tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7915600.post5606973985192542195..comments2023-10-29T08:13:44.434-04:00Comments on Micro Preemie Twins: The Story of H & E: Disability LogisticsBilliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10589229199716201638noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7915600.post-65487692157823626712007-03-07T12:24:00.000-05:002007-03-07T12:24:00.000-05:00Hi Billie,I think the tomato chair would work well...Hi Billie,<BR/><BR/>I think the tomato chair would work well for you and Eden. It can be strapped onto a regular chair, used as a carseat, and used in its base. It is very similar to the Feeder seat you have now for her. <BR/><BR/><BR/>http://www.adaptivemall.com/mpsmobfloork.html <BR/><BR/>I have brought the tomato chair into the movies and to restaurunts for the children whom I work with. I just strap it to the back of the regular chair. <BR/><BR/>For the tub situation, what about having Eden sit in a laundry basket? She should be able to get enough support by sitting against the corner of it. Also, if you add a foam padding (it's shaped like a bear) it might help her from slipping out at the bottom. <BR/><BR/>Good Luck with Everything! You're doing a great job!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7915600.post-37023908541892987862007-03-04T22:36:00.000-05:002007-03-04T22:36:00.000-05:00First of all I want to say your girls are gorgeous...First of all I want to say your girls are gorgeous. I came across your blog when I was doing research on PVL as I might be matched with a little one with PVL through adoption . <BR/>I have some ideas that could help. I have seen on eBay under car seats a belt (sort of thing) that hooks up to the car seat (Any size) and makes is a backpack. Another thing I was talking to my mom about your wee ones problems at the restaurant she suggest you call ahead and tell them you want them both treated the same. And about the wheelchair access problems, put an ad in the paper and see just how many people need Wheelchair access places and see what businesses are willing to change. About the stroller problem I have seen tandem strollers in Wal- mart Canada and the girls can face each other or the front seat can be changed to face the front. Really cool. And its only as wide as a "regular" Stroller. And you can pretty much use strollers for kids until there about six especially if the kids are on the lighter side. Just don't get any jeep brand strollers they give the idea of plenty of room but really they suck. Now the bath, I know bumbo's competitor Prince Lionheart make the bebepod and it looks more bath time friendly. I haven't seen the product in person but it looks good in the magazines and their website. <BR/>Sorry to babble on but I like to help. Take Care.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7915600.post-76127228514859718142007-03-02T23:59:00.000-05:002007-03-02T23:59:00.000-05:00Hi Billie -Just stopping by & wanted to say hi. W...Hi Billie -<BR/><BR/>Just stopping by & wanted to say hi. Wow - you are such a great mom - I'm impressed at how well you're doing your homework!<BR/><BR/>I don't have any advice on equipment, but I can releate on the accessiblity. My mom became a parapalegic in May 2004 (yep - shortly after our preemies were born). It was a huge wake-up call as to how horrible so many shops can be. I'm constantly accessing places for where we can "go" when mom comes to visit us. We've even found newly constructed, municipatliy owned, public places are inaccessible. So very frustrating.<BR/><BR/>I think of you guys often - the girls are absolutely beautiful!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7915600.post-86855375031316889052007-02-25T15:43:00.000-05:002007-02-25T15:43:00.000-05:00Lots of comments and lots of questions. I don't h...Lots of comments and lots of questions. I don't have any new answers, but thought I would add in my two centss.<BR/><BR/>We started to order Ethan's wheelchair at just under the age of two. It took us about six months to get it. We had a few problems wth t and finally got.. a different one that we loved, it is called, "The Iris, also by sunrise medical.<BR/><BR/>WE used a *pixi* stroller chair, before his wheelchair arrived. It also was from Sunrise Medical.<BR/><BR/>WE love the Bumbo chair,and even now that Ethan is over three, he still uses it successfully, though i do wish they made a bigger version.<BR/><BR/>My most beloved of all medical equipment is though, the special tomato. I LOVE this chair. It does positioning, car seat, and can sit at the table. Its frame comes off the base, and you can just stick it everywhere. It is big though to carry into a resteraunt. We have not found a good solution at all, for Ethan for that.<BR/><BR/>I wish you the best of luck with your plight.<BR/><BR/>One thing for certain that rings with a resonance.. is that there are a LOT of us out here, together we have a strong voice. <BR/><BR/>I yelled and screamed and threw a fit, at the local Target store, and FINALLY they fixed the issue.<BR/><BR/>It was great to stumble by here today.Lisa Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01170533964089995683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7915600.post-3489502553196548492007-02-25T14:17:00.000-05:002007-02-25T14:17:00.000-05:00We know a boy with CP (possibly more severe than E...We know a boy with CP (possibly more severe than E's - it's hard to judge because of the circumstances we interact with him in & because he also has cortical blindness, so I have a hard time "reading" him and his ability levels) who's 3 and has a wheelchair already. Mitigating factors in that case might be: 1) two siblings (one older and one younger) and 2) they live in Canada so the insurance situation is quite different.Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03151208127472814479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7915600.post-48555347030761664592007-02-24T02:13:00.000-05:002007-02-24T02:13:00.000-05:00Hi Billie,Dear Son is 15 now, so it's been a long ...Hi Billie,<BR/><BR/>Dear Son is 15 now, so it's been a long time since he was little but here's what I know.<BR/><BR/>He got his first wheelchair at age 3. That was when he started school and it was used to get him around and to transport him on the school bus. I needed one prior to that because he was so heavy in those carriers.<BR/><BR/>They have a lot of wheelchairs for kids now. One of the most recent ones we had folded up so I could get it in the car. When I say fold up, I mean, you remove the seat and then the two sides go together and you can lay it flat so to speak in your trunk. That's about all that fit into the trunk though.<BR/><BR/>When you get a wheelchair, get a bag made to hang on the back. Think ahead as to what you need to keep in there-diapers, wipes, lunch for school, etc. so you get it large enough. If you order it at the same time you get the wheelchair, it is covered by the insurance company. I have the bag made with double zippers on it so you can open it from either side. The one I get made has a smaller pocket sewn on the front of it, to store a spiral notebook that I use to send notes to and from school.<BR/><BR/>As was mentioned already, Maclaren makes a nice portable stroller that you could use now. It might be good to order that now and insurance can cover it. If you order it now, then in a year or so when you need the wheelchair, they'll pay for that. Often times, they won't pay for a wheelchair AND a stroller. When you order the stroller, get one that fits her now with some room to grow.<BR/><BR/>As for bath chairs, I don't have a lot of experience since we used the reclining ones for many years. I recently got a new one for him that does allow him to sit upright but it might be more than your girls need. It is an Aquatec bath chair that has a hydrolic lift (battery operated) that raises and lowers Dear Son into the tub. When it's raised and lowered it must be in the fully upright position which is straight up so she could sit perfectly straight. <BR/><BR/>You didn't ask but one chair that Dear Son loved a lot, was a rocking chair. He was not able to walk or stand or use his hands but a kids rocking chair with a tall back, supported his head and back an dhe was able to use his feet (which worked o.k.) to scoot himself around the house. The rocking chair also helped him with balance issues. None of the therapists ever recommended one, but he loved it and used it for years to get around the house. I also took it whereever we went. The two important things are to make sure it's tall enough to support their head and that they can place their feet flat on the floor when they are sitting in it.<BR/><BR/>If you have any other questions that I might be able to help you with, you can e-mail me at dreammom90@yahoo.comDream Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18351348027973964625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7915600.post-4793763595242428542007-02-23T16:11:00.000-05:002007-02-23T16:11:00.000-05:00Hi Billie, I also have twins, one of whom has disa...Hi Billie, <BR/><BR/>I also have twins, one of whom has disabilities. As far as walking and going out to restaurants, have you looked in to getting a "kid-cart" for Eden? (small, child-friendly wheelchair) We had one when my girl was around 3 months old. It grows with your child in various ways. When they are babies, you can attach a baby car seat to it and as they get older, they sit in the cart that reclines and has a big wrap around tray on it to help keep the child up-right. check out planetmobility.com for some ideas. Best thing about this chair is that it's very restaurant friendly. Just wheel it up to the table! <BR/> <BR/>Another thing that might work for you to get around by yourself, is one of those Hiker back pack for one of your kids. I do this all the time when I just want some more mobility. One is in a stroller, and the other is on my back. They love being able to see everything, and I love being able to get around better.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7915600.post-13242819586039830522007-02-23T13:46:00.000-05:002007-02-23T13:46:00.000-05:00Hi Billie,I came over here from Tertia's blog as w...Hi Billie,<BR/><BR/>I came over here from Tertia's blog as well. Again, I've not read through your blog, but hope I can offer some info - if you want more, please feel free to email me. <BR/><BR/>My brother was born with severe CP. Until he was old enough for a regular wheelchair (I'd have to ask my mom about age but it was pretty late) he actually had what was called a Pogon buggy. These are larger umbrella type strollers. I think Maclaren now makes one, too. Bobby then had a special molded insert for the stroller. Bobby also has a molded insert for his wheelchair, to provide additional support and cushioning.