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Buggy boards v double buggies

65 replies

Redwood · 15/10/2004 19:51

I would like to know everyone's views on double buggies v buggy boards. What age do you think my dd will use a buggy board and how long will she stand on it before the whinging starts! Also would love to have any double buggy recommendations.

OP posts:
hatter · 17/10/2004 22:12

I had a two year gap and was determined not to feed the industry and buy a double buggy. I managed the first few weeks with a sling for dd2 and dd1 still in the buggy. I then introduced the buggy board - but she was too young really so I had a miserable few weeks as a consequence - but by two and a half she loved it.

2boysmum · 17/10/2004 22:55

My two boys are 22 months apart, we had a double buggy but i got fed up with being unable to get it in narrow doorways (and a wheel fell off) so when the little one was about one I put both of them in a single three wheeler with the oldest sat on the front and the little one at the back and pushed that around for a couple of years, it worked great and the oldest liked the independence of being able to climb out. Definately not a manufacturers recommendation but it worked for us

guddy · 18/10/2004 08:42

Hi all
Does the buggy board fold up when not in use.
I have mine on a graco citisport and have not figured it out

jollytot · 18/10/2004 12:03

My dd's are 2 years apart, and I was very much against the idea of a double-buggy. I started off using a sling for baby and kept dd1 in the buggy. This was extremely uncomfortable (not least because I'd had a c-section and her little feet kept whacking me on my scar), so after a month I caved in and bought the tandem buggy (graco). It was an absolute godsend, although quite basic, no cup-holders, etc, but still bril none the less.

popsycal · 18/10/2004 12:05

jollytot - i suspect i will feel the same as you. In theory i am dea against a double but I cant imagine using a sling all the time or having ds jumping on and off the buggy board and running away

TwoLittleDumplings · 18/10/2004 16:40

guddy, yes it does fold away - there's a sort of clip you can attatch to the pushchair to hang it up on, thus saving your shins when it's not in use.

pollyanna · 18/10/2004 16:55

hi everyone. The age gap between my dd2 and the new baby will be 22 months, so I need a double buggy I think. This is probably a silly question, but what is an E3?

ChristinaF · 18/10/2004 17:03

I thought double buggies were a nightmare. They are very heavy and you can't get into any shops. I would get a buggy board. At 2 1/2 your dd should be fine.

ChristinaF · 18/10/2004 17:05

Oh yes and use a sling for the newborn for as long as you can. Sling and single buggy followed by buggy board and buggy is what I would recommend.

bronniemuldoon · 18/10/2004 17:16

OK this is probably a really dumb question but what's the best make of buggy board or are they all the same? I'm going to need one that fits onto a M&P Pliko and a McClaren lightweight buggy (not sure if the McClaren's is sturdy enough but much lighter to push than the M&P).

stitch · 18/10/2004 17:40

depends entirely on the age gap. i had 19 months between my two and found my double urban detour indispensible. ds was too young for a buggy board till about two and a half. and the three wheelers are heavy to get in and out of a car, but a dream to push. i could easily push it one handed even with both kids in it.
would definitly reccomend it.

Davros · 18/10/2004 17:43

Don't know if this has been mentioned, but have you seen those pushchairs with an extra pod for a baby where the shopping tray would normally be?

pollyanna · 18/10/2004 19:04

Davros, what are those? Is an urban detour light?

I had an emmaljunga with a toddler seat last time as dd1 was 2 and a half when dd2 was born and that was brilliant for about 6 months, but hard to push. It was expensive, but I sold it on ebay for a good price. Then dd1 graduated to a buggy board.

Davros · 18/10/2004 20:14

I don't know what they are, next time I see one I'll stalk the mother until I get the info! Do see them a lot round here and Bugaboo Frog is obviously old news, also saw Stokke one today, funky! I've also seen one that seems to be for twins, two pods one above the other, looks like 2 babies on TV!

motherinferior · 18/10/2004 20:17

You could also just see if she'll walk, and how far. Honestly. My dd1 was less than two and a half when her sister was born and I turfed her out of the buggy before that. Wasn't easy at the beginning but boy was it worth it.

zubb · 18/10/2004 20:20

I'm with motherinferior, except that ds1 was only 22 months when ds2 arrived. We've got a 3 wheeler pushchair, so ds1 can perch on the front of that when he gets really tired, but otherwise he has to walk.

motherinferior · 18/10/2004 20:32

Phew - thought it was just me!

zubb · 18/10/2004 20:34

no!! I dreaded the thought of having a double buggy, so ds1 had no choice. Does him good though.

motherinferior · 18/10/2004 20:36

Yes, I couldn't face the idea of a double (I did borrow one to get them both home in the cold and dark over the winter, but that was all). Honestly, do give it a go - dd1 was walking over half a mile, a couple of times a day if need be, by the time her sister arrived.

madgirl · 18/10/2004 20:57

i got a double fearing that ds1 wouldn't walk. he surprised us all, and we only ever use the pliko plus buggy board. i really would buy one now, wait and see how it goes hth

BMC · 19/10/2004 16:22

I have about 20 months between my two and as I do a lot of walking, I bought an E3 - but when my eldest was 16 months and I had it imported (they do sell them in the UK now). There is a newborn 'sling' which was ideal for a winter baby as was so snug and also gently rocked her to sleep. I still use it alot (youngest 10 1/2 months now) as there are times when I just don't need them running around and prefer to have them strapped down, or in bad weather and such like. Also, as I am quite a small person I find it much easier to push than I would a tandem/side by side, and I also use it as a single. By far the best purchase for a mother of two - I'd recommend it if you are definately going for the buggy thing, otherwise, I'd go buggy board if your not sure (to see how you get on), or you have a toddler who prefers to walk!

bluebear · 19/10/2004 21:20

Pollyanna - an E3 is a buggy made by Phil and Ted - it can be used as a single 3 wheeler buggy but has a second seat that can be clipped on for a second child...I bought one after trying the sling/buggy then buggyboard/buggy path - my ds would not stay on the buggyboard, just sat on pavement and screamed so I had to get a double buggy...It is a fab buggy though..it fits through normal doors and I can push it with one hand!
Look here for pictures

Davros · 19/10/2004 21:25

That's the one with the baby in the shopping tray!

pollyanna · 19/10/2004 21:36

Thanks Bluebear - that looks really good (if a bit odd!) - feeding my already fully fledged buggy addiction! We will definitely need a double buggy as we have quite a trek on the school run. Now I just need to persuade dh that we need an E3...

webmum · 20/10/2004 12:30

Davros

I saw one of those on holidays, but the baby seemed to be very low, just at the right height for car exhaust pipes! I did not get a good feeling about it at all...