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Will I Need A Double Pram?
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all being well (obviously) baby number 2 will be born mid august (elective section - edd 31st) and JJ will be 3/4 weeks off 2 years old...am i going to need a double pram or do u think we'd manage with 1 pram and maybe a step thing on the back for him to stand on? my gut feeling is that we'd be ok with just 1 pram but i'm guessing he'll still have a sleep during the day at 2yrs?? it's very early days yet but just trying to gets things sorted in my head lol! hope everyone is well x
all being well (obviously) baby number 2 will be born mid august (elective section - edd 31st) and JJ will be 3/4 weeks off 2 years old...am i going to need a double pram or do u think we'd manage with 1 pram and maybe a step thing on the back for him to stand on? my gut feeling is that we'd be ok with just 1 pram but i'm guessing he'll still have a sleep during the day at 2yrs?? it's very early days yet but just trying to gets things sorted in my head lol! hope everyone is well x
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But I'd say just go with the single and maybe get the step thing on the back or even a backpack harness?? xxx
my eldest was 2 and a half and walked everywhere when my second was born but as soon as little one went in pram my eldest played up and wouldn't walk anywhere!!
i had a step thing - buggy board but it was reliant on my eldest being co-operative! when he used it it was good but he found it tiring and i found it awqward. (kept stepping on it and tripping my self up - doh!)
i would recommend what Tilly said because thats what i ended up doing and it was MUCH easier ( and cheaper)
If you have the money and the space for a double and you do a lot of walking then i would say get one but if money is a bit tight and you think you can cope without then i wouldn't bother.
If you find it a struggle without one you could always get one after baby is born and still get use out of it. If you get a decent one you will always be able to sell it on - or perhaps you could get a second hand one?
He can walk quite far, but imagine trying to keep hold of a tantruming, runaway toddler (esp at the moment on ice!) with a newborn in a pram. we have a mia moda compagno which is brill for our needs, and it mean Ollie is harnessed in at all times so no need to worry about him running off.
A sling is ok, but trying to bend down in one to sort something out is almost impossible - you have to hold the top of the baby/child to make sure they're not gonna fall out... or is that just me?
a buggy board is also ok, but it has serious drawbacks in our opinions with regards to the toddler being harnessed in, and having to stand and be awake enough to stand all the time.
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A sling is ok, but trying to bend down in one to sort something out is almost impossible - you have to hold the top of the baby/child to make sure they're not gonna fall out... or is that just me?
Just you steph lol! I guess it depends on the sling... I havnt used the buggy in over as month now. When i sling J on the front it is harder to do stuff cos he is so big but a squishy newborn should be weightless and no trouble. I mainly wrap him on my back though which means i am totally hands free and he justy goes to sleep a lot like a newborn lol! What sling do you use with M or O?
Have been looking at the Phil and Teds Vibe and it seems to be pretty much what we are looking for.
I have one mroe af to go then we are ttc
My hubby thinks we can just do with a buggy board but I know if I go out shopping or walking etc then I will wont to put my lo in the pushchair too. Yess buggy board is an ok option but when they are tired and stroppy all they will want to do is sit down. I dont want a toddler creating a big scene!
Its interesting top see what everybody thinks. To start with I will use the babybjorn carrier we have if and when baby no2 arrives. We would like more than 2 if we can so a double pushchair in my eyes will be a good investment. We are looking at 3 wheelers and Im currently in preference of the side by side ones. However, im sure this will change!
I personally think with some little tired legs a double pushchair will be useful but atthe end of the day its persional choice. Definately look around and try them out with oh and see what you think. Theres always some good deals out there.
Just you steph lol! I guess it depends on the sling... I havnt used the buggy in over as month now. When i sling J on the front it is harder to do stuff cos he is so big but a squishy newborn should be weightless and no trouble. I mainly wrap him on my back though which means i am totally hands free and he justy goes to sleep a lot like a newborn lol! What sling do you use with M or O?
MJ is still only in 3-6 month clothing so not huge by any means and she still makes it difficult if on the front and is still too small to go on the back....
we've got a tomy one.. not sure what style.
I'd be terrified of her falling out of it if i bent forward and she was on the back!
havent used a sling with Ollie since he was about 8 months (younger than MJ is now!) as he was such a big baby it got impossible... :roll:
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Have a nosey on my FB pics and the wonder of my wrap and mei tai...
I can lend you a proper sling for M if you think you would use it?
I so was NOT thinking of getting a double buggy - love my single and don't want to change it! Max will be 32 months when new lo arrives and I was planning on him walking or me slinging the bubs but now I am panicing this may not work!!!
ARRRGGGGHHH - will it work to wait till new lo arrives and try it out then rush and get a doubler if we need it???
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