How big a kid will the stollers hold?

[Deb & Bill]

... They do have little legs which can't go as fast as mommy and daddy sometimes. They also have wandering eyes which sometimes causes them to wander and by being in a stroller they will be easier to keep an eye on and there for safer...

Maybe mommy and daddy should take a note from the kiddies and slow down a bit and smell the roses. There is so much to see without commando racing to the next attraction. Especially if it's your first time in the park.

 

[DisneyPhD]

Maybe mommy and daddy should take a note from the kiddies and slow down a bit and smell the roses. There is so much to see without commando racing to the next attraction. Especially if it's your first time in the park.

Oh come on now. Just because parents walk faster and more direct then kids doesn't mean they are comando. Are you kidding me? Kids tend to wander, get lost in crowds and step right infront of you or other people (or uncoming strollers, eldery people who they could trip, the list goes on.) Tell me how many times has some kid ran right into you when you were walking, happend to me before. They could ge hurt.

Kids like to look around when they are going around the parks, not where they are going. Just because parents perfer their children not to be steping in front of other doesn't mean they going comando.

I am amazed at how quick people are to judge.

If you have kids older kids and they don't need a stroller, great, good for you. If you do and a stroller is the best thing for them great, good for you. Why in God's name should anyone else care at all?

 

[SammieG]

I dont think its an issue that has anything to do with anyone other than you!

If you want to put your kids in a stoller or you want to make them walk then believe it or not .. its YOUR decision. I personally dont care what anyone else thinks of us.

 

[jojowentbyby]

She is tall and skinny (in adult shoe size 6) but she has a medical condition that causes her to have Scoliosis and all sorts of other skeletal issues that can lead to back pain. This condition also causes her to be very tall.

She fit just fine.

If she is in a swim suit you can tell she has skeletal issues but not in regular clothes. The truth is no one should be judging our family even if our children are young and healthy looking.

DD 5 will be in a stroller because she walks slow compared to me (6ft) DH (6ft 2in) and DD 9 with the growth issues. DD 5 will be lucky to reach 5ft 2 in as an adult so I don't mind one bit letting her go in the stroller. I actually went out and bought an expensive stroller (macleran) to fit her better just for our trip. It can also accomidate the weight my 9 yo if needed and it was cheaper that renting at $8 per day for more than a week.

Good luck OP and have fun on your vacation.

I am 30 and not fat at all. Maybe I need a stroller at disney world. I am going to have a chat with DH about pushing me around.

 

[donnabc]

Well my son is 6 now...put him in a stroller when he was five and plan to this year as well.
Not that he couldn't mostly keep up (of course I WOULD end of carrying him as well which is hard considering he is 44 pounds ). As for not allowing him to get exercise...beleive me, when we turn that stroller in at the end of the day he is sooo beat from what walking his little legs did that I ended up carrying him to the bus stop .
I do it to keep UP WITH HIM IN THE CROWDS. He has a tendency to wander (I think he must have some ADD) which makes me really nervous. This way I can SEE him all the time and know EXACTLY where he is.
I think each child is an individual...if mine did not get distracted and wander, I might try it without the stroller...but for this year he goes in one!

 

[bubbasmom99]

Last year, my kids were 2 1/2 and 5 1/2 and they fit in a double rental stroller just fine. This year we are bringing two MacLaren Volo umbrella strollers instead. DD is fully in the princess phase and DS will not want to be involved, lol, so I imagine we'll be splitting up at times. My DS does not use a stroller -- hasn't for a couple of years -- at home, but would have a hard time hoofing 6-8 miles a day, even with midday breaks. He's an extremely active child but he's not conditioned to walking that much in a day. We plan to bring the stroller with us when we head out in the evening because neither DH nor I want to try to carry a sleeping 47 lb child back to our room from the bus stop. Had to do that last year and he wasn't even as heavy back then! The bus ride puts him to sleep and when he's out, he's OUT, so we figured it would easier on our backs to bring the stroller as a precautionary measure.

