Stroller for 100+ pound kid

[Kathryn777]

My kids would not have a magical vacation listening to me complain about pushing that ridiculously heavy stroller! My dS is 7 and crazy active. He likes to sit more than we do at the parks and reminds us (a little too often) that he needs a break... At which point we find a bench because we have two others in a stroller (4&1). It doesn't have to be a marathon

 

[Planogirl]

Our son would sometimes say that he didn't want to walk too but we gave him a choice. We could rest and then walk again or we could go back to the room and stay there. Guess which one he chose?

This was rare though since he usually ran circles around me from a very young age. It might not be PC but kids over 100 pounds don't belong in strollers barring any needs.

 

[hannouz4]

We are taking our double stroller for DS 3 and DD is 7. DD is usually really good about walking it and does well at zoos and other day trip places but I know this is Disney and its a lot. The double will give us the freedom of them both having a shaded place to rest so we don't have to leave park or try to find seats for 6 people all at once. This will be the last time we take double because next time we go they will both be too big.

 

[bizeemom4]

I've been watching this thread all day . I'm shocked that we are only on page 8! Could it be that disboards is acting on "if you don't have anything nice to say...."? This could have gone real ugly real fast and knowing the pH level of this place, I'm stunned that it didn't!!!!

 

[StirlingSilver83]

I think u should get a wheel chair instead of a stroller. I know my son is only 7 and he would hate to go in a stroller . When we went to disney the beginning of the year he ended up getting really sick. We decided to forgo the park that day but we had reservations at the garden grill and fast passed to test track (which he absolutely didn't want to miss) we ended up going to Epcot just for dinner and test track. We rented a wheelchair for him though bc he was sick and Epcot is huge and I didn't want him to exert himself too much. The wheel chair worked perfectly and test track was the talk of the vacation. It ended up being his favorite ride and the only ride that he really remembers lol. I hope u have a great vacation!

 

[Disney_Princess83]

Apart from the fact that that wasn't what the OP asked, you don't know their circumstances. There could be a disability factor involved. One shouldn't just assume anything based on just age.

Ok, I'm going to be as kind as I can but 7 and 8 year olds should not be in a stroller. They for sure won't fit in the park strollers. I understand that every child is different in terms of their stamina or weight but seriously, if the only way they are going to survive the parks is to be pushed around, that's kind of crazy. Plan the day in small chunks. Take lots of breaks. Drink water. Make sure they are wearing good shoes. Take a pool break in the afternoon. They may even benefit from a mid day nap. Please don't put them in strollers- it's sad.

 

[Sandy817]

Water, water, water. Drinking water not only hydrates you but most important your muscles. As a runner (even a walker), I know how important it is to drink water so the leg muscles don't cramp up. Try to stay away from carbonated beverages or limited the amount you consumer. Perhaps a 2 to 1 ratio.

Also some leg and calf stretches during those "walking breaks". I know this sounds funny, but sometimes you can do these so subtly, no one would know. I hope your trip is enjoyable.

 

[maxiesmom]

Apart from the fact that that wasn't what the OP asked, you don't know their circumstances. There could be a disability factor involved. One shouldn't just assume anything based on just age.

Agreed. Not to mention, I have know quite a few 7 or 8 year olds that would fit into the park strollers. At one point my nieces, who are 5 years apart in age, were the same size. The older one has always been very petite. On a trip when she was 10 we rented a double stroller so she could hop in. She had been to the doctor right before that trip, and due to her small size was having excruciating growing pains.

People shouldn't be so quick to judge how other families deal with their kids when they don't know all of the details.

 

[Mrsjvb]

I'm not sure what age you tell a child to suck it up and rise above his or her situation. But I certainly know it isn't at the ripe old age of 7. by the time a child is in school full time( so based on district that is kindergarden or first grade) . so.. definitely by the time they are 7 or 8. At that age, they have to have parents or authority figures to teach them what they need to know. At some point, when they actually have control over their lives they'll either decide to be better or to wallow in it. But they aren't in charge at that age, the parents are.


So yes, we have a definite difference of opinion. I don't believe 7/8 is old enough to be blamed for being overweight and inactive (aka lazy).

