Special needs pushchair

[marie riley 10]

hi does anyone know where i can get a special needs pushchair from cheap i have been on ebay but im not good with winning the bids keep getting out bid at last minute lol.

is there anywhere else i can look as my son can walk but he has to much movement in his legs so they start to hurt if he does to much hes 9 and normal prams are no good so i have to resort to carrying him when his legs hurt which can be to much for me.

[fallen angel 10]

First of all ,, if your son has an OT then it may be worth asking for a referal to wheelchair services to have an assessement for a special needs buggy ,,

the ones they normaly give out are the maclaren major buggy,, unless specialist seating and supports are needed..

 

other wise you can take a look at this website they are quite cheap in reality to others on the market .

http://www.specialneedspushchairs.co.uk/babyjogger_independence.htm

 

if you want more info please feel free to PM me and i will get back to you

or you can leave message on here

 

regards

Helen

[marie riley 10]

he used to be under an ot but hes not seen them for a while but i will look into asking my gp for a referal back to them its worth a shot.

 

he doesnt need any supports on the pushchair

 

when he walks his legs turn inwards after a while causing him pain this is why im looking for 1

 

thanks for the link i will have a look at that

[fallen angel 10]

if you can remember the name of the OT then its worth getting back in touch direct first with them before going to the GP ,,

 

as for your sons legs going inwards after a while with walking does he also have physio ? and does he have to wear any type of splints , and gaiters when sitting or even night splints... may be worth looking in to if not already..

 

is he on any medication for the pain that he has ,, as he should be with the sounds of it...

 

if not already getting DLA then you need to look at getting a form and applying for help with getting around ,,, and care needs ... would it be hypermobility that your son has, if so just thinking about the splints and gaiters he would not benefit ,,

 

 

sorry for so many ? but just trying to help you out hun..

 

regards

helen

[gina2007 10]

I know Mothercare used to sell this type of pram.

 

http://www.mothercare.com/Maclaren-stroller-Designed-children-special/dp/B001VBIN6K/sr=1-1/qid=1279481503/ref=sr_1_1/280-5382842-3144413?_encoding=UTF8&m=A2LBKNDJ2KZUGQ&n=78253031&mcb=core There you go, at £250 though!

[feline01 10]

Try the Mobility Shop in the Wicker Marie, it's attatched to the Pharmacy.

They are very helpful there and in the past they also used to rent SN buggies out for when you went on holiday etc.

x

[marie riley 10]

he used to wear insteps in his shoes but he hasnt wore them for a while

 

he is getting dla for autism hes on lower rate and middle rate

no hes not on any meds at moment

 

250 is about the price on all sites for them i just wonder if anyone knew of any cheaper ones

 

thanks all for the information it is a big help

[fastfoods 10]

Hi , if you have access to the Ryegate Centre, the physiotherapy department - they have adds up on the notice board and i remember seeing an ad there for a pushchair to suit older children, hope that's some good .xx

[marie riley 10]

hi i i havent had dealings with ryegate as i live in rotherham but i will look into it thanks

[SIGN 10]

You could ask your GP for a referral to the Mobility Centre based at the Northern General Hospital who have buggies for children with special needs

[marie riley 10]

hi all thanks for all the help and information but i have now got a maclaren major pushchair today for him but i am after a footrest for 1 if anyone has 1

 

many thanks to you all

[sheff290 10]

hi all thanks for all the help and information but i have now got a maclaren major pushchair today for him but i am after a footrest for 1 if anyone has 1

 

many thanks to you all

the footrests are £25 and you can order them from mothercare direct