Stroller for big kid - age 10

[powellrj]

And that once in a lifetime trip may not have the fabulous memories associated with it if everyone is made miserable by being forced to go nonstop all day. Disney isn't a death march.

Disney isn't a death march is my new favorite saying! We were that family that saw everything and take it from me, it isn't what its cracked up to be. Growing up my brother would cry every year on vacation, why can't we just go slower, but my dad and I would be going, going, going.

On our first WDW trip as a family, my oldest DS was 4 and you didn't put 4 year olds in strollers in 1987 and it never occurred to us to do so. We saw all of MK before the afternoon parades. This was before the internet so I had done book research and had index cards made of what to see and do. I was relentless. We were exhausted and now my DS is 28 and refused to go with us when we took his wife on our trip with us this year. We went back many times after that and we did slow down, but I think I scared the poor kid so much with my go,go,go that it pretty much killed any fun he had.

I am now unable to go, go, go because of health issues and now use an ECV, but my family still has to tell me to slow down.

Learn from my mistakes. Slow down and enjoy what you are seeing. Even if it is a once in a lifetime trip, enjoy what you see on the trip and don't have memories of nothing but being the energizer bunny family.

 

[sunnyday123]

Ok, we have a 10 year old who needs a stroller, hs mild asthma, a ECV riding Grandma who will carry said GD ON the evc if she wants Pop-Pop to carry her....all we need know is a question about the handicapped bathrooms.


However, if this is serious, and a 10 year old asked to be carried, there are some serious coddling issues going on. Mild asthma means just that, mild. No need for a stroller.

 

[golfgal]

It sounds like the 10 year old has FAR bigger problems then a little bit of mild asthma if she expects her Grandfather to carry her through Disney. My 10 year olds would have been MORTIFIED if I suggested a stroller for Disney (actually they were 9 when we went). If it gets to the point where she is too tired to walk, that is a good signal to take a break. Go watch one of the shows, grab a snack and sit on a bench and watch people for a while, go back to the the hotel for a nap, etc.

Oh, and our kids ALL have asthma, our oldest and youngest had pretty severe asthma when we went to Disney, didn't slow them down in the slightest.

 

[Magpie]

This is not a troll post. Especially considering she's posting in the Community Board. Geez... you guys are so paranoid.

I'm glad she asked! My son was really tired on our last trip. He's 15....about 5'10" or so. I don't want to get a Wheelchair for him, as he's not disabled in any way, so I'd feel guilty. But he was really tired!!

Does anyone know of a stroller we can get for our next trip? Much appreciated!!

But actually I think Cathryn raises a good point - when does stroller use absolutely have to stop? What's the magic age?

I mean, if it's okay for a 60lb ten year old, what about a small 12yo, a short 14yo, or a tiny 16yo?

In any case, if there's 3 children in the party, 6, 8 and 10, then renting one stroller might be worth it for the family - if only to load everyone's belongings into, and give the kids an occasional break. However, the way the OP posted originally, it sounded like she wanted to rent a stroller specifically FOR the 10yo - in which case, who will be pushing the 6 and 8yo's strollers?

Also, whatever the OP decides, if the 10yo asks to be carried by her Pop-pop, the simple answer is, "No!" She's a big girl, and her grandpa doesn't need to be hauling 60 lbs around WDW.

 

[MichelleVW]

Ok, we have a 10 year old who needs a stroller, hs mild asthma, a ECV riding Grandma who will carry said GD ON the evc if she wants Pop-Pop to carry her....all we need know is a question about the handicapped bathrooms.


However, if this is serious, and a 10 year old asked to be carried, there are some serious coddling issues going on. Mild asthma means just that, mild. No need for a stroller.

It sounds like the 10 year old has FAR bigger problems then a little bit of mild asthma if she expects her Grandfather to carry her through Disney. My 10 year olds would have been MORTIFIED if I suggested a stroller for Disney (actually they were 9 when we went). If it gets to the point where she is too tired to walk, that is a good signal to take a break. Go watch one of the shows, grab a snack and sit on a bench and watch people for a while, go back to the the hotel for a nap, etc.

Oh, and our kids ALL have asthma, our oldest and youngest had pretty severe asthma when we went to Disney, didn't slow them down in the slightest.

But actually I think Cathryn raises a good point - when does stroller use absolutely have to stop? What's the magic age?

I mean, if it's okay for a 60lb ten year old, what about a small 12yo, a short 14yo, or a tiny 16yo?

