buggy broke, dd is 15 kgs, does it have tp be a McLaren major?

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That's basically it, tho she can walk we still need a buggy for most trips. I just had a quick google to check out deals on buggies and noticed they tend to have max weight of 15 kgs.

Ladies suggestions please: do we def need an sn buggy now? Can we get help to fund this? how long would that take? And what to do in between time? is it worth buying something cheap knowing it will be done in 3 months (say) or is that just dumb and dangerous?

Im off to mothercare to see what they can advise but I suspect mumsnet sn board will be rather better infprmed. Dont even know why im bothering to go except that without the buggy there's owt else to do and shell go nuts if we spend the afternoon indoors

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Hello,

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I'm pretty sure emmaljunga and TFK pushchairs have a 20kg weight limit as standard. Other than that my micralite superlite stood up well to DD2 when she was ill and she was 20kg or so (limit is stated as 15 I think...)

Can you phone the paed & ask for a referral to wheelchair services?

That's what I did & had DDs Mac Major 2 weeks later.

It seems to be pot luck whether your local health authority will give you one or not though.

I can put you on to a few facebook selling groups for SN buggies if you like.

I agree with asking for a wheelchair services referral, physio, OT or pead will usually refer you. Waiting times vary hugely, we waited 5 months for dd3's last chair and that was classed as urgent! There are other sn buggies but if you want something light to fold down easily and chuck in the back of a car then the mac major is probably your best bet. Just be aware WCS don't provide hoods/raincovers and baskets unless there is a medical need requiring it so worth factoring that into your decision as it can work out pricey if you can't get hold of second hand.

Really helpful thank you all

mountain buggy do some really cool SN pushchairs.

You can look at the descriptions of buggys on Anazon.com. Here we only test to 15kg, in the states it's higher. So look at familiar brands and check what weight they go too. You'll have to convert from pounds to kilos though.

Sheesh had a look at buggies that can take over 15 kgs and they are really expensive. There will need to be funding I guess - crosses fingers

mountain buggy have discontinued their sn range but baby jogger have started doing them and the mb ones do still come up second hand as do the bj ones

I got a Jane pro slalom on eBay and I am using it for my tall three year old

I am not sure if you can buy it here (as in the UK) but I am almost positive that they city elite buggy's max weight is 80lb....
It is also a fab buggy,the first one I had in NYC and the salt on the pavements rusted it, so got a second for DD....my friend is currently using it, and agrees with me, that it is the best buggy ever.

sorry - city elite baby jogger is the proper name

Phil and Teds also have a higher weight limit I believe. I know I was still using one when ds was well over 5, and he was not petite by any means!

Hello FirstTimer!

We had a city elite baby logger, that we got from eBay for £65 - the weight limit was something like 35kg, it was a brilliant buggy, but unsuitable for ds, because of his tendency to slump, which is causing a curve in his spine. We were referred to wheelchair services and he has been issued with a Tom Cross Stroller, which has a lot more support. We were very lucky in that the whole thing was very quick.

However if you're not too worried about the support, I would recommend the baby jogger.

City elite also iirc, has a higher back than the major.

I load my Emiljunga with DCs totalling well over 20lbs, (baby and almost 3 year old) which is probably pushing it, although so far no problems. They are pricey new but well made - a friend got one in mint condition on Ebay for less than £10.

Maclaren techno XT, quest and XLR are both marketed to 15kg in UK, but the same buggies are approved for up to 55lb/25kg in litigation happy USA. Have a look on the toys r us USA site for details. I think there's an obscure EU standard about umbrella folding buggies being suitable for max 15kg.

We bought the baby jogger city elite for our son with ASD. He is now four - as tall as a 7 year old and weighs 4 stone and I would still feel that the buggy can take his weight. (last used it for him in April) Its brilliant and the seat is deep so he he didnt look like a giant stuffed into a baby's buggy anymore. (Got it when he was three and he did look ridiculous in a maclaren) but could not dare go out without a buggy (meltdowns etc).
the basket is tiny and hard to get into but apart from that its great. The rainhood is really big as well so never bother with a cover. (using for for 18month sister now).

My seven year old stepsister used the baby jogger city elite when she was very unwell and it was very comfortable and she even slept well in it, not at all squashed. We still use our Quinny Buzz but it's struggling, although DS is 5 and a half and only 16kg.

We got a Mclaren techno xt my son is 17.5kg and it's fantastic to push. The only problem is now he is getting a lot taller he is 3.3ft and he is only 3 years old.

We were given a Mclaren major for him by the child development clinic from the NHS I feel it's more suitable for children who don't wriggle and move around as much as it can topple easily.

The McLaren techno xt is a really good stroller if you don't want to go for a special needs buggy.

I came on here to suggest the Jane slalem. Ours was bought ten years ago for DS1 as a baby, and lasted through all 3 children. It was still carrying DS1 when he was about 6 (and wouldn't walk because the little ones weren't walking!). It was great.

I would recomend phil and teds vibe. it is built like a tank and my tall 7 yo still fits in it

In twin buggies the major twin at least was the only twin disability buggy. Looks like there's more choice in single buggies.

Yay! We have the buggy - she's so much easier to push on it. O had no idea it wouldmake such a difference, and people are nice tp us.. Sad but true people were judgey of us with her in the normal buggy. Yesterday 3 people went out pf their way for us. that's not how it should be but I'm relieved there's less of the subtle obstruction I felt I got before