If you hate faffing about with fiddly gadgets, you can breathe easy thanks to the Bumprider Stroller Board. The manufacturer of this buggy board claims that it’s almost totally universal and doesn’t require tools for attachment to your buggy. Music to the ears of those of us who are, ahem, less than adept at DIY. The Lascal BuggyBoard Mini is a more compact version of our top choice, the Lascal BuggyBoard Maxi. It lives up to its name - the Mini weighs only 1.8kg in comparison to the Maxi’s heftier 2.7kg. Price-wise, this buggy board is one of the most affordable designs on our list. Compared to other stroller boards, it’s relatively purse-friendly; ideal if you’re not sure exactly how often you’ll use a buggy board but want to have one ready, just in case. A buggy board with a seat may work well for you if your older child is still relatively young and is likely to get tired and cranky if they have to stand on a buggy board for any considerable time. A dual purpose buggy board such as the BumpRider Sit Stroller Board offers versatility because it can be used as a seat or as a stand-on buggy board, depending on your needs. Are buggy boards easy to walk with? Like the Easy X4 Rider, the Roma Uptown Rider also offers a steering wheel and car-style seat, which your child is bound to enjoy. There are four wheels for added stability, a three-point harness for extra safety and a removable and washable seat padding to ensure your toddler rides in comfort.

The sturdy aluminum post securely clamps on any Buggy Board Maxi (you do not require any tools, saves time and hassle) The Lascal BuggyBoard Maxi is our favourite buggy board because it’s sturdy, easy to use and versatile as it fits more than 99% of pushchairs and can also be bought with a matching seat. How we chose our recommendations Recommendations from real parents However the Roma Uptown Ride. which offers a sidecar ride-on arrangement and safety harness is suitable from 12-months-old.Mum-of-two Louise Baty has been a journalist for almost 20 years and covers parenting, health and lifestyle for consumer print and online publications. Bend the strap around the tubing while you feed the strap through the connector cover slot. As it comes through, pull the strap gently The Bumprider Stroller Board offers impressive suspension for a comfortable ride along with an ergonomic non-slip surface to prevent your toddler from tumbling off in transit. This buggy board is also easy to fold away with a safety strap or disconnect when not in use. When it comes to attaching it to your buggy, the Baby Jogger Glider Board is easy to fit. It can also be flipped and clipped away when not in use and it won’t stop you folding your buggy when attached either. Like the Oyster board though, this board designed to fit only one brand of pushchairs, which means that it won’t be of use if you don't have a Baby Jogger design. A coin will be perfect for tightening the cotter pin once in the right place. If you find the arms are too short for your pram, you may need an extender kit. Step 6 – Putting it all together

Depending on which buggy board you choose to buy, you’ll probably be able to begin using a board when your child is around two years old. They need to be able to be trusted to sit or stand sensibly, otherwise a buggy board may not be safe to use. A crucial stage in the buggy board fitting process is cutting the strap correctly. Make sure to cut the strap as close to the connector housing as possible, and smooth off any sharp edges. For your family’s safety, make sure that you don’t leave the strap uncut! Step 5 – Revisit the arms

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Read next: Can you take a pram on a plane? Everything you need to know about travelling with a pushchair What age is a buggy board for? Read next: How to clean a pram, including tried-and-tested tips from Mumsnetters What's the best buggy board? Now that you are ready to connect your buggy board to your pram, there are a few last tweeks to achieve!

Before we recommend new products, we always ask our trusted Mumsnet users, a community of around 7 million parents. That’s a lot of honest, impartial advice. Expert guidance In case, your toddler decides to stand rather than sit, you can simply fold the saddle down and out of the way (you don’t have to remove it from the board). Create a comfortable ride by attaching the Bugaboo 2017 comfort wheeled board adapter to your Comfort Wheeled Board, and then onto the chassis of your stroller. Turn the board upside down and look for the correct areas for the wheels and arms to go – as directed in your manualPerhaps it doesn’t fit your requirements as expected, you’ve had a change of plans or you’ve simply changed your mind. You will need this adapter to attach the Comfort Wheeled Board to your Bugaboo Donkey or Buffalo strollers The saddle has been carefully designed to securely and safely clamp on and off the board, which makes fitting the saddle easy. You don’t require any special tools to fit the Saddle.

Most buggy boards are suitable from 2-years-old but the Roma Uptown Rider can be used from 12 months - great if you have a small gap between your babes. However, it’s not as versatile as a dual purpose ride-on like the BumpRider Sit Stroller Board, because this is only a seat and offers no function as a standing board. Parents on our Mumsnet talk boards often discuss the merits of buggy boards and are always keen to report on the best performing products - and the ones that fall short of expectations too. We've collated a list of the best buggy boards that Mumsnetters have tried, tested and rave about to put together this handy guide.This special edition version in snazzy leopard print adds a fashionable touch to proceedings too - great for standing out from the crowd at your local toddler group. The non-slip surface will keep your child stable during your travels. Like most of the buggy boards on our list, can handle a maximum weight of 20kg. Most of our prams and pushchairs include a manufacturer’s warranty. This means that for the time period of the warranty, if something goes wrong you are entitled to request a repair.