Lascal Buggyboard - Universal Connector Kit

Product Information

If you have more than one small child, you may find a buggy board an ideal way to upgrade your buggy or stroller to carry your older child, rather than investing in a double buggy that may only be used for a few months. Reviewers say that buggy boards are handy for short trips out when you need to keep everyone moving at a faster pace than toddler speed. You can get a scooter that attaches to the mountain buggy. So he can scoot along and then attach when tired.” - recommended by Mumsnet user, Caspianberg Our verdict 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. However the Roma Uptown Ride. which offers a sidecar ride-on arrangement and safety harness is suitable from 12-months-old.

The Mountain Buggy Freerider Stroller Board is made to fit the rear axle of all Mountain Buggy and Phil & Teds prams. But it can also fit the Baby Jogger City Mini, Britax Strider Plus, Bugaboo Cameleon and Bob Revolution with the use of an additional connector. Connector 2 fits: Mountain Buggy nano, phil&teds DOT, phil&teds navigator, phil&teds classic, phil&teds sport, phil&teds hammerhead, phil&teds explorer, phil&teds verve, phil&teds vibe, Easywalker Duo (pre-2011), Britax/steelcraft StriderPlus B-Dual, Britax B-Ready, BOB REvolution SE, Bugaboo Chameleon Most stroller boards actually come with all the necessary hardware to attach it to the stroller, however Bugaboo requires you to buy an adapter to be able to attach the board to the main pram. In case, your toddler decides to stand rather than sit, you can simply fold the saddle down and out of the way (you don’t have to remove it from the board). This board is recommended from 18 months - a little younger than many boards which are only deemed suitable from two years and up - so it’s ideal if you have a small gap between your kids.

For tired toddlers

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. For Tired Toddlers: The BuggyBoard Maxi is perfect for kids from the age of 2 to 6 years old, and has is safety tested to 20 kg (44 lbs), featuring an additional saddle for toddlers to rest on This special edition version in snazzy leopard print adds a fashionable touch to proceedings too - great for standing out from the crowd at your local toddler group. 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. The saddle has been carefully designed to securely and safely clamp on and off the board, which makes fitting the saddle easy. You don’t require any special tools to fit the Saddle.

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. The Bumprider Stroller Board offers impressive suspension for a comfortable ride along with an ergonomic non-slip surface to prevent your toddler from tumbling off in transit. This buggy board is also easy to fold away with a safety strap or disconnect when not in use. Parents usually opt for the Maxi if they have a larger pram or a double buggy, and the Mini for a smaller stroller. We think the Maxi is easier to navigate over bumps and up and down kerbs, giving a slightly more stable ride, although both are secure for your tot to ride on. 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.You have to attach the Adapter to the frame of the pram using the straps provided (straps stay in place on the frame).

The term buggy board officially refers to the Lascal Buggy Board, which was the very first board manufactured to be attached to a buggy. Most pushchair brands offer their own buggy board but you can also choose from a wide range of universal buggy boards designed to fit most types of pram.

What age is the Lascal BuggyBoard suitable for and what weight does it hold?

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. 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. 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.

In this guide, we cover all the need-to-knows about the Lascal BuggyBoard and answer your commonly asked questions, so you can decide if it’s the best buggy board to suit your needs. How does the Lascal BuggyBoard work?

Fitting Your Board: The Maxi can be fitted on uprights between 31-54 cm and the connectors are made to fit square, oval and round tubing. For additional fitting advice please visit buggyboard.info 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. Lascal and Bumprider are two kid boards that fit pretty much all strollers, so you can't really go wrong there.” - tried and tested by Mumsnet user, eliniatko Our verdict