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Would you take a buggy on holiday for a 2.5 year old?

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MyBuggyIsOutToGetMe · 10/08/2022 21:57

Just that really. I’m very torn. DC2 has been walking since 9 months and is very confident. We usually take the buggy on days out, partly as somewhere to pile all the stuff, picnic, etc, but also in case he gets tired or we need somewhere to contain him.

If space were no issue, we’d take it. But we have a small car. I have visions of us not taking it and regretting it but equally I think we might manage.

When did you leave the buggy behind? It’s a U.K. holiday if that makes a difference so no airport to get through.

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SuperCamp · 10/08/2022 23:19

Yes.
We used to bundle Dc up in the buggy, go for a long evening stroll and then stop in a bar or restaurant while they slept in the buggy.

sunshineandshowers40 · 10/08/2022 23:20

Yes I would. Don't make life harder for yourself, especially on holiday.

Hoowhoowho · 10/08/2022 23:23

Yes. Pack everything in carrier bags around the pram. We have a tiny car and this is how we manage.

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MyBuggyIsOutToGetMe · 10/08/2022 23:26

@Hoowhoowho , now that is a genius tip! Will try it.

Am apprehensive as last holiday was with just DC1 and no buggy for a week’s self-catering. We filled the car. I don’t just mean the boot. And that was with essentials, I don’t mean “and the kitchen sink”.

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londonlass71 · 10/08/2022 23:26

Take it

Chocolatiestchocolate · 10/08/2022 23:27

Take it. Would it lay across footwell in back of car if no boot space

Chocolatiestchocolate · 10/08/2022 23:29

Alternatively does where you go hire them?

Or if self catering do a click collect for food for when u get there frees up space

BeanieTeen · 10/08/2022 23:34

UK holiday I’d say no actually - at least I wouldn’t personally. We took our 2 year old abroad - he was 2+4months and we took a lightweight buggy but only used it for the airport, and he didn’t even stay in it much then. Did loads of walking, he was fine. We took it out with us on the first evening, thinking he might fall asleep in it but he never did so didn’t bother again.

Hoowhoowho · 10/08/2022 23:34

We have two kids in a Polo. one suitcase behind rear facing car seat, one suitcase under kid 1’s feet. Soft stuff rolled on the back shelf. Everything packed small round the pram in the boot in bags. Often another bag in middle seat, some food under passenger seat. You can get lots in a tiny car!

or hire a roof rack
we did two weeks in caravan in France and even fitted in the scooters with no roof rack. Don’t underestimate your packing skills.

Toosadtocomprehend · 10/08/2022 23:37

Absolutely…I took a buggy when my children were 3-4 ..it really is a game changer!

Spaghag · 10/08/2022 23:39

God yes!

We took a pushchair for DS1 until he was virtually 5, although he is autistic & sometimes he would just need to sit in the pushchair with a blanket/towel/Teddy etc over his face. Very busy places did (and still can) cause sensory overload.

I think DS2 & DD we probably packed one until about age 4. Although I definitely remember a holiday in Majorca just before DD turned 3 where the pushchair pretty much just carried our shopping & beach stuff.

mondaytosunday · 10/08/2022 23:40

Yes a really lightweight folding one. If you are walking a lot and it's hot your child won't last - and are you going to carry him?

uncomfortablydumb53 · 10/08/2022 23:43

Yes definitely. It'll give DC a place to rest as you'll probably be up later and walk more
You can also pile the seat up with shopping or beach stuff if not

Refrosty · 10/08/2022 23:55

I have a kid the same age, we've just been on holiday and I'm about to go again. The buggy is an absolute necessity, even though my son is very active. Take it and enjoy!

TeapotTitties · 10/08/2022 23:58

The one we’d take is our smaller one but we have a really small car. So I’m not quite sure how we will fit everything in as we have to take towels as well as usual self catering holiday stuff.

Fold and sit on the towels in the car! We used to have to take bed linen on our old caravan holidays, so we all sat on a pile of them too 😂

Arthursmom · 11/08/2022 00:04

YES!

CherryBlossomAutumn · 11/08/2022 00:08

My god yes. But take a light one - that won’t fall over that easily, but folds in one hand and you can shove sandy shoes in the bottom. A lifesaver.

WinterMusings · 11/08/2022 00:09

TeapotTitties · 10/08/2022 23:58

Fold and sit on the towels in the car! We used to have to take bed linen on our old caravan holidays, so we all sat on a pile of them too 😂

Do NOT do this, it's dangerous to sit on piles of loose stuff!

@MyBuggyIsOutToGetMe yes I would! It would go in first and be packed around.

BertieBotts · 11/08/2022 08:43

If you're going to be in towns maybe you can just pick up the £35 one from Argos on the first day and drop it in a charity shop on your way home? Then it won't have to take up space in the car.

beeswa · 11/08/2022 10:20

When my kids were 2 and 3 we took a buggy , and also hired one when were there . Even my 3 year old had stopped naps in the day , she had them on holiday . Take it .

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MyBuggyIsOutToGetMe · 18/08/2022 10:41

Well, I can confirm we have taken the buggy! It has been very useful for carrying things when DC2 has insisted on walking, and also as a threat when he’s been acting up.🙄😂

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Craver · 18/08/2022 10:46

Take one- We bought a really cheap one for holidays, didn't mind if it got lost or stolen. Invaluable for transporting picnic, beachy things & tired toddler after a long day. Enjoy

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