Pushchair for disabled parent - I can’t lift things!

[PinkPlantCase]

Posting here for traffic, I’m really worried about not being able to lift a pushchair/travel system once baby is here.

For context I think I’ll struggle to lift baby (we’ll cross that bridge when we come to it) so the idea of also lifting a pushchair in and out of the car or folding it up and moving it around on public transport seems even worse.

Anyone have any experience?

I also don’t think a sling will help, I will try one but I can’t really carry a backpack without hurting myself anyway.

I have damaged nerves in my upper body from a car accident, can walk and am generally mobile just not very good at lifting and carrying.

@PinkPlantCase "I’m also not sure I can be bothered with having another physio think they can magically cure chronic pain."

This is a worry for me too. I am seeing a physio this week as I have had pain caused by PGP for over six weeks now. I really just want the focus of my appointments to be on getting me through the next 16 weeks or so of my pregnancy. That's the most important thing right now.

I've seen my midwife and GP a few times so far in my pregnancy. Due to my health conditions, I use walking sticks for very short distances, and a wheelchair for everything else. I attend my appointments in my wheelchair, and no one has ever suggested help or pathways to access to arrange support. I'm not sure where to start. I have no frame of reference as to how I will cope with twins, this is my first pregnancy. Sorry, I feel a bit overwhelmed by it all. I'm very happy to be expecting twins, but it's not something my husband and I anticipated would happen.

Nice looking choice OP. I've not seen it but have used other micralite products abd been impressed.
Do you know about newborns and car seats? They aren't supposed to be in one for more than 30minutes and the position isn't great for their breathing. Maybe look into getting a lay flat car seat so you have more freedom with being out and about and don't have to worry about the timings so much.
The stretchy slings are easy to put on after a few goes, practise with a teddy first and do it tighter than you think you need it. Baby shouldn't come away from your chest if you lean forwards.

Though this doesn't solve the lifting baby is as such, have you considered buying an adapted car, so that the pram goes in up and is lifted up and down electronically?

Babyzen yo-yo + is suitable from birth and super light