In any case, if there's 3 children in the party, 6, 8 and 10, then renting one stroller might be worth it for the family - if only to load everyone's belongings into, and give the kids an occasional break. However, the way the OP posted originally, it sounded like she wanted to rent a stroller specifically FOR the 10yo - in which case, who will be pushing the 6 and 8yo's strollers?

Also, whatever the OP decides, if the 10yo asks to be carried by her Pop-pop, the simple answer is, "No!" She's a big girl, and her grandpa doesn't need to be hauling 60 lbs around WDW.

The Dis needs a "like" button like on Facebook.

 

[C.Ann]

Some of the posters on this thread and their judgement. Why do people even CARE if someone uses a stroller or not? Do you think one more stroller in Disneyworld is going to make a difference in crowds?

Some of you really need to get off of your high horses and get over yourselves.

The majority of responses and the attitude given in this thread are perfect examples of why I question coming to this website for help.

I hope you have a great trip, with or without the stroller. If she needs it, she needs it.

Truth is, people need to do what works for their own families. And the rest of us can think it odd or crazy, or that people should just slow down, but it is not our decision to make. None of us raise our families exactly the same, and we need to remember that.

 

[golfgal]

I just asked DS15 what he would have done if we rented a stroller for him when we were at Disney when he was 9-he said he probably would have never talked to me again . Same thing if we carried him.

 

[We_Love_Disney]

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The OP asked a simple question.... would her granddaughter fit into the strollers at WDW ...... that is all.

What makes all of you experts on her 10 year old? Do you know every circumstances of their lives? What gives you the right to judge what she is doing? Is it affecting your life in anyway shape or form? If it is not, then resist the urge to post your opinions.

 

[C.Ann]

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The OP asked a simple question.... would her granddaughter fit into the strollers at WDW ...... that is all.

What makes all of you experts on her 10 year old? Do you know every circumstances of their lives? What gives you the right to judge what she is doing? Is it affecting your life in anyway shape or form? If it is not, then resist the urge to post your opinions.

 

[MELSMICE]

Slow down and enjoy what you are seeing. Even if it is a once in a lifetime trip, enjoy what you see on the trip and don't have memories of nothing but being the energizer bunny family.

This is what I believe also. Just enjoy the trip & enjoy what you see. That doesn't mean "cram everything in to a 4 day trip". That just can't be enjoyable, IMO.

My motto has always been, "If we don't see it this time, it gives us a reason to come back some day!"

 

[hereyago]

THis stroller thread is a trip. The 10 DGD ices skates,etc. but yet the DGM thinks she can't handle walking . We as a nation have a bunch of little mamby pamby kids who either expect to get coddled or have relatives who want to "protect" them. STOP ENABLING. It isn't going to be cute later on nor fun for the people who won't enable them.

 

[ReneeA]

I would wait (as suggested earlier on this thread) until in the park and DGD actually asked for a stroller to be rented. She will probably surprise youand have much more endurance than you give her credit for...especially if she's got 2 younger cousins along that don't need the stroller.

FWIW, my DS has moderate asthma, and has a very hard time in hot, muggy weather exercising. He did have one day that he struggled on our last trip. We ended up stopping midday for him to get some cool air, a drink, and use his inhaler. He was fine after that, and at 9...would be really unhappy with using a stroller.

 

[CaliforniaDreamin]

The reaction to her question from people on the Dis is just prepping her for the stares she will get at WDW when people see her pushing a 10 year old, healthy child in a stroller. Plus, I think the 10 year old will be slightly mortified when she sees kids her own age and younger walking while she is being pushed. I know that if it were me, you couldn't pay me to sit in a stroller while other kids are walking. Monkey see, monkey do. WDW is filled with thousands of kids 10 and younger who are not being pushed. Your GD will have more fun if she is allowed to walk and have a little bit of freedom, rather than being pointed in the general direction of fun.

 

[C.Ann]

The reaction to her question from people on the Dis is just prepping her for the stares she will get at WDW when people see her pushing a 10 year old, healthy child in a stroller. Plus, I think the 10 year old will be slightly mortified when she sees kids her own age and younger walking while she is being pushed. I know that if it were me, you couldn't pay me to sit in a stroller while other kids are walking. Monkey see, monkey do. WDW is filled with thousands of kids 10 and younger who are not being pushed. Your GD will have more fun if she is allowed to walk and have a little bit of freedom, rather than being pointed in the general direction of fun.

