https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Wed, 13 May 2026 11:32:49 +0000 Wed, 04 Jan 2012 21:04:12 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 11.10 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=41205 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41205&PID=1420213&title=help-settle-our-debate#1420213 Author: Puddleduck
Subject: 41205
Posted: 04 January 2012 at 9:04pm

I have to agree with your DH here, sorry - sounds like it would work fine to do the bus thing most days, but there would be that odd day with a grumpy, over tired, hungry thirsty, who know what but that it could be a nightmare. I used to take DS regularly (like twice a week) on the bus from 3 months, but I was always worried he would have an off trip, wouldn't be fun worrying every day
]]> Wed, 04 Jan 2012 21:04:12 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41205&PID=1420213&title=help-settle-our-debate#1420213 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41205&PID=1418734&title=help-settle-our-debate#1418734 Author: maya22
Subject: 41205
Posted: 29 December 2011 at 2:41pm

Take one baby - who needs to be asleep, or fed, or changed, or cuddled or shoes put on - and add a parent who is running late for work (again) and is stressed and sleep deprived, then add a daycare bag for the child, and a backpack/briefcase for the parent, then add a buggy/stroller/baby carrying device, then add a bus filled with commuters.... yip, rather not, thanks.

No probs with a bus or public transport with a baby when you are not under pressure, but doing it every day in a situation like that would lead to an early grave.

If you have baby close to home, then both parents can work around drop off/pick up and sick days, rather than one parent shouldering the burden every day. ]]> Thu, 29 Dec 2011 14:41:43 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41205&PID=1418734&title=help-settle-our-debate#1418734 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41205&PID=1418659&title=help-settle-our-debate#1418659 Author: Hopes
Subject: 41205
Posted: 29 December 2011 at 7:56am

After thinking a bit, I'll add a third to your DHs side. I think either would work fine, so whatever you shoose will be a good option, but a regular commute could be very hard work on those miserable days when Bubs is tired and grumpy and in a moody with the world. Also, if she does get sick and need to be collected, despite the convinience of being able to pop round the corner and get her, you'd still have to get a sick baby home on public transport...]]> Thu, 29 Dec 2011 07:56:39 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41205&PID=1418659&title=help-settle-our-debate#1418659 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41205&PID=1418643&title=help-settle-our-debate#1418643 Author: Hibiscus
Subject: 41205
Posted: 28 December 2011 at 10:23pm

We've only taken our twins (now 18 months) on the bus twice so far. It was a pain getting the driver to open the back door one time when we were waiting outside with the double pram. The other time I was by myself and I had a little bit more cooperative bus driver, but the bus clearly wasn't made for a double mountain buggy. While we managed to get on eventually, with help of other passengers (bus driver did not bother to get off his seat) it was a squeeze and after having tried the back door first, we had to lift the pram out again and get in the front door as the back door wouldn't shut with the pram in. Different bus on our first ride, where it was fine in the back. Oh, and it was a hot day and the heater was running under the seat and couldn't be turned off. So overall it was a pretty bad experience, sadly, as I am used to bus rides being really easy from my time in Berlin.
]]> Wed, 28 Dec 2011 22:23:38 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41205&PID=1418643&title=help-settle-our-debate#1418643 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41205&PID=1418642&title=help-settle-our-debate#1418642 Author: blossombaby
Subject: 41205
Posted: 28 December 2011 at 10:17pm

It does come down to what works for you / your family :) you can alreayd trail it and if it doesn't work try something different.

edit to say: however i dont think 6 months is to young for a bus ride - i think my girl was about 3 weeks we walked to the drs and i couldn't be bothered walkin back hahah

Edited by blossombaby]]> Wed, 28 Dec 2011 22:17:53 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41205&PID=1418642&title=help-settle-our-debate#1418642 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41205&PID=1418639&title=help-settle-our-debate#1418639 Author: kelzie_rose
Subject: 41205
Posted: 28 December 2011 at 10:13pm

Lol thanks everyone.

DH is stoked that two people agree with him!!

Still weighing up pros and cons of each :)]]> Wed, 28 Dec 2011 22:13:36 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41205&PID=1418639&title=help-settle-our-debate#1418639 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41205&PID=1418637&title=help-settle-our-debate#1418637 Author: blossombaby
Subject: 41205
Posted: 28 December 2011 at 10:09pm

I agree with the above - I work in the city and my daughter is about a 20min train ride away , whilst i would LOVE to pop in and see her during the day the opition of traveling with her is a no go. I see people in the morning lookind rather stressed withe kids in tow, pram, bags etc rushing for d/care drop off then having to get to work .. again in the afternoon people are runnign with the pram, bags, kids to try and get on the train which are often delayed, hot and pakced, kids are crying parents are stressed and the commuters without kids looked peeved. and I can't beleive the amount of people who don't offer seats. while it woudl save time her being in d/cay in the city the commute with her would be horrid for us both - shes so grumpy n the afternoon wants to eat, not sit still and normally a bottle.]]> Wed, 28 Dec 2011 22:09:23 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41205&PID=1418637&title=help-settle-our-debate#1418637 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41205&PID=1418446&title=help-settle-our-debate#1418446 Author: Bobchannz
Subject: 41205
Posted: 27 December 2011 at 2:37pm

Actually, commutes with children are very rarely quality time - and they can add time to what can be a long day. If the baby is closer to home then they have much less of a commute. Sometimes kids can find being on a crowded bus quite exhausting - and when you have the baby, their bag of stuff and your stuff and no one gives you a seat it can be really lame.