<BR/><BR/>For the bath seat - try looking toward medical supplies, rather than standard baby/kid bath seats. My brother had a large one with suction cup feet that reclined almost all the way up to sit and all the way back to lying down.<BR/><BR/>Hope this helps,<BR/>Kristenimahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08975572533452331699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7915600.post-61046343035243651712007-02-23T11:17:00.000-05:002007-02-23T11:17:00.000-05:00Hi Billie, I found this wrap bath chair and hoped ...Hi Billie,<BR/> I found this wrap bath chair and hoped it might help! <BR/>Contour™ Wrap-Around Bath Supports<BR/>at Adaptivemill.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7915600.post-54055703647017592772007-02-23T09:07:00.000-05:002007-02-23T09:07:00.000-05:00Hi Billie. I don't have achild with a disability, ...Hi Billie. I don't have achild with a disability, but I did want to encourage you to make or adapt equipment for your daughter's use instead of searching for th eperfect product to buy. And I do know what you mean about the world being just so user-unfriendly. I went to a small college in North Carolina that was built in the early 1960's and designed as a barrier free campus. Lots of wheelchairs there. It was amazing to return to my hometown and see the narrow doors, the steps everywhere, the inaccessible bathrooms, all of it. Great school, though. I wish you luck,Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7915600.post-47797417495493047172007-02-23T08:52:00.000-05:002007-02-23T08:52:00.000-05:00Hi Billie,My daughter has arthrogryposis, which me...Hi Billie,<BR/><BR/>My daughter has arthrogryposis, which means she lacks muscle tissue and has very stiff/frozen joints. I'm new to your site, so if my suggestions are useless, please forgive me :-)<BR/><BR/>I only have one kid, so I'm no help with a double stroller, though I like the more structured Combi stroller we got for my daughter. She could sit up straight for a while before she was too tired, so it worked for her. <BR/><BR/>We use a wrap-around low bath seat for her, which revolutionized bathing. I saw one on the Columbia Medical link someone already posted. You sit them down and the strap wraps around their chest. Our issue was mostly keeping her from tipping over, because she couldn't catch herself, but it works for her slouching because when she slided down the straps catch her under her arms. Her legs are free to kick, and she can slouch herself down low enough to let her lower body float, so she can "swim" ;-)<BR/><BR/>We had to stop using restaurant high chairs because it was difficult to get her legs in their braces through the holes. We got a booster seat that strapped down onto the chair, to protect against tipping. It just meant we couldn't use booths. We used the highchair without the tray at home just as a seat at the table until recently. Mostly, she grazes all evening, so I end up feeding her at her little play table now that she can sit well enough in it.<BR/><BR/>We were told that she could get a wheelchair around age three if she needed it. She didn't.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7915600.post-28415676765928726862007-02-23T08:47:00.000-05:002007-02-23T08:47:00.000-05:00Hi, Billie! I got here via Tertia and having just...Hi, Billie! I got here via Tertia and having just read this one entry of yours, I don't know enough about Eden's specific issues to not potentially make an arse of myself here, so if I'm way off please forgive me. Two of my kids have had problems with pretty bad hypotonia, and were not sitting up well in restaurant high chairs by the time they were too big for the infant carrier, and yes, we used to take that with us to restaurants. I never had two of the same age, so I don't think it bothered them not to seem like "big kids," but it started to bother me after a while since they also all had reflux (one worse than the others by FAR) and needed to be upright. In the end, I found something that works REALLY well, although you'll get some funny looks. If you take a Maya wrap (other ring-style fabric slings may work, too, that's just the one I had) and wrap it around the child's chest up to the armpits (think traditional Japanese kimono), and then back around the back of the chair, and cinch it up (not so tightly that they can't breathe, of course), that works really well. My kids all had good head control, though, so if that's a concern then it might not be a such a hot idea. I had the bathtub problem with one kid, too, and did the Bumbo thing (glad I'm not the only rampant instruction-ignorer out there!) for a while. I didn't like the floaty tippability, though, since I would usually have at least two kids in the tub at once, and since the one in the Bumbo would often want to lean and grab for a toy. Apparently there are some bath seats that have suction cups on the bottoms, but I always had a really hard time negotiating the things with my kids' (sometimes limp, sometimes wildly flailing) legs and never bought one, so I have no first-hand experience with them. And finally, transportation...Eddie Bauer makes a (surprisingly inexpensive) double stroller of the one-in-front, one-in-back variety, that they sell at Target. It's not too heavy, folds well, and is fairly easy to maneuver. And the back seat reclines enough for naps, so it might be good for Eden. I also have a Radio Flyer wagon...it's the Explorer, Excursion, something like that, the one with the two seats that fold up and down. When they're in the "up" position they provide good back