Really dont have a clue what to expect - all being well dd will be 2.3 when I will have a newborn. 
Currently we have a bugaboo chameleon which I plan to use again in carrycot mode for newborn.
I am assuming/hoping we can use a buggy board for short trips - or that dd will be using a mini micro by then.
But imagine I will on occasion need some sort of double buggy.
That's all I know!
I was planning to buy a mclaren techno or similar for DD but am now wondering if I need to think longer term and what other options there are.
Will I need something like a Phil and Teds?
Really need help!
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Liveinthepresent · 15/12/2012 16:01
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KateShmate ·
15/12/2012 16:15
Have you thought about the 'twoo seat' for the chameleon? Is really good, especially for legs that do get tired, even standing up.
Personally I'd say that it's always good to have a double there if you need it. Sometimes you need to quickly pop somewhere without having a 2YO walking like a snail. Also good if you need to go shopping - can stick them both in the buggy with something to look at or eat!
I can't advise much about the maclaren techno as have never had one, although have pushed a friends double maclaren and it was unbelievably hard!
Phil and Teds could well be the answer - I wasn't keen on it when I had a newborn and a toddler, but know many people that loved it. It was brilliant when baby was 5/6 months and able to sit in big seat with toddler in extra back seat!
How much does your DD walk? If she isn't much of a 'walker', have you thought about a Bugaboo Donkey? (I will be very jealous though!) 
The type of buggy you want also depends on what you'd use it for - if you live in the country (narrow paths and doorways, small shops) or go shopping a lot then you would probably want a tandem buggy for ease. Then again if you're doing lots of walking then a side-by-side may be okay for you.
PacificDogwood ·
15/12/2012 16:37
Lots of people don't have a double with a 2 year age gap (my mother didn't 
), but I don't really know how they do it...
FWIW, I had a Double Nipper and loved it. It is a side-by-side buggy which allowed them both the same 'view' and hitting each other. It turned on a sixpence, was light, easily foldable and sturdy, even off-road.
When we no longer needed it I bought a single off ebay which I also love. Shame DS4 will soon not need/want a buggy anymore!
KateShmate ·
15/12/2012 16:50
Or bikerunski when you are in the middle of a busy place and newborn is screaming because they are hungry, and toddler starts having huge tantrum! Stuff them in and off you go!
KateShmate ·
15/12/2012 17:37
Do you have one milky ? Is it amazing?
I so desperately want one but it would be quite ridiculous to buy one now as my youngest are triplets and they're 3 now! Although to be fair, they are in the buggy quite a lot of the time as it turns into a nightmare if they come out. We've got a huge ABC buggy and I'm so desperate to go back to a 'normal' buggy!
I even bought a Bee+ for all the nonexistent times that I take one of them out at a time!
milkymocha ·
15/12/2012 18:08
Yes Kate i do own a donkey. I have had it for 10 months now and would definitely recommend !!! Although not quite sure if i recommend it for your Triplets (wow by the way, take my hat off to you!) my boy is 2.8y and just about squeezes in ut height wise!
The new style bugaboo buggy board is fantastic, very sturdy and robust. I feel very confident with my LO on it!
The donkey is the same width as a 'normal' double side (74cm i believe).
The only downside is the price!!! 
milkymocha ·
15/12/2012 19:35
My boy is quite tall in comparision to his friends (not sure in terms of averages), he has room to sit though although can only strap him around the waist as the harness straps are not big enough! not that he would wear them!
I use the official new style bugaboo board, i have hummed and ahhed about the twoo seat so iam interested in reviews of that myself. When buying i questioned how long i would use it for and was told it went up to the average height/weight of a 3.5year old if necessary. Although i would question that heightwise 
It might be worthwhile for you though if your child who is unable to walk further than his/her siblings needs to use the pram for longer than your other two as The donkey in mono is wonderful. Although i know you said you love your bee!
If you have facebook i will direct you to a 'donkey' group iam a part if you wanted others opinions 
BikeRunSki ·
15/12/2012 21:10
Live Don't worry - you'll be too tired to be scared.... It'll be fine, really.
Ihateparties ·
15/12/2012 21:27
Hahahahahahaha at 10m old refusing the pushchair
Ahem.
No, it's no good, there's nothing I can say to that
PacificDogwood ·
15/12/2012 21:47
Oh I've had under 1 buggy refusenixs too, but at that age I was still stronger than them
KateShmate ·
15/12/2012 23:12
Think I would be worried if I wasn't able to restrain my 10MO baby..
Liveinthepresent ·
15/12/2012 23:16
Thanks BikeRunSki that made me feel much better. 
Violet good point - definitely need to look at slings too. Had a baby bjorn last time - barely used it.
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Ihateparties ·
16/12/2012 00:21
live it WILL be fine, I have 3.. all alive.. and I'm a complete idiot. They've stolen my brain but who cares
Liveinthepresent ·
16/12/2012 16:44
Thanks ihateparties I have already kind of given up on my brain so that's ok
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