With Kids - Dublin - page 51

different habitats that range from an Asian jungle to a family farm, where kids get to meet
the inhabitants up close.

NEED TO KNOW

» Accommodation Larger chain hotels (where a flat room rate usually applies), a serviced apartment, or a
hostel where you can house the whole family in one room (usually with a private bathroom) are the best bet for
young families. Most hotels provide cots at no extra charge.
» Dining Out Most restaurants have high chairs. Some high-end or trendy eateries actively discourage chil-
dren after 6pm when they're busier.
» Public Transport Children under five years of age travel free on all public transport.
» Pubs Unaccompanied minors are not allowed in pubs; accompanied children can remain until 9pm (10pm
May to September).
» Admission Family tickets are available to most attractions.

» Breastfeeding Although breastfeeding in Dublin is not a common sight, you can do so pretty much every-
where without getting so much as a stare.

» Nappy Changing There are virtually no nappy-changing facilities in Dublin, so you'll have to make do
with a public toilet.

» Babysitting Agencies such as Belgrave Agency (

01-280 9341; www.nanny.ie ; 55 Mulgrave St, Dun

Laoghaire; per hr €10-12 plus 21% VAT) and Executive Nannies ( 01-873 1273; www.executivenannies.com ;
43 Lower Dominick St; per hr €18-21) provide professional nannies. The average charge is €15 per hour, plus
taxi fare. The agency will fax a form to your hotel that must be signed beforehand.
» Resources Parents with young children should check out www.eumom.com ; an excellent site about family-
friendly accommodation is www.babygoes2.com .
» For more information Check out Lonely Planet's Travel with Children for information and inspiration on
how to make travelling with children as hassle-free as possible.