Whilst I
love babywearing and adore carrying Jelly Bean on a daily basis, there are
times when it would be lovely to have a stroller available as an alternative
option. Windy and rainy days doing the school run, shopping trips with heavy
bags, or when others are helping to look after Jelly Bean, are times when the
lack of a stroller is apparent and subtly missed.
Even
though we do have a travel system it is so big, bulky, ugly, tatty and super
heavy that I have banished it and neglect using it. Thanks to the steps outside
of our house and the fact that it takes up the whole of our boot in the car,
using it for quick trips to school or taking in the car to use on days out are
more hassle than what it is worth.
With that
in mind I have been thinking about the fact that it would be a good idea to
welcome a stroller I actually like and that suits our lifestyle better into our
home.
For days
when I want to go shopping or when my mum who cannot babywear due to health
reasons (but would love to if she could and would rock at it!) is helping look
after Jelly Bean I want a stylish, lightweight and compact stroller.
Looking at
strollers I have narrowed down our options to the following –
