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buggy recommendations please

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Aliz07 · 10/02/2011 16:13

Hi, I have a 6 year old with autism, epilepsy and a few other disabilties. Currently we use an otto bock eco buggy for him but are finding it quite restrictive.

We are looking for something that will cope with all terrain, we used to enjoy lovely walks by the sea wall here but his otto bock can't cope with the uneven surface.

If anyone can recommend something more suitable I'd be grateful.

Thanks in advance :)

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SparkleRainbow · 11/02/2011 10:22

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shazian · 11/02/2011 18:03

i use wheelchair for ds, quite difficult on sand etc. before had mclaren major but now too big for. would westmarc who supply buggies/wheelchairs for special needs children not be able to advise what is best for you. last time i got new chair they went over everything to makesure i got what was required.

Marne · 11/02/2011 19:50

Mountain buggy (sn) if you can get one, i don't think they make them anymore but they do pop up on e-bay from time to time. Dd2 still fits in her mountain buggy urban as long as the hood is down Grin, i think we will get a major for the summer (for trips out), i had one last year but sold it (stupidly thinking we would not need it this year).

SJisontheway · 11/02/2011 22:12

We have a special tomato jogger. It's a great buggy for rough terrain. Good suspension, DD loves it. One problem might be that their legs are stretched out in front - doesn't bother DD at all but I've heard other complain about this. See picture here

Mists · 11/02/2011 23:27

We have this for our substantial almost four-year old.

It's very easy to fold, can push it with one hand, great steering and he can't drag his feet on the floor and ruin shoes / stop you going anywhere.

The hood comes right down and over which is great for him when he's feeling overloaded.

Aliz07 · 20/02/2011 14:47

Thank you all for your input. My son has been ill so I didn't get a chance to come back to this but I appreciate your help :)

I'll have a look at the suggestions, thank you.

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movingsoon · 20/02/2011 17:33

I saw one of these at lego land last year It folds just like a babyjogger and looked easy to push. Looked well made as well

Aliz07 · 20/02/2011 19:54

Thanks for the link movingsoon.

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