works well for us and is very portable).
And just a note on kids in Europe - there are plenty of poorly behaved kids in Europe and I rarely see kids in restaurants there unless there are kid friendly places for them to play. Kids are kids and they are wonderful little people. Americans have a different but equally valid approach to raising kids. I'm sure you will have a great time!

My experience is not recent (10 years ago) but may be relevant. While in high school I was the babysitter to a small child whose mother taught college French. I went along on a 10 day winter break trip my first year of college so that the child could go with her and her students.

He was about 2 1/2 at the time. We used a stroller - even on and off the metro (one of us in front and one at rear carrying it up and down the stairs) - because some parts of the day was just the child and I, versus days where we went with the students or just he and his mother. I found it relatively simple with the stroller, but he would have been a bit big for me to have in a backpack carrier for lengths of time. I remember people were generally understanding about having a stroller around. At the Louvre entrance we got to use the really fancy elevator that descends in the middle of the staircase.

I actually got stopped a few times for directions, I guess they figured if you're pushing a stroller you must know the neighborhood.

Hope this helps!

I'm a New Yorker that now lives in the south of France, I have an 9 month old and I go to Paris often. Here are my tips. If your children need the potty I recommend finding the nearest Starbucks or a Brichoe Doree (like a Starbucks but cheaper). Do get the cheap umbrella stroller and I recommend if you can,close it when entering the Metro, there aren't many escalators or elevators (you will spend 10 min finding one that works) and rush hour is probably worse than NYC. Prepare yourself to find out how Parisian women are so thin, its all those stairs they go up and down to get to the metro! Wear cute flats if you want to get around stylish. The great thing about the French, they are super kind and very accommodating when dining with kids unless you are dining at Michelin Star restaurant I wouldn't worry about a thing. If traveling by the TGV to get to Provence take the 1st class tickets its 10-15 euros more than 2nd class but the seats are bigger and more comfortable. If I think of anything else I will write again. Good Luck and Have fun!!

Both bloggers behind Design Mom and her sister at Oh Happy Day are American Moms with kids of varying ages living in France. You can find some good stuff there.

Hello there, glad to help ! I live in Paris, have 3 kids (6,4,1) and actually am amazed by your comments -and proud ! Well, Paris sadly is not Stockholm where we have experienced what can be a country where kids are not treated like enemies ! But still, it's easy to move around… Yes, Ergo is great and no, I wouldn't buy someting more sophisticated and heavy (I use it myself a lot)… To move around longer, I use my MacLaren Quest stroller…
Consider that in august, city will be quite empty -no rush hour to fear and yes, metro has a lot of stairs and not much escalators but it's ok.
Have you already found a home ?
Well, if you need more tips, just ask for my email, I'd be glad to help and give you more adresses and nice spots for kids ;)
Best,
Carole

We borrowed a stroller for my 6 month old from a Parisian friend, and it was a simple umbrella stroller. My parents took her on the metro just find, but my friend in Paris said that most people with strollers took the bus. A number of times, my dad got ushered to the front of lines because of a baby. People were very helpful and friendly.

We just went in November with our then 14-month old daughter. The article the above commenter posted is from "Bringing Up Bebe." Excellent read. I didn't agree with everything, but their children are very "sage" - means, be calm. It's something they teach their children very early on. Along with "wait." We're working on implementing that with our daughter and it seems to be helping a bit. A few tips from our trip -
ABOVE ALL ELSE - Say "Bonjour" and ("Merci" after) to everyone you wish to converse with before you say anything else. It is a huge affront to not do this with the French. Even if you can't converse in French, it lets them know that you acknowledge their presence and their person.
1. Take activities on the plane. We went with one airline for their in-seat entertainment. We got an older plane that didn't have it. Fortunately, we had the iPad. Post it notes, crayons, scotch tape, figurines, etc.
2. We used our Mia Moda Facile stroller - LOVED IT. It reclines and she took great naps (and I was VERY concerned about her napping outside our home). And it folds up pretty narrow and is very lightweight.
3. We stayed with my sister and she picked up a high chair from IKEA and a pack n play from Babies R Us (although your kids may be a bit older and not need them). Then she donated them to a local church.
4. Buses are very very easy with babies/strollers. One person in your party can pay and you can get in through the back door and pull the stroller right into the "parking" area on the bus.
5. Restaurants were pretty accommodating for us and held our stroller up at the front.
6. There are parks everywhere. There is a small playground at the southeast corner of the Eiffel Tower, just across the street to the east. It's in the corner of the grassy stretch of land opposite the river.
7. Take comfy shoes (but stylish) - and take a couple of pairs. It will help when one pair rubs weird after a couple days.
8. Cottonelle makes travel wipes. Hand sanitizer. Take some! I was so glad I had them when we had an emergency and the only available bathroom was a free one in the park that I'm pretty sure had a million diseases and no toilet paper.
HAVE FUN!!!! France is so so amazing.

