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Would you take buggy for 3.5 year old - london trip

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starlightin · 17/10/2023 21:18

Super random question. I have a little one as well ( one and a half ) and I basically never take just my three and a half year old ( 4 in January ) out without her little brother.

In the summer when we went on holiday and for long walks, I took the big double buggy and put them both in it if required. When just wizzing around shops and around locally, I take the buggy for the little one and she just walks.

Tomorrow I need to take her to a hospital appointment in london ( without the little one ) , which will involve rush hour train and tube and then a bit of a walk. Hospital appointment and then the journey back.

Would you take the buggy or not ? I feel like she's too old for it. My first instinct was not to take it, but some of the walks will be quite long, so I'm not sure..

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DustyLee123 · 17/10/2023 21:18

Yes

DilemmaDelilah · 17/10/2023 21:19

Yes

Hercisback · 17/10/2023 21:20

Yes

Daffodilsandbees · 17/10/2023 21:20

Yes!

CatLoaf · 17/10/2023 21:20

Um, yes? Why wouldn't you take it?

afrikat · 17/10/2023 21:20

It depends if your tube stop has a lift and if not how easy is it to fold down and manoeuvre on the escalator?

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starlightin · 17/10/2023 21:21

CatLoaf · 17/10/2023 21:20

Um, yes? Why wouldn't you take it?

I don't know, I just thought she would manage it fine..

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SoRainbowRhythms · 17/10/2023 21:21

Depending on the line and time you might struggle with a buggy at rush hour. I sometimes struggle getting my handbag on!

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starlightin · 17/10/2023 21:22

afrikat · 17/10/2023 21:20

It depends if your tube stop has a lift and if not how easy is it to fold down and manoeuvre on the escalator?

Yes to both.

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TinySaltLick · 17/10/2023 21:22

Yes I would take it 100pc, useful for carrying bags or eating snacks on the move if nothing else

Will be useful for them to sit in on tube / train and even in rush hour people will find a way to help you get on the train unless it is completely sardined (which would be difficult with children even without it)

hellohellothere · 17/10/2023 21:22

No. My 3 year old doesn't use the buggy anymore. We've walked him round London quite a bit and he's been fine. But most main stations have lifts and step free access if you did want to take it.

Hungrycaterpillarsmummy · 17/10/2023 21:22

Definitely take it

Soubriquet · 17/10/2023 21:22

I did despite not needing one for months. I’m glad I did as she fell asleep

Savagecabbage101 · 17/10/2023 21:23

Yes! People are super helpful too and will help you out no problem.

FineWordsForAPorcupine · 17/10/2023 21:24

Depends on the hospital appointment - if there might be a procedure, you might find your LO is a bit more tired/in need of comfort than usual.

Will you be more annoyed if you have it and don't need it, than if you don't have it but do need it?

mynameiscalypso · 17/10/2023 21:24

I would. We have a 4 year old and only stopped using the buggy over the summer when he turned 4. If there's a bit of a walk involved and it has the potential for being a long and stressful day, I would. It's also a handy place to contain them if you have to wait around for a while.

70isaLimitNotaTarget · 17/10/2023 21:25

Is your DC likely to fall asleep after the appointment. If so then yes. And in London people are very likely to help you with a child in a buggy on steps

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starlightin · 17/10/2023 21:25

Savagecabbage101 · 17/10/2023 21:23

Yes! People are super helpful too and will help you out no problem.

I've been on the tube and train a lot, but usually with the double buggy- which is more difficult.

I'm not worried about taking her with the buggy. I just thought she might be old enough not to need it now.

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Saschka · 17/10/2023 21:26

Do you have a scooter? I found DS was more than happy to be pulled along in his scooter when he was too tired to walk (still is! Aged 6)

Scooter dismantles and fits in a shopping bag if it has to, so less annoying on public transport.

CatLoaf · 17/10/2023 21:30

My 3.5 year old definitely still needs the buggy when I'm doing even a middling length walk with her 😬 Like her mum, she's a tad lazy and likes to complain about her tired legs a lot...
I really don't think it's too old though, they still seem pretty wee at this age, to me.

Alwaystired2023 · 17/10/2023 21:32

I don't take mine out for 3 year old, we live in London so buses tubes trains, but she would always want to be carried even if I had buggy. So easier just to carry her than carry her and push buggy too!

megletthesecond · 17/10/2023 21:33

Yes. People are lovely in London and will give you hand. It'll be handy for carrying things too.

Needmorelego · 17/10/2023 21:35

Take the buggy.
Especially as it's a hospital appointment so you need to get from A to B on time with no faffing around (ie random wandering off, refusing to walk, wanting to look at a pigeon, wanting go in Tesco Metro and buy crisps.....).

AfterWeights · 17/10/2023 21:37

How far is the walk? There are buses everywhere in london. You could just hop on a bus instead.

BHRK · 17/10/2023 21:37

Hell yes

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