Would you take a stroller abroad for a newly turned five year old

[Lauren9912]

Would you take a stroller abroad for a just turned 5 year old? We don’t use one at home, but she does usually nap on abroad holidays still from being non stop.

When we went to Disney Florida with a 5 and 8 year old we hired a double buggy and they both got in it at times because the long days, heat and queues were overwhelming for them at times. It was also great for carrying the bags and snacks.

Absolutely not. Five is far to old for a stroller. Just adapt her waking and sleeping times so you can go out in the evening.
if necessary let her have a nap late afternoon.

I was on an American site recently and someone wondered about taking a stroller for their 7 year old. The concensus was 'absolutely yes'.
Yet here, mainly UK, the concensus for a tiny 5 year old is 'absolutely no'.
Interesting how different countries have different ideas.

I teach 5-7 year olds and a some of them would more than happily use a stroller (and need one) when on holidays. Who cares what other people do - take it and enjoy the security and freedom.

There is a reason Continentals make fun of English parents for having such early mealtimes and bedtimes. Bring the buggy. Enjoy your evenings.

Intolerance isn't something to aspire to.

Nor is over tired kids, like they have in Spain etc.

You know your child's capabilities if you think they need one then that's perfectly fine

In answer to your question both of mine were out of a pushchair by 2 as they are independent little buggers and wouldn't go in one anymore but if your little one is comfy and happy to be in it and gets tired in heat then go for it

If you think they'll benefit from it then yes, absolutely. It matters not a jot what other people do or what age their child was out of their stroller - who cares?

No. Absolutely no. She is old enough to walk and it will be embarrassing for all when people ask how old she is.

🤣 Adaptable, sociable, independent children who are fully capable of sitting in restaurants with adults , and fully integrating into evening life v early meals, kids menus and strict bedtimes. I certainly know which category I’d prefer my kids to fit into!

Given what you’ve said I don’t know why it’s even a question - just do it. Are you worried what people think?

Jesus

OP I would just do exactly the opposite of whatever this idiot would do

@GloriousGoosebumps you must be very strong and/or very patient to have used a stroller in Hong Kong with all those steps and steep hills! Especially with a bigger child. I didn't see many people using them there even for babies! I would choose a combination of public transport, taxis and plentiful snacks/sweets there.

@Dragonflyspeeding kids in southern European countries have a big nap/enforced lie-down/quiet time in the afternoons in summer to help them stay up late at night, even once they're school-age. They aren't all being heaved around in buggies and kept awake for 16 hours a day.

Really. Gosh thanks for educating me.

My family are Spanish.

The two aren't mutually exclusive....

I'd rather not have my kid make up the numbers if chronically sleep deprived kids documented in Spain...

Who cares? You need to stop worrying so much about what randoms think of you.

I think you need to further your reading. UK kids are among the most clinically exhausted and daytime dysfunctional in Europe!

No I’m not taking one for my three year old. X

Out of interest, where are you getting your data from surrounding the sleep deprivation of Spanish children?

Yes I would.

Ok I’m going to rant. There is such crazy hypocritical bullshit ALL over this thread…not even counting the jibes about how ashamed OP should be, how embarrassing it would be for everyone when they find out her age (not sure who these floods of people asking are) …..and the most fucking mind bending for a supposedly supportive space for mothers:

‘I bet she’s still breastfeeding’

🤯

OP said they DON’T use a pushchair at home and they only need it so their (small) 5 year old daughter could sleep in it if needed whilst they’re at dinner, knowing that she would be knackered by 6.30.

I see thread after thread after thread of people saying “why on earth do you need to stay in all evening and put your kids to bed early on holiday? Why are you letting them rule your life? Just take them with you to dinner and they can stay up or crash out” - this is literally what OP wants to do. Maybe they’d be happier if she slept on the restaurant floor or maybe a nearby bench.

OP literally NOBODY cares if you have a 5 year old in a pushchair at an evening meal, just do whatever you need to do to have a fab holiday.

No we didn't even own one by the time ds was that age, but he's always walked a lot, we live in a seaside town and can walk to the beach and into town so only take the car for out of town journeys or the weekly food shop

Deffo do it if you think it will be useful, better to have it and not need it than be trapped in a hotel room from 6.30pm because she’s crashed out, or having to placate a whingy tired 5 year old who is refusing to walk any further, or worse still try and carry them.

We last used the buggy on holiday a couple of weeks before DD turned 5 and it was great, we could sit out and have a drink somewhere while she reclined comfily watching something on the iPad before drifting off and being pushed home (after running about with all the other kids having fun).

Some of the posters on here are a little bit mad, the OP isn’t suggesting that she Gypsy Rose Blanchard’s her kid and confiscates her legs confining her to a buggy for the rest of her life. Shes just thinking that whilst they’re on holiday, in the heat, out of routine, it might be useful to have a comfy mobile place for her child to rest 😂

Insanity? Really? 😂