Re: Recommendations for an oversized stroller?

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I don't have any brand recommendations for you, but I would probably stick

with a jogging stroller. They usually go higher in weight and are

relatively easy to manuever.

>From: " jolimont_2000 " <jolimont@...>

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>Subject: Recommendations for an oversized stroller?

>Date: Fri, 10 Dec 2004 23:11:41 -0000

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>nne has been doing quite well on the Methotraxate, much less

>swelling, less pain, not back to normal, but much better.

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>She still has a hard time walking very far so I'm thinking we'll need

>a stroller or wheelchair for our upcoming Disney World vacation. We

>could rent one on site, but we have some money left over in our

>medical spending account so we may be able to buy something for the

>next few years.

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>She's too big and tall for a regular stroller (almost 65lbs, over 4')

>but we don't want to go to a wheelchair either. I don't know why,

>probably an emotional hangup of mine. Do you know of any oversized

>strollers that could handle a kid her size? Idealy something that

>could handle 80lbs or more?

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>I've tried doing internet searches, but there are so many options I'm

>at a loss. Thanks for any tips you may have!

>

>Annie & nne (6yo, pauci)

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[Guest guest]

Hi Annie,

I am so sorry it has come to this but have been there and done that.Look up

Pogon Buggy.We bought one in 2002 at around $300 and it holds up to 100 lbs and

is lightweight,turns on a dime and folds up just like a unbrella stroller and

probebly weighs no more then 8 lbs.It is desighned for the mildest of

handicaped children which is perfect for those days when walking just isn't an

option.No sales tax or shipping was a plus.

The idea though is to not need one at all so please call the rheumy or tell

them at the next visit that you need assistance and the treatment needs to be

more aggressive.

Our Pogon buggy was only used about 3 times before it made it's way to the

attic.

Hugs

Becki and 6systemic

[Guest guest]

I had that exact thought when first was diagnosed. We got

him a jogging stroller that carries up to 75 lbs. They do have them

that carry up to 100 lbs. With at 54 lbs currently, I'm

thinking we should have gone ahead with one of the higher weight

rated ones.

I understand completely wanting a stroller instead of a wheelchair.

My other thought on that matter is that he doesn't always use it. I

can only imagine the looks some people would give to me pushing a

wheelchair with him trotting along beside it, even when he's

limping.

http://www.joggingstroller.com/

has a geat comparison chart to choose between the different brands

for features you will need. Things we found important were weight-

bearing capability, cost, and folded size. The one we got has wheels

we can take off so it fits into the trunk of our car. There are many

other features listed and compared on the site. Some of them I

didn't even think of, like whether the seat reclines or not. One

thing we didn't look into and probably should have is the set of the

foot rest. 's legs are getting a bit long for the stroller

and it's not adjustable.

Misty & (6, systemic)

> nne has been doing quite well on the Methotraxate, much less

> swelling, less pain, not back to normal, but much better.

>

> She still has a hard time walking very far so I'm thinking we'll

need

> a stroller or wheelchair for our upcoming Disney World vacation.

We

> could rent one on site, but we have some money left over in our

> medical spending account so we may be able to buy something for

the

> next few years.

>

> She's too big and tall for a regular stroller (almost 65lbs, over

4')

> but we don't want to go to a wheelchair either. I don't know why,

> probably an emotional hangup of mine. Do you know of any oversized

> strollers that could handle a kid her size? Idealy something that

> could handle 80lbs or more?

>

> I've tried doing internet searches, but there are so many options

I'm

> at a loss. Thanks for any tips you may have!

>

> Annie & nne (6yo, pauci)