Not directed at you - - but you brought some points that I find unsettling..

What if this child had a disability that wasn't visible to the naked eye? Do parents really not teach their children to refrain from mocking others - specifically strangers that they know nothing about?

If the child is comfortable with it - regardless of what the needs are (or aren't) - this would be an excellent opportunity to teach her how not to be the type of child that mocks others and how important it is to develop an attitude of not living ones life simply to please others..

 

[MushyMushy]

Not directed at you - - but you brought some points that I find unsettling..

What if this child had a disability that wasn't visible to the naked eye? Do parents really not teach their children to refrain from mocking others - specifically strangers that they know nothing about?

If the child is comfortable with it - regardless of what the needs are (or aren't) - this would be an excellent opportunity to teach her how not to be the type of child that mocks others and how important it is to develop an attitude of not living ones life simply to please others..

She actually brought up some good points. Why would a parent want to put a normal, healthy child through the stares and comments from ignorant adults and/or kids? It's even worse that a disabled kid has to suffer that, so why do it when the kid doesn't need it?

I'm sorry, but I don't get the mindset of putting a healthy kid in a stroller AT ALL. Personally, I think it's humiliating and degrading to the kid, which is why I'm against it. Sorry if that offends anybody, but I really don't get it.

 

[We_Love_Disney]

Not directed at you - - but you brought some points that I find unsettling..

What if this child had a disability that wasn't visible to the naked eye? Do parents really not teach their children to refrain from mocking others - specifically strangers that they know nothing about?

If the child is comfortable with it - regardless of what the needs are (or aren't) - this would be an excellent opportunity to teach her how not to be the type of child that mocks others and how important it is to develop an attitude of not living ones life simply to please others..

Apparently C.Ann, the voice of reason and sanity are drowned by the hypercritical and judgmental.

 

[deegack]

Just back yesterday from our 8 day trip with 2-10 year olds, 1-6 year old and a 15 month old.
The older 3 would not have spent one minute in a stroller. They said they were tired at the end of the day but still wanted to do things at the hotel after I was in bed. There is a lot of walking at Disney but its not a continuous death march. You stop, you sit, you wait, you eat etc. imo if she is healthy enough to run around playing sports, she should be able to handle a few days at Disney

 

[Mermaid02]

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The OP asked a simple question.... would her granddaughter fit into the strollers at WDW ...... that is all.

What makes all of you experts on her 10 year old? Do you know every circumstances of their lives? What gives you the right to judge what she is doing? Is it affecting your life in anyway shape or form? If it is not, then resist the urge to post your opinions.

This is an internet message board- people are going to give opinions. Period. If you dont' want opinions- don't ask ANYONE- just do what you want to. BTW- she ought to ask the other parents at soccer practice. I bet she gets some WEIRD looks from them as they watch littly Susie running up and down the soccer field. As far as the rest of us being experts- she said herself the girl is HEALTHY and normal- we are just going by what SHE PUT OUT THERE for consumption.

THis stroller thread is a trip. The 10 DGD ices skates,etc. but yet the DGM thinks she can't handle walking . We as a nation have a bunch of little mamby pamby kids who either expect to get coddled or have relatives who want to "protect" them. STOP ENABLING. It isn't going to be cute later on nor fun for the people who won't enable them.

Snowflakes don't have to walk...... they float on air!

 

[MichelleVW]

Apparently C.Ann, the voice of reason and sanity are drowned by the hypercritical and judgmental.

Thinking a HEALTHY 10 year old needs to walk is not hypercritical and judgmental...it's the acceptable norm in society.

 

[surfergirl602]

This may seem over indulgent, but I need a stroller for my granddaughter age 10 about , 60 lbs.

Orlando strollers is all rented out of the 'special needs' stroller I thought about renting.

GD is not disabled, but I need something, as I know she will be unable to walk all that much, every single day and night.

Does anyone know whether the WDW stroller would be suitable for her size/wt?

Thank you in advance. lf

You're kidding, right?? A stroller for a 10 year old? My 10 year old is almost as tall as I am, and there is no way I could squeeze her into a stroller, let alone a disney one. Frankly, she would be embarrassed to even be seen in a stroller. She's been keeping up with us, walking circles around us during our trips. We just got back a few weeks ago and she did just fine.

Trust me, she is going to be just fine and you are worrying about nothing. If anything, you probably won't be able to keep up with her!