hands but a double (or even triple) buggy
and/or car seats to manoeuvre.
In the early days, many mums of
multiples use a baby carrier and buggy
combo, and many, like Mandy, get used
to bringing a helper, friend or husband
along to lend a hand. This might be a
good call, as Nicola says that even if you
can manoeuvre your double buggy into
the metropolis, you might not be able to
get it into a baby changing room… And
once her twins were toddling, Mandy
says she still needed a hand as they
would often run off in different directions.
Meg says that getting out and about was
a complete nightmare, not for logistical
reasons, but because strangers kept
wanting to touch the babies, and they
had to be extra careful about germs.
But although Hong Kong might
not be the pram-friendliest city in the
world, there are a few hidden gems of
walks that allow you to stride out with a
stroller. In our July 2016 issue,
Playtimes
road-tested five walks that are do-able
with double buggies. (For details see
mother-baby/walks-with-wheels/). You
might not be able to run many errands
on these routes, but they are perfect for
relieving cabin fever, and for getting a
breath of fresh(ish) air.
Counting your blessings
Having babies is an expensive
occupation, but when there are twins
(or more) there are even more financial
implications. For starters, there’s the
fact that you have to double up with lots
of the kit and caboodle, but in addition,
like Mandy and Nicola, you might need
to move to accommodate your rapidly
growing family. You might also feel
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