to want more than 1 buggy?

[bigbumhole]

Ok, me and DP have 2 fab kids, DD1 who is 24 months and DD2 who is 8 weeks.

I am a SAHM so we live on 1 income (DPs) so money is tight but we're not painfully or horrifically poor (we have about £50 a week to live on after bills and mortgage payment)

Anyway, when i was pregnant i bought a 2nd hand Phil & Teds from our local newspaper (which i payed for).

The buggy is fab, its great for long days out and long trips etc, however i find it a bit bulky and i sometimes struggle to manage a big buggy and a walking toddler when DD1 decides she wants to walk (not that often).

I also find it a bit bulky when i nip to the shops with the kids or pop out for an hour as i have a tiny fiesta in which it fills my boot, i cant even put the parcel shelf on when its in there.

ANYWAY!!!!......i want a little stroller just to use when im popping out and about for short trips, or nipping here or there (and DD1 can walk), then use the big Phil and Teds for long haul trips or full days out with the kids where then both of them can have a seat each (DD1 still naps in the day)

DP thinks one buggy is enough and i should just make do with it. I feel its ME who has to deal with it all as im the stay at home parent and he works 12 hour days and is never around in the day time to wittiness how difficult it can be.

Am i being unreasonable in wanting a little run around buggy as well as having an expensive big double buggy?

Sorry for the long post, but i wanted you to get the full picture!!

(babyjjbaby, imagine you were reading your post out loud, as though you were talking to us. Every time you take a breath, press the full stop or return key )

moljam- did you go for the micralite? I had one and sold it! couldn't walk through the woods with it- and had to tip it to go across the beach.. twas a pain!

thanks i have to try it i think i might get me techno i can get one for a £126 new from mothercare on me card

No - lightweight buggies aren't expensive, and great for public transport, holidays etc.

YABU... over £100 on a spare buggy for a child who's not even old enough to use it?!

I wanted to get a verve and I'd strongly advise against, esp if you also have a toddler.

1. it is really unstable. your toddler only has to lean on it & it could tip really easily.

1. It doesn't fold up small! I wanted one, and one of my 'deal bkreakers' was had to fold up small, but it really doesn't.

1. your baby's not old enough for it!!

1. Better pushchairs with much better value out there.

so, imo yes, yabu! If you only have £50 pw, it'll be more than 2 weeks of no money at all to pay for it.

Is this thread unanimous?