snow chains for prams

[LisaD76]

Hi, Does anyone know if there is such a thing as snow grippers or chains for prams and pushchairs? Last year it was like trying to plough the snow just getting to the bus stop, and i thought that as there are countries that have regular heavy snowfall there must be a company somewhere that thought of this. Any ideas?

[onadietcokebreak]

stroller skis

Admittely nicked from this thread

here

[onadietcokebreak]

bugaboo snow wheels

[MonkeysPunk]

We just used the sledge. Much easier than a buggy. My large three wheeler was infinitely easier to push than my friends umbrella fold was though.

[castleonthehill]

Use a sledge or a sling/ backpack if you fall you arms will save you and the baby if you slip with a pushchair you will set go of the pushchair.

[SeaShellsFiringUpTheQuattro]

My stroller fits on the sledge- get some funny looks but it works! After falling last winter I don't fancy falling whilst he is in a sling :)

[MonkeysPunk]

i am an avid sling user but i would not necessarily recommend carrying a baby on your back in slippy conditions. My dc is over 2y old and i would worry about the extra weight on my back possibly resulting in me becoming more unbalanced in the event of slipping over. Certainly if i slipped back and landed on him this would lead to serious injuries for my dc.

[MonkeysPunk]

i have a baby jogger summit xc which coped with snow over a foot deep, ice and slush without any difficulty at all. This pram is very stable and sturdy without being heavy. I have the wrist strap on so if i did slip and let go the buggy would not go far. I use it with the alvi outlast space technology snuggle bag all from www.pushchairs.co.UK and all represents excellent value for money in my opinion. I don't drive so a good pushchair that keeps my child safe and comfortable whatever the weather is essential. Especially for the six miles we walk per day!

[Hevster]

monkeys excellent, my summit xc is sposed to be arriving today from those people and i have struggled to find reviews that are not American!

[MonkeysPunk]

You will love it! Especially in extremes of weather. The generous hood is great in all weathers and i only need the rain cover on if it's a real power shower. I find the three wheel suspension fab. It really helps on lumpy uneven ice, as does the handbrake for control of speed on a slippery slope. The huge rear wheels give greater clearance from the ground than a lot of other all terrain buggys. I've added a bumper bar and bump-a-loop bar cover off ebay to mine.

[Hevster]

ooooooh, it's just arrived but i have had to stop mid build to feed DD2, am liking it so far though and from what you say i reckon it will be just the job

[Pramanda]

How well does this work pushing the SleighPram up or down hills? I have adapted a sledge to fit my stroller too, but my wife won't let me take it for a test ride, been paranoid I would slip over or loose control on steep slopes in icy conditions. I have "yak-trax" grips on my shoes for this, though.

[TruthSweet]

My emmaljunga classic works really well in the snow (even with a buggy board & 3y/o on it) though the spokes fill up with snow which then melts all over the floor! Apart from that it's been well worth the £50 it cost