 

[BarbWB]

Do what works for your family. I have 4 kids (ages 2,4,6,8). Planning life around nap time is impossible. 2 and 4 yo have learned to be mellow and will sleep anywhere, including WDW strollers. 6 and 8 yo's have recognized the wisdom of this trait and have decided that the stroller is a not a bad thing when they are feeling cranky and they have also learned that their crankiness does not determine the state of everyone else's life.
Feed them some protein and give them a little stroller time and life is all good again . . . My 8 yo is outgrowing the stroller, but she'll still do a little time if she (or mom and dad) thinks she needs it.

 

[goofie4goofy]

Two years ago we went on a trip to WDW with my brother & his family. They rented 1 stroller for two kids ages 4 & 6. One afternoon I got tired and I sat in it cross legged and I fit. My brother pushed me around in it for a while...my DH ran away in embarassment. My brother felt bad so he got me a balloon and a dole whip

It was fun!

I am 5'10

 

[dwkwootton]

You use the word insensitive but refer to people "stuffing" their "overgrown" (is that code for fat?) kids in strollers. I am just trying to say that it is impossible to ever determine who needs what when it comes to mobility issues. The bottom line is that most people do what is right for their children.


Just quickly: please read the OP. He/she says that while his/her kid is too old for a stroller (for brevity I used the word overgrown) and goes on to ask about what size can be stuffed (word for word) into the stroller. It was not impossible to determine whether the OP had any issues with mobility. Again, two completely different topics that I look at completely differently. I understand that this issue can run what seems like a fine line and it gets touchy with you with your parents. Having been in your shoes, I know the pressure that you live with and I know I had some keyed up days myself. It is understandable. Hopefully it will make you feel better to know that you did misunderstand what I was saying.

 

[dwkwootton]

Amy & Dan, that quote in the above didn't turn out right. I wish I knew how to do that. Anywho, the first paragrah was what you were saying.

 

[momof2inPA]

Strollers and crowds make for a tough situation. Everyone knows that and no one in their right mind has any objection to a baby or a tiny tot in a stroller. At what point does it become considered insensitive to (as per the original question) stuff your healthy overgrown child into a stroller making the touring tougher on everyone but you?

I would rather my 5 and 8 year old be comfortable in their double stroller, even if it means some adults will have to be more aware of their surroundings or walk a little slower. To me, Disney is primarily for kids to enjoy.

 

[Amy&Dan]

Amy & Dan, that quote in the above didn't turn out right. I wish I knew how to do that. Anywho, the first paragrah was what you were saying.

I think you have to leave the two "quote" words in (if that makes sense) then you can edit the post content in between as you like. This is a touchy subject. I see so many threads on "too many scooters", "too many wheelchairs" and now "too many strollers". I get amazed at how touchy and judgemental people get with their "I would never do that so therefore it cannot be the right thing to do". To me it is always a personal decision whether someone uses strollers, scooters or whatever. I guess I did misunderstand what you were saying and I think you misunderstood me as well. I just don't think that putting sometimes older kids in strollers is insensitive to others. I know when I did it a few weeks ago I was simply trying to make touring Epcot during F & W a little easier for yes, me and my family. I doubt my decision caused anybody any problems. I think we see this differently in that I don't think strollers manned by insensitive parents and large children cause problems in the walkways, I think the sheer numbers of people cause problems. I have been nipped in the heel by strollers and they do take up room I guess, but I have also been trampled by people who are talking on cell phones, not paying attention etc. It happens and I know I do it too. Thousands of people in a theme park will always pose hazards and inconveniences. I used my double stroller in crowded shopping malls for years with my kids and never got a look or gave it a second thought but on these boards many seem to think it almost a social taboo to do so. Who cares? I guess I do judging by how many times I have posted on this crazy thing!

I really started out back on page one just telling the OP my experience and look where we are with this thead 70 plus posts later! I guess you think I am off the wall from being stressed, and therefore you now sypmpathize with me but mostly I just don't see what the big deal about strollers is! I am amazed this thread (that now has nothing to do with theme park planning and I am guilty of helping to get it that way) is still around and hasn't been moved over to the community board or closed. I'm heading back to research xmas crowds and the Wildnerness Lodge which is what I should have been doing all along! Have a a great day! No hard feelings I hope.

 

[SueM in MN]

CMs have posted in the past that the strollers will fit up to a small 12 yr old.
One thing to keep in mind when pushing a larger/older child though is how tired you will get pushing. It doesn't sound that hard to push a stroller, but we have a child who uses a wheelchair that we have to push. We can notice a big difference in our energy level on trips when we've gone without her and could just walk thru the parks. SO, keep in mind that using the stroller may be less tiring for the kids, but more tiring for the parents.

