Bugaboo Buggy Board

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I have a Bugaboo and am thinking of getting a bugaboo buggy board as my DS will be 16 mnths when my 2nd is born. Has anyone got one. It looks really big - does it get in the way of walking? Are there any others that fit a bugaboo?

Spoo, DS and Bump!

I have one- it does get in the way a little bit- but then you walk quite slowly anyway with a little one on a board. My ds was 18 months old when ds2 was born...he's not walking yet (20months now) and I think the board will not get a great deal of use before he's two....you might need a double as well...unless you like slinging (carrying in a sling) one or other of them- which is what i do a fair bit.

could you not attach a lascal board they attach to the axel of the buggy i believe and have two wheels so you colud prehaps walk in between them?

DS is showing signs of wanting to walk now so I think he might be walking by the time Bump is born. I was trying to resist buying a double considering my Bugaboo cost so much the first time round. I also onlyy have a little Clio so I am not sure it would fit in the boot. I have used a sling before so I might try that plus I have a baby carrier back pack - whcih I suppose I could use. Don't you feel like a pack horse though?
the Lascal Board looks good but have you tried it on a Bugaboo? - as the Bugaboo is designed so nothing else fits it!!

well the lascal one says it fits to the rear axel - and looking at the bugaboo one that also fits the rear axel - maybe worth taking to john lewis to try?

The Bugaboo one is longer though so suspect that a regular one might tuck too far under the seat for the sibling to have room to balance well.

bugaboo baord os longer than lascal board...and I'm not sure lascal one will be long enough.

I do feel like a pack horse sometimes but as my older one loves being carried in my MEI TAI carrier it's no problem really..and the only way I can get out to the market etc cos he just whines in the pushchair!

Thanks for the advice - Leah - how are you coping with two at such a young age. It is my big worry. Getting one out is hard at the best of times let alone two.

spoo - it;s hard but very rewarding!

I would recomend getting an easy fold down baby carrier. mine fits in a small canvas bag...or under the bugaboo- am selling my back pack carrier as i can't really carry it around 'in case' ds wnats it!

My mei tai also can be used on either child...so ds sits in the pram (carry cot) sometimes when ds 2 needs to be carried...will work better when ds two is old enough for me to switch the bugaboo to the seat unit...as ds 1 is a little heavy to push around sat up in the pram!!

If you want to knwo more about carriers like mei tai you could look at thebabywearer.com

HTH

I can't use the bugaboo buggy board - it always hits my ankles. dd2 just has to walk. (she is 2.8 though).

I have a baby carrier so I possibly will be using that. I have a back pack too but DH uses that most of the time. My mum is talking about me getting a double buggy but I am not too sure. Do you think I will need one?

I would wait until bump lands- most internet companies will post next day delivery if you decide you need a double. I would however do your research on doubles just in case.

I would think that your ds although walking, will still get tired and want to sit down. Unfortunately the seat2go doesn't fit the bugaboo! But wait and see....no need to have a double sat in your house just yet....the only thing about the bugaboo is that you can't have seat and carrycot easily accessible...you could do what i do and sit your ds in the carrycot whilst slinging the baby..or you could leave the seat unit on for ds and plan on slinging the baby for a few months.

THank Leah - will definately look into it all so I am prepared.
Thanks for all your help.
Spoo DS and Bump!