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To bring a pushchair for a 5 yo on holiday?

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Fancycrab · 28/07/2026 08:47

I’m going on holiday with my 5 and a half year old soon. It’s just the two of us, it’s going to be 30+ degrees most days, and some days are going to involve a lot of walking, sometimes in busy, crowded cities. I know this is going to trigger a LOT of whining, crying and constant requests to be carried. And generally make her tired and grumpy. The places we’ll be walking are places I know she’ll love but she’ll hate all the walking in the heat. I still have her old Yoyo buggy, it’s super light and compact. Would I BU to bring it? She’s tall for her age and weighs around 21kg, would it be hard work pushing her? Would she even still fit? (I haven’t tried yet as the buggy’s at my mum’s and I can’t get it back till the day before we go). Any advice much appreciated!

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Fancycrab · 28/07/2026 08:51

caffelattetogo · 28/07/2026 08:49

Do whatever it takes to make life easier. We saw lots in Disneyland of similar ages (and older).

Thanks, I’m more worried about how difficult it might be to manoeuvre and push. I just checked at the weight limit is 22kg (which is nearly her weight) and the height limit is 102cm, which she is way above

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FionnulaTheCooler · 28/07/2026 08:50

If she can still comfortably and safely fit in it I'd take it.

Lomonald · 28/07/2026 08:50

Take it, there is no point in being miserable,dragging her about or carrying her if she gets whingy and hot.

caffelattetogo · 28/07/2026 08:49

Do whatever it takes to make life easier. We saw lots in Disneyland of similar ages (and older).

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