By the time you are old enough to make your preferences known about foods( Hates onions, loves chicken nuggets..which is another set of issues) or get yourself dressed in the morning, you are old enough to start taking some personal responsibility about how they choose to live.

yes I agree the parents are enabling. but no one else in the kids' lives has to perpetuate it. they don't need their lives made easier, they need to be challenged and told that they need to suck it up just like every other kid in Disney who is tired and cranky and wiped out.

Life is hard. any attempt to make it less hard just makes for incompetent adults

 

[Jennasis]

The OP has claified. No disability. Just lazy. And they are 100 lbs...so not a typical 7 or 8 year old size-wise.

I vote to let your sister deal with the boys completely. From planning (or no planning) to execution. At least your fingerprints won't be on the crime scene when it all goes to heck in a handbasket.

 

[Mrsjvb]

Apart from the fact that that wasn't what the OP asked, you don't know their circumstances. There could be a disability factor involved. One shouldn't just assume anything based on just age.

OP came back and said they 'are just lazy' THAT'S when we got riled up.

she also said that Mom thinks the one kid 'just won't walk'

PERFECT time for a life lesson: walk, or stay behind. better yet, get to the parks and say.. you can ether keep up, or ruin everyone's vacation because you are too selfish to pull your own weight(pun intended)

of course there are kids who are so self absorbed and self entitled that they would have no problem doing just that.

Mot saying the parents do not shoulder 95% of the blame here. but the kid is NOT completely free of responsibility by that age either

 

[Luvchefmic]

The OP has claified. No disability. Just lazy. And they are 100 lbs...so not a typical 7 or 8 year old size-wise.

I vote to let your sister deal with the boys completely. From planning (or no planning) to execution. At least your fingerprints won't be on the crime scene when it all goes to heck in a handbasket.

I agree.

There are two other things OP needs to consider because she said they are tall and lazy. Will they even fit in a stroller ? I'm picturing legs being too long and dragging unless somehow elevated.

If stroller(s) are going to be rented in a park, how are these described lazy kids going to get from point of park entry to stroller rental ? Are they going to stay put while someone else runs ahead, rents the strollers, and then brings them back to these kids?

I don't think you can even get past the stroller area to go and get them.

 

[missbrooke06]

Can I quickly thread jack and ask if any rental companies have Sit and Stands? Last time we took our son, he was 2 and spent about half of the time in the stroller (and much of that under duress). Next trip, he's 4, brother is 11 mos. I hate to buy one since he'll never ride in it at home.

 

[Disney_Princess83]

The OP has claified. No disability. Just lazy. And they are 100 lbs...so not a typical 7 or 8 year old size-wise.

OP came back and said they 'are just lazy' THAT'S when we got riled up.

But the OP had not clarified when that post I quoted was sent. People were just assuming. I'm just tired of all the constant judgements on the boards.

 

[canadianmom2three]

But the OP had not clarified when that post I quoted was sent. People were just assuming. I'm just tired of all the constant judgements on the boards.

Agreed...the OP also said she was not coming back to this thread due to all the negative comments and controversy it caused, and yet people have continued to provide just that for another 2 pages....

 

[kathy884]

Hi, I am going to Disney this October !!
however, both nephews are big (tall and overweight), about 105 pounds each. They are 7 & 8 years old and I know they will NOT want to walk at the end of the day.
What do you recommend when it comes to strollers? Will Disney strollers be fitting?

Epcot IMHO is the main park with absolutely tons of walking. For your day there, maybe rent a double stroller from Disney and they can take turns riding it and even help with the pushing. I remember getting a double stroller for DS when he was six at Epcot. He is small, though, and was probably only about 50 pounds, an outlier on the growth chart in the 3rd percentile. But OMG, my seven year old nephew who was tall and big for his age (an outlier on the growth chart on the other side) and 10 year old niece loved our having the stroller too and the kids took turns and on a few occasions all three actually popped in together. That made for some tough pushing, so I limited the amount of time they did that. Gave me a good work out though. Those were those old big blue ones, though.

They are all grown now, but I'd at least for Epcot in particular check out the Disney strollers and see what you think.

 

[Cyrano]

Time to bring out the naughty step..some folks just do not know when to walk away