Towing toddler and baby around

Mousty · 03-10-2010, 11:22 AM

Hi!

I was wondering how people usually tow a just turned 2 year old and a 7 month old baby around.

We have a car which the bf uses to go to work, and I am left with my 2 children at home without one. I'd like to bring them to the park or other (as the backyard thing is out of limit with all the construction trucks/mud etc...).

I'm trying to avoid buying a double stroller if I can... I have this little wheelbarrow (not the correct term - fisher price apparatus that you pull on wheels), but I'm afraid my older one will jump out of it? I'd also have to put the baby in there... =S
If it goes to the point that I need to buy a double stroller, how long will I use it for? I have a nice single stroller that I paid lots of money for, so I don't really need a new one..

Victoria66 · 03-10-2010, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Mousty

Hi!

I was wondering how people usually tow a just turned 2 year old and a 7 month old baby around.

We have a car which the bf uses to go to work, and I am left with my 2 children at home without one. I'd like to bring them to the park or other (as the backyard thing is out of limit with all the construction trucks/mud etc...).

I'm trying to avoid buying a double stroller if I can... I have this little wheelbarrow (not the correct term - fisher price apparatus that you pull on wheels), but I'm afraid my older one will jump out of it? I'd also have to put the baby in there... =S
If it goes to the point that I need to buy a double stroller, how long will I use it for? I have a nice single stroller that I paid lots of money for, so I don't really need a new one..

Can you put the baby in the stroller and hold your toddler's hand? I know my son hated the stroller after he could walk. Or why not teach him how to gently push the stroller with his sister in it? I am sure he would love to help.

metrogirl · 03-10-2010, 11:25 AM

How about just putting the baby in the stroller and harnessing your toddler so he can walk with you. It will give the older one a chance to burn off some of that energy they seem to have so much of. LOL

Mousty · 03-10-2010, 11:27 AM

Yeah, I think that's what I will try... holding his hand and pushing a stroller at once sounded like a nightmare though o_O! I doubt he will follow properly (he's super adventurous), but may just need some getting used to.

unknownme · 03-10-2010, 11:27 AM

you can use the wheelbarrow for the 2yr old and and put the 7 month old on those little carriers that you strap on your upper body..forgot what they are aclled, its been so long...

Shortpants · 03-10-2010, 11:40 AM

What about wearing the 7 mo old and using the stroller for your toddler? I mean wearing the little one in a sling/backpack/etc. I have a few different carriers that I have used, some were good and some were not so good. They also have instructions online on how to make your own baby wrap with just a length of fabric. The Maya Wrap is a well known name, and they have videos and documents on their site on how to use the ring style sling in a variety of styles.

Here are some links:
General Babywearing info and links:
[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]
How to sew your own sling:
[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]
Maya Wrap website with documents and videos:
[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]

I loved wearing my baby, she's only been in a stroller like once or twice in her life. I imagine with two in tow, it would make travelling around a little easier. Good luck!

Mousty · 03-10-2010, 11:42 AM

I do have a carrier.. I didn't think of it.
I had ditched that idea because of winter (she had this huge snowsuit that didnt fit into it).

Now it's spring and I can take her spring coat out so yay!!

Victoria66 · 03-10-2010, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Shortpants

What about wearing the 7 mo old and using the stroller for your toddler? I mean wearing the little one in a sling/backpack/etc. I have a few different carriers that I have used, some were good and some were not so good. They also have instructions online on how to make your own baby wrap with just a length of fabric. The Maya Wrap is a well known name, and they have videos and documents on their site on how to use the ring style sling in a variety of styles.

Here are some links:
General Babywearing info and links:
[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]
How to sew your own sling:
[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]
Maya Wrap website with documents and videos:
[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]

I loved wearing my baby, she's only been in a stroller like once or twice in her life. I imagine with two in tow, it would make travelling around a little easier. Good luck!

yeah those are good ideas

My son had one till my sister in law borrowed it for a friend of hers and I never saw it again

**sidehop** · 03-10-2010, 12:10 PM

Ya a stroller and backpack type for the toddler sounds like a great idea. Although double strollers are very nice. We have the BOB Revolution single and the Duallie when we take our daughter and nephew or another child for a walk

03-10-2010, 11:22 AM	#1
Mousty Offline Platinum Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Quebec Gender: Female Age: 25 Posts: 2,878	Towing toddler and baby around Hi! I was wondering how people usually tow a just turned 2 year old and a 7 month old baby around. We have a car which the bf uses to go to work, and I am left with my 2 children at home without one. I'd like to bring them to the park or other (as the backyard thing is out of limit with all the construction trucks/mud etc...). I'm trying to avoid buying a double stroller if I can... I have this little wheelbarrow (not the correct term - fisher price apparatus that you pull on wheels), but I'm afraid my older one will jump out of it? I'd also have to put the baby in there... =S If it goes to the point that I need to buy a double stroller, how long will I use it for? I have a nice single stroller that I paid lots of money for, so I don't really need a new one.. __________________ Watching her little baby grow everyday.

03-10-2010, 11:25 AM	#3
metrogirl Online Platinum Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: So. Cali Gender: Female Age: 39 Posts: 6,306	How about just putting the baby in the stroller and harnessing your toddler so he can walk with you. It will give the older one a chance to burn off some of that energy they seem to have so much of. LOL __________________ Whether one believes in a religion or not, there isn't anyone who doesn't appreciate kindness and compassion. Dalai Lama

03-10-2010, 11:27 AM	#4
Mousty Offline Platinum Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Quebec Gender: Female Age: 25 Posts: 2,878	Yeah, I think that's what I will try... holding his hand and pushing a stroller at once sounded like a nightmare though o_O! I doubt he will follow properly (he's super adventurous), but may just need some getting used to. __________________ Watching her little baby grow everyday.

03-10-2010, 11:42 AM	#7
Mousty Offline Platinum Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Quebec Gender: Female Age: 25 Posts: 2,878	I do have a carrier.. I didn't think of it. I had ditched that idea because of winter (she had this huge snowsuit that didnt fit into it). Now it's spring and I can take her spring coat out so yay!! __________________ Watching her little baby grow everyday.

03-10-2010, 12:10 PM	#9
sidehop Offline Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2004 Gender: Male Age: 32 Posts: 4,297	Ya a stroller and backpack type for the toddler sounds like a great idea. Although double strollers are very nice. We have the BOB Revolution single and the Duallie when we take our daughter and nephew or another child for a walk __________________ :Please be respectful when posting and follow the Forum Rules

03-10-2010, 11:27 AM	#5
unknownme Offline Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 370	you can use the wheelbarrow for the 2yr old and and put the 7 month old on those little carriers that you strap on your upper body..forgot what they are aclled, its been so long...

03-10-2010, 11:40 AM	#6
Shortpants Offline Gold Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Out in the Puckerbrush, VT Gender: Female Posts: 568	What about wearing the 7 mo old and using the stroller for your toddler? I mean wearing the little one in a sling/backpack/etc. I have a few different carriers that I have used, some were good and some were not so good. They also have instructions online on how to make your own baby wrap with just a length of fabric. The Maya Wrap is a well known name, and they have videos and documents on their site on how to use the ring style sling in a variety of styles. Here are some links: General Babywearing info and links: [Only registered and activated users can see links. ] How to sew your own sling: [Only registered and activated users can see links. ] Maya Wrap website with documents and videos: [Only registered and activated users can see links. ] I loved wearing my baby, she's only been in a stroller like once or twice in her life. I imagine with two in tow, it would make travelling around a little easier. Good luck!