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[quote=Anonymous]We traveled to Italy when our daughter was 16 months old, and then again when she was 27 months old and had a 5 month old brother. We were in Rome almost the whole time, in an apartment the first time and a house the second time (my parents had embassy housing). I echo the comments above about Italy being very child-friendly. I would bring a lightweight stroller - if it doesn't hold up, you can always buys another umbrella stroller there inexpensively, but lugging a bigger stroller around (and parking it at restaurants, etc.) might be a pain. (However, you may appreciate having your own stroller with all its "attachments" that you're used to.) Gelato will get you very far with a small child, and you can get small portions. The fountains that are everywhere are surprisingly popular with kids. In Rome, the water is very clean and you will see little water fountains and pumps around the city - fill up your water bottle or sippy cup and let your kid get his or her hands wet. Pasta is popular with most kids, but almost every restaurant has french fries or mashed potatoes (pure' di patate) as well, and there are always breadsticks and bread at the table. Balanced? No. Kid-friendly? Yes. Be prepared for a few cranky days at the beginning as the time difference sets in, and be flexible in your timing of visits to sites so you can accomodate a nap if needed. Have a wonderful time - I wish I could do it again. We have fantastic memories of these trips.[/quote]

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