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Attitudes to Children |
Holidays by Destination Europe Sweden Stockholm Attitudes to Children The city is well geared up for families. Public spaces are particularly good but even smart restaurants take children entirely in their stride.
PlayThere are play areas in Vasa Park, R?lambshov Park and Stora Blecktorn Park (S?dermalm). In addition some parks have a system called ‘parklecar' (park games) where children can borrow toys, sports equipment and bikes for free. In addition there are play areas in many museums (see Where to Go). Baby Changing FacilitiesFound in most public places, including trains, where both male and female toilets provide baby changing facilities. There is even a baby change facility in the ticket hall of the Arlanda Express train to the airport. If by any chance there is no baby change facility, for example in a restaurant, there is generally a spacious disabled lavatory (rarely other than perfectly clean) which can be used instead. BuggiesAccess is extremely good with ramps suitable for both wheelchairs and buggies on most steps in public spaces. The city's 'kneeling' buses along with many other services have been created specifically with prams in mind and an area halfway down the bus has been set aside for them. Prams are available for hire at Bonti, Vidargatan 9, (08) 30 69 16.
BreastfeedingAccording to the Swedish Breastfeeding Institute rates of exclusive breastfeeding were around 40% in 1995 and in total around 70%, with levels increasing each year. This makes it the norm for the majority of mothers and we found it easily done absolutely everywhere we went. BabysittingOnly offered by the larger hotels, which use outside contacts for this. In general it appears to be more expected that you take the children with you. Baby StuffThe easiest places to buy are the central supermarkets such as the one in the basement of Ahlens department store near the central station. Sample prices are 69kr for Unique 34 nappies for 4-9kg, 129kr for 42 Pampers Active Fit Junior, and 87kr for 46 Libero 3-6kg.
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