In Paris they’re called Café Poussette … literally translated that means Stroller or Pushcar cafe. These are cafés and bistros, designed to cater for families with children with all the amenities you would expect while visiting with children in tow, we set off to explore one….
Le Petit Café du Monde Entier is a lovely, colorful bistro, typically French, tastefully decorated with great attention to detail. You’re struck, immediately upon entering the venue’s first room, by the fact that in addition to the usual tables, there are also a host of comfortable chairs and a beautiful children’s corner with games, books, kiddie chairs and a small toy kitchen … so there is literally something for all tastes!
In front of the service counter are a host of things for sale, from books to babyslings, all thoughyfully placed on high enoough shelves, safely out of the reach of little hands.
In another comfortably cushioned room sits a small table with crayons and paper for drawing and coloring for the kids and more tables for adults, you can comfortably keep a watchful eye, we’re told they also organize activities and workshops for children in this space.
Another room has been converted into a dressing/storage room, where strollers are safely deposited and and baby bouncers are made available for guests.
The bathrooms are perfect, one for adults and one for children, complete with a miniature wash basins, stepping stools, a changing table and baby wipes.
The menu is varied and also provides meals for the little ones, , you can even make your own pancakes for Sunday brunch !
Basically, this is a great example of how a café, can become family friendly by making some small changes, while remaining attentive to the needs of families with children!
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M.O.M approved: family friendly (BO) 