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Am I being dim or do buggy parasols simply not work?!
I'm loving the sunshine at the moment, I really am. LO seems to be doing ok with it although is a little off her milk (which is a bit worrying as she wont take water - but that's another topic!).
The reason for my post is to ask if I'm being really stupid with my buggy parasol? We just went out for a short walk into town to pick up some bits and I was soooo frustrated by halfway there!
The parasol takes FOREVER to get in a position that offers the smalles amount of shade from the sun, then of course you turn the corner, or the path angle changes slightly and you have to stop again to reposition. It just simply doesn't seem to work.
I have the M&P Pliko Pramette and the parasol came with our package.
PLEASE does anyone have any tips - whether there's a knack to it, or if there are any better products on the market I could buy?
Thanks from a very frustrated MummyJackson who may just take the car from now on!!
xxx
The reason for my post is to ask if I'm being really stupid with my buggy parasol? We just went out for a short walk into town to pick up some bits and I was soooo frustrated by halfway there!
The parasol takes FOREVER to get in a position that offers the smalles amount of shade from the sun, then of course you turn the corner, or the path angle changes slightly and you have to stop again to reposition. It just simply doesn't seem to work.
I have the M&P Pliko Pramette and the parasol came with our package.
PLEASE does anyone have any tips - whether there's a knack to it, or if there are any better products on the market I could buy?
Thanks from a very frustrated MummyJackson who may just take the car from now on!!
xxx
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I'm thinking of getting one of these once we move to a pushchair seat instead of carrycot
http://www.shade-a-babe.co.uk/
It fits really well on either the pram mode or the buggy mode and keeps the pram really cool - even in the scorching sun! It also keeps the pram quite dark for naps.
Lx
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/UNIVERSAL-WHITE-BUGGY-SUNSHADE-CANOPY-/130402649710?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_Baby_Pushchair_Accessories_parts_ET&hash=item1e5c9a866e
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sunshine-Kids-Sun-Net-Solar-Insect/dp/B000KN2P6E/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=baby&qid=1277737064&sr=8-1
not as pretty as the shade a babe, but certainly does the job, machine wasable and v affordable!
xx
Thanks Ladybird and Chuffedbaby2, it's good to get recommendations on ones that are compatible and work well with our pram.
Guarentee soon as I buy something though the summer will be over!
xxx
I'm with LB - bought a rayshade (Summer, Sunshine Kids and Kiddopotamus all same the same one at slightly different prices!) and its fab. Keeps DD really well shaded xx
I nearly ripped the parasol off my buggy yesterday as I was so frustrated with it. I went on holiday last week to Spain and spent 90% of the day adjusting the bloody thing only for it to swing over to one side as soon as I put my hands on the buggy, I ended up attaching the parasol itself to the pram with pegs, and putting a muslin over the front of the buggy too. I will be investing in a shade a babe shortly and may burn the crappy parasol on the BBQ.
K x
its nice and big and its easy to move whilst still walking and stays up with the hood up too which offers even more shade.
maybve im too easily pleased?!