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

I often use a sling.  Claire, about 20 lbs, can sit up in it or put
her head on my shoulder (in an upright position) with her legs
straddled around my waist.  It's been working well lately.  Often,
when we go to dinner, I just carry her in and put her in her Bumbo
seat.  She sits so nicely in it, it is very lightweight too.

Probably not what you are looking for, but it is what we've been doing
for a while.  We also find out selves using the umbrella stroller when
we are out and about without the Kimba or the Bumbo... (sounds like
I'm starting my own language here... didn't even mention the Boppy...
hehehe).

Debbie, mom to Claire (t18)

On 9/26/06, Irene Smith <67.irene@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> 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
>
>
>                   Building ___ooOOoo__ Rainbows
>                        www.trisomyonline.org
>                   Families Helping Families On-line
>
>


-- 
Sleep is for Pansies.

Faith sees the invisible, believes the incredible and receives the impossible!
If you want the rainbow, you gotta put up with the rain.
                  Building ___ooOOoo__ Rainbows
                       www.trisomyonline.org
                  Families Helping Families On-line

Other related posts: