Quick answer

Buy the Lascal BuggyBoard Maxi Plus if you have a toddler aged roughly 2 to 5 who can hold on and step on and off, and you want to avoid a double buggy. Its patented easy-fit connection is designed to fit most pushchairs, but check your pram's rear axle and brake bar before ordering. Add the Saddle only if your child needs to sit during longer outings; it is compatible with the Maxi BuggyBoard only.

How the easy-fit connection decides compatibility

The Maxi Plus attaches through Lascal's patented easy-fit connection system, which the brand says securely fits 99% of pushchairs. That is a strong claim, but it is not a guarantee for every pram: the connection needs clear access to the rear axle or frame area, and some pushchairs with wide brake bars, low crossbars, or unusual rear geometry can be awkward. Before buying, measure the space behind the rear wheels and check that the board will not foul the brake pedal when it is pressed. If your pushchair has a rear-facing seat unit that sits very low, the board may reduce your stride.

Who the Maxi Plus genuinely suits

The Maxi Plus works best for a child who is old enough to stand securely, follow instructions, and get on and off with minimal help. The 2 to 5 age range in the catalog description matches that stage: old enough to balance, young enough to tire on a long walk. It is a poor fit for a child who still needs a full seat with a harness, or for a parent who wants the child fully contained. In those cases a double buggy or a travel system with a second seat is the more honest choice.

Saddle or no Saddle: the real trade-off

The foldaway Saddle converts the board from a stand-on platform into a perch, which helps when a toddler's legs give out mid-trip. It does not obstruct the board, so a child can still stand, and it folds away when not needed. The trade-off is cost and bulk: the Saddle is a separate purchase and adds another item to fold and store. If your outings are short and your child mostly walks, skip it and save the money. If you regularly do school runs, shopping trips, or park walks that run long, the Saddle earns its place.

Spares and long-term ownership

A BuggyBoard is a mechanical accessory, so small parts wear. Lascal sells replacement Cotter Pins for the Mini and Maxi boards; each pin is a plastic threaded pin about 2 inches long that fits through the BuggyBoard Connector and attaches the board to the pram. It sits in one of the three holes in the left and right arms, depending on your pram. Lascal advises tightening the Cotter Pin before every use, because it can work loose. If you notice the board feeling wobbly or the pin not holding, replace it rather than forcing it. Keeping a spare pin at home avoids losing a day out to a lost part.

Decision rules for buying a BuggyBoard Maxi Plus

  • Rule 1: Match the child, not the pram: Choose the Maxi Plus only if your child is around 2 to 5, can stand and hold on, and can step on and off with light supervision. A younger or less steady child needs a seat, not a platform. If the child cannot stand safely, stop here and look at a double or tandem option instead.
  • Rule 2: Check the rear of your pushchair first: Look at the rear axle, brake bar, and the space behind the wheels. The easy-fit connection is designed for most pushchairs, but a very low or wide rear end can block the board or your feet. If the board would sit under the brake pedal or against your stride, this is not the right accessory for that pram.
  • Rule 3: Add the Saddle only for long outings: The Saddle is Maxi-only, folds away, and still leaves room to stand. Buy it if your typical trip is long enough that your toddler will want to sit; skip it for short, walk-heavy days. Saddle first if you do school runs or full-day trips; board alone if your child mostly walks.
  • Rule 4: Budget for one spare Cotter Pin: The Cotter Pin is a small threaded plastic part that connects the board to the pram and needs tightening before each use. A spare costs little and prevents a lost pin from grounding the board. Keep one spare pin at home and check tightness before every trip.

Product facts

  • Lascal BuggyBoard® Maxi Plus - Black with Grey Saddle: The Lascal Maxi Plus BuggyBoard provides a safe and practical ride-on platform for tired toddlers aged 2 to 5, with a patented easy-fit connection system that securely fits 99% of pushchairs, and a foldaway Saddle option so the child can sit or stand. This is the core buying decision: if your child is in that age range and your pram has a compatible rear axle, the Maxi Plus replaces the need for a double buggy on most days.
  • Lascal BuggyBoard® Saddle - Grey with Red Fittings: The Lascal BuggyBoard Saddle is compatible with the Lascal Maxi BuggyBoard only, leaves enough space for the child to stand as well, and gives a tired toddler a place to sit. It solves the mid-walk meltdown without blocking the standing position, but it will not fit a Mini board or a non-Lascal board, so check your board model before adding it.
  • Lascal BuggyBoard® Spare - Cotter Pin Grey: The Lascal BuggyBoard Spare Cotter Pin is a plastic threaded pin about 2 inches long, part number 81520, compatible with Lascal Mini and Maxi BuggyBoard, and fits through the BuggyBoard Connector into one of three holes in the left and right arms depending on the pram. A cheap spare keeps the board usable if the original pin is lost or worn, and Lascal's advice to tighten it before every use is a simple habit that prevents most wobble complaints.

Is the Maxi Plus right for you?

Best for

  • Parents of a toddler aged about 2 to 5 who can stand and hold on for short stretches
  • Families who want to avoid buying a double buggy for one tired child
  • Pushchairs with clear access to the rear axle and a brake bar that does not sit where the board needs to go
  • Long outings where a foldaway Saddle would let the child rest without giving up the standing position

Not for

  • Children under 2 or any child who cannot stand and balance safely on a moving platform
  • Pushchairs where the rear axle, brake bar, or low frame would block the board or the parent's stride
  • Parents who want the child fully contained in a harnessed seat
  • Anyone expecting the Saddle to fit a Mini board or a non-Lascal board