I am thinking of traveling to Paris next year when my kids are 3 and 6. If I may piggy back on the original post, do restaurants have high chairs and boosters? It's funny the things you absolutely do not think about/notice until you have kids!
BTW, regarding gross toilets (of which there are plenty in the US as well), there are disposable stick on toilet seat covers that I always pack when we are going somewhere where toilets are likely to be flithy (like port-a-potties at a pumpkin patch, airplanes, or city park toilets). I think they are great for traveling with little kids. You can buy them at baby stores.

My husband and I took our then 5 month old twins to Paris and we found that two ergos worked best for us. We also took a double maclaren umbrella stroller which did well also but we did stick to the bus with this and did not attempt the metro with it. We had a lot more mobility with the ergos. I am sure you will figure out what is best for your boys' needs-- what a very exciting dilemma to have. Bon voyage!

This is an amazing umbrella type stroller, great for travel:
http://www.amazon.com/The-First-Years-Ignite-Stroller/dp/B002WB2GAM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1335300937&sr=8-1

Hi,
I grew up in Paris and go back there (from NYC) all the time. I threw the stroller out when my youngest was 3, couldn't stand the cobble stones. Carry the little one as much as you can. My kids loved the Parc the Luxembourg playground, and the kiddie science thing at the Villette (Cité des enfants, good from 2yrs and up). When we needed peace and quiet, we would take the métro to the Parc the Sceaux and have a picnic. Still do :)) Paris is lovely with kids as long as you stay away from the Louvre and other places with long lines (Beaubourg has some squashed up cars, popular with the 4 year old set). Enjoy!!

Good advice thus far. I would only add - walk instead of Metro. Its often not that far - and is there a better city to walk in and let the kids take in the sights? During a month stay in Paris last summer I took the Metro once on my first day and walked after that. Lots of great playgrounds to explore. Dog shit is everywhere in Provence, though - so watch your step and stroller tracks.

we did paris with a 13 month old, almost 14 months. We brought one large bag with all our belongings, one small rolling carry on suitcase with all his stuff and room to bring things home. We travelled with a maclaren umbrella stroller and an ergo. We backpacked from London to brighton to the Lake district to Paris and back to London. The ergo was essential for the underground/subway where elevators just don't exist. the stroller was great for airports and smaller trips closer to the hotel.

I have no kids so I'm no help, I'm just really jealous that you get a 5 week vacation in France!

Speaking from experience as an au pair in Paris-- umbrella stroller if you can, and a backpack carrier is even better. I watched two of the sweetest little French toddlers, who lived relatively near the Eiffel Tower and always wanted to go to the manège there (very important word: manège means carousel!). This meant a really intense walk through busy traffic with a heavy double stroller (and no elevator). I got very strong lugging 2 kids up 7 flights of stairs and pushing a double stroller up the often very high curbs- but found some great stuff in the neighborhood. I love love loved taking the kids to the outdoor garden of the Rodin museum (the grounds used to be free in the afternoons if you brought your kids, but their website doesn't advertise this so I'd ask), and also a lovely walled garden on rue de Babylone (Jardin Catherine-Labouré). The garden is a perfect spot for your husband to take the kids for a break while you go to Bon Marché! Seriously, you should do it-- Bon Marché has beautiful window displays and is a very fun fancy treat for your eyes even if you don't buy anything, and the garden is a great example of family life in Paris. Also, the basement at the Bon Marché has kids books and toys, in case you want to bring home a French songbook or storybook! Have fun!

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!

2nd that you read Oh Happy Day blog...she's been living in Paris for a year with her 2 kids who are the same age as yours. They live around the corner from the Eiffel Tower. Here is her post on "10 things to do in Paris with Kids." http://ohhappyday.com/2012/02/10-things-paris-with-kids/

From what I've heard August is the worse time to go - most of Europe and especially France is off work and on the road to take a vacation. I see it on the news every year - autobanhs are filled with cars bumper to bumper.

