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Hard work pushing pushchair

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purpleme12 · 30/09/2014 17:31

It's it just me or does anyone else find having a baby physical hard work? Does anyone else find it hard work pushing a pushchair? And legs get tired?

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JuniperTisane · 30/09/2014 17:34

IME if you have the right type of pushchair for the terrain and are fit and healthy it shouldn't be physical hard work at all.

What type of pushchair do you have and where do you push it?

purpleme12 · 30/09/2014 17:44

A cosatto giggle bizzy betty

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TarkaTheOtter · 30/09/2014 17:47

I think (unless there are underlying health reasons) you probably need to blame your pushchair. Does it have inflatable tyres as if they get a bit flat it can make it difficult to push. I've been through several pushchairs and, aside from a very old p+t double, never found one hard work to push.

purpleme12 · 30/09/2014 17:50

I am only small it's heavy pushing a baby and pushchair along

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purpleme12 · 30/09/2014 17:53

We're getting her a trike for her birthday maybe that'll be better. I do walk up a massive hill and do a fair walk with her sometimes so maybe that's affected me

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purpleme12 · 30/09/2014 17:54

No it doesn't have inflatable tyres

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Quodlibet · 30/09/2014 17:58

Our pushchair (Babyjogger) is not at all hard work to push. Glides along very easily. However I borrowed a friend's M&P umbrella fold and it was a mare - really felt the effort I had to put in to keep it moving. So yep it might well be your pushchair.

Bellossom · 30/09/2014 18:04

I agree it might be the pushchair I absolutely love pushing the babyjogger mini gt.

purpleme12 · 30/09/2014 18:06

Is that a stroller? It's probably beyond our budget

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JuniperTisane · 30/09/2014 18:06

The smaller the wheels, the harder it is to push generally.

JuniperTisane · 30/09/2014 18:07

What is your budget?

BikeRunSki · 30/09/2014 18:09

Sounds like you need a new pushchair!! Didn't the Giggle get recalled anyway?

purpleme12 · 30/09/2014 18:10

I don't think it's got small wheels.
I thought it made sense it was hard work. You're doing a lot more work than you used to do and pushing a baby and a pushchair everywhere

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TwoLittleTerrors · 30/09/2014 18:11

purple I think it's your pushchair too! I'm very very petite. 5'3 and 110lb and I don't find pushing a pushchair hard work. It could be the hill too as If it's very steep it would be hard work no matter what. Have you looked at 2nd hand prices?

purpleme12 · 30/09/2014 18:12

It got recalled but they mend them they don't refund. Budget is basically cheapest possible!!

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Quodlibet · 30/09/2014 18:12

Babyjoggers aren't horribly expensive. Maybe £250 new if you look out for an online deal. There's a buy/sell/chat FB page and you could get a second hand one in very good nick not far north of £100.

TwoLittleTerrors · 30/09/2014 18:12

Btw I have two and the maclaren quest is a lot harder to push than the bugaboo cameleon. The bugaboo just glides along.

purpleme12 · 30/09/2014 18:14

I think we'll end up getting another pushchair but still can't help thinking I'll find the same thing. I think the hill would be hard work with any.

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TarkaTheOtter · 30/09/2014 18:17

If you can get another it's worth going into the shops and pushing some around, then buy second hand. I think with pushchairs you (mostly) do get what you pay for, so better to go 2nd hand on a well reviewed brand/model.

purpleme12 · 30/09/2014 18:23

OH just emailed me this one (we want a lightweight stroller because I don't drive so it will be useful to just fold up on bus I don't have one of those now)

probably won't go for that one though I want some kind of basket on bottom even if only a little one

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purpleme12 · 30/09/2014 18:26

www.online4baby.com/hauck-go-s-pushchair-buggy-lime

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purplemurple1 · 30/09/2014 18:30

I'm with you, I have a graco mirage which is light (7kgs) but add a 13kg non walker and a bit of shopping and the big hill to my house and it's hard work. I also have a second hand one with inflatable tyres but I find the extra weight of that still makes it hard although easier on snow than the graco which is why I have it (I'm not in the UK).

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beccajoh · 30/09/2014 18:34

I've never found my baby jogger hard to push. I did struggle hugely with the Mothercare umbrella stroller my MIL has at her house. Couldn't steer the bloody thing in a straight line.

purpleme12 · 30/09/2014 18:50

It's definitely not the steering I think it's because you're just pushing a weight which of course you wouldn't be pushing if you were just walking by yourself. I so also wonder if it might be better to get a carrier or sling.

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purpleme12 · 30/09/2014 18:51

I'm glad it's not just me who feels it!

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