double buggy for shorties!

**sweets** · 26-09-2009, 04:01 PM

Can anyone recomend a double buggy thats reasonably easy for a 5ft tall person to push? lol.

I hate the things but may have to buy one soon, the last one i had was awful! cant remember the make but i found it really hard work.

I need to it fold up reasonably small too and be light.

can't afford phil and teds or anything like that, just want one for occasional use and short walks.

**funtoplay** · 26-09-2009, 04:55 PM

Hi, I have the opposite problem I am over 5"10 and am hunched over with most buggies!!!! Perhaps we could take a bit off your buggy and put it on mine!!!

Julia

**Chatterbox Childcare** · 26-09-2009, 04:56 PM

I am 5ft 2" and I love my three wheeler. It is the Odyssey from Mothercare and is fab. I would go to Mothercare and try the different ones out. I like the fact that the back wheels come out easily for storage and boot space.

**sweets** · 26-09-2009, 04:58 PM

Originally Posted by funtoplay

Hi, I have the opposite problem I am over 5"10 and am hunched over with most buggies!!!! Perhaps we could take a bit off your buggy and put it on mine!!!

Julia

lol if only it was possible! we could do the same with jeans and trousers too as i have trouble buying them as well

**Mrs.L.C** · 26-09-2009, 05:07 PM

the out n about nipper is quite low and easy to push - folds up small for a 3 wheeler but obv not as small as an umbrella fold

**singlewiththree** · 26-09-2009, 05:08 PM

I'm 5ft 3 and I have a Jane Powertwin and you can drop the handle height

**sweets** · 26-09-2009, 05:12 PM

they are a bit expensive for me at the mo! wanted a decent one but a cheapie really. looked on ebay but good ones dont come on very often and would like a new one really.

**Mrs.L.C** · 26-09-2009, 05:17 PM

Originally Posted by sweets

they are a bit expensive for me at the mo! wanted a decent one but a cheapie really. looked on ebay but good ones dont come on very often and would like a new one really.

Yes they can be but not so bad when getting them 2nd hand - Nothing wrong with 2nd hand pushchairs as long as you can see them/inspect them before buying.

**Chatterbox Childcare** · 26-09-2009, 05:21 PM

try ebay and seach urban detour and then twin/multiples and you will see about 5 for £50.00

**Blaze** · 26-09-2009, 05:27 PM

I second the urban detour vote!

**sweets** · 26-09-2009, 05:31 PM

Originally Posted by DebbieS26

try ebay and seach urban detour and then twin/multiples and you will see about 5 for £50.00

thanks just had a look and ive got my eye on one! its a drive away but not too far, looks a nice pram, just a bit worried about the width of it and wether it will fit through the average doorway, but i think most of them do nowadays don't they?

**Chatterbox Childcare** · 27-09-2009, 12:27 AM

I couldn't get it through my front door. When I go out I find that there are double doors nearly everywhere

Are you going after a red one?

**Sally G** · 27-09-2009, 07:42 AM

Originally Posted by sweets

they are a bit expensive for me at the mo! wanted a decent one but a cheapie really. looked on ebay but good ones dont come on very often and would like a new one really.

Ive got a second hand maclaren double and the hight is fne for me - im 5'1

**sweets** · 27-09-2009, 07:44 AM

Originally Posted by DebbieS26

I couldn't get it through my front door. When I go out I find that there are double doors nearly everywhere

Are you going after a red one?

it was a red one i was looking at but decided not to now, as i read some reviews on it and people have said its too wide for a lot of doorways.
i really want a tandem one i think so it will fit in my narrow hallway.
Will keep looking