pushchair use for a very small 3.5 year old

zoesmummy_2006

I havent used a buggy with my son for probably about 5/6 months now as he was big enough to walk to and from school/playgroup etc, and he does very well, only occasionally moans that his legs are tired. He's a very little 3, almost 4 (end of aug!), but still in 2-3 clothes.

Im taking him and his sister away for a weekend on my own for the first time next month, we're going to the bristol balloon fiesta as the optimus prime lorry is gonna be there and my sons a transformers nut, so thats his birthday present

However im worrying that the place is gonna be huge, and he's gonna get tired and grouchy, we go on friday and the premier inn is a mile walk from the train station which im sure he'll manage. But saturday is gonna be a very long day/evening as we want to see the night show with the balloons and fireworks-I dont know if he could manage all that on his lil legs.

Would it be worth buying a cheapo buggy just for that weekend, I really want him (and me and my daughter!) to enjoy the weekend, but ive been told not to buy a buggy as thats just going backwards with him. Then again it is just another thing to manage on the train etc lol.

peachyprice

Most pushchairs are from 6 months, wouldn't any one in the style and price range you want be suitable?

Sorry, your post got longer after I replied!

Sod what anyone else says, if he's going to be happy in a buggy for the day, then yes, get a cheap umbrella fold. It's not worth ruining a lovely day just because of something 'people' say.

We took my twins to DLP when they were 3-4, we bought two buggies for it because we knew they wouldn't be able to walk all day long without getting tired and miserable.

Just be careful with the cheaper buggies, some of them have really low handles which get really uncomfortable for your back, try to get one where you can try before you buy rather than ordering online.

Bitsy_Beans

I think expecting a kid that age to walk all day and remain standing into the evening is a bit unrealistic. Save yourself a back problem and just use a buggy, it's only for one time. And save your money, ask on Freecycle or see if you can borrow one.

zoesmummy_2006

thanks, he does really well with his walking for saying he's dinky lol, but I want him to enjoy the fiesta, and me and my daughter too, plus I have the fear of losing one of them in a crowd that size, which having him in a buggy will help with somewhat. Im just panicking a little at taking them away on my own I think lol

Like I say he is little looking for his age (has his first morning session at school on tuesday as he starts fulltime in sept) and all his age 3 uniform drowns him lol.

Freecycle-good idea!!!!! will def check on there.

Rebecca01

We hired one at Disneyland for our 3.5 year old, and she is not a little size. It was either that or I carry her all day

I think if theres a long way to walk abd they get tired, which our daughter was from jet lag, then dont care what other people think , do whats best for your family.

ZsaZsa

I wouldn't worry for a second about going backwards, it'll be a special day so why risk spoiling it by having a tired toddler.And it'll be handy for balancing the picnic bag/rucksack etc etc on. I'd ask around first though, I'm sure someone would have one you could borrow than having to buy one (and then have something that takes up space or needs selling on after!)
Enjoy your day

kj*daisy

I still used a buggy for days like that until my daughter was about 5, mainly because I could use it for carrying bags/coats/picnics/ drinks etc. and then if DD needed a sit down, she could. I can't carry heavy stuff so it was a godsend to me. So get one, it will make your day much easier.

zoesmummy_2006

thanks for the replies, just a few folks who i'd mentioned it to saying not to, that he needs to walk more etc etc-but no way could I carry him and hold my daughters hand at the same time, and the saturday night im expecting us to be out until probably 9pm.

On the upside, im not sure whos more excited about seeing the optimus prime lorry, me or my son!!!! my daughters 6 and just looks at me like im nuts but she's excited to see all the hundreds of balloons. And im excited to be able to take them away by myself, ive not been able to do anything like this since their dad left and i always feel guilty in the hols that we dont go away. I know its only bristol, but itll feel like a million miles from home to me lol x

cutestkids

I would say yes get a buggy, try and borrow before you spend any money though.

We took our almost 5 year old to Legoland a few years ago and halfway through the day I had to go and hire one of their pushchairs as it was to much for him to keep up, also as you say it is much easier in a crowd if your little one is in a buggy then your older child can hold on to it and you are able to see both of them at once

Fly_gal

Definitely get a pushchair, as others have said, it's somewhere to hang your stuff on.

Best place for a cheap pushchair is the local car boot. There are always loads there and you get to try them for size.

spartacusthe1st

We went to the fiesta last year and took a buggy for our 2 year old....it was a disaster!!
The whole place is extremely hilly with grassy pot holes,hillocks,upturned tree trunks on the path ways,really long tufty grass it really was a nightmare.
Also the walk from the carpark to the actual event took 20 mins down a VERY steep tufty hill.
We r going again this year and not taking the buggy!!!
Good luck