Not trying to be negative, but I'd rather a daycare close to home than close to a work place - just a little easier on the baby sometimes.]]> Tue, 27 Dec 2011 14:37:35 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41205&PID=1418446&title=help-settle-our-debate#1418446 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41205&PID=1417836&title=help-settle-our-debate#1417836 Author: CrazyCass
Subject: 41205
Posted: 21 December 2011 at 10:05pm

I took my twin nieces when they were 4mths old - my sister was stoked, but peeved I forgot to take a photo of them on the bus!

And agree best to have bubs near a work place so you can get there quicker! And no doubt she'll love the daily ride in with Dad ]]> Wed, 21 Dec 2011 22:05:35 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41205&PID=1417836&title=help-settle-our-debate#1417836 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41205&PID=1417764&title=help-settle-our-debate#1417764 Author: MamaLove
Subject: 41205
Posted: 21 December 2011 at 5:02pm

When my baby was born I didn't have a car so I think he was about 1week old when he took his firsts ride ]]> Wed, 21 Dec 2011 17:02:58 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41205&PID=1417764&title=help-settle-our-debate#1417764 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41205&PID=1417471&title=help-settle-our-debate#1417471 Author: squoggs
Subject: 41205
Posted: 20 December 2011 at 1:36pm

we haven't bussed, but trained/ferried/flown since both babies were 2wks old, she will be fine - and probably LOVE the attention from everyone on the bus :-)]]> Tue, 20 Dec 2011 13:36:20 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41205&PID=1417471&title=help-settle-our-debate#1417471 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41205&PID=1417413&title=help-settle-our-debate#1417413 Author: Hayz001
Subject: 41205
Posted: 20 December 2011 at 10:50am

I've taken DD on the bus a few times into the city - first when she was about 5 weeks old in the stroller which was great, but it has to be one of the wheelchair friendly buses and not ideal during peak time. Other times i've taken her in the sling which is great - she LOVES it, and having her in a carrier makes it feel much more secure for if the bus brakes suddenly or something.

On another note - after reading about your tough journey trying for your baby, i'm soooooo happy to see your 34 weeks! Hope everything goes well with the birth and everything ]]> Tue, 20 Dec 2011 10:50:45 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41205&PID=1417413&title=help-settle-our-debate#1417413 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41205&PID=1417335&title=help-settle-our-debate#1417335 Author: MrsH
Subject: 41205
Posted: 19 December 2011 at 9:45pm

Yeah, he'd be fine. A decent baby carrier will make things much easier for him plus a man-size back pack.]]> Mon, 19 Dec 2011 21:45:44 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41205&PID=1417335&title=help-settle-our-debate#1417335 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41205&PID=1417320&title=help-settle-our-debate#1417320 Author: LateStarterLorna
Subject: 41205
Posted: 19 December 2011 at 9:04pm

Is it more about whether DH will be fine on the bus with the baby ]]> Mon, 19 Dec 2011 21:04:40 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41205&PID=1417320&title=help-settle-our-debate#1417320 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41205&PID=1417303&title=help-settle-our-debate#1417303 Author: AandCsmum
Subject: 41205
Posted: 19 December 2011 at 8:35pm

She'll be fine on the bus.]]> Mon, 19 Dec 2011 20:35:19 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41205&PID=1417303&title=help-settle-our-debate#1417303 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41205&PID=1417283&title=help-settle-our-debate#1417283 Author: T_Rex
Subject: 41205
Posted: 19 December 2011 at 7:00pm

i second having her near work if thats where you/dh will be when she's there. when you get those calls to say she's sick/hurt/eaten poisonous mushrooms etc, you want to be able to get to her quickly.

eta. we live rural so no public transport for us

Edited by T_Rex]]> Mon, 19 Dec 2011 19:00:56 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41205&PID=1417283&title=help-settle-our-debate#1417283 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41205&PID=1417277&title=help-settle-our-debate#1417277 Author: kelzie_rose
Subject: 41205
Posted: 19 December 2011 at 6:40pm

Ah right yes! Sorry!

I'm going back to work when baby is about 6 months old. And I proposed to DH that putting her in daycare near his work would be better than putting her in one near our home. So she wont be there as long during the day, and they can have daddy-daughter time on the bus!]]> Mon, 19 Dec 2011 18:40:37 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41205&PID=1417277&title=help-settle-our-debate#1417277 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41205&PID=1417274&title=help-settle-our-debate#1417274 Author: AandCsmum
Subject: 41205
Posted: 19 December 2011 at 6:32pm

What is the debate???

]]> Mon, 19 Dec 2011 18:32:29 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41205&PID=1417274&title=help-settle-our-debate#1417274 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41205&PID=1417272&title=help-settle-our-debate#1417272 Author: pudgy
Subject: 41205
Posted: 19 December 2011 at 6:27pm

About a month old I think. My sister lives in Canada and they bussed home from the hospital

]]> Mon, 19 Dec 2011 18:27:46 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41205&PID=1417272&title=help-settle-our-debate#1417272 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41205&PID=1417270&title=help-settle-our-debate#1417270 Author: kelzie_rose
Subject: 41205
Posted: 19 December 2011 at 6:11pm

At what age was your bubs when you first took him/her on a bus??]]> Mon, 19 Dec 2011 18:11:10 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41205&PID=1417270&title=help-settle-our-debate#1417270