Adult Scooter - 3 wheels

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I posted in another section but didn't get many replies so reposting here to hopefully get some ideas

Due to chronic illness/disability my teen cannot walk far without becoming exhausted & making their symptoms worse. To help us get out & about we were thinking about using a scooter & effectively pulling them along - they won't accept the idea of a wheelchair.

However, their balance isn't great so we can't use a 2 wheel version but I can only find one 3 wheel one in an adult size in my searches & it's pricey www.micro-scooters.co.uk/original-kickboard-2in1-micro-scooter-silver-7383

Any ideas on where else to look, or alternatives that don't look like they're a mobility aid?

Jorvik electric trike? pricey new, but can get second hand cheaper.. I have thought about one myself..😁

@wastingtimeonhere although they look great there's no way they'd go for something like that. TBH I'm not sure they'd have the energy even for that, also we want to be able to use it when we go into shops e.g. like IKEA when it takes almost 10,000 steps to get around it!

Velcro zt16 (not green power mobility, who have a similar style)
Most (all?) electric scooters are not allowed on footpaths etc, veleco are mobility aids.

I forgot to add a Link

Even a normal scooter would be an utter pain in the IKEA near us...not enough room to walk properly without dodging people. I hate the shops, too peopley

@JollyViper we're not after an electric model just a bog standard scooter (like the micro one I linked) but was hoping not having to spend £200!

No way they'd entertain the idea of a mobility scooter either, teen image & all that

@wastingtimeonhere I'm actually a fan of IKEA & it's my teens idea of a good afternoon out!

@HereWeGoAgainToday
Most shops don't allow kick scooters in as a heads up, regardless of what you tell them a kick scooter is a toy, not a recognized mobility aid and the basic price is about £180+ for a poor quality one.( I looked into this for a neighbours teenager )

Is the teen claiming dla or pip? Use that money
If they not claiming then claim

Maybe try it first at a shop

does require standing and balance so would it really work?

If you low income family try family fund or local charity or do a go fund me
Cerebra adapt cerebra.org.uk/category/cic/

@JollyViper that's a good point I hadn't really considered that. I don't really want to spend lots as they may not even use it. I may just get them to try out a standard 2 wheel one & see if I can buy 2nd hand

@cestlavielife thanks we've applied for DLA, awaiting decision which is taking an age. It's more that I'm not sure they'll use it much. or at all, so it would be a waste. A 3-wheel one wouldn't require much balance, they could cope well enough standing for what we have in mind just not the walking distance.
We may just have to try a 2 wheel one to see if they can manage whilst being pulled & it's not too energy draining & then buy 2nd hand.

I have much sympathy with your teen. I have cerebral palsy, I'm 42 now, but I know a fair bit about being a disabled teen. However realistically if you want to use the vehicle in shops, it's going to need to be one that shop workers can see is a mobility aid. Most shops, indoor shopping centres etc, don't really like tiny children riding scooters or bikes indoors, a teen will definately be told to leave their scooter outside!

@stichguru thank you for your kind words, sorry you have first hand experience of a similar situation.

Someone else mentioned about shops restrictions which I hadn't really considered, they'd only use it with us so I guess I thought it'd be ok. Not sure what else to do. They're too proud (& not wanting to draw attention, pity etc.) to accept a proper aid.

@HereWeGoAgainToday do they have a medical/support team who could offer a safe and recognized mobility aid?
I see a lot of late teens early 20s with fancy walking sticks acrylic etc again they are not cheap

Actually, thinking about it, surely a teen will view a 3 wheeled scooter as a toddler toy?
Not sure what the answer is...

Kneerover? It's a mobility scooter for people who are recovering from injury - Victoria Beckham used one. Should be acceptable in shops as a mobility aid. But pricier than a Microscooter.

www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/victoria_beckham/article-13309749/Victoria-Beckham-shows-300-mobility-scooter-husband-David-admits-breaking-foot.html

@JollyViper thanks they just won't accept anything that looks like a mobility aid - which means rarely leaving the house but that's another discussion altogether!

Globber ultimum, my 12 year old son has one as he can’t balance on a two wheel scooter and means I can pull him along on it and I ride it too sometimes (I’m 5ft5 and handle bars are the right size for me

Knee scooters are actually really difficult to use in my opinion ( I'm hyper mobile with arthritus and other conditions)
I know someone who broke her collarbone whilst using one for her broken ankle.

@Cheezewizz that's exactly what we're after. They're only 5'1" so if sizewize it works for you that's perfect. Thank you!

Although I know we still have the shops issue but at least we could get them to it!

@JollyViper yes they also are hypermobile so putting pressure on one knee won't suit

My nearest Ikea will not allow the globber in , neither will the shopping centers. Again I asked whilst helping a neighbour.

@JollyViper thanks I appreciate that. It's another hurdle but if we can at least get them out of the house more & conserve some energy then some walking in shops is possible (although maybe not IKEA yet!)

You’re welcome, also found a brand new one on eBay for £45 when I bought my sons so have a look there too! He has autism and dyspraxia so it perfect for him and not massively pricey

@HereWeGoAgainToday good luck, honestly having a disability is expensive and the general public can be dicks about things that help you.
I hope you find a solution that works