Footboard for the second child on a carriage: what is necessary for?

Although two children in the family are a great joy, they are at the same time a certain problem for many families, because the offspring require serious financial investments. Parents are trying to save on everything that they can, and a pram can be a good example of saving, which in the double version will be much cheaper than two separate single-person models. If the children are not of the same age, but of little age, then the solution may be a special step for the second child.

The step for a second child on a stroller in our country is still a wonder, however, it has already become widespread abroad. Its application is obvious, because many families in a year or two after the birth of their first child want to have a second, and only the financial side of the issue stops them. If there is a footboard, you can not buy the second carriage, because the younger one will be located in the wheelchair itself, and the elder will get the actual footboard. Such a purchase will be relatively inexpensive, but it will solve a number of problems.

Another problem is solved, in which the eldest child is jealous of the younger one. In this situation, the child does not like that he is paid less attention than before, so he pretends to be helpless, very quickly "gets tired" and is capricious. Allowing him also to ride in a wheelchair, his parents achieve a peculiar soothing psychological effect, in which the eldest child partially loses grounds for jealousy.

If we talk about the main advantages of such a solution, then you certainly need to highlight a few points.

• There are more children, but the cost of transporting them almost does not increase. Some models cost less than 3 thousand rubles, although there are more expensive - 7-10 thousand rubles. The last options are more suitable for wealthy families who have spent tens of thousands of rubles on a wheelchair.
• The footrest is extremely compact, you can literally store it in any corner. If you need to go somewhere with the children, its transportation at least in a private car, at least in public transport will not be a problem.

• The prefix for the second child allows situational use, because separating it from the stroller is not difficult. If you need to go somewhere with only one younger child, you can leave the footrest at home, so as not to drag overweight and increase the size of the transport.
• Young children, though they can walk, are not able to move as fast as adults. If the stroller is equipped with a prefix for the elder, then you can not be afraid of being late - at least the parents no longer depend on the child’s speed.
• The footrest often looks like a separate children's transport, for example, a skateboard or a scooter that elders like and makes them enjoy such a purchase. Of course, designers can not ignore the bright colors, which is also positively perceived by children.

• Even with a buckled footrest, the stroller takes about as much space as without it.Parents will not have any new problems in order to pass through the supermarket door or elevator, while the firstborn will not have to be planted by raising the stand in his hands.
• Thanks to the stand for the second child completely eliminates the need for a round-the-clock stay at home. Now a mother on maternity leave can easily do socially useful things, for example, go to the store to buy the necessary products. In the same way, she can take her child to the polyclinic or take both kids for a walk to the park, even if it is located quite far from home.

Naturally, there are certain disadvantages to buying a special step for a baby too. Criticism most often concerns the safety of such transportation of the firstborn - many parents reasonably believe that the child may fall from the additional construction and strike.

Others rightly note that some expensive consoles are more expensive than budget strollers, although they offer far fewer options. There are complaints that even in 2018, such accessories are not sold everywhere, and outside the major cities you can often buy them only on the Internet, which confuses many, because the product may not be suitable.

The step for an older child only to an unknowing person may seem like an extremely primitive and simple construction. In fact, manufacturers offer a lot of varieties of such products. They are classified by several criteria, and to begin consideration follows with that, the probability of fastening of a children's footboard to this or that stroller is great.

• The universal model is designed to fit practically all models of children's transport.
• A partially universal footboard can also be attached to many wheelchairs, however, the method of attachment has certain limitations.
• A special attachment for a specific model of the stroller, most likely, will not fit into any other children's transport, but on the other hand, it takes the most practical consideration of the shape and dimensions of the stroller, making walks even more comfortable.

Consoles differ depending on the position in which the second child is placed on them. A recumbent position, of course, is not provided for, but there is still a choice to choose from.

• Standing treads are often called steps or treads. They take up relatively little space and resemble a scooter, but they should not be chosen for a very small child.
• The sitting console assumes the presence of a seat, which is much more comfortable for the baby, especially at long distances, but increases the size and weight of the whole structure.
• Models 2 in 1 allow the baby to take any of the above positions at will, so that such a prefix could also be called universal.

In relation to the stroller, the prefix may be located in the most unexpected places, but its choice may also depend on it.

• Centered behind Strollers are located most of the usual sitters. Their attachment is possible if the youngest child has its back to the parents, and there is quite a lot of space under the high handle. This solution is good because the firstborn is in close proximity to the carrying parent.
• On the side of the stroller usually a separate seat is attached, so that from the side the wheelchair looks like a double one, only a little strange in shape. The fact is that with the extra wheels the design is usually not so generously awarded - most often it is one, because of which one extreme row of wheels of the carriage suddenly becomes central.But some models allow you to rebuild into a separate car seat, and even into a smaller separate carriage.

