[tri-med] Re: please tell me about strollers

we've always had a stroller besides the chair.  as you said sometimes you 
just dont want to mess with it.
first we had this for several years
http://www.adaptivemall.com/bajofrst.html

then we had this and i didnt like it much
http://www.adaptivemall.com/axdistsi3.html

we just got this and i really like it, so does kam
http://www.adaptivemall.com/convaidscout.html

the adaptive mall folks can help you figure out what size you need.

we have always had to pay for them ourselves.  our insurance is very bad. 
great west....need i say more?
jude, mom to derek-20 (still searching for a focus), kelsey-18 (going to unm 
to be a pt)
and kameron-9-full t18 (hanging out so i will never be an empty nester)
golden, colorado usa
http://www.judewolpert.com
http://home.comcast.net/~jfwolpert2
http://judewolpert.com/v-web/b2/

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Irene Smith" <67.irene@xxxxxxxxx>

> We have a Kid Kart for  Caroline.  However, when we are going somewhere 
> for
> just a bit, we hate to load and unload the wheelchair.  So, I usually just
> put her in a regular umbrella stroller.  I know she isn't sitting 
> correctly,
> but when she is only going to be in it for a half hour or so, or less, I
> don't mind.
> I remember some of you talking about special need strollers.  It seems 
> like
> a great idea, a bigger stroller, with a little more support, yet easier to
> transport and load.
>
> My questions are:
>
> Is Caroline too small for a stroller?  She is 3 and about 23 pounds, but 
> she
> is getting LONG!  My limited research seems to show many strollers are for
> older children with less severe disabilities.  Caroline has great head
> support and is sitting better every day.
>
> Does insurance sometimes pay for a stroller?  Even if you already have a
> wheelchair?  They seem pricey.
>
> Any other cheaper options or suggestions?
>
> Thanks in advance!!!
>
>
> -- 
> Irene
> Christina (4), Caroline (3 with partial trisomy 17p) and Kallie (1)
> Caroline's site:  http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/carolinesmith
>
>
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