Rome with a baby or toddler (0-2)
Rome with a baby or toddler is a city of parks and short visits. Villa Borghese, the Bioparco and Explora are the easy wins, and the Pantheon takes twenty minutes. Bring a carrier as well as a stroller, because the Colosseum, the castle and the catacombs are all stairs.
What works at 0-2
ZooBioparco di Roma
child from €14The zoo inside Villa Borghese. Shady, stroller-friendly outdoors, and the safest bet with under-6s.
ParkVilla Borghese
No ticket neededRome's big free park: rowing boats, bike carts, a playroom and paved paths that suit strollers.
Ancient monumentPantheon
free under 18Twenty minutes, one room, a hole in the roof. The easiest big sight in Rome with small children.
Children's museumExplora Children's Museum
child from €12Hands-on play in fixed 1 h 45 sessions. Book ahead at weekends. Built for ages 2 to 10.
Day tripOstia Antica
free under 18A whole Roman town to run around in, with far fewer people than the Forum. Free under 18.
Amusement parkLuneur Park
child from €10Small-scale rides for ages 2 to 10 in EUR. Open weekends in spring and autumn. Check the calendar.