[Cranky Kitten]

So by the time the newby arrives DS will be 22 months. He's been walking since he was about 10.5 months old but at 14 months currently generally prefers to be carried or ride in the pram - I'm trying to teach him that if he wants to walk he needs to hold my hand but well, he wants to go exploring. So I may wind up using the pram or a carrier as a containment device as well. I do plan to babywear quite a bit with the newborn but with a September birth date will have summer to consider fairly early on as well.

So for those who've had similar age gaps, how long did your older child end up needing the pram for? Is it likely to be worth dropping the cash on a double or tandem pram or will the older one be predominantly wanting to walk by then?

[strawberry blond...]

I had an 18 month gap between my 2 youngest and ended up getting the strider plus. I'm so glad i did decide to get it because my middle DD needed to rest quite a bit. Even at 2 and 4 I used it for long walks. I would opt for a pram similar to the strider if i were you so you have the option of it being just a single. DD3 is 3 now and I will be getting a new strider plus for DS and her for long walks (I'm a bit of a speed walker lol) Most single prams these days are just as expensive as doubles so save your back

[jen88]

I have a BJCS and love it. Have absolutely needed to have a double. Mine are 19 months and 21 months apart.
My almost 4 yr old will still go in the pram if tired.
I have a skateboard attachment now so it can be a single or can be for all 3.
I also have a bjorn to carry the baby when needed.

It totally depends on your child though (obviously) and the places you go etc.

[HeroOfCanton]

DD was 24 months when DS arrived, and she was an 'explorer' too - still is. I often have the pram for her (BJCS) when we got out, with either the skateboard or second seat on it, mostly for containment. She's also a painfully slow walker unless she's running, so a pram is just easier for us to get around unless we're in a leisurely mood!

I imagine we'll be needing at least the skateboard for another 6 months, until she learns to stay with me if I stop walking for more than 4 seconds!

This post has been edited by HeroOfCanton: 27/01/2013, 11:19 PM

[Sunnycat]

I'll have a 21 month gap between my two and have bought a Mountain Buggy Duet. It's one of the narrowest side by side prams on the market and fits through normal doorways.

I thought about wearing one child and having one in the pram and then swapping them around, but in the end I think it will be too hard.

You can also buy a skateboard attachment at doubles as a mini scooter for when the toddler is older.

I think a pramis good for containing them and if you have to do anything quickly, or if you want to exercise sometimes it can be hard to carry and push at the same time.

[michie0moo]

DD1 was 26 months when DD2 was born, we managed without the double for a little while but quickly decided it was worth it. She is now 31 months and still goes in the BJCS. Fantastic if I'm out and about and she needs a nap. Great in summer when baby wearing gets a bit hot.

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This post has been edited by bye: 29/03/2013, 02:39 PM

[bikingbubs]

My DS was 19 mopnths when DD arrived. Now at 22 months there is still no way he is anywhere near ready for me not needing a double pram.
I have a bjcs (which is great as i can use all different combos depending what kids i have with me). I also have a MB duo that stays setup for walking at home.

[elle-M]

My DS was 17 months when DD arrived, I bought a Baby Jogger summit double pram which is for walking/jogging (not for shopping centres as far too big).

To be honest I hardly went to shopping centres when they were both that small, and I have an ergo carrier so that worked for DD and DS went in the pram if I had to.

My almost 2.5 y/o definitely still needs the pram for our daily walks (5km+), and I now have a buggy board for my city mini for if we go to the shops and he gets tired (rarely).

[Cranky Kitten]

Interesting to know - I'm not keen on the buggy boards (even though we already have one) because I'm quite tall and already kick the back of the pram that we have with just about every step unless I'm concentrating on it - which drives me nuts.

We've looked at the BJCS and it's looking like being the front runner so far, so good to hear a lot of people like them and we should get a good few years use out of it.