Showing posts with label Father/Father-to-be. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Father/Father-to-be. Show all posts

Wednesday, August 28, 2013

Product Review: Bumprider Ride-on Board

Few weeks ago, I received an email asking if I would like to review the latest ride-on board Bumprider in Malaysia market. Since this opportunity came coincidently just few days before our ‘Balik Kampung” trip to Malaysia, so I thought “Sure, why not, we could leave our Lascal Buggy Board in Doha, and try out the Bumprider during our trip.


Product Description by Bumprider:
  • Probably most universal & fitable standing board available in the market
  • Designed to fit on any stroller/pram due to its universal connector that has almost endless adjustment possibilities
  • Suitable from 2 – 5 years old (or up to 20kg)
  • Equipped with quick release for easy mounting and dissemble from the stroller. No tools needed
  • Bumprider is designed & tested in Sweden



First Impression:
   Very Compact Packaging




It has 3 main parts – connectors, board & wheels.  It also comes with a manual & strap for hanging the board at the stroller when it is not in use.  



Stylish looking ride-on board with a great variety of colours and pattern to choose from.  The telescoping connecting arms are made with durable aluminium which adds on the style. 


Colour Chart taken from Tiny Tapir Eco
I had chosen the Blue colour as it matches with our stroller.


Ease of fixing the connectors onto the stroller.
Bumprider uses the clip-on method.  I find it very easy to fasten/unfasten the connectors onto the stroller. Just pull the strap tight & push down the clip. Whereas the Lascal Buggy Board uses screwing method where I find it slightly tedious & difficult in tightening it.



Bumprider Ride-On Board
Lascal Maxi Buggy Board



Attaching the board onto the connectors:
Bumprider  uses hook-on & “click” method.  Lascal uses push-in & “click”  method. Both are easy and could be done within seconds.
Bumprider
Bumprider

Lascal 

Bumprider on a Double Stroller (Maclaren Twin Techno):
It was not easy to find a suitable spot to attached the connectors because the stroller's center frame are occupied with all the joining & folding. Initially we tried attaching higher as of Pic 1, but when we fold the stroller, the connectors were in the way.  Hence, we had no choice but to attach it just above the wheels (Pic 2 & 3)


Pic 1 - at higher position


Pic 2 - lower position
Pic 3 - lower position

When the double stroller is folded
  

With the ride-on board

Board hung up when it is not in use


Bumprider on a Single Stroller (Maclaren Volo):



Comfort & Usability

The boys were very excited to try out their new  Bumprider Ride-On Board

Ease of bringing the 3 years old boys for shopping.  They took turns to stand on the board.
Even with the board added on, we could still stand comfortably in a straight line (stroller, board, cubbyDaddy) in the lift.
Bumprider on Maclaren Twin Techno
Bumprider on Maclaren Volo


Strolling indoor (shopping mall) vs Running on outdoor rough surface (Zoo Negara)
With its superior suspension maneuverability, it is easy to maneuver even on bumpy road.  However, as we had attached the connectors at the lower section of the double stroller, after an hour of standing and pushing, the arms of the board will move slightly lower and slightly leaning on one of the wheel which affects the maneuverability of the stroller.  This problem solved whenwe attached the board onto the single stroller.




Pushing around with 1 boy vs 2 boys standing on the Bumprider








Not recommend to stand more than 1 child, there will be limited space for them to stand/hold on which high chances of falling.  And their combined weight had exceeded 20kg, it was difficult to push and maneuver the stroller.  


Not enough space for 2 boys to stand
Ample space for 1 

Narrower space between the Bumprider wheels (as compared to Lascal) makes it difficult for taller built person to walk behind the board.  CubbyDaddy had to stand slightly over to one of the side to prevent catching his toes on the wheels.  But this is not too much of a problem for me, as my legs are shorter and it is easier for women to walk in a straight line as compared to men.  And if your stroller has longer handle which will naturally force you to stand further from the stroller, then you might not face this problem too. 
  
