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Is it too soon to put him in Bugaboo stroller?

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MegBusset · 29/06/2007 12:01

DS is 18 weeks, pretty big (16lbish) and very, very wriggly! He is currently in Bugaboo pram with carrycot but really seems to be outgrowing it - if he's awake then he wriggles like mad, tries to roll over, and gets his feet over the side!

I think he might prefer being in the stroller attachment so he can look out, but the instructions say it's only for babies over 6 months. He can hold his head up fine but can't sit up unsupported. I don't want to damage his spine if he's not going to get enough support in it, but does he really still need to be flat on his back? Opinions welcomed...

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nellieloula · 29/06/2007 12:57

hello - we moved our DS up into the buggy bit of the bugaboo (the older style frog) at 5 months; he could almost sit up on his own at that point and certialy hold his head up. I kept him in the most reclined position facing me for a while and he did seem to enjoy it a lot more - and anyway, the most reclined one is still pretty flat, and their head will be very supported. Still a lot better for their spines etc than your standard upright buggy which mums use for much younger children. hope that helps!

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MegBusset · 29/06/2007 20:00

Bump... anyone else care to comment?

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alexw · 29/06/2007 20:04

As it goes pretty flat I think would be ok.

alexw · 29/06/2007 20:05

Even mid setting is fairly tilted so no chance of lack of support.

bizziebee · 29/06/2007 20:07

I put my dd in the stroller bit at about 20 weeks - she is a small baby but was getting soooo frustrated in the carrycot. She was delighted!

MatNanPlus · 29/06/2007 20:08

the seatunit is very supportive.

The 6 month guideline is due to the fact that they are in a sitting position tho it makes me chuckle the number of people using the carseat attachments as that is far worse for the baby than the seatunit.

Move him into it, at it's most reclined facing you, no harm at all.

chilledmama · 29/06/2007 20:09

My DS was really bored lying down and wanted to sit up and look around so I put him in the stroller bit from around 3 months. I had it on the reclined position for ages which has loads of support so no worries...I know it says 6 months but purrlease, what baby would lie down for 6 months?????

SoupDragon · 29/06/2007 20:09

It's something to do with the angled bit at the bottom of the seat which makes it inappropriate for babies under 6months.

suncream · 29/06/2007 20:11

I agree, there's an awful lot of support in the reclined position, and as long as you can do the straps up so they're not too loose, let's face it, it's got to be safer than his kamikaze escape attempts from the carry cot.

bizziebee · 29/06/2007 20:12

It is quite a deep seat - I tried her a bit earlier and she was all slumped. Make sure he looks comfy and can support himself.

MrsBadger · 29/06/2007 20:13

the trouble is that the 'recline' isn;t really a recline - the angle between the legs and body doesn't change

if you do it, use it like a carseat ie for no more than 1.5h at a stretch.

chilledmama · 29/06/2007 20:18

Although there can be no denying that the angle does not change the pressure on the lower back and chest/lungs is significantly decreased while in the reclined position.

CarGirl · 29/06/2007 20:20

I know when silvercross did pushchairs with bucket seats they used to have a shaped newborn wedge that you put in them to back them more shallow.....wonder if I still have one in the loft............could you use a folded blanket or something to flatten it out?

SoupDragon · 29/06/2007 20:34

Do you not think the instructions say "over 6 months" for a reason? It's the same with all pushchairs with this kind of angled seat.

daisyhun · 29/06/2007 23:04

It's just the manufacturers being over-cautious.

If baby is happy and seems comfortable enough I'd go for it and ignore the scaremongers on here (of which there are far too many) - it's your baby and your decision at the end of the day!

TheodoresMummy · 30/06/2007 10:08

Personally, I would prob do it to pop to the corner shop (in the reclined position), but not for much more than 10 minutes until he can sit up properly.

Maybe a 'proper' sling would be an option until then ? But I don't know much about the different styles and how they support a young baby, so perhaps someone else here will be able to offer advice if you like the idea.

SoupDragon · 30/06/2007 12:18

It's not scaremongering, it's called pointing out the dangers. BabyDragon would be happier and more comfortable bowling about the back of the car unrestrained, would you suggest that's OK too, Daisyhun? Anyone who suggests it's inappropriate is clearly just scaremongering.

bizziebee · 30/06/2007 18:04

I agree with daisyhun - just try it and see if he looks comfy. Just don't go off for an all day trek!

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MegBusset · 30/06/2007 22:04

Blimey, I seem to have set off a hot topic!

Could someone explain why an angled seat is unsuitable til they're six months? Is it just til they can sit up unaided?

Thing is, I know 6mo babies who are smaller than my DS and can't sit up either, so would the stroller not be suitable for them?

(Not trying to stir things up, but obv I am really interested in all sides of the debate so I can make an informed decision.)

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MegBusset · 30/06/2007 22:05

Also, I do use a baby carrier (he loves it) but that's not always practical, especially in this constant p*ssing rain!

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Jojay · 30/06/2007 22:14

I haven't got a Bugaboo but I put my ds into a reclined position of a stoller at about 3 months, so he could be where he was going.

I'd be guided by your baby. If he looks comfortable, isn't slumped to the side, and seems happy, then go with it - though maybe not for hours on end. Babies develop so differently, that what is right for one isn't right for another, and the manufacturers have to cover their backs.

jj131 · 02/07/2007 09:48

i moved my (smallish) ds to the bugaboo seat when he was about 4 months because by that age he wouldn't tolerate lying down in the basket unless he was asleep. since it was wintertime i used one of those fleece pushchair liners which also added extra support.

fwiw, I really doubt that sitting them up at around this age will do them any great harm, especially if they are relatively sturdy.

MatNanPlus · 02/07/2007 13:19

MegBusset,

I believe it is to do with the fact that the legs/bum are in the bent angle.

deweydell · 02/07/2007 14:58

I moved dd to Bboo stroller at 17 weeks after she was diagnosed with reflux. It felt a bit strange at first as her head wobbled quite alot but quickly she adapted and was fine - she loved being upright.

Catilla · 02/07/2007 15:06

I thought it was more related to curve in the spine than angle between back/legs.
If you put them in a simple stroller, eg. the basic Maclarens, they slide into a slumped position. But the Bugaboo seat can recline so the back is closer to horizontal, and presumably then they don't collapse as much as in a more upright seat with less of an angle?

I don't have a Bugaboo, but my 3-month old is always doing "situps" when lying down or propped on a cushion, so presumably would do the same if left completely horizontal in a pram.

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