23 month old + newborn = double buggy?

cupkates · Mar 16th, 2012, 17:41 PM

i dont drive & walk a lot so wondering wether to get double buggy or not

DD will be 23 month when baby arrives, would you get one? or just use a buggy board? x

GlasgowAngel · Mar 16th, 2012, 17:50 PM

Lewis will be 27 months when this baby arrives and I'm torn too. I honestly can't can't decide. On 1 hand I think Lewis should be able to walk more by then but I worry about him running off. I know that wasn'y any help.

GlasgowAngel · Mar 16th, 2012, 18:08 PM

I will add though that 1 option we are considering is a buggyboard with a seat

http://www.whwatts.co.uk/out-about-1...mpaign=froogle

septemberbaby · Mar 17th, 2012, 06:59 AM

I'd probably tend towards a double buggy..or maybe one of the convertible ones, so you can use it as a double for a year or so and then have it as a single for the little one.

I don't want to put you off buggy boards, but keep in mind that they're not made by the buggy's manufacturers most of the time...and that's for a reason. they put extra stresses and strains on your buggy, so it may break sooner than it would without the buggy board.
I'm not sure if there are ones that are better than others...but I'd definitely get researching!

Another option may be for you to get a sling/wrap/carrier for your newborn and still use your old buggy for your older child.

cupkates · Mar 17th, 2012, 07:17 AM

i was thinking of a sling but not sure if id be able to have one as i will be having a c-section ?

i have got lots of time to decide hehe x

17thy · Mar 17th, 2012, 07:53 AM

I will have a 23 month old when my daughter is born. Plan on double wrapping (baby wearing) if I need to.

ke29 · Mar 17th, 2012, 08:11 AM

Mine will be 22 months when LO is born and we are definately having a double. We are buying second hand though as I cant justify the money for the short period it will be used.

septemberbaby · Mar 17th, 2012, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by 17thy

I will have a 23 month old when my daughter is born. Plan on double wrapping (baby wearing) if I need to.

sorry...probably a stupid question...but how does this work? will you have the newborn in the front and the 2 year old on your back? That sounds exhausting!

good for you though! I wish I was that committed to baby carrying...but I think I'll just give up once they get too heavy...never mind carrying two!

Also...where would you put your change bag?

wantingno.2 · Mar 17th, 2012, 14:32 PM

Im going through this at minute I'm due day after ds2 2nd bday! If money was no object I'd get a iCandy peach!! But its not and it's actually not practical for my small car. I wouldn't even think about a double but I have school run to do and I only have a lightweight buggy so buggy board would fit it. I think I'm just going to get a lightweight double like a maclaren twin techno, something that won't break the bank but is easy to get up and down and fits in my boot!!! Not asking much

LittlePeople · Mar 17th, 2012, 14:39 PM

DD will be 16-18 months when no2 arrives so we'll definitely get a double!

Mar 16th, 2012, 17:41 PM	#1
cupkates Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: The north Posts: 111	23 month old + newborn = double buggy? i dont drive & walk a lot so wondering wether to get double buggy or not DD will be 23 month when baby arrives, would you get one? or just use a buggy board? x

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GlasgowAngel Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Glasgow Posts: 963	Lewis will be 27 months when this baby arrives and I'm torn too. I honestly can't can't decide. On 1 hand I think Lewis should be able to walk more by then but I worry about him running off. I know that wasn'y any help.

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Mar 16th, 2012, 18:08 PM	#3
GlasgowAngel Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Glasgow Posts: 963	I will add though that 1 option we are considering is a buggyboard with a seat http://www.whwatts.co.uk/out-about-1...mpaign=froogle

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Mar 17th, 2012, 06:59 AM	#4
septemberbaby Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Glasgow, Scotland Posts: 914	I'd probably tend towards a double buggy..or maybe one of the convertible ones, so you can use it as a double for a year or so and then have it as a single for the little one. I don't want to put you off buggy boards, but keep in mind that they're not made by the buggy's manufacturers most of the time...and that's for a reason. they put extra stresses and strains on your buggy, so it may break sooner than it would without the buggy board. I'm not sure if there are ones that are better than others...but I'd definitely get researching! Another option may be for you to get a sling/wrap/carrier for your newborn and still use your old buggy for your older child.

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Mar 17th, 2012, 07:17 AM	#5
cupkates Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: The north Posts: 111	i was thinking of a sling but not sure if id be able to have one as i will be having a c-section ? i have got lots of time to decide hehe x

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Mar 17th, 2012, 07:53 AM	#6
17thy Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 2,978	I will have a 23 month old when my daughter is born. Plan on double wrapping (baby wearing) if I need to.

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ke29 Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: North Lincolnshire, UK Posts: 3,330	Mine will be 22 months when LO is born and we are definately having a double. We are buying second hand though as I cant justify the money for the short period it will be used.

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Mar 17th, 2012, 14:32 PM	#9
wantingno.2 Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Yorkshire, UK Posts: 3,356	Im going through this at minute I'm due day after ds2 2nd bday! If money was no object I'd get a iCandy peach!! But its not and it's actually not practical for my small car. I wouldn't even think about a double but I have school run to do and I only have a lightweight buggy so buggy board would fit it. I think I'm just going to get a lightweight double like a maclaren twin techno, something that won't break the bank but is easy to get up and down and fits in my boot!!! Not asking much

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Mar 17th, 2012, 14:39 PM	#10
LittlePeople Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Milton Keynes Posts: 1,988	DD will be 16-18 months when no2 arrives so we'll definitely get a double!

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