hi,
my partner, DS, BIL and SIL are coming to Rome in a few weeks for a long weekend. We're staying in an appartment in the centro storico and are really looking forward to it.
I was born and raised in Milan (both parents English) and so am fluent in Italian, however am feeling nervous about the trip with my DD. Not sure why - I guess I know what I'm doing here in London as far as where I feel comfortable BFing in public, places that are baby friendly, where I can change DS's nappy in an emergency...getting around with confidence with buggy and the tube, that sort of thing.
Is there anyone out there who is living in Rome with a young baby who can give me a quick run down of dos and donts? Do restaurants tend to be baby friendly? Will I be ok BFing discreetly in most places? Will we get swarmed by gypsies who will try to take my baby?? (I realise this is a very paranoid fear but its keeping me awake at night :-(()
Also the place we're staying is sending a car to the airport to pick us up as we arrive late evening. They are sending a car seat but on investigation it is not a rear facing one, although the owner insists its ok for a 7 month and said "considering most people in Italy don't use a car seat..." I find this VERY hard to believe!! What should I do? Go with this car seat for the short journey..? Am I over thinking this?
I've asked my mum of course who raised two children in Italy but it was over 30 yrs ago then and am sure things are different, and really I don't think she can remember much of the fine details.
Any top tips or advice happily received. Am feeling rather weedy about the whole trip! I know that it'll be wonderful and the Italians are warm and welcoming and love bimbi, but its 230am and I can't think straight... I guess I'm nervous about being outside my comfort zone and of being a mum "in italian" ;-)
Thanks!
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Rome with a 7 month old - looking for a bit of a confidence boost and some advice
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flipflopson5thavenue · 03/02/2013 02:51
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