My sister and I will be traveling with her 10 month old infant in December. We%26#39;re trying to figure out the best way to get around the city with him. Obviously we%26#39;ll be doing a lot of walking and using public transportation. Is using a stroller commonplace? What kind of strollers are practical - we have the buggy type with bigger wheels and his carrier snaps in, but it is about 24%26quot; wide and about 36%26quot; long. Alternately, we could get a fold-up stroller, but the wheels are so small I wonder if it will have problems getting by on the streets and if there is snow. Any input?
Also, are the streets cobblestone or are there sidewalks?
Is the advice any different for when we do day trips to Sazlburg, Nurnberg or some of the smaller towns?
What about packs for infants any recommendations?
Thanks so much!
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%26quot;Is using a stroller commonplace?%26quot;
Yes.
%26quot;are the streets cobblestone or are there sidewalks?%26quot;
As is the German custom, there is hardly any in-town street without sidewalks. Furthermore you%26#39;ll find pedestrian-lights and zebra-crossings everywhere.
Cobblestones are unusual, one can still find them at a few historical places and in several pedestrian precincts.
Almost all means of public transport in the cities are holding reserved spaces for strollers. Look for the stroller symbol at the door.
You%26#39;ll find baby care-rooms in department stores, shopping malls, some restaurants and larger train-stations.
%26quot;What kind of strollers are practical%26quot;
I would prefer the fold-up stroller. Tram- and bus access isn%26#39;t always at street-level and a subway elevator can be out of order, every so often.
%26quot;Is the advice any different for when we do day trips to Sazlburg, Nurnberg or some of the smaller towns?%26quot;
No
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It%26#39; so cute ...
Munich is a modern big city and maybe there is some cobblestone on a hidden place, but everywhere else, we have streets and sidewalks comfortable for walking (and using a stroller; every mother does, nobody carries his/her child on the arm...).
For Salzburg, Nuernberg and smaller cities: there may be cobblestone in certain historic areas
We don%26#39;t live in half-timbered houses with thatched roofs either ... *smile*
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If there%26#39;s snow, the ground will likely be gritted, so quite hard to push a stroller.
And DO beware of cycle lanes as part of the sidewalk. Not a problem, but something to be aware of
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This is all so helpful, I really appreciate your advice and insights. Thanks!
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Our daughter was born in Germany and lived there her 1st 2+ years. A foldable stroller was the best purchase that we made. The wheels were small but balloon-like and could even be used on rough surfaces. We got a light weight stroller that could be easily lifted over obstacles, curbs, etc. A stroller made trips much nice for our daughter and us.
Regards from another Utahn, Gary
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We are long past the stroller days but I would add that it is very annoying and somewhat inconsiderate of others when a parent believes they need an shopping cart size stroller – and then wheel it along the sidewalk like it were an equally large SUV on the road.
Yes, you have a child but you do not need to run me off the sidewalk just so you can get around. It does not impress me that you spent $200 for a baby carrier.
The stroller should be for the comfort of the small child and ease any burden on the parents. It does not need to be a rolling storeroom when a small backpack would suffice.
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@ dougb:
*lol*
Do you know, that german parents behave the same way? %26quot;Give way, this kid is going to pay your pension!%26quot;
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Our $20 umbrella stroller worked well. The stroller even survived being gate-checked. I was prepared to ditch it on the spot, if necessary, for one of those overpriced status symbols. Glad I saved the money -- the more to spend on kaffee und kuchen!
You will need a small stroller for the train, the subway or even if you rent a car (unless you rent a full-size model). We saw a couple deal with their large stroller on the train. Big hassle -- it blocked everyone%26#39;s way until a conductor threw it into another part of the train.
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You may find this travel journal interesting:
travelblog.org/Europe/…blog-80361.html
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Wow, thanks everyone for the helpful hints.
To dougb328 - why you felt the need to post here I don%26#39;t know... You added nothing helpful at all. Sounds like you have some issues you need to work out. FYI - I%26#39;m not inconsiderate, I don%26#39;t wield the stroller as an SUV pushing anyone off sidewalks, and the stroller was purchased #1 for the baby%26#39;s safety and #2 for their comfort after much research. Please vent elsewhere - your negative attitude does nothing for anyone.
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