Traveling with Kids

1. Heeft u een kindermenu?

   Do you have a children's menu?

   Usage

   Used at restaurants to ask for a children's menu

   Grammar Note

   "Kinder-" is the prefix for "children's". Also: "kinderstoel" (high chair), "kinderkorting" (child discount)

2. Waar is de speeltuin?

   Where is the playground?

   Usage

   Used to find a playground in a park or public area

   Grammar Note

   "Speeltuin" combines "speel" (play) + "tuin" (garden). The Netherlands has excellent public playgrounds

3. Is er een kindvriendelijk restaurant in de buurt?

   Is there a child-friendly restaurant nearby?

   Usage

   Used to find a family-friendly restaurant while sightseeing with children

   Grammar Note

   "-vriendelijk" means "-friendly". Also: "gezinsvriendelijk" (family-friendly) is essentially the same

4. Mijn kind is verdwaald

   My child is lost

   Usage

   Emergency phrase used when a child has gone missing in a public place

   Grammar Note

   In emergencies, also: "Bel de politie!" (Call the police!) and "Heeft u mijn kind gezien?" (Have you seen my child?)

5. Heeft u een kinderstoel?

   Do you have a high chair?

   Usage

   Used at a restaurant to request a high chair for a young child

   Grammar Note

   "Kinderstoel" literally means "child's chair." Also: "Heeft u een wieg voor de baby?" (Do you have a crib for the baby?)

6. Is dit veilig voor kinderen?

   Is this safe for children?

   Usage

   Used to check if food, an activity, or a ride is safe for children

   Grammar Note

   Opposite: "gevaarlijk" (dangerous). For age limits: "Wat is de minimumleeftijd?" (What is the minimum age?)

7. Waar kan ik de baby verschonen?

   Where can I change the baby's diaper?

   Usage

   Used at department stores, restaurants, or tourist sites to find a baby changing room

   Grammar Note

   "Verschonen" covers diaper changing. Also: "Is er een verzorgingsruimte?" (Is there a baby care room?)

8. Hebben jullie kinderkorting?

   Do you have a child discount?

   Usage

   Used at museums, theme parks, or on public transport to check for child pricing

   Grammar Note

   "Korting" = discount. Also: "studentenkorting" (student), "familiekorting" (family), "groepskorting" (group)

9. Mijn kind wil naar het toilet

   My child needs to go to the toilet

   Usage

   Used when a child urgently needs a toilet while out and about

   Grammar Note

   For urgency, add "Dringend!" (Urgent!). Also essential: "Waar is het dichtstbijzijnde toilet?" (Where is the nearest toilet?)

10. Zijn er activiteiten voor kinderen?

    Are there activities for children?

    Usage

    Used at tourist sites, hotels, or parks to find programs or activities for children

    Grammar Note

    "Zijn er ~?" asks about existence. Amsterdam has excellent children's attractions: ARTIS Zoo, NEMO Science Museum, Madurodam

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