Buggy boards are a great invention to help offer tired little legs respite from long walks, day trips, and travelling. They're compact, light and like the Lascal Buggyboard Mini most of them a universal.
Lascal's Mini promises to fit 99% of pushchairs and strollers and has been designed with comfort in mind. It incorporates a suspension system with large durable wheels and fits 2 to 6 year olds, taking up to 22kg in weight. Having a buggy board can also eliminate needing a double buggy should you choose not to purchase one.
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Pros
- Can fit onto any buggy
- Easy to navigate pushchair with buggy board attached
- Twists and turns not affected, the Mini is still stable
- Enjoyable experience for toddler
- Keeps toddler safe and close to parent
- Easy to click buggy board on and off if not using or storing in car
- Easy to use in different terrains (not just on pavements and in shopping centres)
Cons
- Took a while to figure out how to install
- Cannot fold/store buggy easily if buggy board is attached
| Dimensions: | W43 x H24 x D8cm |
| Age suitability: | Suitable for approximately 2-6 year olds or up to 22kg |
| Suspension: | Max-COMFORT suspension including |
| Installation: | Can be installed and clicked into place without using tools |
- Versatile and can fit any (99%) buggy or stroller
- Can be hooked up with its wheels off the ground when not in use
- Instruction videos are available, and there are also easy access to instructions online to see exactly how and where to fit the buggy board onto your own pushchair.
- The Mini folds upwards so if your child is not standing on it, you can fold it up to have more room.
- Incorporates Max-Comfort suspension to allow the Mini to glide side to side and over bumps with ease
- Can be hooked up onto the handlebar(s) of a pushchair off the ground when not in use
- The adapters can be altered to centralise the and also tilt it up and down to ensure it is parallel to the ground and straight for a comfortable ride for your little one
- No tools required to install.
Testing the Lascal BuggyBoard Mini
I tested the Lascal Buggyboard Mini with my 1-year-old and 3-year-old and one feature I love is the ability to convert my own buggy into a travel system for two children, without having to buy another one.
The Mini makes it extremely easy to transport a tired toddler, if another baby is already in the buggy, when shopping or on the school run. The Mini transports a toddler safely and it's also quite a lot of fun for them. I love that you can push a buggy while keeping your tot close between your arms.
On one trip, I took my children and the buggy board to an outdoor landscaped garden, where there is all kinds of terrain to navigate, including grass, cobbles, pebbles, navigating through a maze with sudden turns, narrow areas, and muddy grounds. The mini is an impressive piece of travel kit and it took all the turns and twists with ease.
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Installing the Lascal Buggyboard Mini
Fitting the buggy board onto the buggy took around 45 minutes, with reading instructions and watching videos. My particular buggy (Inglesina Quid 2) was not on the fitting list. So it must have been in that 1% that wasn’t included in compatibility with the Mini, however, my husband and I still managed to install it.
One area which we struggled in because there weren't any installation instructions for our buggy, was that we didn't know exactly the best place to place the buggy board. This meant we had to do a bit of adjusting and experimenting.
However, if your buggy is on the list, then it would say exactly where on the chassis to install it. Once installed, I found it useful that it could be flipped upwards to have more space to walk if the toddler wasn’t using it at any point.
Folding the buggy to put into the car was difficult as the buggy didn't fold completely with the buggy board attached. It was very bulky, so took up a lot of space in the boot of the car. The buggy is usually one that folds down to cabin size, so this feature of the buggy was essentially deemed useless with the buggy board attached. Taking the buggy board off is very easy with two simple attachment clips, so it was better to click it off and store it separately to the folded buggy.
It was easy to manoeuvre the Mini – when turning in narrow areas (such as a maze) was no problem. When the Mini was attached to the buggy the pushing felt seamless and as one unit. The Mini didn't feel like it changed the way the buggy moved in any way, plus my toddler enjoyed the ride and being close to me.
One inconvenience, was that my Inglesina buggy doesn't have extendable handlebars, meaning my toddler couldn't stand in between the headrest and the handle – my toddler would be standing in between me and the handles, making the handles slightly harder to reach.
Final verdict
Lascal produce some attractively designed buggy boards and the Mini, does not look out of place on any buggy. They're reasonably priced for an accessory, and can work for any buggy. I have seen plenty of buggy boards from other parent friends, but this was the first buggy board I have used, and I was pretty impressed with it.
My little one enjoyed being on it and I can see how it would make traveling abroad simultaneously with a baby and a toddler easier. A carry bag would be useful to include, as it’s not a product that would be in constant use, especially if stored in the car separately from the buggy.
I would say this is a 4-star product, and would like to see improvements on making it easier to assemble, have a function where buggies can fold with the Mini attached. However, it is very easy to use and overall a highly recommended product.
Lascal BuggyBoard Mini FAQs
What is the difference between the Lascal BuggyBoard Mini and Maxi?
The weight limit is the same, however the Mini is slimmer and is better suited for strollers and lightweight pushchairs, while the Maxi is a better version for all-round medium and large pushchairs.
What age is the Lascal BuggyBoard Mini for?
The Mini is suitable for 2 to 6 year olds, weighing up to 22kg.
Are buggy boards worth it?
Buggy boards are a great way to help tired legs after a busy day out. Buggy boards are meant to withstand lots of different terrains, they're sturdy and are a useful travel accessory for families with multiple toddlers.
Do buggy boards it all pushchairs?
Most universal buggy boards fit any buggies, strollers or pushchairs. Some brands do however do specific buggy boards for their pushchairs.