• The extra seat can even be located on top of the stroller. In this case, the design looks about the same as some similar strollers for twins. Such a solution is only possible if the stroller is rather low. Above the feet of the youngest child a seat is installed on special supports, so that the eldest child is above and in front. Because of this, the younger one finds himself in a somewhat losing position, since the survey of the surroundings is blocked for him, but the older one will most likely be delighted.

Finally, it should be noted that attachments for second children can be attached to the stroller through its different parts. Often used mount for the central axis. In this case, the choice of the consumer is offered an extension cord of any length or a reliable rubber cable, which allows you to attach the design to the stroller of any kind.

With a great desire on the Internet you can find dozens of different models of steps, attachments and steps for the second child, produced in different countries of the world and corresponding to any possible parameters.

Understanding all of them for quite a long time, and not all of them are sold in our country, therefore, it makes sense to dwell on at least those models that are in high demand in our area as of mid-2018.

• Lascal Buggy Board Maxi It is considered one of the best solutions not only in our country, but throughout the world. This model is produced in Sweden, its cost is about 7.5-8 thousand rubles. Let this design cost a lot, however, numerous reviews confirm that the advantages described by the manufacturer are not just an advertising move. The footboard assumes only a standing position, therefore it is designed for children not younger than 2 years old. It is equipped with large rubber wheels, which increases its throughput, and such a design can be attached to almost any wheelchair.

• Bumprider crescent - this solution is not less quality, but more economical. As of the summer of 2018, this model will cost parents about 6 thousand rubles, and the age of a baby who can use it is from 2 to 5 years. This step is also designed exclusively for the standing position, and is distinguished by a special suspension, thanks to which its course becomes very soft on almost any road. Parents praise this step for being fastened to the stroller with special straps, which, as befits the straps, are adjustable in length. This allows you to use a similar accessory with strollers from any manufacturer.

• Litaf Seat2Go - This is a model from a well-known Israeli brand, which has almost four decades of successful history. The presented concept allows the child to both stand and sit, and while standing, he will go face-down in the direction of movement, and sitting - facing the mother. The developers have tried to combine their creation with strollers of any type, and such a prefix is ​​connected very easily with the frame of children's transport - literally at the touch of a button.Although the design is attached to the wheelchair in the middle in the middle, it is often praised for the fact that the creators took care of the convenience of the parents, because due to the significant elevation of the lower step it does not interfere with the legs of an adult.

• Freerider by Mountain Buggy - This is a universal step, which is not suitable for every stroller, but this design can be considered a full-fledged transformer. The fact is that the product looks like a scooter attached to a pram, however, the company decided not to dwell on the similarity alone - by unhooking the structure, you can get a fully functioning scooter.
• Revelo buggy pod - This is probably the most prominent representative of the extra seats, which are fixed on the side of the stroller. Despite the seeming limitation of such a decision, the manufacturer was able to make it universal - the seat is attached to the cradles and to the walking blocks. This model is also normally combined with strollers, which were originally designed for twins, and therefore are in demand among those parents who were fortunate enough to have three children.

The variety of steps, steps and attachments for the second child allows parents to choose the best option. However, even a good knowledge of the range does not guarantee that the purchase will be successful. When choosing a product, you should always study the negative experiences of other parents in order to know what to prepare for.

• Like any other vehicle, the console for the stroller has a certain indicator of maximum weight, more than which she simply can not stand. Most often this indicator is at the level of 20–23 kg, however, there are exceptions to the smaller side, for example, up to 15 kg. At the age of two, this is usually not a problem, but the prefix is ​​usually bought so that the kid can ride up to 4-5 years.

• When a prefix is ​​called universal, it is usually meant that its fasteners allow you to attach it to any stroller, regardless of the type and specific model. It is very important for the design to allow it to be lowered or made higher, otherwise universality may turn out to be an empty sound. They usually lower the footboard in cases when the design of the handle of the stroller may prevent the older child from touching his head. Accordingly, it is worth raising the model in the event that the handle does not interfere with the child in any way - then the increased distance from the ground to the footboard will allow the lucky parent not to touch the design with their feet when walking.

• If the attachment to the stroller is designed as an additional side seat, It is very important that its covers are made of non-marking fabric that is easily washable. Accordingly, the cover should assume the possibility of removal for the guidance of cleanliness. This requirement is placed on all seats, regardless of whether they are located on the side or on the top, as well as on how old their small passenger is.

In the next video, see a review of the universal footboard for the second child from the Bumprider.