Too big for a stroller

mandapanda78

Here's my mini Disney rant: people take their 3 year olds and schedule NO DOWN TIME. They're at the parks by open at 9 am and they plan to go go go go until close. Hi,  your kid does not have those resources. That's when you see the screaming meltdown kid and the mother yelling at them to "stop crying damnit! This is the happiest place on earth!" And pushing them around in a stroller doesn't really help. They're tired and overstimulated.

Naps, y'all. Naps. Even I need them at Disney and I'm 32 years old.

Rant over.

LDYGTR13

I fully support any kind of nap for people of any age.

Beachy730

Manda I completely agree.  I don't even know if I'll ever even bring my kids to Disney until they're like 10.  It was just a general example I used.  But either way, I don't think I would attempt any open-close days.  That's just insane.  

pinkpinot

I don't know if I have the patience to go to Disney without kids let alone with kids. 

RobotLegs

So... if my toddler acts up I just lock 'em in the stroller?  Maybe I could just tie them to a fencepost or something instead...

baystateapple

I didn't go to Disney for the first time until I was 9.  I don't understand when parents bring their kids when they're under a certain age.  They're not going to get it, they won't remember it, and they're too little for that kind of overstimulation with no down time.  I can't do Disney for 10 hours NOW, at 27.

LDYGTR13

I can do disney forever. I'm pretty sure it's in my blood.

scottswife1106

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[QUOTE]Here's my mini Disney rant: people take their 3 year olds and schedule NO DOWN TIME. They're at the parks by open at 9 am and they plan to go go go go until close. Hi,  your kid does not have those resources. That's when you see the screaming meltdown kid and the mother yelling at them to "stop crying damnit! This is the happiest place on earth!" And pushing them around in a stroller doesn't really help. They're tired and overstimulated. Naps, y'all. Naps. Even I need them at Disney and I'm 32 years old. Rant over.
Posted by mandapanda78[/QUOTE]

I totally agree. Most of the time, the kids are worn out and just ready to shut it down. We were very lucky cause my daughter was excellent. She didn't have any melt-downs and was ready to go when it was time. In general, she is a go go go person anyway, like me.

And WE take naps everyday.

annakb8

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[QUOTE]I can do disney forever. I'm pretty sure it's in my blood.
Posted by LDYGTR13[/QUOTE]

Me too. But I agree that people bring kids to Disney when they're way too young. I grew up going to Disney all the time but besides a few select things I don't have any memories of Disney until I was about 10 or 11.

And my brother was a toddler when I was in high school and his slow walking drove me crazy. But waiting for my mom to fold and unfold the stroller everytime we got into or out of the car bugged me even more. Strollers are annoying, I would want to stop using one ASAP.

jemmini6

My question is why a stroller?  I've seen parents use wagons for their older children before (and generally just for 'breaks', not the whole time) and that seems so much more age appropriate.

We went to a Renaissance fair a few weeks ago and my 3-year-old nephew did just fine walking around all day.  My sister doesn't even bring his stroller anywhere anymore...in fact, I think she still has it stored at her ex-H's house.  Strollers soooo aren't necessary....it's called discipline.  And if you are that concerned about them running off or something, get one of those backpack leash things (which I still think are ridiculous, but much better than shoving an 8 year old in a toddler stroller)

Beachy730

I think I was 5 the first time we went to Disney (and my brother was 7), and I'm pretty sure one of the main reasons we went was because we were visiting my grandparents who lived there so we went for a few days.  The only memories I have from it are the ones I know from pictures and stories.  

I went a ton when I was 15-21 because the people I used to babysit for and owned the bar I worked at used to always bring me with them since the dad would never go.  The last few times we went i wouldn't even go to the parks, I would just stay at the hotel pool because I couldn't handle the parks anymore.  

Beachy730

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[QUOTE]My question is why a stroller?  I've seen parents use wagons for their older children before (and generally just for 'breaks', not the whole time) and that seems so much more age appropriate. We went to a Renaissance fair a few weeks ago and my 3-year-old nephew did just fine walking around all day.  My sister doesn't even bring his stroller anywhere anymore...in fact, I think she still has it stored at her ex-H's house.  <strong>Strollers soooo aren't necessary....it's called discipline.  And if you are that concerned about them running off or something, get one of those backpack leash things (which I still think are ridiculous, but much better than shoving an 8 year old in a toddler stroller)</strong>
Posted by jemmini6[/QUOTE]

<div>I will never put my kid on a leash.  I'll pay for a babysitter when we go somewhere if they are that bad about running off.  </div><div>
</div><div>I think most people bring strollers most of the time for "just in case" and also because they use them to hold their bags and purses.  I don't know, I definitely understand wagons, but those things can be freaking difficult to manouver on an empty sidewalk, I can't imagine at a crowded place.</div>

scottswife1106

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[QUOTE]My question is why a stroller?  I've seen parents use wagons for their older children before (and generally just for 'breaks', not the whole time) and that seems so much more age appropriate. We went to a Renaissance fair a few weeks ago and my 3-year-old nephew did just fine walking around all day.  My sister doesn't even bring his stroller anywhere anymore...in fact, I think she still has it stored at her ex-H's house.  Strollers soooo aren't necessary....it's called discipline.  And if you are that concerned about them running off or something, get one of those <strong>backpack leash things</strong> (which I still think are ridiculous, but much better than shoving an 8 year old in a toddler stroller)
Posted by jemmini6[/QUOTE]

I hate those things! I always think that the parents aren't doing a very good job at discipline when they need one of those.

