The city is becoming increasingly responsive to the needs of parents with young children. You don't have to give up many attractions, speciality coffee in the centre or an interesting outing to the museums in Warsaw. All you need is a good plan, tried-and-tested places and a bit of levity. In our article, you'll find some practical tips to help you organise a relaxed day in the city with your toddler by your side. If the topic "Warsaw for parents" vividly interests you, be sure to read on!

Let's start with a park - Łazienki Królewskie or Park Skaryszewski

For long walking with a young child It is best to choose a place that gives you space and peace. The Royal Baths are ideal: wide alleys, plenty of shade, lots of benches and the availability of toilets with changing facilities. If you're on the other side of the Vistula, Skaryszewski Park by Kamionkowski Lake will also work great. Here you will also find plenty of greenery and, in high season, there is a café with a garden that can be easily accessed by pram.

The green tranquil surroundings are the perfect setting for a stroll away from the hustle and bustle and exhaust fumes. Pole Mokotowskie, Las Kabacki and Lasek na Kole are also worth a visit.

Where to go for coffee with a baby?

Not all cafes in Warsaw are suitable for a visit with a baby. Stairs, lack of space for a pram, cramped aisles or a lot of noise can be a problem. It is worth knowing proven addresses. In Powiśle, STOR or SAM - spacious - will be great, with changing table and the possibility of ordering something light also for breastfeeding mothers. In the city centre, the Etno Cafe in Browary Warszawskie with its lift and large terrace is worth a visit. In Wola there is the Nutka Cafe, where you will find a playroom for children from 6 months old.

On the other side of the Vistula in Wawer, it is worth visiting the cinema café located at the Falenica railway station. Here you can use a changing table, heat up a bottle of milk and count on the support of helpful staff.

Culture without stress - parent-friendly museums and galleries

You will also seamlessly visit selected museums with a baby. The POLIN Museum has wide walkways, lifts and a feeding area. At the Copernicus Science Centre, with a baby in a sling or pram you can move freely through the exhibition area, especially on weekday mornings when there are no crowds.

Parents visiting the Royal Castle also have good experiences. Of particular interest are the offers on family tickets. Wednesday's entry is free. Museum Twice a month, the National Museum in Warsaw invites art-thirsty parents to classes prepared especially for them, in which they can participate in the presence of their infants.

Transport and getting around the city

If you travel by public transport, it is good to know that buses and trams in Warsaw are predominantly low-floor. Drivers are obliged to stop close to the kerb and allow entry with the wheelchair.

A system of lifts and platforms is in operation in the metro. All stations on the M2 and M1 lines are fully accessible for people with disabilities and parents with pushchairs. If you are travelling by car, please note that under many of the facilities there are accessible designated 'parent-child' places.

Warsaw for parents - explore the city freely!

Travel around Warsaw with a baby does not have to be an expedition with obstacles. The key is to be familiar with tried-and-tested places and to be flexible. It is also worth remembering that, as a general rule, parents with toddlers are very welcome in most places. So don't be shy about asking for help or asking about facilities. The city is consistently becoming more accessible.