pushchair problems, 3 kids, 1 double buggy! help!

fairy.glitter · Apr 2nd, 2012, 13:43 PM

My oh's mum is getting us a icandy double for when bubbas here.
I thought it would take a buggy board but when we ordered it today she said it doesnt.
im now im a pickle as my daughter who is just over 1 will obviously be in the buggy and so will the newborn.
my son on the other hand will have to walk everywhere, at just over 3.
He is a HANDFUL out of the pushchair, if he cant walk were he wants to walk he flops on the floor and refuses to move or kicks and screams!.
Im going to buy reins but if he cant walk were he wants hes gna go mad.
Thats why we put him in the buggy if were food shopping etc as he cant be trusted around town without the buggy.

in the park etc hes fine as he can run of if he wants.
Someone HELP.

how can i stop him being a spoilt bum in 4 months time so hes good at walking round town!?
what would people doo?

SAmummy · Apr 2nd, 2012, 13:47 PM

Perhaps you could use a baby wrap for the newborn and put your toddler in the push hair with your one year old ?

I think that would be easier then trying to run after him while pushing the pram. Good luck

fairy.glitter · Apr 2nd, 2012, 13:50 PM

I have a mei tai. i just dont know if can be used from newborn. I might get a easier one to fit though as that takes bloomin ages to put on lol.
Thanks.

Blah11 · Apr 2nd, 2012, 13:53 PM

I think now hes 3, he has to learn. I hate seeing near 4 year olds in buggies

fairy.glitter · Apr 2nd, 2012, 13:54 PM

how would u deal with that in the middle of town though? x

Blah11 · Apr 2nd, 2012, 14:03 PM

kids come on leaps and bounds in 4 months. i reckon itll be way easier when the time comes. if not, its easier to bribe them lol

SAmummy · Apr 2nd, 2012, 14:04 PM

I think it's important to know how much you can handle and go according to that. With three lo's in tow, I would see no problem having a four year old in a buggy , especially if it means it will keep him safe and from running off in the road. Less stressful places like a park could be a place where it is easier to train him to walk alongside you. A wrap may be a worthwhile investment for those early days if the mei tai doesn't work. It saved my life when I had my third and my older two were much older than yours will be

Also you could always have it with you so if you want your eldest to walk for a bit you can try it, but if it's getting too tricky, put him in the buggy and carry your newborn

I dunno, but I think that's what I would try

Having said all that , Blah11 is right ... A few months makes a huge difference sometimes !

wishingonastar · Apr 2nd, 2012, 14:21 PM

I used my meitai with my newborn...a wrap would have been better but it is doable

My friend has a buggy board on her icandy double...makes it very heavy when toddler stood on but can be done

tina_h75 · Apr 2nd, 2012, 14:33 PM

I have had a double buggy with my eldest on a buggy board and its a killer, especially uphill! Its such a relief now they are older, although the buggy board is on the single now and its still heavy.

Get him some funky reins, my 2 yr old has an elmo back pack with reins and I attach the strap on to the handle of the pushchair and he walks next to it holding onto the frame. Hoping to get rid of the buggy board for good soon - keep stubbing my toe on it.

fairy.glitter · Apr 2nd, 2012, 14:39 PM

thats a good idea actually! My son has a backpack in the shape of a turtle wich has a 'lead' kinda thing that clips onto the bag. You could probs attach it to the pushchair.
he loves wearing that bag so that might bribe him! lol

Apr 2nd, 2012, 13:43 PM	#1
fairy.glitter Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 188	pushchair problems, 3 kids, 1 double buggy! help! My oh's mum is getting us a icandy double for when bubbas here. I thought it would take a buggy board but when we ordered it today she said it doesnt. im now im a pickle as my daughter who is just over 1 will obviously be in the buggy and so will the newborn. my son on the other hand will have to walk everywhere, at just over 3. He is a HANDFUL out of the pushchair, if he cant walk were he wants to walk he flops on the floor and refuses to move or kicks and screams!. Im going to buy reins but if he cant walk were he wants hes gna go mad. Thats why we put him in the buggy if were food shopping etc as he cant be trusted around town without the buggy. in the park etc hes fine as he can run of if he wants. Someone HELP. how can i stop him being a spoilt bum in 4 months time so hes good at walking round town!? what would people doo?

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SAmummy Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Durban, South Africa Posts: 781	Perhaps you could use a baby wrap for the newborn and put your toddler in the push hair with your one year old ? I think that would be easier then trying to run after him while pushing the pram. Good luck

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Apr 2nd, 2012, 13:50 PM	#3
fairy.glitter Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 188	I have a mei tai. i just dont know if can be used from newborn. I might get a easier one to fit though as that takes bloomin ages to put on lol. Thanks.

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Apr 2nd, 2012, 13:53 PM	#4
Blah11 Mum (Mom) BnB Spammer Elite Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 38,168	I think now hes 3, he has to learn. I hate seeing near 4 year olds in buggies

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fairy.glitter Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 188	how would u deal with that in the middle of town though? x

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Blah11 Mum (Mom) BnB Spammer Elite Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 38,168	kids come on leaps and bounds in 4 months. i reckon itll be way easier when the time comes. if not, its easier to bribe them lol

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Apr 2nd, 2012, 14:04 PM	#7
SAmummy Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Durban, South Africa Posts: 781	I think it's important to know how much you can handle and go according to that. With three lo's in tow, I would see no problem having a four year old in a buggy , especially if it means it will keep him safe and from running off in the road. Less stressful places like a park could be a place where it is easier to train him to walk alongside you. A wrap may be a worthwhile investment for those early days if the mei tai doesn't work. It saved my life when I had my third and my older two were much older than yours will be Also you could always have it with you so if you want your eldest to walk for a bit you can try it, but if it's getting too tricky, put him in the buggy and carry your newborn I dunno, but I think that's what I would try Having said all that , Blah11 is right ... A few months makes a huge difference sometimes !

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wishingonastar Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: England Posts: 8,012	I used my meitai with my newborn...a wrap would have been better but it is doable My friend has a buggy board on her icandy double...makes it very heavy when toddler stood on but can be done

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Apr 2nd, 2012, 14:33 PM	#9
tina_h75 Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 3,225	I have had a double buggy with my eldest on a buggy board and its a killer, especially uphill! Its such a relief now they are older, although the buggy board is on the single now and its still heavy. Get him some funky reins, my 2 yr old has an elmo back pack with reins and I attach the strap on to the handle of the pushchair and he walks next to it holding onto the frame. Hoping to get rid of the buggy board for good soon - keep stubbing my toe on it.

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Apr 2nd, 2012, 14:39 PM	#10
fairy.glitter Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 188	thats a good idea actually! My son has a backpack in the shape of a turtle wich has a 'lead' kinda thing that clips onto the bag. You could probs attach it to the pushchair. he loves wearing that bag so that might bribe him! lol

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