What do you do when you have more than one child to travel with and just one stroller? The answer is simple, either carry the older child or get yourself a buggy board. Buggy boards are skateboard like fitments that can be attached to any stroller, pram or pushchair so that your older toddler can hitch a ride.
Most of the time, travelling with more than one kid, especially when both are very young, can prove to be quite a task. While the infant can relax in the stroller or pushchair, the older toddler can get tired walking and it’s for times like these that buggy boards were invented.
Although invented much later than the stroller, the buggy boards are useful equipment that provides comfort to both the parents and the kid. Also known as kiddy boards, the original buggy boards consisted of a heavy dashboard with wheels that was to be attached to the back frame of stroller. The older child was to then stand on the board holding on to the handle of the stroller while the parent pushed the stroller. Though the idea hasn’t changed much, there has been a significant improvement in the buggy board of today. Although earlier meant for use only with umbrella fold strollers, buggy boards today can be used with all types of strollers or prams.
Modern buggy boards are lightweight yet sturdy. They are very simple to use. Fix the buggy board to the rear tubing of the stroller or push chair. The rear tubing can be either round or square. Once attached securely, the child can safely hop on for a ride. Buggy boards come with a suspension mechanism and heavy duty swivel wheels that make it easy to flex over bumps, kerbs and rough terrain. The anti-slip surface of the board ensures your child is able to stand firmly without the risk of falling off. Buggy boards are detachable and have an adjustable length to suit different needs.
While most buggy boards are safe, it is a good idea to check if children will be comfortable standing on the board for long periods of time. Also, it is essential to keep a constant check on your child when he/she is standing on the buggy board to avoid mishaps.
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