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Old 5 Apr 11, 09:14 PM  
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buggy / pushchair for 7 year old?

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Would it be ridiculous to buy a pushchair / buggy for my 7 year old?
I was thinking he would manage fine in the parks but by the evenings we pan to shop and i think he will not walk anywhere.

Is it ok and are their pushchairs or buggies that would fit a 7 year old? He wont mind going in it but what do you guys think?

Am i mad?

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Old 5 Apr 11, 09:17 PM  
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I have a 6 year old who hates walking but we've decided not to get a stroller for him but see how he goes and if need be get the cheapest Walmart special we can find for him and leave it behind afterwards! I very much doubt my daughter will want to share her stroller with him lol!
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Im sorry to say but yes I think that is a bit silly, he is far too old, even for Florida.
We went at christmas with our dd who is 7 and she was fine, you just need to make sure you pace yourself and dont do too much and Im sure he will be fine!
It each each to their own but I certainly wouldnt want to be pushing a 7 year old round in a pram!
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My son was 7 last time we went and we took a £30 buggy with us. It wasn't used to push him around in all the time but it did come in useful for fireworks, fantasmic and just for him to sit in when we waited for the parades. We did go in August and it was very hot at times and he did get exhausted. I can see no problem with you taking a pushchair if that is what you feel he will need.
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Thanks for the replies - i think he is just going to be so tired. even if he gets to take half hour of his feet for a bit to recharge a bit. He has never been abroad or done consecutive days at theme parks or having that much fun in one week! you can not really compare a busy caravan holiday with disney! It's not like i will be making him use it but he will get the option to use it or call it an evening and go back to the hotel. Least he will be making the decision.
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We used one for DD when she was 7. It was so hot she just flaked so it was easier to push her around so she was happy which meant we were too. We were able to stay out later and enjoy more. You must do what you feel is best for your child, regardless of age. All children are different.
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We didn't even consider it when we took our 5 yr old, he walked around all parks absolutely fine and just made sure we had enough stops throughout the day. It's personal choice, but unless there was a medical reason I can't see why any child over 4 or 5 would need a buggy.
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I think you should just go with what your instinct is telling you. You are his parent, and know him best. Surely it would be best for all if he wasn't completely grumpy at the end of a long day of fun and excitment!

I even saw a thread recently on another board of a mum being pushed round in a disney stroller!

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We didn't even consider it when we took our 5 yr old, he walked around all parks absolutely fine and just made sure we had enough stops throughout the day.
We were the same on our first visit when youngest DS was 5 - infact he outwalked all of us and never moaned once about the walking - unlike his 16 year old brother Youngest DS was also quite tall for his age and he really wouldn't have been too comfortable in one I don't think.
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was thinking of this my self as have a 6 year old and he's ok but gets tired walking a lot and with the heat, so like u said sophiepop Happy son = happy parents and i dont want to be unhappy in disney so might take it with us just in case as we have one in the shed
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