What is the best stroller/wagon in the winter

[bri]

I have to take my daughter to the bus and pick her up everyday, last year I was lucky and it was in front of my house, this year I am not so lucky and have a 10 minute walk to her stop twice a day.(I tried to change it but with no luck What is the best stroller/wagon for going out in the snow twice a day. I have 4 daycare children plus one of my own all of which are under 2. This will be my first winter having to go out everyday. I have read really good reviews about the runabout does it work well in the snow?

[jodaycare]

I have had three runabouts and yes they are awesome in the snow because of the huge tires. Roger at runabout usually has great sales. Here is the email address runabout@teleport.co m

[ECE53]

I used a runabout for years in the snow. I highly recommend my 4 seater. They hold their value too, I just sold mine recently.

[playfelt]

On the wagon side take a look at this website. Look for the largest one with the wider tires and the canopy. http://www.toywagons.com

[Inspired by Reggio]

On the wagon side take a look at this website. Look for the largest one with the wider tires and the canopy. http://www.toywagons.com

I second this ~ love the versatility of the wagon cause it can hold up to 4 children easy and 5 in a pinch if you've got the muscles ... you would not look silly on the weekend pulling your one child and a picnic basket and toys to the park verses the quad strollers which basically pushing that when you do not 'need' all the seats is a PITA so you end up needing a whole bunch of strollers.

Plus if you have 'wee' ones who do not sit I have a peer who places the booster style seats with belts in the wagon and belts the child into the booster ~ awesome solution and there was still room for 3 other children and the diaper bag and so forth in the wagon!

I have photos of my 4 year old nephew pulling the other 4 daycare kids in it the first year I opened both dry and snowy seasons ~ so I agree while it is 'heavy' in weight itself it does pull easy ~ although like anything its a challenge to pull on 'ice' cause you can loose your footing but same goes for pushing a stroller.

The canopy they sell as an add on is awesome if you are having to go out in weather ~ it can come all the way down and cover the sides so that the wind / snow / rain is limited access to the children.

http://www.toywagons.com/wagonframe.html

For comparison of cost and versatility and resale value I would give the Lil Hauler 5 stars!

[Mamma_Mia]

I have photos of my 4 year old nephew pulling the other 4 daycare kids in it the first year I opened both dry and snowy seasons

Would you mind posting a picture? I'm having a hard time 'mental image' of how it fits them all? LOL Maybe I don't realize how big it really is???

[playfelt]

Would you mind posting a picture? I'm having a hard time 'mental image' of how it fits them all? LOL Maybe I don't realize how big it really is???

The bed of the wagon is basically 2' x 4' so each child has 12 inches on their side to sit and curl up feet which if you mix the ages so baby across from toddler works well to give extra room and 3 kids get 16 inches each across - yes tight in winter with snowsuits but warm that way. I made a pad for the bottom to make it comfortable and had a small quilt I put over their legs once strapped in for warmth. Most learned to keep their hand under the covers too. Think about those large foam squares that are 2x2 and now put two together. Have your children sit on them and see how you like the arrangement.

Don't have any pictures here on my laptop. If you look on the website www.toywagons.com you will see that there are several sizes of wagons. Look for the 450 series. The handle allows you to stand upright and pull so you aren't leaning down to reach. I still bought a wrist support from shoppers drugmart - black and velcros on and alternated hands while walking.

[Mamma_Mia]

The bed of the wagon is basically 2' x 4' so each child has 12 inches on their side to sit and curl up feet which if you mix the ages so baby across from toddler works well to give extra room and 3 kids get 16 inches each across - yes tight in winter with snowsuits but warm that way. I made a pad for the bottom to make it comfortable and had a small quilt I put over their legs once strapped in for warmth. Most learned to keep their hand under the covers too. Think about those large foam squares that are 2x2 and now put two together. Have your children sit on them and see how you like the arrangement.

Don't have any pictures here on my laptop. If you look on the website www.toywagons.com you will see that there are several sizes of wagons. Look for the 450 series. The handle allows you to stand upright and pull so you aren't leaning down to reach. I still bought a wrist support from shoppers drugmart - black and velcros on and alternated hands while walking.

Thanks!! I already have one of those wrist supports (thanks to my tendonitis) so it`s good to know that I should wear it for sure. I was seriously looking into a wagon instead of a quad stroller....it just makes more sence for me. Personally. I'll get so much more use out of it since I can't guarentee that my dckids will be in the age to fit into it, kwim?

Thanks for the info!

[Momof4]

Can you use a sled? I have a tandem double Duo Glider that pushes like a dream. The wheels are awesome.

[giraffe]

I vote Runabout all the way!!