For mums and dads who have to haul around more than one small child, the Bumprider Stroller Board might be a life saver. The product attaches easily to any pram or buggy; it’s not too big or bulky although it does extend out enough for it to be annoying at times. The board’s manoeuvrability is good but it is quite expensive – even for a good idea!
Tested by mum Mark Jones for the M&B Awards 2017:
Would you recommend the Bumprider to other mums?
I found this a very unique and novel way of getting my toddler out and about when she is either too boisterous to walk alone, or not wanting to sit in the pram. She loves to stand on the back and be pushed along as if it were a park ride. With the Bumprider she is more open to going outside for walks.
How did this product make your life easier?
If my daughter is refusing to come for a walk with the dogs, the suggestion of using the Bumprider more often than not helps to get her outside and into the fresh air. It means I can carry out day-to-day errands such as dog walking or going to the shops while keeping my daughter entertained at the same time.
Would you choose this product to win?
The Bumprider is very easy to attach which seems sturdy and safe when in use. It requires no other special attachments to allow it to be used with my pram as it fits on just fine. It’s a nice slick design and lets me go about day to day business outside quickly as my daughter is happy to stand and get driven around on the Bumprider.
What changes would you make to this product?
I would like to see a variety in colour, or maybe some accessories such as stickers that you can add to them. Maybe something that your child could help to decorate to make it their own board. We have seen balance bikes where you design our own sticker layout and my daughter loves it, so something similar would be good.
Tested by mum Colette Molyneux for the M&B Awards 2017:
Would you recommend the Bumprider to other mums?
The Bumprider provides all the fun of the fair for a 2-year-old toddler too tired to walk but too animated to sit. I give it top marks for everything except usability which is purely down to the user. I can’t recommend attaching it to a cheap stroller if you are 5'7'' (like me) or you have long legs (not like me) as the protrusion of the Bumprider instigates open warfare on your shins, ankles and feet however, on all 3 of the travel systems I tried - the product was fantastic.
How did this product make your life easier?
This was a breakthrough for the imagined semi-peaceful afternoon walk and I applaud its convenience, design, quality and value for money. It's easy to to put on and take off which was unexpected and it would seem that there is no issue with the suspension as said toddler did not fall off on the undulating pavements and pot-holed roads.
Would you choose this product to win?
The Bumprider is definitely a product that I like, can use easily, keeps toddler happy and is surprisingly maneuverable even over curbs. I had expected the pram to veer with the weight distribution but thankfully, this was not the case. It fitted all the travel systems I have and those that I borrowed therefore I would definitely consider this universal and worth the money.
What changes would you make to this product?
If I could change one thing it would be to make the wheel space slightly wider to prevent having to concentrate or your feet placement while you are getting used to the system. Even someone who had had deportment lessons would have a few issues keeping the walking gait in a straight line between the 2 wheels.
Tested by mum Claire Jopson for the M&B Awards 2017:
Would you recommend the Bumprider to other mums?
The Bumprider was really easy to attach to all the pushchairs tested and once on I barely noticed it was there. It was really smooth over all different terrains and handled going up curbs easily. It also looks very stylish and is not boxy like most other buggy boards are so looked good with all the prams.
How did this product make your life easier?
It was great for an older child with tired legs and except for the extra weight I didn't really notice it was there. It was really easy to unclip when not required and you could leave the connectors on for a quick re-connections next time which saved a lot of time. It was a lot smoother over rough terrain and up curbs than other buggy boards I have used.
What changes would you make to this product?
Although it was OK for me as I am not as tall and therefore have smaller strides my husband found that the wheels of the Bumprider were a bit too close together and so he had to adapt his stride so as not to catch his toes. It would be great if they could manage to make it a bit wider without losing the other benefits.
Tested by mum Michelle Henderson for the M&B Awards 2016:
Why would you recommend this product to a friend/fellow mum?
Very easy to attatch to pushchair, good design and shape enables your little one to stand evenly on the board.
How does this product make your life easier as a mum?
Enables me to get out and about without worrying that my little one will get over tired or bored of walking,and can get to places quicker
If you could change one thing about this product what would it be?
More variety of colours.
Tested by mum Melanie Barnes for the M&B Awards 2016:
Why would you recommend this product to a friend/fellow mum?
It's easy to attach to puschairs, good durable design, easy for my little one to get on and off, arms adjust so it can fit to lots of different pushchairs/prams, it also has side reflectors.
How does this product make your life easier as a mum?
It makes getting out and about with two children much easier and safer, it's easy to hook up when not in use
Tested by mum Vicki Lee for the M&B Awards 2016:
Why would you recommend this product to a friend/fellow mum?
My little girl loves this when we are out and about, especially if we are walking most the day - it gives her legs a little rest. She gets to see her baby brother too as it's just the right height. Easy to remove and attach to the stroller, nice colour and great design. Has a good price tag, and i feel this will get a lot of use out of it. Lightweight so easy to transport.
If you could change one thing about this product what would it be?
Doesn't need changing!
Tested by dad Richard Barnes for the M&B Awards 2016:
Why would you recommend this product to a friend/fellow dad?
It's small compact and a great design, it saves the need for a double buggy when you have a second child as one can be in the buggy and one can stand behind and ride in style and comfort. great value for money and fits all prams and buggies thanks to the universal fitting.
How does this product make your life easier as a mum?
Keeps your children moving quickly without the expense of a double buggy, and the space it takes up. Saves the tired legs of your child when you have two.
If you could change one thing about this product what would it be?
Improve how the connector connects to the pram, if you have a shiny metal frame as I do then the connectors sometimes slip or could mark. If there was a pad or tape then it would be a better grip.
Product Information
Bumprider Stroller Board