Is a 4 year old to old for a stroller?

“A rule of thumb: take time for training and then never do for a child what a child can do for themselves,” Schafer said. “If your four-year-old can walk to the mailbox and you know they can and they've done it before then that's it. It's no longer a stroller option.”



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If your oldest will be four or older by the time your 2nd baby arrives, you may not even need (or want) a double stroller — or you may only need it on occasion. Outside of the weight capacity problem (usually 40-45 lbs per seat), most 4-year-olds are too big (height-wise) for many of these stroller seats.

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Taking your own stroller to Disney World is a good idea for many reasons, but my main reasons are that Disney World is huge and hot; you will be walking all day. Plus, it's expensive to hire them; they all look the same. Before we went, I still didn't believe my 5-year-old would need a pushchair for Disney World.

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While your little one may not use the stroller the entire time, it can be extremely helpful to have it on hand for when they need a break. If you're still not sold on the idea of bringing your own, an easy way to use a stroller only when you need it is by renting one from Disney!

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Pre-schoolers (aged 3 to 4) The 180 minutes should include at least 60 minutes (1 hour) of moderate-to-vigorous intensity physical activity. Children under 5 should not be inactive for long periods, except when they're asleep.

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To answer your question, yes, you should have a stroller for your 3 and 5-year olds. Adventure-filled days in the theme parks require a LOT of walking, and little legs tire easily. In fact, during my family's most recent visit, my 8-year old even asked to rest his legs in the stroller a few times during the week.

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This Stroller Features: 100 pounds total for both seats and should be under 49 inches in height. Recommended age: birth to 7 years old.

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