midwife's muse

I finally won my double buggy, my second! Last year I 'won' a Graco side-by-side, lovely condition, complete with raincover (important) and changing bag (not important). Think it was £28, good price. Jack's Mummy has it in her possession because she cares for a friend's toddler occassionally. Anyway, because I shall be looking after both Jack and Amy after Christmas, when other daughter also returns to work, I needed one as well. I decided on telescopically folding, takes up less room, will fit in my small car without having to rearrange the boot, and will store better in the house. Got just what I wanted, really good condition, rain cover, sunshades, cosytoes, baskets, head-huggers and all for £32. Folds easily, unfolds easily, but it's a b****r to manoeuvre, even when I lock the swivvel wheels it's a dangerous wide-load. Also the handles are too far apart, the Graco has one handle the width of the chair, much more comfortable. When my eldest two were little I had a tandem pushchair, I don't remember it being too difficult to handle, but I was talked out of a tandem for the Grandchildren cos it's 'not fair on the one at the back'. Shouldn't have listened, should have bought an in-line, infant, transportation vehicle. 

So, does anyone want a really lovely looking double buggy? It looks new, is very comfortable, and you can safely leave a baby outside, in driving rain and they will stay completely dry. Just don't venture out and expect to negotiate kerbs or narrow aisles in shops without damage to your shoulders, or the displays.

3.11.05 10:38