julie, what about something like this:
i saw many women pushing these at the fair and also at sea world. some had a child sitting indian style facing forward. so it looks like you are pushing a child that walking is too much for.
the ones i saw had baskets in the front...full of family stuff. they fold up and are light weight. so with no child sitting...it looks like a smart way to tote stuff.
they have them at sams.
http://www.samsclub.com/shopping/nav...=5&item=362039
if this type of thing has been posted...sorry..i haven't read the whole thread.