https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 21 May 2026 02:04:07 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/city-mamas-how-do-you-get-around#post-1921809 Wed, 29 Oct 2014 21:37:55 +0000 bunnylove08 1921809@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I only have one but my uppa baby has a shoulder strap so I fold up the stroller and carry dd up and down the stairs because subway elevators take way too long</p> <p>I also agree with choosing your times carefully </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/city-mamas-how-do-you-get-around#post-1918495 Mon, 27 Oct 2014 21:21:33 +0000 Mrs. Bee 1918495@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Baby Boy Mom: yah folding the stroller is worse than carrying it in my opinion! so we rarely take the bus or only take it when it's both of us. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/city-mamas-how-do-you-get-around#post-1918477 Mon, 27 Oct 2014 21:09:11 +0000 Foodnerd81 1918477@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Baby Boy Mom: I only have one LO and a single stroller, but I have never folded my stroller for public transportation. I make a point to avoid rush hour, and I have taken our umbrella stroller out big UB vista and not had a problem, on the bus or train. But again, I choose my travel times carefully. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/city-mamas-how-do-you-get-around#post-1918431 Mon, 27 Oct 2014 20:44:01 +0000 Baby Boy Mom 1918431@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mama Bird: Yes there are buses but I still need to fold the stroller etc, and honestly I'm just not a big fan. I guess I don't "need" to go anywhere (most of the time anyway), but it would be nice to be able to get around to different areas.</p> <p>@lamariniere: jealous! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/city-mamas-how-do-you-get-around#post-1917810 Mon, 27 Oct 2014 14:43:07 +0000 lamariniere 1917810@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>In my city, all of the public transit is accessible: every metro station has at least one elevator, there are modern trams that have spaces for strollers and the bus also has designated areas for strollers. I :heart: the convenience. I take my 3 year old and baby out all the time. We have a single stroller with buggy board and my older LO either rides that or walks. In transit, I fold up the buggy board, but I never have to fold the stroller. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/city-mamas-how-do-you-get-around#post-1917711 Mon, 27 Oct 2014 14:01:56 +0000 Mama Bird 1917711@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>What about buses? Are there lines that are sort of reliable and will take you where you need to go? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/city-mamas-how-do-you-get-around#post-1917564 Mon, 27 Oct 2014 13:08:55 +0000 Baby Boy Mom 1917564@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Bee: Yup, I really didn't expect how helpful people have been. It's been a nice surprise! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/city-mamas-how-do-you-get-around#post-1917485 Mon, 27 Oct 2014 12:47:29 +0000 Baby Boy Mom 1917485@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@hilsy85: ya I'm pretty sure you have to take them off! But I will take another look and check. I think your slightly larger age difference might (hopefully) make it a bit easier. :) If there is a silver lining, I have found strangers to be surprisingly helpful when they see my set up! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/city-mamas-how-do-you-get-around#post-1917479 Mon, 27 Oct 2014 12:46:06 +0000 Mrs. Bee 1917479@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Baby Boy Mom: people are always willing to help you. maybe a light double stroller? i could never babywear that long because it hurt my back. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/city-mamas-how-do-you-get-around#post-1917443 Mon, 27 Oct 2014 12:32:16 +0000 hilsy85 1917443@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Baby Boy Mom: I know there are some buggy boards that are compatible with umbrella strollers--not sure how it works when you fold up the stroller though, I would guess you have to take it off? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/city-mamas-how-do-you-get-around#post-1917438 Mon, 27 Oct 2014 12:30:47 +0000 Baby Boy Mom 1917438@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Bee: I forgot to mention that we do have a double stroller that I've been using when we are not going too far or when I'm sure I will have elevators. But there is no way I could fold it and do all the maneuvering involved with stairs. :/ I do find it pretty limiting though since there are so few stops with elevators! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/city-mamas-how-do-you-get-around#post-1917435 Mon, 27 Oct 2014 12:29:47 +0000 hilsy85 1917435@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I only have 1 LO (2yrs) and when we take public transportation, I take our umbrella stroller. I try to use elevator stations only, but otherwise, I just fold up the stroller and hold his hand as he goes up and down the steps. When LO2 comes, I imagine I will baby wear until he/she is close to 1 yr, and then...I have no idea! :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/city-mamas-how-do-you-get-around#post-1917426 Mon, 27 Oct 2014 12:23:04 +0000 Mrs. Bee 1917426@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>we honestly couldn't live without our double stroller. some days we walk really really far (over 8 miles this saturday), and there's no way the kids could walk that. granted we walked that far because they were napping!</p> <p>we just know which subway stops have elevators and try to take those if we need to take the subway. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/city-mamas-how-do-you-get-around#post-1917412 Mon, 27 Oct 2014 12:16:05 +0000 Baby Boy Mom 1917412@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've been trying to figure out how to better manage public transportation now that it's getting cooler. My 3 year old can walk some but definitely gets tired and needs the stroller. My toddler can either be in the stroller or the ergo, but he is 30 lbs so I can only carry him so long. So far I have ended up taking a stroller with buggy board and then when we go on the subway or bus I have the toddler in the ergo, preschooler holding one hand and stroller in the other (plus a backpack with all our stuff). I'm sure it looks totally ridiculous because it sure feels it! So I'm wondering how other people do it! Should I consider a double umbrella stroller or a better carrier maybe? Something else I'm not thinking of? Is this just how it's going to be? </p>