 

[Mellie2162]

I dont think its an issue that has anything to do with anyone other than you!

If you want to put your kids in a stoller or you want to make them walk then believe it or not .. its YOUR decision. I personally dont care what anyone else thinks of us.

DITTO!

 

[LindsayDunn228]

He has a tendency to wander (I think he must have some ADD)

I think that's called being a normal kid. Kids wander.

 

[fanofdisney]

He we go again.....judging a book by the cover, stereo-typing, making false accusations, ASSuming..............

Yep, that's right, thanks. To the ASSumer: I was just anticipating someone giving their unwanted opinion. My son will be 5 ½, ALMOST 6, not like he's near 7, and if he was, so what? He is a big boy, outta diapers, off the bottle, whoever said that. He gets plenty of activity, but walking all over Disney World is a bit more than what activity is considered expected. He's nowhere near overweight. I don't post my objections to line cutters, screaming kids (yes, mine screams, too!), screaming adults, people yelling/swatting at children (maybe I should post on that one!), smoking cigarettes in my family's faces, belching, stinking up a bathroom! I could go on...but I won't. I just asked a simple question.

And for those who answered my question: Thank you. Glad to know my mature, healthy, intelligent son will fit into a stroller if the need arises for whatever reason!

 

[DisneyPhD]

Yep, that's right, thanks. To the ASSumer: I was just anticipating someone giving their unwanted opinion. My son will be 5 ½, ALMOST 6, not like he's near 7, and if he was, so what? He is a big boy, outta diapers, off the bottle, whoever said that. He gets plenty of activity, but walking all over Disney World is a bit more than what activity is considered expected. He's nowhere near overweight. I don't post my objections to line cutters, screaming kids (yes, mine screams, too!), screaming adults, people yelling/swatting at children (maybe I should post on that one!), smoking cigarettes in my family's faces, belching, stinking up a bathroom! I could go on...but I won't. I just asked a simple question.

And for those who answered my question: Thank you. Glad to know my mature, healthy, intelligent son will fit into a stroller if the need arises for whatever reason!

OP, you asked a simple questions, got a answer in a few posts and then 6 pages of discussion on something you didn't ask. Sorry, sometimes threads on DIS take on a life of their own. Who would of thought?

Some people have been very rude, I myself was very put out about it. The rude ones always seem to stand out. However most people on this feel doing what is best for your family is the best thing to do. My DD most likely will be a stroller for a long time to come, rented our our own.

Go ahead, rent a storller and have a great time. Heck if you want to, get in yourself and have the kid push you a round for a while (or at least a few laughs and pictures!)

 

[KeepSwimming]

It must just be me...or maybe I'm having too good of a time to notice anyone else...but where EXACTLY are all these fat kids in strollers? Is there a spot to see them? Are they like an attraction, cause man I haven't noticed them?

Go to WDW...have a blast with your family...and if anyone shoots you a dirty look stick your chin out and smile the biggest smile you can right in their direction!!!

 

[lark]

OP, you asked a simple questions, got a answer in a few posts and then 6 pages of discussion on something you didn't ask. Sorry, sometimes threads on DIS take on a life of their own. Who would of thought?

It's actually getting out of hand on these boards, IMHO. Even the most innocuous questions spiral out of control by people hijacking them to vent a particular pet peeve. It's definitely gotten worse in the last 6 months or so.

Even an innocuous question, like, "how exactly does the biometrics work" turns into a lecture about how using another person's ticket is cheating.

This thread should be closed. It's embarrassing. It's making this a much less fun place, IMHO.

 

[aspcamhreditor2]

Who has time?

I gotta wonder ... just what kind of lives & how much extra time must the people who worry about WHAT OTHERS do w/ strollers have? We go to WDW for family time and vaction. I have enough on my plate ... I can't worry about the rest of you. NO ONE can possibly know what is going on with EVERY OTHER family in the parks. Only those in the family can make the decision regarding their own stroller use.

BRAVO & THANK YOU to all who stood up for stroller usage and for the concept of parental decisions and minding your own business.