Can I buy a hood for a buggy / pushchair that didn't come with one?

20000RPM

My old faithful buggy at last gave up the ghost a few days ago, and so I've now got a 'spare' one from my parents.

The only problem with it is that it doesn't have a hood. You can see a pic here.

My question is, has anyone seen a generic after-market hood that I can attach to the buggy? I've looked at the 'Summer Infant Rayshade' but it seems that this is only suitable for buggies that already have a hood.

Thanks!

go_cat

The problem you are going to have is finding a hood that fits the same shape and size chassis then ordering it from a supplier.

Would you not be better spending the money on a new buggy with a hood you can get them for about £30 ?

EDIT: even better look on freecycle for used buggy and it won't cost a thing

20000RPM

go_cat wrote: »

The problem you are going to have is finding a hood that fits the same shape and size chassis then ordering it from a supplier.

I was thinking more along the lines of a generic one - one clamp each side with a flexible hoop, that sort of thing.

I will look on freecycle, though.

plymouthargylebird

Try ebay or gumtree

jcr16

the buggy lookes very similar to the jive that mothercare do .

http://www.mothercare.com/Mothercare-Jive-Stroller-Jungle-Family/dp/B004H231EY?ie=UTF8&ref=sr_1_4&nodeId=42764041&sr=1-4&qid=1302293426&pf_rd_r=19NK9CHQZDZRFY9EW568&pf_rd_m=A2LBKNDJ2KZUGQ&pf_rd_t=301&pf_rd_i=0&pf_rd_p=231490887&pf_rd_s=center-7

and they do a hood for it which cost £19.99
http://www.mothercare.com/Mothercare-Jive-Stroller-Accessory-Pack/dp/B004M3GMZS?ie=UTF8&ref=sr_1_11&nodeId=42764041&sr=1-11&qid=1302293426&pf_rd_r=19NK9CHQZDZRFY9EW568&pf_rd_m=A2LBKNDJ2KZUGQ&pf_rd_t=301&pf_rd_i=0&pf_rd_p=231490887&pf_rd_s=center-7

so maybe worth going in there with buggy and seeing if it fit's.

20000RPM

jcr16 wrote: »

the buggy lookes very similar to the jive that mothercare do .

http://www.mothercare.com/Mothercare-Jive-Stroller-Jungle-Family/dp/B004H231EY?ie=UTF8&ref=sr_1_4&nodeId=42764041&sr=1-4&qid=1302293426&pf_rd_r=19NK9CHQZDZRFY9EW568&pf_rd_m=A2LBKNDJ2KZUGQ&pf_rd_t=301&pf_rd_i=0&pf_rd_p=231490887&pf_rd_s=center-7

and they do a hood for it which cost £19.99
http://www.mothercare.com/Mothercare-Jive-Stroller-Accessory-Pack/dp/B004M3GMZS?ie=UTF8&ref=sr_1_11&nodeId=42764041&sr=1-11&qid=1302293426&pf_rd_r=19NK9CHQZDZRFY9EW568&pf_rd_m=A2LBKNDJ2KZUGQ&pf_rd_t=301&pf_rd_i=0&pf_rd_p=231490887&pf_rd_s=center-7

so maybe worth going in there with buggy and seeing if it fit's.

That looks very promising to me... thanks! I'll give it a go.

valkirn

Ebay has a mamu hood in black for £3.99 with £3 postage

Mamu is a discontinued mamas and papas line

link to the hood x http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=110661259928

ETA There is also a seat unit to match if you really wanted all matching http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Mamas-Papas-Mamu-Single-Seat-Unit-Black-and-Red-New-/110531599613?pt=UK_Baby_Pushchair_Accessories_parts_ET&hash=item19bc325cfd

Counting_Pennies_2

Depends on how much longer you need the buggy for.

If you are needing it for a year, I would suggest going on ebay and getting a good quality Maclaren Techno XT second hand.

They go for really low prices and are fantastically sturdy. I am into my 8th year of mine and it has never let me down. Only terrain it won't do is sand!

Counting_Pennies_2

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B002WB237I/ref=pd_lpo_k2_dp_sr_1?pf_rd_p=103612307&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B001DJQQ32&pf_rd_m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&pf_rd_r=1EDVKSSK307B3WP298MG

I did find this one but I wonder if it needs a hood to rest on

20000RPM

jcr16 wrote: »

the buggy lookes very similar to the jive that mothercare do .

http://www.mothercare.com/Mothercare-Jive-Stroller-Jungle-Family/dp/B004H231EY?ie=UTF8&ref=sr_1_4&nodeId=42764041&sr=1-4&qid=1302293426&pf_rd_r=19NK9CHQZDZRFY9EW568&pf_rd_m=A2LBKNDJ2KZUGQ&pf_rd_t=301&pf_rd_i=0&pf_rd_p=231490887&pf_rd_s=center-7

and they do a hood for it which cost £19.99
http://www.mothercare.com/Mothercare-Jive-Stroller-Accessory-Pack/dp/B004M3GMZS?ie=UTF8&ref=sr_1_11&nodeId=42764041&sr=1-11&qid=1302293426&pf_rd_r=19NK9CHQZDZRFY9EW568&pf_rd_m=A2LBKNDJ2KZUGQ&pf_rd_t=301&pf_rd_i=0&pf_rd_p=231490887&pf_rd_s=center-7

so maybe worth going in there with buggy and seeing if it fit's.

That was a very good spot, and I've been to Mothercare today. Had a look at their Jive and it is very similar. I bought the accessory pack and the hood fits perfectly. Also, as an added bonus, the rain cover also fits perfectly.

So thanks a lot for the tip.

valkirn wrote:

Ebay has a mamu hood in black for £3.99 with £3 postage

Mamu is a discontinued mamas and papas line

link to the hood x http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...m=110661259928

ETA There is also a seat unit to match if you really wanted all matching http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Mamas-Papas-Ma...item19bc325cfd

Thanks, saw that, but unfortunately it doesn't specify which buggy it's for.

Counting_Pennies wrote:

If you are needing it for a year, I would suggest going on ebay and getting a good quality Maclaren Techno XT second hand.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B...SK307B3WP298MG

I did find this one but I wonder if it needs a hood to rest on

Thanks for the tip, I'll remember that Techno XT. The other sun shade from Amazon says it can be used without a hood, but in the comments some commenters mention that you do need a hood after all.

Thanks all, problem solved.