https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 15 May 2026 07:11:21 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-take-the-stroller-on-subways#post-2091714 Mon, 02 Mar 2015 15:22:09 +0000 luckypenny 2091714@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I pick my daughter up in manhattan everyday and we don't use a stroller (I wear the baby in an ergo). If we do have a stroller, for longer day trips out, people have ALWAYS offered to help me or I make DH help me carry it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-take-the-stroller-on-subways#post-2091626 Mon, 02 Mar 2015 14:51:53 +0000 mrsjazz 2091626@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@bunnylove08: I've never done it that way. My LO can also get on my back and do piggy back so I don't have to really superman anymore. I just make her stand up on the couch and climb on my back and hold on. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-take-the-stroller-on-subways#post-2091620 Mon, 02 Mar 2015 14:50:07 +0000 bunnylove08 2091620@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrsjazz: i dont know if I can superman my child LOL </p> <p>Her daughter is so adorable. </p> <p>I'm going to try this scooting way, have you ever done it this way?</p> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ImBAhltsbRQ" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ImBAhltsbRQ</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-take-the-stroller-on-subways#post-2091608 Mon, 02 Mar 2015 14:43:48 +0000 mrsjazz 2091608@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@bunnylove08: When I'm with DH, I just have him help me :P Or if I'm meeting friends I also have them help me because it's easier. When I'm absolutely alone, I used this video to help me figure out how to get LO on my back by myself: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VI-3EHJ-2pI" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VI-3EHJ-2pI</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-take-the-stroller-on-subways#post-2091602 Mon, 02 Mar 2015 14:39:30 +0000 bunnylove08 2091602@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrsjazz: i know its now off topic but how do you back carry her, i cant get it down. I"m front carrying my 30 lbs LO and its reminds me of being pregnant again </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-take-the-stroller-on-subways#post-2091594 Mon, 02 Mar 2015 14:35:35 +0000 BKCaribBaby 2091594@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I pretty much try to avoid it. I had a horrible time one day last summer that convinced me to get a good toddler carrier. I'm also lucky that I live at a subway station that has an elevator, but it's still hard. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-take-the-stroller-on-subways#post-2091589 Mon, 02 Mar 2015 14:32:57 +0000 PinkElephant 2091589@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I rarely go places with the girls that require the subway these days, but I do use the stroller - if I'm taking the subway, that means it's too far for my older daughter to walk.</p> <p>If I know I'm using only accessible stations, I'll take our bugaboo since I'll only have to bump it up and down a couple of stairs (although this is a problem if the elevators are broken, which does happen). If I know I'm dealing with full flights of stairs at non accessible stations, I take the Yoyo, since I can fold it up and throw it on my shoulder while I hold LO1's hand and carry LO2 in the ergo. It's slow going but I manage.</p> <p>I will say that I've generally had offers of help...probably because I always had a little baby AND a toddler with me. But the people volunteering to help are usually other moms and pregnant women. Once I had a guy help me lift my daughter's stroller over the turnstile when the handicapped door wasn't working, I was so grateful. I try to return the favor whenever I'm out and I see a parent struggling with a stroller. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-take-the-stroller-on-subways#post-2091587 Mon, 02 Mar 2015 14:32:00 +0000 plantains 2091587@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes, I do it all the time. With both our Uppababt G-Luxe and Vista. When I am carrying the Vista, people look at me like I am crazy!! When we have more kids I have no idea how I will manage. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-take-the-stroller-on-subways#post-2091581 Mon, 02 Mar 2015 14:30:40 +0000 travelgirl1 2091581@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@hotchildinthecity: That must be so hard, especially with a toddler! I do a lot of moaning about our transit system (lots of non accessible stations, can't go on streetcars with a stroller) but it's not that bad really. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-take-the-stroller-on-subways#post-2091578 Mon, 02 Mar 2015 14:27:23 +0000 mrsjazz 2091578@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes! All the time, though I'm preferring not to just because I hate how much space the stroller takes up. I rarely use the elevators (of the stations that have them) unless I'm super tired. I actually don't mind it, maybe I've got good upper body strength for it, I've done numerous trips where I've been up and down the stairs.</p> <p>People are actually surprisingly helpful to me but I prefer to carry it by myself. It makes it clunkier to carry the stroller with 2 people in my opinion.</p> <p>My LO likes to sit in a seat now, so I've been stuffing my Tula Toddler carrier in my purse lately so that she can walk when she wants to and I can throw her on my back when I need to. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-take-the-stroller-on-subways#post-2091572 Mon, 02 Mar 2015 14:23:30 +0000 hotchildinthecity 2091572@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@travelgirl1: i wish more stations in my area had elevators :/. Near my apartment, it's not an option at all!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-take-the-stroller-on-subways#post-2091569 Mon, 02 Mar 2015 14:22:29 +0000 travelgirl1 2091569@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I do it a lot, but only stations with elevators, if we are going somewhere without an elevator I get off at an accessible stop and walk the rest of the way. I couldn't imagine carrying our vista up stairs!! You guys are awesome! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-take-the-stroller-on-subways#post-2091563 Mon, 02 Mar 2015 14:19:34 +0000 magnolia 2091563@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I haven't yet as my boy is only 3 months old. I'm too scared to try to carry it with him so little inside. I use the carrier on the subway (and he has only been in it 4x) But I always try to help mamas/nannies when I can :happy: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-take-the-stroller-on-subways#post-2091546 Mon, 02 Mar 2015 14:13:52 +0000 Baby Boy Mom 2091546@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I try to avoid it at all costs. When I have to, I carry umbrella stroller in one hand, toddler on my other hip, diaper bag on my back and make the older one walk, giving him my hand that's holding the stroller when necessary. Essentially there are lots of areas I just avoid unless I'm with DH. