Wheelchair vs. Stroller: 8 year old in leg cast

[nrosenberg]

I'm trying to figure out how to best accommodate my daughter. I've been through all of our options and none seem ideal:
- Pediatric wheelchair: heavy and handlebars are too low for an adult to comfortably push
- Transport chair: no pediatric version available and the seat is too deep for her to sit comfortably; seems like she'll slouch all day
- Special needs stroller: the only one I've found in NY (want to rent one here so I can travel with it) has small wheels (think umbrella stroller). Will that work or be to difficult to push on cobblestones in Magic Kingdom?

Thanks in advance for your advice!

 

[gap2368]

I would go with the kids wheelchair and buy some handle existent on Amazon they are not that much $ or maybe the place you get it / rent it from has them

 

[lanejudy]

- Special needs stroller: the only one I've found in NY (want to rent one here so I can travel with it) has small wheels (think umbrella stroller). Will that work or be to difficult to push on cobblestones in Magic Kingdom?

What brand/model? How heavy is the child? We have used a Maclaren Major Elite with an older child and no trouble pushing until she got heavier - so until maybe she 11/12 and she was near 110 lbs at that point. Whatever you use, I recommend it have footrests that fit her so the legs don’t just dangle.

Enjoy your vacation!

 

[mamabunny]

This type of extension can be put on most pediatric wheelchair handlebars.

But special needs strollers can work as well - just remember to make sure your child's height and weight are within the manufacturer's recommended range, both for safety and her comfort.

If you rent a pediatric wheelchair, be sure to rent a leg rest that can swing down/out of the way so that her leg can be supported. If her leg starts to swell, or she needs to prop up for a little while in the Parks, remember that First Aid has cots where she can lay down and prop up her leg for a short time.

 

[Disneyfan754321]

Does she have a full leg or half leg? My son used a scooter for his half leg.
I would call one of disability rental stores in orlando. They have so many options and may be able to help you more.

 

[eeyoreandtink]

My choice would be to rent a special needs stroller when you get to Orlando because there are so many more options that would be a better fit. You can get a courtesy wheelchair in the airport to get him around.

 

[dawnball]

I'm trying to figure out how to best accommodate my daughter. I've been through all of our options and none seem ideal:
- Pediatric wheelchair: heavy and handlebars are too low for an adult to comfortably push
- Transport chair: no pediatric version available and the seat is too deep for her to sit comfortably; seems like she'll slouch all day
- Special needs stroller: the only one I've found in NY (want to rent one here so I can travel with it) has small wheels (think umbrella stroller). Will that work or be to difficult to push on cobblestones in Magic Kingdom?

Thanks in advance for your advice!

I suspect the special needs stroller is going to be most flexible and comfortable for your daughter. I find that the paving at all the parks is pretty easy with mobility devices and small-wheeled strollers. The trolley tracks may be problematic, but we just pop wheelies over it, to be honest.