We raised the seat up two notches on Dexter's little push bike, but after our excursion today I am convinced we have to raise it up to the tallest position. If that doesn't do the trick, it's probably time for a bigger push bike. How did my little dude get so gangly?
I am determined to get Dexter push-biking next to me in time for baby's arrival because I am not buying a new stroller to accommodate 1 infant and 1 toddler. My plan is to continue to use my beloved Frog stroller by Bugaboo, and for Dexter to paddle alongside. And my other plan is to use this wagon, wherein I put the car seat bucket inside, and Dexter can hop on and hop off depending on his mood. Done!
For now, we're in spring-conditioning mode. The little guy is actually pushing and coasting the same speed (if not faster) than my walking, but he stops very frequently to comment on all the sights and sounds. He helped me deliver a preschool registration form to a neighbour approximately 3 blocks away and it still took over 20 minutes.
I consider it an investment in future people-powered mobility. I refuse to be the sort of mom of two different-aged kids who has to climb in and out of the car every time I have to get somewhere. I know to some, it's just accepted as the cost of doing business with little ones. For me, it feels like prison! Can't go anywhere unless you HAVE to take the car? I don't know... that just strikes me as lame, if it's your only option for mama-mobility. No thanks!
I refuse to succumb.
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My brother got his son a 3 wheeled version of a Razor type scooter when he was Dexter's age (or younger) and he moves so fast on it that my brother had to get a scooter of his own to be able to keep up (he was going much faster than my brother could walk). They've been very careful about teaching stopping and not crossing the road without an adult, but it seems like a good alternative. Now that they have a 2nd child, my brother uses a wagon a lot.
I was encouraging him to do a push bike, but he was strangely resistant. I think maybe because they already had a solution in the scooter, but also he felt that pretty soon the little guy would be big enough for a real bike, with the pedals removed.
I was always the one walking with one kid in the backpack while pushing another in a stroller. Then I graduated to a double stroller. For my 1.5 mile radius it never made sense to bike, but I here yah when you exclaim that getting in a car is torture. I know you'll find a way for you and both your children to coexist without the aid of an automobile.
I see those double strollers EVERYWHERE! Or people but their 3 year old in a stroller just because its convenient.
Mind you I don't have children, but that's just enforcing a bad habit for the toddler. They should be walking and burning off energy! If it takes too long to get somewhere, then take the bus :)
I am a fan of the child leashes though...the ones that are disguised as cute backpacks..
Yep, totally agree. Lugging even one kid in and out of a car seat is a huge pain. Enough for me to forego a trip to the store. Glad to see Dexter got a lot of use out of that bike. We're going to start looking for a good coaster bike for Hana in the next few months!
Hmmm, if little D's bike ends up being too short maybe we can trade push bikes for a few months. We have one of the wooden Runners bikes and Robert's tip toes barely touch on the lowest seat setting. I think by the end of the summer it will be fine but I would love to get him trying a push bike before then.
Another great option for transporting multiple children is baby carrier + single stroller. I seem to remember you already have a couple carriers.
I myself have developed something of an addiction and now own two woven wraps, two ring slings, a stretchy wrap, an ergo carrier, and a "buckle tai". Let me know if you want to borrow one! The buckle tai is getting the most use these days as it's great for carrying toddlers, plus I got it custom made with a this bicycle print fabric. So cute!
I totally agree with you Sarah. I am expecting my first child in a couple of months and my husband and I live in downtown Edmonton without a car. We have no plans to get one. We are right near the LRT and have no trouble getting around. I'm hoping with some good planning we can succeed with a baby as well!
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