Lascal Buggyboard - Universal Connector Kit

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Most buggy boards are suitable from 2-years-old but the Roma Uptown Rider can be used from 12 months - great if you have a small gap between your babes. However, it’s not as versatile as a dual purpose ride-on like the BumpRider Sit Stroller Board, because this is only a seat and offers no function as a standing board. The seat folds down easily, when not in use, so that your child can stand comfortably if s/he wishes to So if you liked the Kleine Dreumes Kid Sit buggy board but your stroller didn’t have a rear axle, this accessory take care of it. Read next: The best running buggies to buy, as rated by Mumsnet users Is it better to get a buggy board with a seat?

Parents on our Mumsnet talk boards often discuss the merits of buggy boards and are always keen to report on the best performing products - and the ones that fall short of expectations too. We've collated a list of the best buggy boards that Mumsnetters have tried, tested and rave about to put together this handy guide. Some people struggle to walk with buggy boards. Common complaints from users are that they're unable to take proper strides when pushing a buggy with a stroller platform attached as their feet catch on the board. Others say that it’s bad for posture or that they struggle to reach the pushchair handle over their child when they’re using the ride-on. However a side car buggy board such as the Roma Uptown Ride may solve this issue.The Lascal Maxi is a standing board which doesn’t come with a seat. However, there’s an option to buy a compatible ‘saddle’, which can be bought separately if you decide your child would be happier sitting down. The saddle doesn’t come cheap so you’d have to factor this into the overall price if you want a seated buggy board. When compared to the other seated buggy board on our list, the BumpRider Sit Stroller Board, the Lascal Maxi works out as being quite a bit more expensive. It is important that any child using the BuggyBoard has enough space to stand comfortably. However, due to the number of combinations possible across pushchair brands (regarding positioning of carrycots, whether seats are forward/rear facing, the ability of the pushchair handle to slide out, accessories you may have attached etc.) we are unable to illustrate everything. Only you can recognise if your child has enough space to stand comfortably. Best of all, the seat is incredibly comfy for little bottoms and there are also built-in handlebars that kids will find really fun (while also helping to keep them secure). The seat can be easily removed, if your child prefers to stand during their ride. Take a look at the various Mountain Buggy Freerider Connectors available to attach to strollers of different brands. These connectors are basically attachment systems that lets you connect the Mountain Buggy Freerider Kiddie board (sold separately) to various popular brands of strollers.

A buggy board with a seat may work well for you if your older child is still relatively young and is likely to get tired and cranky if they have to stand on a buggy board for any considerable time. A dual purpose buggy board such as the BumpRider Sit Stroller Board offers versatility because it can be used as a seat or as a stand-on buggy board, depending on your needs. Are buggy boards easy to walk with? In case you own a Bugaboo baby stroller, you’ll need the Bugaboo Donkey Wheeled Board Adapter to be able to attach a board to this stroller, so that you can take an additional kid around. Kleine Dreumes Kid Sit Wheel Board Adapter allows the Kleine Dreumes Kid Sit wheel board to be connected to strollers without the rear axle. Mum-of-two Louise Baty has been a journalist for almost 20 years and covers parenting, health and lifestyle for consumer print and online publications.

1. Best overall buggy board: Lascal BuggyBoard Maxi

The Connector Kit works with the Maxi, Mini, (even the discontinued Lascal BuggyBoards) and with other pushchairs. Its a replacement set for those who have lost or broken their Lascal BuggyBoard Connectors. Fortunately for users, adapters are available to solve this problem. The Kleine Dreumes Kid Sit wheel board adapter is one such product. You will need this adapter if you want to use the Kleine Dreumes Kid-Sit buggy board on strollers with no rear axle. When your child rides on the buggy board, they’re actually positioned between your arms as you push the pram, making it extra safe. They can also hold onto the pushchair handle bar too. Maximum child’s weight: Up to 20kg as a stroller board, up to 50kg as a scooter | Suitable for: Most prams via universal connectors What we love In all you get three different variants of connectors. When you buy the freerider, it only comes with Connector 1. You have to separately buy the other two connectors – Connectors 2 and 3.

However, just like the beefier version, it will fit any pushchair and has the same non-slip platform, with built-in suspension for a comfortable ride. You will need this adapter to attach the Comfort Wheeled Board to your Bugaboo Donkey or Buffalo strollers Lascal has produced a good quality, solid board, with a non-slip surface to help your child travel safely. It can be hooked out of the way when not in use for short periods or you can completely remove it with ease. You have to attach the Adapter to the frame of the pram using the straps provided (straps stay in place on the frame). Similarly, if you use a BuggyBoard Saddle, the seat accessory designed for use with the BuggyBoard Maxi, you need to be sure that your child has adequate space to sit/stand comfortably. They should always sit rear facing.

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The BuggyBoard has been designed with functionality in mind, so our illustrative examples are intended to show you that the BuggyBoard can be mounted successfully onto almost every pushchair model. The non-slip surface will keep your child stable during your travels. Like most of the buggy boards on our list, can handle a maximum weight of 20kg. Read next: The best child bike seats for a safe and fun ride Buggy board or double buggy? How do I decide which is best for me? The Lascal BuggyBoard Mini is a more compact version of our top choice, the Lascal BuggyBoard Maxi. It lives up to its name - the Mini weighs only 1.8kg in comparison to the Maxi’s heftier 2.7kg. While the weight limit is the same for the Maxi and Mini buggy boards, the mini version suits lighter weight pushchairs, such as strollers, better. It’s slimmer than the maxi version, with all round smaller dimensions.