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-take-the-stroller-on-subways#post-2091483 Mon, 02 Mar 2015 13:38:20 +0000 lamariniere 2091483@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@bunnylove08: @hotchildinthecity: I hated that when we lived in NYC, no one ever offered to help. I nearly fell down the stairs one day in midtown trying to carry DS in the stroller. </p> <p>Where I live now every single station is wheel chair accessible, and so are all of the busses and half of the trams! I think it's the law. It makes a huge difference in quality of life when you know you can easily go from A to B without even having to think about logistics and accessibility. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-take-the-stroller-on-subways#post-2091420 Mon, 02 Mar 2015 13:05:49 +0000 hilsy85 2091420@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Beehive: ha it's a workout for sure. When it's not rush hour I try to fold up the stroller and have LO walk up or down, but he will often throw a tantrum at the worst moment and i end up having to carry him and the stroller. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-take-the-stroller-on-subways#post-2091408 Mon, 02 Mar 2015 13:01:10 +0000 mrbee 2091408@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@bunnylove08: I only do that when going down a small staircase in an umbrella stroller with one kid!</p> <p>With the double stroller or a long staircase, the kids get out and walk down while I carry it down on my own. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-take-the-stroller-on-subways#post-2091402 Mon, 02 Mar 2015 12:59:00 +0000 Trailmix 2091402@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I can't take the two on my own, so we have only traveled on the subway maybe 3 times with our twins! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-take-the-stroller-on-subways#post-2091400 Mon, 02 Mar 2015 12:58:33 +0000 bunnylove08 2091400@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Beehive: my friends have stopped asking if I needed help because I go barreling with a stroller , diaper bag and LO in tow. LO totally knows the drill :silly: </p> <p>@mrbee: going up one at a time would drive me crazy! You're using a double stroller right? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-take-the-stroller-on-subways#post-2091399 Mon, 02 Mar 2015 12:58:25 +0000 hotchildinthecity 2091399@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Beehive: they're not joking when they say crossfit helps with real life stuff ;) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-take-the-stroller-on-subways#post-2091387 Mon, 02 Mar 2015 12:54:25 +0000 Beehive 2091387@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@hotchildinthecity: @hilsy85: @bunnylove08: You guys are amazing - we do take DS in the subway in his stroller, but DH always carries it - I don't think I'd be strong enough to manage! I'd love to be able to. Maybe I need to work out... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-take-the-stroller-on-subways#post-2091374 Mon, 02 Mar 2015 12:49:36 +0000 mrbee 2091374@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@hotchildinthecity: @bunnylove08: If I'm using an umbrella stroller with a kid still in it, I can usually bump my way down the stairs one step at a time! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-take-the-stroller-on-subways#post-2091364 Mon, 02 Mar 2015 12:47:07 +0000 bunnylove08 2091364@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@hotchildinthecity: I do a similar, but I dont carry it infront of me. I put my opposite hand on the metal part that holds the wheel and my other hand on the handle and rest it on my hip. </p> <p>I find people usually carry the strollers by the foot rest and our rest is bendable and I'm afraid of her tipping. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-take-the-stroller-on-subways#post-2091341 Mon, 02 Mar 2015 12:34:41 +0000 hotchildinthecity 2091341@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@bunnylove08: oh I have to kinda carry mine by the back and foot rest so both my hands are full and I feel sooo unsteady, especially going downstairs. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-take-the-stroller-on-subways#post-2091290 Mon, 02 Mar 2015 12:19:39 +0000 Mama Bird 2091290@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes :( it's really awful. I live by an el with like the tallest stairs in the city, and there are no accessible stations for three stops each way. My poor husband is the one who gets to carry the stroller, but even he's had enough. If there was parking in my neighborhood, we'd just forget the whole thing and drive everywhere. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-take-the-stroller-on-subways#post-2091280 Mon, 02 Mar 2015 12:14:26 +0000 bunnylove08 2091280@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@hotchildinthecity: I actually prefer if they do not help. I find I'm quicker by just slinging the stroller on my side and rush up with LO in it. I have yelled at someone when they tried to push past me and they totally went back up the stairs LOL</p> <p>I always ask if someone needs help too </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-take-the-stroller-on-subways#post-2091275 Mon, 02 Mar 2015 12:12:52 +0000 hotchildinthecity 2091275@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@bunnylove08: I've been SHOCKED at how few people help, and how many people literally push past you instead of waiting five seconds. Pre-LO, I always offered to help ppl with strollers and my husband offers almost on the daily. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-take-the-stroller-on-subways#post-2091271 Mon, 02 Mar 2015 12:11:48 +0000 nana87 2091271@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've never taken it by myslef; if both dh and I are going we'll take the stroller. we're moving in 2 weeks though and our new station has an elevator--I'm so excited, I think I'll use it more on the subway, particularly if there's an elevator on the other end as well. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-take-the-stroller-on-subways#post-2091267 Mon, 02 Mar 2015 12:10:46 +0000 bunnylove08 2091267@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes we take our uppababy gluxe and a toddler carrier usually. I usually have her get out of the stroller and fold it up to walk up and downstairs. I find people will not wait for a stroller and will push their way down the stairs. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-take-the-stroller-on-subways#post-2091261 Mon, 02 Mar 2015 12:09:21 +0000 californiadreams 2091261@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>yes, but most stations in my city are accessible. i did get caught once and had to carry it up the stairs, usually people offer to help though. </p>