Hold me. I'm scared.

[cat19]

I'm going to take a stroller on the Long Island Rail Road today. So scared.

[bigapple]

Good luck! I have no advice because I still haven't taken a stroller on a train or subway.

[mala]

<holds cat. snuggle buddies!>

[rjamz]

You can do it! Most people will be surprisingly nice. Ignore the sighers and eye rollers.

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[muppetinma]

**gets ready to wear her bad-mom-hat**

Why are people so nervous about bringing their stroller on a subway or train? I haven't done it a ton, mainly because Atlanta's public transit is a joke, but it was fine. I didn't feel unsafe or inconvenienced at all.

[cat19]

At least on the way home I *should* have DH with me. As long as his maintenance goes as planned. It's only one way. Then a 10 block walk. I can do this.

[rjamz]

Jun 1, 2013 7:19:24 GMT -5 muppetinma said:

**gets ready to wear her bad-mom-hat**

Why are people so nervous about bringing their stroller on a subway or train? I haven't done it a ton, mainly because Atlanta's public transit is a joke, but it was fine. I didn't feel unsafe or inconvenienced at all.

It's not a safety thing here. For me it's an accessibility thing, mostly. The NYC transit system is super crowded and not always accessible via elevator. Plus NYers don't have a reputation for being assholes for nothing You get in their way when they're in a hurry and you may get shoved or berated. Not a big deal in the long run, but annoying at the time. Plus you never want to be "that person" who's holding up the train.

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[muppetinma]

Jun 1, 2013 7:24:23 GMT -5 rjamz said:

Jun 1, 2013 7:19:24 GMT -5 muppetinma said:

**gets ready to wear her bad-mom-hat**

Why are people so nervous about bringing their stroller on a subway or train? I haven't done it a ton, mainly because Atlanta's public transit is a joke, but it was fine. I didn't feel unsafe or inconvenienced at all.

It's not a safety thing here. For me it's an accessibility thing, mostly. The NYC transit system is super crowded and not always accessible via elevator. Plus NYers don't have a reputation for being assholes for nothing You get in their way when they're in a hurry and you may get shoved or berated. Not a big deal in the long run, but annoying at the time. Plus you never want to be "that person" who's holding up the train.

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Ahhh, okay.  I was waiting for a link to some study that extensive rail travel before the age of two causes leprosy and excessive tail growth.  

[orriskitten]

You will be fine!! It isn't as bad as you think and just think of what the end result is! You get to see our lovely faces and the Viking hair tomorrow

I've taken her on the subway with my monster stroller and have had close to no issues and when there were, people helped.

[bigapple]

Jun 1, 2013 7:24:23 GMT -5 rjamz said:

Jun 1, 2013 7:19:24 GMT -5 muppetinma said:

**gets ready to wear her bad-mom-hat**

Why are people so nervous about bringing their stroller on a subway or train? I haven't done it a ton, mainly because Atlanta's public transit is a joke, but it was fine. I didn't feel unsafe or inconvenienced at all.

It's not a safety thing here. For me it's an accessibility thing, mostly. The NYC transit system is super crowded and not always accessible via elevator. Plus NYers don't have a reputation for being assholes for nothing You get in their way when they're in a hurry and you may get shoved or berated. Not a big deal in the long run, but annoying at the time. Plus you never want to be "that person" who's holding up the train.

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^^ WSS. My subway entrance has a very narrow stairway, so carrying a stroller down blocks people from entering and exiting. The line I live on is super crowded at all hours, and I can usually barely squeeze myself on with C in a carrier. I'm too impatient to wait on the hot platform for a car with space.

But I'm also a stroller-disliker, so ignore me.

[cat19]

Normally I would not bring the stroller, but wearing her in this heat and lugging all of our clothes doesn't appeal to me. I'm going to take the 12:40. orriskitten - do you want me to bring the Wandfo's?

[orriskitten]

I know its late, but I'm good! I got a bunch from amazon and they should last a while Thank you!

[cat19]

On the train, hungry as all get out. Am I at Penn yet? (Lol, I have a friggin hour!)