Legoland with pushchair

[Tinyhumansurvivalist]

my dd is 7 and currently on a low dose of chemotherapy for a non cancer related issue. By and large she has no issues with it, but when she does a lot of physical activity such as walking long distances, running, cycling she ends up with sore legs. Like can't sleep, crying in pain

We do know it is a side effect of the drugs she takes and she takes folic acid to help. However, i am concerned she won't enjoy legoland if she develops pain so am planning to take a pushchair for her so if she starts to struggle she can have a rest and hope it doesn't ruin the day. Last time we went she was 3. It was pre meds and we used a little life hiking backpack, but having tried to use it last weekend at a local event but it was impossible. She is well within the weight limit for it but she fidgets and it makes it very difficult and uncomfortable to use. I am still suffering with pain in my pelvis where the frame was pressing against it (as a result of dd wriggling).

I don't really care about people looking st me funny for having a 7 year old in a buggy, I know her health is more important and the joys of invisible disabilities means people will judge. But my main concern is are you able to leave them at the ride starts/finish points? I will have dp with me as I can't do the bigger rides but where we can all go on together i am wondering if there are safe places to leave it?

Thanks

There are loads of places to leave buggies, every ride has a parking area. Sometimes you have to move a few around to retrieve yours, but I have never had a problem, and never had anything taken (although never leave valuables).

I kept a buggy for longer just to use to carry bags/jackets on days out like this.

I would say this would be easier than the frame anyway as easier to get in and out rather than keep lifting frame up and down.

I would not hesitate to use one.

Here is DD2, who put herself into her pushchair (at almost 5) when she was too short for a ride.

I know your DD is older, but honestly, no-one paid any attention.

Have a great day out.

Do what you need to do to enjoy the day. Could your consultant team put you in touch with a loan service for a larger disability stroller or even a wheelchair?

I'd definitely take one/ hire one!

Thanks folks, we are here, having a fab day and dd is doing so well. She has needed the pushchair for the big hills (I had forgotten how evil they were) and although we have had a few looks its been fine.

Dd is definitely happier. I managed to buy a second hand uppababy vista as they have a max seat weight of 20kg but when you read up they can actually take up to about 28 without issue to it will do us for some other big days out later in the year too.

It's made such a huge difference. I have not broken onto the emergency calpol tablets that she hates yet and normally we'd be on a second dose by now.

Few rides where its not been possible to leave the buggy just because of the covid queues but otherwise we've had no issues at all.

I would say though, whilst the ride staff are fan and the covid precautions on the rides are good, people here are bloody useless at social distancing. Literally got people pressing into your backs as you queue...i may get thrown out for having words later