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. Maximum child’s weight: Up to 20kg as a stroller board, up to 50kg as a scooter | Suitable for: Most prams via universal connectors What we love Best of all, the seat is incredibly comfy for little bottoms and there are also built-in handlebars that kids will find really fun (while also helping to keep them secure). The seat can be easily removed, if your child prefers to stand during their ride.

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. Buagboo 2016 Adapter for Comfort Wheeled Board, Buffalo and Donkey Bugaboo Donkey Wheeled Board AdapterParents 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. The Connector Kit works with the Maxi, Mini, (even the discontinued Lascal BuggyBoards) and with other pushchairs. Its a replacement set for those who have lost or broken their Lascal BuggyBoard Connectors. Parents usually opt for the Maxi if they have a larger pram or a double buggy, and the Mini for a smaller stroller. We think the Maxi is easier to navigate over bumps and up and down kerbs, giving a slightly more stable ride, although both are secure for your tot to ride on.

In case you own a Bugaboo baby stroller, you’ll need the Bugaboo Donkey Wheeled Board Adapter to be able to attach a board to this stroller, so that you can take an additional kid around.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

Take a look at the various Mountain Buggy Freerider Connectors available to attach to strollers of different brands. These connectors are basically attachment systems that lets you connect the Mountain Buggy Freerider Kiddie board (sold separately) to various popular brands of strollers. Read next: The best child bike seats for a safe and fun ride Buggy board or double buggy? How do I decide which is best for me? Some people struggle to walk with buggy boards. Common complaints from users are that they're unable to take proper strides when pushing a buggy with a stroller platform attached as their feet catch on the board. Others say that it’s bad for posture or that they struggle to reach the pushchair handle over their child when they’re using the ride-on. However a side car buggy board such as the Roma Uptown Ride may solve this issue.

About Lascal

This board is recommended from 18 months - a little younger than many boards which are only deemed suitable from two years and up - so it’s ideal if you have a small gap between your kids. In all you get three different variants of connectors. When you buy the freerider, it only comes with Connector 1. You have to separately buy the other two connectors – Connectors 2 and 3. The seat folds down easily, when not in use, so that your child can stand comfortably if s/he wishes to However, just like the beefier version, it will fit any pushchair and has the same non-slip platform, with built-in suspension for a comfortable ride. Connector 2 fits: Mountain Buggy nano, phil&teds DOT, phil&teds navigator, phil&teds classic, phil&teds sport, phil&teds hammerhead, phil&teds explorer, phil&teds verve, phil&teds vibe, Easywalker Duo (pre-2011), Britax/steelcraft StriderPlus B-Dual, Britax B-Ready, BOB REvolution SE, Bugaboo Chameleon