[tri-med] Re: KidKarts

I don't know if they have KidKarts, but a great sight to do research is 
www.adaptivemall.com

Jennifer, mom to Arwen, 6; Elanor (t18), 4; caregiver to Joe (cerebral palsy 
& spastic displaysia), 25; and wife to Andrew

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Kraig Warnemuende" <ad6075@xxxxxxxxx>
To: <tri-med@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Tuesday, September 28, 2004 8:30 PM
Subject: [tri-med] Re: KidKarts


> Hi Debbie!
> We just got Keren's chair and it's actually not a KidKart.  Keren's PT
> had heard a lot of negative feedback about the KidKart's ease of use
> from parents and teachers at the school where Keren will be headed next
> year.  I'm afraid I don't know much more than that because I've never
> actually seen one!
>
> We got the "Kimba" (by OttoBock), and really like it so far.  Keren's
> PT likes it a lot, too, which I take as a good recommendation since she
> has a lot of experience with different chairs.  Like the KidKart it has
> an indoor base as well as and outdoor "stroller" base.  It folds up
> nicely, and the seat isn't difficult to detach from the base.  There
> are a number of different accessories you can get for it.   I can send
> you pictures of Keren's, but here's a basic site I just found:
> http://www.healthcare.ottobock.com/reha/sites/rehahilfen/
> rk_kimba_spring.htm
>
> I guess it's actually a "Kimba Spring"!  I don't know the cost--our
> Children's Special Health Care covered it.  I can give you more details
> if you'd like, too.
>
> Loren (wife to Kraig, mom to Keren, T18, two years old (9/27/02))
> Southeast Michigan
> http://webpages.eng.wayne.edu/~ad6075
>
>
> On Tuesday, September 28, 2004, at 07:49 AM, Debbie wrote:
>
>> Is there a website for KidKarts?  Showing what they look like, how to
>> use
>> them, etc?
>>
>> I'd also like a little feedback from anyone who owns one.  How big (in
>> lbs)
>> was your child when you got one and do you like it?  Is it easy to
>> use?  Has it helped your child 'line up' and offer support for head...
>> essentially, did it do what it was intended to do?  Worth the money,
>> that
>> sort of thing.
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Debbie  - mom to Claire, full T18, One Year old  (born 3/11/03)
>> http://debbwebb.com/Claire/
>>
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