There are parks around every corner, a great place to rest up and run around. Maybe carying a light blanket would be useful (grab a pastry and hit the park). I too have the Uppa Vista, but would not recommend such a large stroller. You will walk more than you thought possible (we carry a padometer sp? for kicks and we really put the miles on when in Paris). The variety of food should be fine for your kids. An unbrella stroller is a pain in the butt, maybe your other stroller if it collapses small would be good. A pack carrier is gonna wear out whomever gets to carry the baby and that might not make for fun. As for style, no one wears jeans or sweats; they dress nice and always look presentable. We used the pocket version of Lonely Planet and it was fantastic. The Underground Catacombs and the cemetary by the Red Light District are a must! Enjoy and get lots of photos.

I don't have kids and cannot comment but agree with everybody that whatever stroller you have should be super lightweight and foldable. Stairs everywhere and space in the public transportation system is at a premium. If you have the luxury to stay for two weeks, do take the bus rather than the subway, it will be more comfortable for you and you will get to see Paris better.
Just wanted to say that there is a children play space at the Pompidou Center you might want to check out.
While it's true that Paris in August can be a dead zone, it's not as bad as it used to be but FYI August 15 is a major bank holiday when absolutely everything is closed. So make sure you stock up on whatever you need the day before.

Also the weather in Paris in August is very hot, polluted and humid, followed by rain showers.
You won't be kicked out of the Louvre if your kids have tantrums, no worries. Islamic Art Department is the coolest if in need of good air conditioning, and usually the French Paintings Department is pretty much deserted, so you can have all the space and calm you want.
If you can, the Musée Jacquemart André is amazing, but really expensive. I'd recommend you study David Lebovitz blog before you leave, for excellent food recommendation (restaurants, bakeries, cheesemongers, etc.)

I used to be a nanny in Paris to a little girl from when she was 4-6 years old, and now I now I live in France and have my own little guy, who took his first trip to Paris at 7 months. Paris is a wonderful city for visiting with children. For the logistical aspects, I would highly recommend an umbrella stroller and your usual Ergo. We have a Maclaren and it is great for sidewalks and not too cumbersome when you take the bus or the metro.
Contrary to what a lot of people say, August is a nice time to visit Paris. As many Parisians are on vacation themselves, the city is a bit more calm. True, certain shops may be closed for the month, but museums and larger stores are open.
Also, it is totally a myth that French children are well behaved at all times. They are like children everywhere.
Bon voyage!

Just wanted to add my two cents worth! I live in Norway and travel constantly.

Paris in August is fine because the holidays mean that the French leave the city, you may experience the crush when moving to your village, but that is all part of the fun of exploring. Some smaller businesses do close for their summer holidays, but there is always plenty to do.

May I suggest the Baby Jogger City mini stroller? It has full recline for sleeping babes, great hood coverage against sun, wind etc, and folds up with a single handle. You simply grab the handle in the seat and pull up. It is super light and can be done one handed. If you come to a large expanse of cobble stones or stairs you can swing baby onto your hip and grab the stroller with the other hand and your good to go. Much easier than other strollers. It looks pretty good too!

We generally walk in Paris or if it is far, we take a cab. They aren't that expensive, the drivers are very pleasant and friendly and it's super easy. The metro isn't terrible, but the stairs can be insane sometimes and carrying toddlers can get to be a bother quickly.

Hi ! I'm French, I lived in Paris for five years and I have a 2-years old, so I'll add my two-cents too. As everyone said: light and foldable stroller. Some metro stations are equipped for handicapped people and strollers, but most are too old to be retrofitted, and only have stairs. Also, try to avoid the metro and the bus during rush hours (8-9AM and 6-7PM), because you will have a harder time to go in. August is the best time to visit Paris with children, since it will be less crowded, especially from the 1st to the 15th of August (major holiday, as someone said). Pack a lot of water !! If you are used to air conditioning, you will be surprised, because we don't use it as much. The metro especially can be an oven, so be prepared to drink, drink, drink.

As for the rest, well, France is a fairly civilized country, so you won't need to bring everything along. Don't overpack, you can always buy things. If one of your children is sick, take him to a "pharmacie" (green cross sign), and ask the pharmacist. They will give you any med they may need if it's not too serious, or give you the address of a doctor or a hospital nearby if it is. So don't worry about that sort of things. If you can't find something at a store, just ask the youngest person around: we may not be the best, but most of us speak at least basic english. A smile and a helpless look can go a loooooong way.

