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Next week we are going to WDW for the weekend. Originally it was to be myself and my husband but we have no added my 20 month old grandson. I use a PWC and my dilemma is what to do when my husband and I need to separate. I can do some walking so I take him with me to the restroom to change him but what about going to a so with him and leaving my husband to people watch. I can put him in my lap but it isn't really safe. Any ideas other than having my husband accompany us to every show.

It is our first trip without Mommy and Daddy.
 
Placing such a young squirmy child on your lap sounds dangerous! My first thought was maybe a front carrier, but this child is likely too large for one. Sounds like Grandpa will need to stick close. Don't be tempted to try to let him walk next to you without another pair of hands to catch him if he takes off or walks in front of one of your wheels (saw this happen: Horrible!) This sounds like a job for both Grandparents.
 
I agree this is one where you probably do need to stay together.
A 20 month old is too big for a carrier, too squirmy to sit on your lap and to small and young to walk beside you.
 

Thanks. Kind of figured that would be it for this trip. His last trip with us was with 5 adults to one little one. There was always another person to keep an eye on him. We will have a stroller and a harness for him. Plus since we won't have either parent his parents are giving us a notarized letter and a copy of the insurance card in case anything happens.
 
Maybe you could take an extra older child /teenager as a "babysitter" aid type person?
 
A 20 month old will need to be in a stroller and will need a nap midday so plan your trip around that
 
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my sis used to push my DD in her stroller... my sis was also a power wheelchair user. She would put up her foot plate, and put her feet on the lower bar of the stroller, hold the handle with one hand, and away they went!

It helped that the stroller was shorter (ie the handle wasn't way high.) and that it was very easy to steer one handed.

if possible, I'd test out and practice steering the stroller before the trip.

here, see there is even a video on youtube showing someone doing something similar: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BXMjFg_EUU8

and if you could see about if they would let you get a stroller as wheelchair tag for him, so you can use his stroller in the lines with you, to help reign him in, that could help too. and, once in for a show, he could transfer to the companion seat or even stay in his stroller.

Good luck!
 
my sis used to push my DD in her stroller... my sis was also a power wheelchair user. She would put up her foot plate, and put her feet on the lower bar of the stroller, hold the handle with one hand, and away they went!

It helped that the stroller was shorter (ie the handle wasn't way high.) and that it was very easy to steer one handed.

if possible, I'd test out and practice steering the stroller before the trip.

here, see there is even a video on youtube showing someone doing something similar: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BXMjFg_EUU8

and if you could see about if they would let you get a stroller as wheelchair tag for him, so you can use his stroller in the lines with you, to help reign him in, that could help too. and, once in for a show, he could transfer to the companion seat or even stay in his stroller.

Good luck!
That would work in some places, like outside for a walk or maybe in a mall.
It wouldnt work at WDW for several reasons, among them that WDW has a policy against anything pushed or pulled by an ECV or wheelchair. the combined length of the stroller plus wheelchair would also be longer than the length allowed (I can't look it up right now, but thing it's 52 inches). Even for shows, some turns are tight.
And, without another person to push the stroller, she would have issues getting to the parks using any of the means of transportation.

I would also be concerned about having a child ahead of the wheelchair where you can't see what they are doing - especially a child that old who may be able to unfasten things, get their feet off the footrests, etc.
 
So far granddad has stayed with us for most of the time. Grandson hates the stroller and prefers to walk so I have ended up letting him walk on his leash. I had several people as where we got the harness/ leash. It is a triceratops and some people thought I bought it at the parks. I have had to resort to having him in the chair and he is really good about it. Since I have left hand drive I can cuddle him in my right arm with his but on the armrest. Works well for short distance. Naps? This kid goes all out all day and then sleeps 10 hours and is ready to go again. If he does need to nap he just sleeps in the stroller noise and all. His only problem is his stubborn streak. He wants to go his way and not mine at times. We are really enjoying this new experiencel
 
So far granddad has stayed with us for most of the time. Grandson hates the stroller and prefers to walk so I have ended up letting him walk on his leash. I had several people as where we got the harness/ leash. It is a triceratops and some people thought I bought it at the parks. I have had to resort to having him in the chair and he is really good about it. Since I have left hand drive I can cuddle him in my right arm with his but on the armrest. Works well for short distance. Naps? This kid goes all out all day and then sleeps 10 hours and is ready to go again. If he does need to nap he just sleeps in the stroller noise and all. His only problem is his stubborn streak. He wants to go his way and not mine at times. We are really enjoying this new experiencel
Have fun with the new experience!:goodvibes
 
We are back and had a great time for the most part. Little man did slip away from us once but was quickly found thanks to both guests and castmembers. Guests were so nice and understanding when he got antsy and squirmy waiting for parades and shows. We did take him out of Candlelight because he was just too antsy and was starting to cry.
Only one problem with a castmember. Went to Lion King was told I could not sit in the sign language area because of my wheelchair. I told the CM to talk with the intepreters and that was quickly resolved.
It was really crowded Sunday and Monday. Next time we will go earlier in December to avoid the crowds.
 

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