Double Decker

Double Decker
Originally uploaded by dyrlac.

Behold, the Phil & Ted's e3. When you acquire a Bugaboo Frog, they don't tell you that when number 2 comes along within 30 months or so, you will need a new ride. This should really be disclosed in the warning that they stich to the safety strap of the Boo. That would be useful information, unlike the admonishment to make sure the child clear of moving parts when you fold the thing.

While Bugaboo is happy to sell you a buggy board (a platform the eldest can ride, standing up, behind the stroller), this isn't really practical for trips of any length. Of course, that's not something that new parents understand.

So, with much regret, we went for the e3. In its current configuration, Nat sits up front, somewhat elevated. Henry is below him in a cocoon, lying flat. Later on, Henry will sit in a sort of jump seat below and to the rear of Nat's seat.

Pushing it is about as heavy as you would expect. And it's pretty disconcerting to have both your kids wheeled around in a small nylon and steel contraption. But, the e3 in this configuration can just barely fit on a standard London double decker bus in the wheelchair/pram space, provided that the driver doesn't realize there are two kids in there (likely) and that there are no other strollers on the bus (less likely).