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i like to take my daughter for walks but in the winter I find it hard because i don't get any traction. I though it would be handy to have rubber snow tire straps u can put on your stroller for the winter. For convenience they shouldn't have to be removed at least until spring. They should be non
marking for store floors and the fastener should be "hidden" so as not to cause bumps or anoying ticking. They should also be fairly stretchy to accomate a large variety of sizes of wheels. Maybe they could come in sm., med, lrg and x-lrg. With these things u could go anywhere in the winter.
you need one of these
http://shop.store.y...1/cosedbaueral.html
the ultimate yuppie gear [rbl, Oct 04 2004, last modified Oct 21 2004]
this looks like one of ours
http://www.totallya...terrainstroller.htm
but not as nice as bristolz would have drawn [rbl, Oct 04 2004, last modified Oct 21 2004]
a pair of these might help.
http://www.alaskan-...sky-dogs-mushng.htm
[po, Oct 04 2004, last modified Oct 21 2004]
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without being self propelled this may not help too much. but see link for an alternative. |
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You could take the sled instead of the stroller. I wonder if you can get snow chains for a stroller...? |
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DrC, are you one of those who drag your sled through Wal-Mart? |
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[Nah - I live in the city, and the snow's usually gone before morning.] |
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Great link [rbl]. That site is fascinating. |
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Why do you need traction on stroller wheels? It's not like they're used for steering or propulsion -- they exist only to make it easier to push, and if the wheels are sliding around it should be easier still, right? |
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Your garden variety recoilless rifle is going to be a bit of a handful in snowy conditions - shirley, just the usual twin .50-calibre air cooled Brownings would be enough ? What's more, those perforated barrel jackets would give it a wonderfully retro look .... |
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Teach your kid how to walk. |
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Touché, TBK. What exactly is a stroller? A pram? (I'm English and try to make myself unfamiliar with americanisations).
//u could go// - is your keyboard mis-firing? |
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// Carrying two sleepy toddlers home being more than even the most muscular parents can manage // |
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If it's snowy, you can just pull them along by the ankles. They'll slide. |
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[angieBC] It seems you are reinventing the wheel but you don't even need one here. DrCurry's suggestion is much more practical. There are such sleds with runners that have a bit of a back rest. If your little one is only just now a toddler, consider a quality kid carrying back frame. You'll get a great winter workout and your daughter benefits still from observations of the world at your eye level. |
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P.S. Don't let the silliness you find here deter you from inventing. I credit my own experience in motherhood for a renaissance in problem solving that leaves guidance counselors scratching their heads |
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I think the tire strap for snow is an excellent idea! I just went shopping with my pregnant sister for a stroller. She ended up having to buy a stroller without much tread in the tires because it fit on public transportation and has a car seat attached. Have you made any progress on your invention? Have you found anything to help in the meantime? Please let me know - she is due in October 2004. |
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