I’ve got a confession: for the last few weeks I’ve been shoehorning the baby (four months) into her pram – even though she outgrew it at three months.
Although she’s ready to sit up and see the world the truth is I’m not ready to convert the pram into a pushchair, because I know I’ll never push a baby of my own in a pram again.
Instead I’ve been planning trips out to coincide with nap time and lamenting how heartbreakingly short the pram pushing days actually are.
It’s also made me think about things that only happen when you push a pram, things that just don’t happen when you push a pushchair – or chase behind a toddler on a scooter.
If you’re a lover of pram pushing too then this one’s for you: 10 things that suddenly happen when you push a pram!
10 things that suddenly happen when you push a pram!
1. You suddenly feel like a proper grown up
Even if a teeny tiny part of you feels like an imposter too. Because there’s nothing more grown up than pushing your own baby in your own pram.
2. It’s just like pushing a toy pram – but better
Remember the doll you carefully dressed and tucked in and pushed about pretending it was real? That – but even better! And even better than pushing a pram is pushing a double or a twin. I had a tandem pushchair for Max and Marigold and loved it, although things have moved on a lot since then. Nowadays you can get pushchairs that convert from single to double or twin like Nuna’s demi grow – see how to perform demi grow single to double stroller for proof!
3. People move out of the way to let you pass
Because they know you’re carrying the tiniest of babies, a fresh one that has just hatched. You could even be carrying the next prime minister, or the scientist who finds the cure for cancer.
4. Strangers peer in
They can’t help themselves. I can’t help myself. It’s just what you do when you see a pram.
5. Everyone wants to talk to you
I don’t know what it is about being the pusher of a pram, but suddenly everyone wants to talk to you. Even in the middle of a global pandemic, with lockdown restrictions at their tightest. You’re safe, and must surely be friendly – even if you’re not having a friendly sort of day!
6. It’s a secret weapon
Because it acts as a natural barrier between your baby and other people, as opposed to a pushchair. You know the ones, total strangers who think it’s perfectly acceptable to reach out and touch your baby before you’ve had a chance to stop them.
7. You can fit everything but the kitchen sink in it
Especially when they’re really little and only take up half the cot, so you can pack things around their feet too. And you wonder how on earth you’ll ever manage without it.
8. Your other half suddenly becomes even more attractive
Admit it: there’s just something about a man pushing a pram. Especially if he’s your man.
9. You won’t get to use it half as long as you’d like to
Because as soon as they’re trying to sit up and see what’s going on they won’t be content lying in a bassinet looking at the sky. No matter how many dangly toys you try and entertain them with.
10. You’ll pack it away with a heavy heart
Because they’re never going to fit it in again, and you’re never going to push them in it again. That part of your lives is over.
Are you or have you ever been a pram pusher? I’d love to know if you can relate to any of the above!
Your observations are so fun and really give me a new view of the world. Thanks! #MMBC
Ahh! I do miss pushign a pram. It’s probably almost 13 years since I did. x
haha, fair enough – yeah i guess it also acts as a social distancing barrier in the times we’re in… reading this made me smile π #dreamteamlinky
You are right that you should enjoy the time while it lasts – children grow up quickly!
I had a pram as part of the travel system. My heart breaks that those days are over π Thanks for linking up with #dreamteamlinky
Cute…love the last one! #KCACOLS
Ahhh yes, these are so true! I remember when we packed our pram away, it felt like I was missing a body part! It sort of becomes an extension of you. Thank you for sharing over on the #DreamTeamLinky xx
Aww my pram and pushchair pushing days are long behind me now waaahh!! π Totally relate though. The worst thing when we stopped using ours was needing to carry everything!!! #KCACOLS
Popping in from #dreamteamlinky too π xx
I must admit seeing mums pushing their prams does make me a little broody! #KCACOLS
I get ALL of these! It’s really sad when you pack it away. You should see how much attention you get when the pram is a double one! π We’ve just got rid of our buggy and I miss it on days out – especially for the bags! #KCACOLS
I love this, so true!! I remember the imposter feeling the very first time I pushed a pram, I felt like everyone was looking at me. I would have loved one of those ginormous old fashioned ones, would make an even better barrier! Thanks so much for linking up at #KCACOLS. Hope you come back again next time.
You had me at number one! One of the first times in my life Iβve ever felt like an adult even if I looked horribly awkward doing it. At 6 foot 5β I just couldnβt look comfortable pushing a pram.
Never sure whether I enjoyed the part of everyone peering in, sometimes filled me with pride but on those tired and grumpy days I didnβt want to talk to every stranger I passed.
#KCACOLS