would you buy your son a doll stroller?

mlf625 · November 2011

We're getting DD the cute PBK polka dotted pram for Christmas. I was just looking at it online and noticed they have it in navy as well. DS likes to play dolls with DD lately. We're also in a stage where whatever one has, the other has to have right that very minute .... so I'm thinking of getting DS one as well, since the navy definitely looks more boyish. I can only imagine what certain family members (hint: not on my side) might think of that, as I recently overheard visiting certain family members telling DS the dolls were for his sister and that he should play with his choo-choos instead. Sad

FWIW, DH doesn't really have strong opinions on these things and was totally cool with getting a play kitchen for DS (before DD was born).

So, would you get it? Or do you think they should just share one? Or do you think I should get him something manly and forget the stroller entirely? Explain yo'self.

ACR · November 2011

Sure. DS got a pink stroller for his 1st bday (per my request). Someone may have said something snarky, but I shut that shizz down when it pops up.

austxgrl · November 2011

I would totally buy him one if he enjoys playing dolls/house. Why not? I hate that strollers/dolls aren't gender neutral anyway. What, do dad's not hold babies or push strollers? I'm pretty sure when your DS grows up if he decides to be a dad, with whomever he choses to parent with, he will push the stroller every now and then.

Mrs.Froggianna · November 2011

I say wait and see if DS actually wants his own stroller. PBKs isn't cheap and it would suuuck to plunk down a bunch of money for something he may or may not be into, KWIM? If he does want his own, I say get it. Family opinions be damned. I've told mine more than once, "it's not a big deal. It's not like he's gonna catch The Gay." (Thanks to whatever Nestie coined that phrase. Love it!)

lovemydog · November 2011

absolutely. my husband pushes DD in her stroller - i definitely dont see pushing a stroller as a "girly" thing. or playing with dolls. go for it! especially because having two will give them one less thing to fight over.

mlf625 · November 2011

Mrs.Froggianna:
I've told mine more than once, "it's not a big deal. It's not like he's gonna catch The Gay." (Thanks to whatever Nestie coined that phrase. Love it!)

Yes

FireChiefsBride · November 2011

I agree with waiting. I don't think I would buy one just bc she's getting one. He will get toys that she doesn't.

If he wants one, then I think you should, but not just bc Sissy is getting one.

amyliisa · November 2011

I have no problem at all with DS wanting to play with dolls or strollers or anything else. In fact, I even blogged about it once. And if it were just him, and he really wanted one, I'd probably get him a stroller for Christmas.

But, I'm cheap, and so is my DH, so since little sister is getting a baby stroller for Christmas, we wouldn't buy one for DS also. Actually, we would maybe even make it a joint gift, if they both felt that strongly about it. Plus, I'm not real crazy about another stroller taking up space in the playroom. Call it tough love or whatever, but they'd have to figure out how to cooperate and deal with just one stroller.

kiarox2002 · November 2011

amyliisa:
I have no problem at all with DS wanting to play with dolls or strollers or anything else. In fact, I even blogged about it once. And if it were just him, and he really wanted one, I'd probably get him a stroller for Christmas.

But, I'm cheap, and so is my DH, so since little sister is getting a baby stroller for Christmas, we wouldn't buy one for DS also. Actually, we would maybe even make it a joint gift, if they both felt that strongly about it. Plus, I'm not real crazy about another stroller taking up space in the playroom. Call it tough love or whatever, but they'd have to figure out how to cooperate and deal with just one stroller.

This is me too. I'd probably get him a high chair, or a baby bed or something.

fjaril · November 2011

H puffy hearts his maclaren baby stroller it's blue with a cute plaid print. He pushes bears and dolls and cars in it.

IF you want to get one, get one. Tell the others to suck it.

MrsMillerTime · November 2011

FireChiefsBride:
I agree with waiting. I don't think I would buy one just bc she's getting one. He will get toys that she doesn't.
If he wants one, then I think you should, but not just bc Sissy is getting one.

Agree. I think it would be awesome for him to have one - if that's what he wants. But I wouldn't but it for him just cause his sister has one.

userdeleted · November 2011

Leo has one. He doesn't play with it a lot anymore (because they broke it by trying to sit in it themselves) but it was the big hit for Christmas last year. We let him bring it to the mall once (in Baltimore) and he pushed it all around with his baby doll in it, so cute.

Just thinking back on how much they've fought over it, I think getting two would be worth it. And if anyone says anything they are dumb.

mcurban · November 2011

only semi related, but every time jack goes to ruby's house, he bee lines to the grocery cart (i often let ruby know that if she marries jack one day, he'll take care of all the grocery shopping).

maybe you could get one of those, if you don't have one already? then, they both have push toys and can go back and forth w/ them (i.e., if DS is using the stroller, DD can use the grocery cart and vice versa).

amyliisa · November 2011

mcurban:

only semi related, but every time jack goes to ruby's house, he bee lines to the grocery cart (i often let ruby know that if she marries jack one day, he'll take care of all the grocery shopping).

maybe you could get one of those, if you don't have one already? then, they both have push toys and can go back and forth w/ them (i.e., if DS is using the stroller, DD can use the grocery cart and vice versa).

That's a great idea!

mcgee · November 2011

If you think he'd use it, then yes. Or perhaps a grocery cart or something similar that he can put stuff in and push around. Alex loves the grocery cart we have at our house.

Taytee · November 2011

I don't think it's about boy girl stereotypes. To me, it's about learning there is not always two of everything and sometimes you have to wait your turn. Don't get me wrong, we have plenty of twos of stuff. But many times I just stand my ground and remind both girls about sharing and waiting your turn etc. At school there isn't two of anything so it's a good lesson to learn.

mlf625 · November 2011

Taytee:
I don't think it's about boy girl stereotypes. To me, it's about learning there is not always two of everything and sometimes you have to wait your turn. Don't get me wrong, we have plenty of twos of stuff. But many times I just stand my ground and remind both girls about sharing and waiting your turn etc. At school there isn't two of anything so it's a good lesson to learn.

Oh yeah, I totally agree about that. For the most part we go with that train of thought as well- taking turns and sharing and blabbity blah. But there are certain things (their indoor ride on toys, for example) that they tend to have more fun with if they each have one and can fully participate. I'm just thinking that as much as they like the babies these days, the strollers would probably be a lot of fun for them. You know, when we're trapped inside for the next 6 months 24/7. Wink

I think I'm going to get it. Thanks for the input!

ali-1411 · November 2011

mcurban:
only semi related, but every time jack goes to ruby's house, he bee lines to the grocery cart (i often let ruby know that if she marries jack one day, he'll take care of all the grocery shopping).
maybe you could get one of those, if you don't have one already? then, they both have push toys and can go back and forth w/ them (i.e., if DS is using the stroller, DD can use the grocery cart and vice versa).

Another ditto. Layna has both a stroller and a shopping cart. Jakob takes the cart and Layna takes the stroller and they run laps around the house.

Gently pushing a baby doll around the house? Kids do that? Its roller derby around here

Temp13436125005166 · November 2011

We have two (cheapo) doll strollers and there are many races, chase games with strollers that occur in our hallways :-) There are also sweet moments of both kids pushing their "babies" around!

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