With this narrower board, the boy who walks side by side or helping to push the stroller has lesser chance in tripping over the wheels from the board.


Storage:
Last but not least, the ease of storage in the car.  It can be kept the in the regular way, which is removing the board from the connectors before putting away the stroller.
However, it can also be put away together with the stroller without removing it from the connectors.  The flexibility of the arms allowed it to be folded and put away as shown in picture below.

   
Conclusion:
We had brought this Bumprider Ride-On Board back to Doha, Qatar together with us.  We love it and are using it most of the time with the Maclaren Volo light single stroller.  But on days that we are using the Maclaren Twin Techno Stroller, we will still be using the Lascal Maxi Buggy Board.



Where to buy:
Bumprider Ride-On Board is retailed at RM330, spare connector kit could also be purchase at RM50.  This would make the changing/switching of 2 or more strollers easier and quicker.  Bumprider Ride-On Board is available for sale through Tiny Tapir Eco 



Disclosure:
This is a personal blog and I did not receive any monetary compensation for this product review; I received this product for free in consideration for review.  All opinions are based on our personal use and results. 







Tuesday, February 21, 2012

18mth Triplets miss CubbyDaddy

CubbyDaddy had left to work in Qatar since 2 days ago. Yesterday, cubbies was calling for cubbyDaddy whenever they heard the starting of car engine sound and sounds coming from upstairs. Guess it is not only me that needs time to get used to the term 'daddy is at work'.

Today as they were playing slide, they heard a car stopped outside the house.  Hence, they started to call for daddy non-stop.  They even climb on top of the slide to have a better view.  Enjoy the video...

cubbyDaddy, we miss u!


Tuesday, October 18, 2011

Snip.. Snip.. Snip.... Triplets 1st Haircut

Since cubbyDaddy was back from Singapore during the weekend, we had decided to give cubbies a haircut.  Their hair had not been shaved or cut since birth, and now they are 14 months old.

Initially we planned to cut their hair when they are taking their nap... However, it is tougher than we thought.

So, we changed our mind and let them sit on the high chair.  For safety reason, we had chose to use the shaver instead of scissors.

We tried blowing bubbles to distract them.. but after a short while, we noticed the boys were totally alright with the idea of cutting hair.  They were sitting quietly and didn't make any fuss.

We were so proud of their good behaviors.. they get to have fun in the pool after the session :)

Here are some photos to share:




 


cubbySyuen with his new haircut


cubbyJuin posing handsomely before the haircut

 


cubbyHung waiting for his turn


  


Thank you cubbyDaddy for the cool hairstyle, we love it!!!








Saturday, June 18, 2011

HAPPY FATHER'S DAY!

CubbyDaddy's first Father's Day!!!

Thank you cubbydaddy for quitting your job 
Be a super-fulltime-dad for the last 10 months.
We love you !!!


Photos taken in April 2011 (cubbies were 8 months old)

Saturday, May 7, 2011

Playpen for Triplets

Our long awaited playpen has finally arrived!!!

Why do we need a playpen for Triplets?
The triplet cubby-babies are getting very fast in their crawling and sensitive towards the surrounding. They enjoy exploring to the nearby coffee table, the nearby wiring, table cloth and so on via crawling or cruising. We used to put pillows, bolsters, and cushions to block their way, but now, they will either crawl over it or hold it as support to stand which may result in tumbling down.

With this Lindam Safe & Secure playpen, we could put all three of them into the pen.  However, triplet cubby-babies cry after some time because they had been used to having a large area to roam about.

playpen which can accommodate triplets

Hence, we remove the confined playpen style into a room divider which is the actual intention in buying this playpen. This works better as their play area remain the same, but in a more secure condition. And for us, there is lesser areas for us to child-proof.
Using it as room divider

This playpen shouldn't be use with the intention to cage them. It is just to isolate the not so secure area for explorative babies.



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