Most restaurant have high chairs and/or boosters, and if they don't, they'll find a cushion or borrow it from another restaurant. I'd avoid very high-end restaurants though, as those are not keen on children (yes, despite the myth, French children can be noisy brats). You'll also find that most have a child's menu, generally including french fries or pasta, ham, and all sorts of very easy things to eat (it's called "menu enfant"). If they don't, ask if they can fix a smaller portion of one of their dish.

About style... a hard one. Be prepared to be very, very hot, to experience a rain shower or two, and always have something much warmer for air-conditioned museums (freezing cold). As for your kids, simple clothes and excellent walking shoes: no matter how much of the public transportation system you'll be using, you'll all be walking a lot (oh, and get a weekly family metro/but ticket for downtown Paris, it's cheaper). As for their behavior: don't worry about it. Really. Just don't and enjoy your vacation, they will too !

Trust me, take your children to the Luxembourg park: in one of the ponds, they rent those cute wooden ships. Children spend hours looking at their boats sailing away, and the park itself is beautiful. If the sun is shining, you'll make the best photographs ever, then sit on a chair and enjoy life vicariously.

Wow, looks like I added more like 20 cents, all in Frenglish. Sorry about that.

We took our 1 year old to Paris and had a Maclaren umbrella stroller and Ergo. It was a good combination. The metro has a million stairs and the cars are small. I found it easiest to just fold up the stroller. We mostly walked anyway as we were staying in a fairly central location. The Ergo was the best way to get decent-length naps, but that's probably pretty dependent on the specific kid.

As for kids' behaviour in restos, we took our daughter for lunch at a Michelin-starred bistro. Lunchtime is my recommendation if you want to go somewhere fancier. We were complimented that she was very "sage" (which translates more to well-behaved in this context), but we also take her out very regularly, bring small toys, and the minute she gets at all disruptive, one of us takes her outside. Don't expect high chairs or changing facilities in general.

2 things you need.

1) An umbrella stroller (one that reclines fully and is easy to fold and compact).

2) A baby carrier. I have a BOBA and I used it every single day of my child's first year and still use it now.

We recently did a 3 week trip to Europe. My note is on the stroller. We took our full size stroller (as opposed to a umbrella one) and I am SO glad we did. It holds a bunch more stuff that you acquire throughout the day and kids are way more likely to nap in the regular stroller than an uncomfortable umbrella stroller. It was a real game changer for us. Good luck!

This is incredible. And free:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Promenade_plant%C3%A9e

Check out this blog, they have children about the same age and they live in Paris, AND the travel all over Europe. I think you'll get some great advice from this:

http://ohhappyday.com/

I have a friend who has been traveling solo (plus 15 month old) very successfully with their quickstart backpack stroller. Its trendy, about 10 lbs, and folds down into a little backpack or shoulder bag.

@EK76 --

We lived in Europe for almost 5 years with our kids, literally on the border of France (doing our groceries in France, taking our kids to classes and programs in France, with many of their schoolmates in their Swiss school from France), and in Paris. In our experience, there are certain countries were you can count on restaurants having booster seats and high chairs (the Netherlands, Sweden), and others where they almost never have them (France, Germany). We traveled with a baby, and relied on a diaper bag that converts to a booster seat/high chair -- the Hoppop.

When our children were older, and we ceased carrying a diaper bag, we just relied on cushions and phone books supplied be the restaurant.

The other suggestions I would give --

-Do not wear athletic shoes in France, even if you plan on a lot of walking. Wear comfortable, stylish shoes (you get less contempt that way).

- French retailers have a different concept of retailing than we do in North America. When you enter a store, it is as if you are entering their home, so if it is a small store, you must say "Bonjour Madame" or "Bonjour Monsieur", or risk seeming very rude. Even in a larger store, acknowledge the servers. Do not be fawning, but do appeal to their professionalism. And unlike in the US, well-reasoned and justified complaints make you rise in their estimation, and you get better service. (refer to Dorie Greenspan's cookbook From My French Table for a good description of how this works!)

- One of my favourite memories of Paris is a Saturday morning trip to Le Bon Marché... there we found ourselves going through the store with two men, clearly friends, who had 5 children between them, from a baby in a pram, to an 11 year old boy with a typically French sartorial sense -- camel corduroy blazer and knotted cashmere scarf. The men chatted, as their perfectly behaved broods took care of each other and followed them through the store. Our kids in comparison... well, our usually well-behaved 2 year old had a meltdown in the basement toy section after encountering the firetruck he never knew he needed. Humbling. After living with the French for some 5 years, by and large, French kids *are* better behaved. Not always, but mostly.

