Stroller covers

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Does anyone have one of those weather tight plastic covers for their stroller?
Is it worth it? We're dealing with VERY cold temperatures (0-20 degrees F
during the warmest part of the day) and 3 feet of snow on the ground here; I'd
love to go out for a walk, but it's awfully cold. I was wondering if those
covers are worth it and if they work well? I have an Instep double jogging
stroller FWIW.

laurie
mommy to Jessica, 2.5 years and
Christopher, 8 months






laurie
mommy to Jessica, 2.5 years and
Christopher, 8 months

On 17 Dec 2003 18:02:01 GMT, ospam (laurie) wrote:

Does anyone have one of those weather tight plastic covers for their stroller?
Is it worth it?

Personally, I hate them. I would never, ever use one with my
children. However, I don't have to deal with snow.

My question is this: Would you want to be under plastic? If the
answer is no, I would seriously consider not doing it.

--
Daye
Momma to Jayan
"Boy" EDD 11 Jan 2004
See Jayan: http://jayan.topcities.com/

I have one and I love it, it prevents the wind coming in at her when we
walk, and I use it for the rain as well and the slop snow we get around
here. I thought I would never need one, but laurie I am glad we did. There
are also little holes on the top and so on for them to breath.

--
Laura, TTC #2
Mommy to Izabella **Feb 10th, 2003**
And 2 felines *Ashes(3) & George (5)*
http://www.babiesonline.com/babies/i/izabellawelburn/


"laurie" wrote in message
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Does anyone have one of those weather tight plastic covers for their
stroller?
Is it worth it? We're dealing with VERY cold temperatures (0-20 degrees F
during the warmest part of the day) and 3 feet of snow on the ground here;
I'd
love to go out for a walk, but it's awfully cold. I was wondering if
those
covers are worth it and if they work well? I have an Instep double
jogging
stroller FWIW.

laurie
mommy to Jessica, 2.5 years and
Christopher, 8 months






laurie
mommy to Jessica, 2.5 years and
Christopher, 8 months

I think they're a great idea if you want or need to be out in the
weather. My ridiculously expensive european stroller only has this dark
nylon cover with a bit of a peep hole, and both I and ds hate it. It
doesn't keep him dry or warm and does severely constrict his vision. My
expensive English umbrella stroller came with a a clear, thick, fitted
vinyl cover and we love that for going out in the rain. (I don't drive,
and we walk/bus/train everywhere, and sometimes we just have to be out
in it, whatever the weather.) Ds is dry and warm as toast, and can see
out just as well as without it. I ride him to school in a bike trailer,
which has a clear vinly insert in the roof and for windows, and the door
flap is mesh with the same vinyl to cover it for the rain. We use it on
cold mornings too, and ds is tucked in there and really comfy with
snacks, books, blanket, and again remains as warm and dry as toast. I'll
be needing a double stroller eventually, and a good raincover will be a
primary decision making factor for us, because we go out rain or shine
(winters here are all rain, sometimes for days on end).

-Karen, mom to Henry 3 1/2 and someone due 4/24/04-

ospam (laurie) wrote in message ...
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Does anyone have one of those weather tight plastic covers for their stroller?
Is it worth it? We're dealing with VERY cold temperatures (0-20 degrees F
during the warmest part of the day) and 3 feet of snow on the ground here; I'd
love to go out for a walk, but it's awfully cold. I was wondering if those
covers are worth it and if they work well? I have an Instep double jogging
stroller FWIW.

Yes, I have a Baby Jogger and have the plastic stroller cover. I
bought it when Kivi was 8 weeks old, and since she was born in Dec, it
was hugely helpful. I wrapped her in warm blankets, and then put that
thing on. I checked every so often, and she always seemed warm. I
took her out when it was probably 15-20 degrees F. Once when I
brought her in, I held my hand out just as I was removing the cover -
and was surprised at the cool air coming out - that means when she was
out, it was full of warm air.

One thing - the plastic will crack at very cold temps - you need to
leave it on long enough to warm up when you come inside, before
folding it up. I released the straps, lifted my daughter out, then
left it for 20 minutes or so, before folding it.

Cathy Weeks
Mommy to Kivi Alexis 12/01

One thing - the plastic will crack at very cold temps - you need to
leave it on long enough to warm up when you come inside, before
folding it up. I released the straps, lifted my daughter out, then
left it for 20 minutes or so, before folding it.

Cathy Weeks

Great Cathy, thanks for the tip.......and thanks everyone for your thoughts!!

laurie
mommy to Jessica, 2.5 years and
Christopher, 8 months