Do we need a double pushchair? Which one?

[MurderOfGoths]

Got a new baby on the way, DS is 17 months but will be almost exactly 2 years old when the baby is born.

He's walking more often than not nowadays, but we still take the pushchair in case he gets tired/grumpy.

Once the new baby arrives do you reckon we'll need a double pushchair? And are they worth getting? Will DS be likely to use it enough to justify the large prices?

On another note, I have chronic back pain so need a lightweight pushchair if I have to go out alone. Does a lightweight double pushchair even exist?

Could you fit a buggy board.onto your existing one?

Ooh I have no idea.. shall have to look.

Was going to say Phil and Teds but not very light, especially with a 2yr old and a baby in.

At 2, the older one will still need to sleep in the day surely?

I had a 3 year age gap, and had a second hand P&T Sport which was invaluable for about six months, for getting a stubborn 3 yr old and a newborn to nursery on winter mornings. I still used it the following summer for long days out. I sold it when I'd had it for about a year for pretty much what I paid for it.

I now have a Nipper 360 Single for the (now) 2 yo, the newborn mentioned above, which is super light and a dream to push. I bet the double would be nice too.

Or sling the baby to start with and consider your options? Would your back allow that?

I'd have thought so Bike. We're rarely out that long as I can't stand for too long, but at the same time I don't want to stop us being able to do the occasional day out. Hard to know what's for the best.

My back sadly wont allow a sling, I tried with DS, but by the time he was 6lb I couldn't cope.

Shall have a look out for the Nipper, hoping to find somewhere with them on show so I can feel for myself whether I could manage it.

I tend towards thinking compliance can be a big factor, some children will happily walk everywhere, wait when you need them to, not head off in any old direction they please etc. Others ahem... won't. If your lifestyle can accomodate it then you may be fine. I think it's quite a challenge for a just 2yo to never have the option of a pushchair, which would be the case for you if you cannot sling the baby. It's possible certainly. A double makes things easier. Nippers have been mentioned, they are the easiest to push but a tandem may suit you better if your elder dc does end up walking a lot of the time.

Ihate DS is a bit Jekyll and Hyde with whether he'll behave or not, so am thinking a pushchair would be for the best.

Definitely push chair, or you will find yourself giving the toddler a shoulder ride AND pushing the buggy, which is not a good idea for someone with a bad back. Double pushchair is grill for shoving them in and going where you need to (I tried without for a while).

Great not grill! Not suggesting you cook your babies to make them behave!

Hmm.. now there's an idea... "DS behave or I'm BBQing you"

Ok, well that has helped, now to find something lightweight and not too expensive

There's another thing .... When the baby is screaming and the toddler is crying and you just have to get out..... Double pudhchairs are invaluable.

I say pushchair too!
I have back issues, but my back is aggravated by pushchairs which are heavy to steer, or the wrong handle height or like you, having a sling on and pushing a pushchair. I am fine lifting and carrying pushchairs though. You may well be better with something like the Peach Blossom 2 which is lots of pieces - so you can fling open the main chassis and piece smaller bits together, or you may find flinging one light side by side pushchair open is better than lots of bending. I think you need to know what will cause you issues with your back IYKWIM.