Liberty SN Stroller - experiences? glider board?

[madis0strab]

Hello all,
I have seen the Advanced Mobility Liberty special needs stroller recommended in old threads on this board (and as a rental at Orlando-area rental companies). I am hoping someone can answer a question I can't seem to figure out!
Background: We are California Disneylanders. My 2 children both have a genetic disease that limits their ability to walk. My eldest, almost 6 years, is more severe and needs a bit more help than her sister at this stage of life. I usually take them to Disneyland solo (no other adult). Until recently, we have used the BOB duallie (double jogger) with the "Stroller = Wheelchair" pass. My eldest has really outgrown the BOB. We had a very close call with a medical crisis this past week, and I am motivated to find a better option for her. Sadly, there is no such thing as a "double special needs stroller."

My new plan is to try attaching a glider board/skate board to the back of the Liberty (made by Baby Jogger). My hope is that the kids can take turns riding and standing.

Main Question:
Does anyone have experience with attaching a glider boarder to the Advance Mobility strollers (Freedom or Liberty)??

In general I would love to hear about any experience with the Liberty stroller. Tips or hacks for helping move that second child?

Thank you so much in advance for any insights!!

 

[SueM in MN]

I believe the weight limit for the glider boards is 45 pounds, so your child might have outgrown it anyway. I don't know about height, but I believe there is also a height limit. Even if there isn't, the Liberty has a very high back because it is made for taller children, so a child standing behind it would or be able to see much.

I would suggest contacting the company about whether or not your could attach it. The Liberty stroller is very expensive and you don't want to risk damage or voiding any warranty.

 

[SueM in MN]

I would suggest checking with your child's therapists; they may be aware of products I am not aware of. You will also need their assistance for making sure the product fits the needs of your child and also they would need to write any documentation you would need if you are going to try for insurance to pay for the stroller.
The therapists might have other suggestions - like might a rollator (walker with wheels an de a fold down seat) give enough support and ability to rest that one of your children might do well with that?

The Liberty is one of the better known special needs strollers, but it is a jogging stroller and the design does not work for everyone. The seat is very 'tipped back' and it can be unwieldy to push because of the height and difficult to fold and transport.

Another company, Maclaren, makes umbrella type strollers that are smaller, give a more upright seating and are much easier to fold. I believe they that have actually started as a special needs stroller manufacturer - I've been aware of them for their special needs strollers for more than 30 years. It's a company from the U.K., which is why their strollers are called 'buggies'.
This is a link to their Maclaren Major 2 buggy. It will hold a child up to 110 pounds. It does have smaller wheels than the Liberty, so might be harder to push.
http://www.maclaren.us/Major-Elite_2

I have seen pictures of a double Maclaren Major, but I am not sure whether or not it is even available anymore. I believe it had a weight limit of 110 pounds TOTAL, with each seat being no more than 55 pounds. I think you will find that is pretty common for any double situation, including a glider - the weight on the glider would be figured into the total weight for the stroller.

 

[madis0strab]

Thank you, Sue. They no longer make the kit to lash two Maclaren Majors together, sadly. I wondered if I could make my own, aftermarket, but the math suggested that the Frankenstroller would be too wide to reliably use the ADA doors and ride queues. I really debated between the Maclaren and Liberty. I have a "regular" Maclaren that I love. I wonder if I made the wrong choice. You are totally correct that the high back on the liberty will make it intolerable for a child to "ride blind" on a board, assuming a compatible one exists. Sigh! Well, thank you for both responses. You gave me some good things to think about!!

 

[Nevada Jen]

Would a sit and stand stroller work? The big kid could sit on the jump seat? The advantage of that is that they sell them in regular baby stores so you could try it. Also a double.chariot or.similar bike trailer thing might work. Finally is older child mentally capable of using a power chair? I'll be honest, I think your best solution is a wheel chair and a helper. Yes. It sucks. But it is what it is. It sounds like you are going to need a long term solution to the problem.

 

[DisneyOma]

Also a double.chariot or.similar bike trailer thing might work.

Anything 'pulled behind' is not allowed at WDW. If it can be pushed, and is smaller than the published size limit, then it is OK to use.

 

[Nevada Jen]

I'm talking about the bike trailers that you can also use as a stroller. I have two of them. A chariot and a Thule. The chariot can even have skis attached to it! One last idea that I saw at a mall that stuck with me. A tandem double stroller with a glider board might have enough weight limit. Take the front seat out to get more room for your big kid who then sits in the back and have the smaller kid use a glider board attachment. If you google double special needs strollers, a couple of other ideas come up. It does look like there is a company in the UK that will make you a double Maclaren Major. That is probably your best option for what you are looking for.

 

[Hoodie]

I'm talking about the bike trailers that you can also use as a stroller. I have two of them. A chariot and a Thule. The chariot can even have skis attached to it! One last idea that I saw at a mall that stuck with me. A tandem double stroller with a glider board might have enough weight limit. Take the front seat out to get more room for your big kid who then sits in the back and have the smaller kid use a glider board attachment. If you google double special needs strollers, a couple of other ideas come up. It does look like there is a company in the UK that will make you a double Maclaren Major. That is probably your best option for what you are looking for.

Just make sure that the trailer/stroller meets the size guidelines. Some of those are large - larger than Disney allows.

 

[DisneyOma]

From the WDW website: https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/faq/parks/restricted-personal-items/



Q.

What types of personal items are not permitted inside the theme parks?

A.

You may not bring the following types of items into the theme parks:

• Wagons
• Skateboards
• Scooters
• Drones
• Remote control toys
• Inline skates
• Shoes with built-in wheels
• Strollers larger than 36" x 52" (92 x 132 cm)
• Suitcases, coolers or backpacks with or without wheels larger than 24" (61 cm) long x 15" (38 cm) wide x 18" (46 cm) high. Coolers required for medication may be stored in a locker or at Guest Relations.
• Any trailer-like object that is pushed or towed by an ECV, wheelchair or stroller

Just to show the stroller size, and restrictions for towing/pushing devices.

 

[Kaytie]

The double stroller on this site http://www.scooterbugmobilityrentals.com/equipment.html#scooters doesn't give a weight limit - you could probably call them - but apparently will hold a child up to seven.

 

[SueM in MN]

The double stroller on this site http://www.scooterbugmobilityrentals.com/equipment.html#scooters doesn't give a weight limit - you could probably call them - but apparently will hold a child up to seven.

I was able to find the weight and height limit for that model.
It's up to 50 pounds per child's or 42 inches tall.
http://www.babytrend.com/joggers_double/DJ96710.html