Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Babysitters
Most of the midrange and top-end hotels in Barcelona can organise babysitting services. A
company that many hotels use and that you can also contact directly is
5 Serveis
( 93 412
56 76;
www.5serveis.com
; Carrer de Pelai 50)
. It has multilingual
canguros
(babysitters). Rates
vary, but in the evening expect to pay around €12 an hour plus the cost of a taxi home for
speaking babysitters for a minimum of three hours (from €8 an hour).
Need to Know
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Changing facilities
Not as ubiquitous as in North America, but generally good and
clean.
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Cots
Usually available in hotels; reserve ahead.
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Health
High health-care standards. Make sure you have your child's
EHIC card
(
www.applyehic.org
)
before you travel within the EU.
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Highchairs
Many restaurants have at least one; bring your own crayons.
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Nappies (diapers)
Nappies, dummies, creams and formula can be had at any of the
city's many pharmacies. Nappies are cheaper in supermarkets.
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Strollers
Bring your own (preferably a fold-away).
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Transport
Barcelona's metro is accessible and great for families with strollers - just
be mindful of your bags around the pickpockets who often target distracted parents.
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