We JUST did this last month. Our older son will be 5 in a week, and our younger one is almost 18 months. Stopping in England for one week first, we only had 6 days in Paris and lost two of those days to illness so sadly we did not get to go to even a single museum (devastating!) But I hope my comments can help you!

In my pre-trip research, I read (from many sources) "don't bring a stroller! Paris is not meant for strollers!" But we could not have survived without one. The umbrella stroller we had was indeed crappy so we ordered a nicer one and it worked great, but by the end of the trip it had been through too much and now it's just as bad as the old one. We also borrowed a backpack carrier from a friend, but it did not make it to Europe with us as it was too large to pack.

The metro was a great way to get around Paris, and the kids were okay with it. We also walked (and walked, and walked) a lot every day. Just be patient and know that their little legs probably won't be used to all that exercise! You may not see nearly as much as you want, but family memories will make up for it.

I have a lot more info if you need it--it was quite an experience having the kids along!

http://tanfamtravels.blogspot.com/

I also recommend a quality umbrella stroller. The MacLaren Volo is great. Light weight, easy to use, and the shoulder strap for carrying is great for taking on the plane or the metro.

Bonjour à tous!
Thank you, thank you, thank you for all of your comments! I am the OP Mme Stanley, but somewhere along the way I forgot which email I used to submit the good question :( So here I am as complainypants...though with this trip coming up, I don`t have much complaining to do!

I am a teacher...actually I teach french Immersion...so this is why essentially we are going in August. I am not worried about things being closed. As this is a family vacation with two young'uns, we are fully prepared and aware that it won`t be the same kind of vacation to Paris we would take on our own. Slow and relaxing is the theme. We are dreaming of our picnics in the amazing parks and just generally watching the boys enjoy themselves as we see the sights and eat, eat, eat. We will spell each other off for museum trips and the flea market, etc. I am excited to use my French and get better! My son will be starting in French maternelle when we return so this is an exciting opportunity for him to be inspired to learn the language as well.

I am so excited by all of your comments and suggestions and have bookmarked away! I think we will get a Maclaren Volo (looks so light and sturdy) and take our Ergo.(Funy-I used to own the MiaModa Facile but it got damaged. I wonder if the volo will just be lighter?) We live in a bigger city and take transit with them, so I am accustom to it. We have one thing working against us walking too much as I need hip surgery in the fall. But hopefully the lovely French wine will help me walk a little happier :) I know we will, at times, need the stroller when I just can`t lift the baby AND my shopping.

We are taking the TGV to Provence, and once there have a rental car. Thanks for the tip about the first class-I was wondering if it was worth it as I am just about to book the tix!

I have been reading Oh Happy Day! Love it. Wish I would look so effortlessly stylish while traipsing around with my two there...but my joke is I`ll want my hubby to take a super classic photo of me leaning out the French window, wearing red lipstick and a scarf...it`ll look great except two seconds later the baby will smear my dress with cheese and the other will be screaming about his dragon toy falling apart :) Reality!

@Carole I would love to chat with you! Please feel free to email me: mme.stanley at gmail. We have rented an apartment in the 3rd.

Luckily we will not be potty training on vacation! But thanks for the tip of seeking out Starbucks for my older son's potty needs.

Bringing Up Bébé is exactly what I had in mind when I made the original post. Its was all over the news etc. My kids have good manners...or so I like to think. But they are kids. And, they are antsy at the dinner table. We are planning to eat out for lunches and probably eat dinners at our apartment to save money and frustration, or picnic. Of course it will be très genant if they are not sage, but maman will get over it :)

I am so excited! Merci!

NEW QUESTION: For those of you in France: what are the child seats like? I am nervous since I am a big stickler for car seat safety and know our laws in Canada so well. The rental car company(Europcar) is providing the carseats in Provence (a toddler seat and a preschooler seat-which I am assuming is the booster). If someone could direct me to a transport website that outlines the carseat laws I'd love it!

Hi everyone,

My husband and I will be traveling with our 8 month old son to France in two weeks. This is our first trip and I'm SOOOOOOO nervous. We are firstly stopping in Paris and I would so love some suggestions on what to see/do with a little bubba in tow. I am new to this site and would love any additional suggestions to those above.

Thanks in advance :)

We are traveling to paris, rouen, brussels, london and Derby. We are going to take our BOB stroller. It is big, but I love the inflated tires and I can fold it while holding a baby. It isn't light, but we love it and think it will work for the varied surfaces. Our son naps in it like magic so we can get see more sites.