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buggy advice please.

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olliewilliam · 03/03/2008 09:50

hi my son who is nearly 4 has fgs syndrome ( no i hadnt heard of it either)
he has a lot of pain in his feet and leegs that is probably nerve pain ( waiting for mri on spinal cord)). he also has low muscle tone hyperextensive joints and wears piedros. his balance is quite poor.
we need a buggy for him for obvious reasons. he can walk short distances but then tires very easily. we have been referred to the wheelchair clinic where i am told we can get a buggy.

my questions are do i have a choice on what they give me? i also have a 2 year old daughter so i do not know how i will manage this. i also want something quite sturdy. we had a mountain buggy urban double when they were smaller but he has grown out of this about a year ago.
i would also prefer something that didnt look very "special" as he does have normal intelligence although his beahviour is up the wall. he has autistic traits and severe sensory issues as well as anxiety and panic attacks.

sorry for long post but i want to get this right i don't reckon my chances of getting something different.

any advice experiences welcome. we looked at the mountain buggy single bigger version but i can't push 3 wheelers for some reason

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midorimum · 03/03/2008 14:27

i suppose it depends if there has already been a precedence set in the area with other children getting it, its always had to be the first to get something IYKWIM.

if it is the most suitable one for your child then they have a "duty of care" to provide the right equipment not just the most cost effective for them.

good luck and hope you get the one you want!

Cappuccino · 03/03/2008 16:04

we have a bogstandard black one

no bells, no whistles

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