Birdie1483

I might get a stroller just so I can walk around and ram other people's ankles and run over their toes as revenge.

But If I have a slow walking kid I can't garauntee that I won't grab them by the wrist, pull a Kate Gosselin and yell at them to "walk with a purpose."

katieisawesome

I have always hated seeing a kid older than like 2 in a stroller.  Strollers are a PITA anyway - baby carriers and their own legs all the way.  My daughter hasn't been in a stroller since she was like 1 and even then it was sparingly.

Some of those kids looked like middle schoolers lol.

missy68

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[QUOTE]Here's my mini Disney rant: people take their 3 year olds and schedule NO DOWN TIME. They're at the parks by open at 9 am and they plan to go go go go until close. Hi,  your kid does not have those resources. That's when you see the <strong>screaming meltdown kid</strong> and the mother yelling at them to "stop crying damnit! This is the happiest place on earth!" And pushing them around in a stroller doesn't really help. They're tired and overstimulated. Naps, y'all. Naps. Even I need them at Disney and I'm 32 years old. Rant over.
Posted by mandapanda78[/QUOTE]

Screaming meltdown kid? We had one. At the beginning of the day. He saw Goofy. I was holding him, we were far away, and all of a sudden, I had two skinny arms wrapped tight around my neck, two legs locked behind my back, and a face buried in my neck. Until Daddy showed up, then he had the same thing.

Turned out, he was TERRIFIED of the life-sized versions of what he loved as cartoons. I made the mistake of pointing out Goofy while I thought we were a safe distance away.

Bad aunt, bad aunt. Second day out was much better; he lasted the whole day in the MagicKingdom, we did character scouting and avoided them, and he even rode the Gold Mine roller coaster and the Brer Rabbit water ride.

[Deleted User]

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[QUOTE]I might get a stroller just so I can walk around and ram other people's ankles and run over their toes as revenge.
Posted by Birdie1483[/QUOTE]
Uh, revenge for what?

crfische

I will never, ever, ever go to Disney. Ever. Ever.




Ever.

blush64

I've always wondered why people care so much. People get so angry because they figure a kid is too old to be in a stroller but it doesn't affect their lives in any way.

My kids wouldn't fit in a stroller at this point and certainly wouldn't want to ride in one BUT when they were younger my oldest would sit in the stroller with the youngest when we went on long walks. I walk quite fast and walking for a couple hours would have been hard for them.

He would have been too old by many standards to be in the stroller but unless someone else has to push him I don't see why it's the business of anyone but me.

In fact even bottles, pacifiers or anything at an older age doesn't bother me at all. The way I see things would be that if it isn't my child and it isn't hurting, why should I care.

My kids didn't use bottles or pacifiers.

Birdie1483

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Too big for a stroller : Uh, revenge for what?
Posted by daffodil_jill[/QUOTE]

All of the other women ramming their strollers into me. :)

I know I wouldn't be seeking revenge on the right people, but it'd probably make me feel better.

Mrs.B6302007

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[QUOTE]I will never, ever, ever go to Disney. Ever. Ever. Ever.
Posted by crfische[/QUOTE]


Not even with Baby Bee??? =-(

You can bring your special "stoller".  You know, the one you had to use for awhile with the shiny streamers and glitter.

Mrs.B6302007

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[QUOTE]I've always wondered why people care so much. People get so angry because they figure a kid is too old to be in a stroller but it doesn't affect their lives in any way. My kids wouldn't fit in a stroller at this point and certainly wouldn't want to ride in one BUT when they were younger my oldest would sit in the stroller with the youngest when we went on long walks. I walk quite fast and walking for a couple hours would have been hard for them. He would have been too old by many standards to be in the stroller but unless someone else has to push him I don't see why it's the business of anyone but me. In fact even bottles, pacifiers or anything at an older age doesn't bother me at all. The way I see things would be that if it isn't my child and it isn't hurting, why should I care. My kids didn't use bottles or pacifiers.
Posted by blush64[/QUOTE]

Who's getting angry?  COlor me confused.

Bubbalub

I decided long ago that I will not bring my kids to Disneyland while they still use a stroller for several reasons. 1) They are too young to remember anything. 2) Strollers drive me fucking crazy at the parks and I want to punch every person at the park with one, especially when they just wander around and park it right in the middle of a path so no one can get around them. 3) Peace of mind. I would just worry about the damn thing, parked with the other strollers at the entrance to a ride, that someone would take it or touch the stuff in it or something. I don't even bring my purse to the park or I put it in a locker immediately and only take it out to go shopping.

crfische

I will go with Baby Bee to Raglan Road!

mandapanda78

missy that's hilarious! When I get home I'm going to try to upload/post some manda baby pictures. Now I will make sure that one of them is the pic of my mother forcing me to "pet" Goofy while I look ENTIRLY UNCERTAIN about this whole thing. I was 3.

laurenclaire1386

I'll never go again Fishy. It was hot and smelly and the rides weren't all that great.

Mrs.B6302007

Eh, I've taken BB lots of times and it was a piece of cake. I also used the Sleepy Wrap in addition to the stroller.

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Too big for a stroller : All of the other women ramming their strollers into me. :) I know I wouldn't be seeking revenge on the right people, but it'd probably make me feel better.
Posted by Birdie1483[/QUOTE]
I hope you'd feel better when I kick your stroller for coming anywhere near my ankles.

Birdie1483

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Too big for a stroller : I hope you'd feel better when I kick your stroller for coming anywhere near my ankles.
Posted by daffodil_jill[/QUOTE]

I was joking.

[Deleted User]

I just don't find it funny. Those things are menaces.