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Buggies and car seats.

(29 Posts)
Grannynannywanny Sat 15-Oct-22 17:24:37

Congratulations on being a new Gran Le30. We’re all different. I’m the same age as you and I’ll be honest I would now find it very difficult to manoeuvre a baby in a car seat out of the car and clip onto the pram chassis. It’s 7 years since I was doing it on a regular basis with the youngest of my 4 grandchildren and I was finding it difficult by that stage .

I’d go with the option to leave the car seat in the car and lift baby out into the pram. Also, I’d take advice from the parents regarding the type of car seat they’d want you to use. They’ll have researched it and will have a preference.

annodomini Sat 15-Oct-22 17:18:32

Have you asked the advice of the baby's parents? Surely they would be concerned for his safety and comfort. If they have asked you to look after him, it's up to them to make sure you have the equipment to do the job.

MissAdventure Sat 15-Oct-22 17:16:30

I think it's feasible, but that's as much as I know.
They're like space ships to me...

Le30 Sat 15-Oct-22 17:10:25

I'm a new Gran. I will be looking afer my 13 week old grandson part time. I'm 68 and not too fit so need advice about buggies and car seats. I think I'll struggle lifting a baby and car seat out and then turning it into a buggy. Thought maybe I could permanently have car seat in my car and maybe buy a fold up stroller thing? Is this feasible? Has anyone else had this issue. Help!