To take a beach trolley around London with kids in it?

[thesurreymum]

Planning a day out at the science museum on my own with DC in half term. They are 5 and 4 and we do not have a pushchair. Every time we go to London they get so tired walking around/tubes etc. can I take my beach buggy and when they've had enough I can push them around in it? It folds down and is on wheels so I can carry it when going on tubes etc. not sure if a it looks really silly and will be more faff than it's worth. Wwyd?

How lovely you are 🤔

No. How ridiculous.

Do you live in an urban area with no car? I do. A day out can require hours of walking, end to end. My child is 4.4, we have only just stopped taking the buggy on days out. Even when the buggy was out with us, she was still doing several times as much walking as her cousins who are driven everywhere. It’s a place for kids to nap and rest here and there when the huge amount of walking (at adult speed) means they genuinely need a rest; older kids will not be sitting in it all day!

Sorry, that was meant for the poster implying that my kids ought to be fat (they are not!)

OP, I’d look into a shopping trolley type thing or just an old buggy (there is nothing wrong with using a a buggy as a cart even if a child never sits in it!); you should be able to find the latter for free on free cycling groups. The problem with those carts is that pulling things never gives you as much control and it is below eye level, so it’s liable to bang on things and annoy people. OK on a beach, but London streets are busy.

Those trolleys aren't safe to put children in. Also it would be massively inconvenient

Can you tell us where you are travelling from and perhaps we can suggest easy routes. We lived in the London and even 25 or so years ago the buggy you are suggesting would not have worked/been allowed.

No. These are very bulky and block the way. When they get tired you can stop for a break, sit down at coffee shop for some refreshments.

No. That won't work.

Things you can do

1. Use TFL journey planner and select 'routes with least walking' option from preferences
2. Don't feel you must do a whole day. A long day out with tired kids is crap. A short day out with happy kids is good
3. Break up walking around at science museum by booking wonderlab and going to a show or two. You all get to sit down and its entertaining
4. Start at the top of the museum and work down. Going up stairs with tired kids is impossible but going down is easier

The amount of snark on this thread! I wouldn't op, just because it will be so cumbersome for you. I second the scooters idea, that's what I used when mine were between buggy stage and strong enough to walk for ages stage. Pull them along when they get tired. It's not easy with little ones but I'm sure they will love the museum. Wonderlabs is very good! Enjoy your trip.

That was my first thought
then I thought, it's a joke, like the one about the 9 year old party and the ballroom. Titania McGrath style.

Are they designed to carry children? Is there a weight limit?

Regardless I wouldn't anyway

No, not feasible. People would be tripping over your kids. How on earth would you take it on buses, tube, or lifts?

Do not do this! People won’t see it, will trip over it and be pushing against it in the crowds.

You'll annoy everyone and get in their way. London streets aren't really known for lots of personal space...

Everyone will be eye rolling at you. Your kids can walk they have legs
It's far too busy In London to pull that around. I would say a theme park you could but London definitely not

Go for it!! Will be so fun for the kids .. bring a blanket to make it cozy.

Why are people rolling their eyes? Why so snobby & judgemental all the time?

This!!

It’s ok for kids to feel a bit tired after a big day out you know.

Don’t take that thing. It’ll end up stressing you out.

What the fuck does an educational psychologist have to do with anything? 😂😂😂 Of all the batshit things I've read on here this is up there 😂

You would spend pretty much the entire day lugging it round folded (how small is it even then?), as there will be barely anywhere barring the big parks where you would have enough space to open it. As PP have said, either do less each day, or wait a few years - these places aren't going to go anywhere.

I get why you want to but please don’t do it. It’s too bulky for Central London and in crowded places, people may well walk into it as it’s below eye level

I agree with this. Plus most people are rushing/on their phones, it puts your kids in a horribly vulnerable situation.

I think you’d regret it and they are anything like mine were you will be pulling them all day with very little walking.
I think the best way to cope with their tiredness is a ton of snacks and planning routes where you can use the bus/ tube more.
But mostly snacks!

I've had people nearly tripping over us when I was pulling ours in a remote costal beach town. You will have carnage, they are too low down for people to see in a crowd. You will have adults falling on top of your children. Also they are not amazing for pulling up gutters/steering around when loaded with children.