Rain-covers on a buggy and D do not mix.
From a very early age, she would start screaming as soon as a rain-cover was put over the buggy and literally carry on for the length of the journey. Highly stressful for me, for her and for anyone within earshot. Now, of course, I realise she had considerable anxiety and sensory issues over her perception that she was being placed in a plastic bubble, a place where she couldn't see or hear properly, a place which was noisy due to the rain.
So, it's been a challenge. As soon as she was old enough, we moved to an umbrella, but then had the issue of her not holding it over herself, of the wind blowing it away, off her refusing to use it if she didn't feel like it.
Now that she's older, the rain-covers are still refused but she will hold an umbrella and curl up underneath it as obviously her lower half was still getting wet and, more importantly to her, Bunny could get wet too.
What was a Mumma to do? The weather is so changeable so quickly in this country.
The answer came in the form of a BundleBean, a 5-in-1 waterproof and warm travel cover.
Designed by Emily and suitable from birth, it can be used with: Bike seats Car seats Buggies and strollers Slings and carriers and for Picnics and Playtime.
Now, I know you're thinking: "hang on a minute, D is 9...how would this accommodate her?"
Take a look at these pictures, yes, we tested the BundleBean in the wind and rain, with both special needs buggies:
We can confirm it is waterproof!
D is 143cm tall and it more than covered her legs, the side ties meant that I could fasten it to the buggy securely too. She loved the stars pattern on the front and the fleece back, it made it very warm and snuggly for her. She was delighted to find that there was a pouch pocket at the front, perfect for the small things and likes to carry around with her.
The cover is very adaptable to fit around a smaller child's bike seat/car seat/buggy/sling and here's how:
The BundleBean is going to make our school runs and journeys out so much easier, it's a huge recommendation from me.
Bunny enjoys having a tea party with D on it too!
Click here for a list of UK and International stockists, or here to purchase directly from the website, prices start at £29.99.
Disclaimer: we were sent a Red Star blanket for the purpose of this review.
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