Does a Fitbit flex work if you're pushing a buggy?

[zippyswife]

I had ds 3 weeks ago and I am
Itching to get out and get fit again. I was planning on buying a Fitbit flex but wanted to check that it still works if you're pushing A buggy/pram as that is mainly what I'll be doing.

I think you need to put it on your ankle or in your pocket for it to work

I have a charge hr- went for a walk with ds in pushchair this morning and Fitbit said I had done a bike ride?? Presumably because arms not moving but heart rate up?

I've got a charge on my wrist and it does work - it tends to under record steps while I'm pushing the buggy but records steps when I'm in the rocking chair so I figure it evens out!

I have a flex and it records steps while pushing buggy.

They miss a lot of steps if you're walking on smooth flat surfaces. They also miss steps walking around the supermarket pushing a trolley. They do work and count steps if you pop it in your pocket.

Thanks all. Am I better off with a zip then? But what if I'm Pocketless?

I have a zip and I clip it to my bra (in the middle between my boobs!) or in the waist band of whatever I'm wearing.

I was torn because I wanted a charge for the heart rate monitor but I read that you have to walk with your arms swinging to get an accurate count.

Hmmm I'm not bothered about the heart rate monitor. Maybe I'll just go for the zip given most of the walking will be with the pram. Does it come with a zip? Is it comfortable on your bra Jenny?

I have a Fitbit One and it works well clipped on to my bra. I've had it three years and it's completely unnoticeable.

I pop it in my bra or my sock to get the best readings

In bra X