support, or if you flip them down they're like the little red wagon version of "stow and go" and provide a shallow, flat wagon bed where a small child can lie down if need be. The seats even have seatbelts, and it's a nice option for kids who are old enough to resent looking like a baby by riding in a stroller (my two-and-a-half-year-old has developmental delays and chafes at the stroller, but can't be trusted to walk either, mostly for behavioral reasons, although the kid didn't walk until eighteen months and is still clumsy enough to not be trusted on ice, etc. anyway. If you have any questions for me, feel free to come over to my blog and leave a comment with your e-mail address (if you put in a URL it will display that and not your e-mail), and I'll shoot you an e-mail (I can't embed it in a blogger comment and keep it hidden, hence the cloak and dagger). Good luck!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7915600.post-42697948829803972122007-02-23T06:30:00.000-05:002007-02-23T06:30:00.000-05:00Hi,no expert in items for special needs. But I do ...Hi,<BR/><BR/>no expert in items for special needs. But I do wanted to confirm the idea above about the stokke tripp trapp chair. We have two for our children (3 and 8). It's a lovely chair, adjustable for growing kids, but I don't think it's a good solution for your daughter. The back is quite low, the support on the side is non existing. <BR/><BR/>You're doing a great job looking for options to make/keep your kids mobile. I think it's great you take them with you, even with the limited possibilities and flaws in the public domain. Well done mommy!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7915600.post-74358384002974638722007-02-22T23:42:00.000-05:002007-02-22T23:42:00.000-05:00When we have had disabled foster children who can'...When we have had disabled foster children who can't sit up in a regular booster or high chair, we've had very good luck using the Bumbo. There have been months in my life where that thing just lived in my car, and went with me everywhere.<BR/><BR/>For decent double strollers, the Jane Powertwin is my favorite by far, but it's spendy and somewhat hard to find in the US. It has bicycle-style tires (smallish ones) and steers like a dream, even with heavier kids. I think the back seat reclines (the front seat might too...I can't remember, as I borrowed one and returned it to my friend already). I own a Peg Aria twin, which is a side-by-side, and it's been ok at getting in and out of stores -- better than most, but not perfect. And as the kids get bigger, it's more challenging because it's so lightweight.<BR/><BR/>For single strollers, I'd look for a Maclaren. They have a couple of models that recline, and they are very sturdy for bigger kids. They fold up tiny, too. You can usually find a very nice one on sale for around $200.<BR/><BR/>Can't help you with the bath seat, though. I'd use the Bumbo myself.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7915600.post-64777435372250995882007-02-22T23:41:00.000-05:002007-02-22T23:41:00.000-05:00I'm kind of in the same stage that you are. We ne...I'm kind of in the same stage that you are. We need better solutions because Crew is getting bigger and harder to handle. I don't know how well Eden can hold herself up but we use the Bath Seat by Gerry. It has suction cups on the bottom and a bar between the legs. I bought mine 9 years ago with baby #1. I don't know where to buy them now, but I did see some on e-bay.<BR/><BR/>If you are looking for a good single umbrella, we love the red Chicco Caddy stroller at Target: <BR/>http://www.target.com/gp/detail.html/ref=br_1_15/601-6077788-5889764?ie=UTF8&frombrowse=1&asin=B00009KN1D<BR/><BR/>I never thought I would be ready for a wheelchair but it is getting so hard to take Crew places like restaurants. I always think about the Bumbo chair once I get there and wonder if it would work okay. Maybe next time I will try it!<BR/><BR/>Permobil makes my dream power chair. It lowers to the floor so the child can crawl over and climb in and it can raise up to table height or wherever your child needs to be. I don't even want to know how much it costs! Check it out: http://www.permobil.com/templates/ProductPage.aspx?id=1277<BR/><BR/>Good luck and let us all know if you find any great solutions.Melhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17143392629785332250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7915600.post-78515332411262676692007-02-22T23:13:00.000-05:002007-02-22T23:13:00.000-05:00Billie,I was a 7/31 baby too. I wish I had wise wo...Billie,<BR/>I was a 7/31 baby too. I wish I had wise words for you, since I don't I'd just like to say that I admire your strength and am so happy to know that you are on your journey with a caring person. I'll do what I can to send karma points your way so maybe the two of you can go on a date. I'll also pledge to be kind and helpful for the rest of my days when I see a person struggling.<BR/>Take care and enjoy those beautiful girls.Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05864631532886681402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7915600.post-44515010769242118562007-02-22T19:16:00.000-05:002007-02-22T19:16:00.000-05:00Hi; I'm a first-time visitor, but wow - do we sha...Hi; I'm a first-time visitor, but wow - do we share a lot of similarities - I have twins as well, one who is severely disabled and the other very functional - they were 25 weekers back in 1986!<BR/><BR/>Anyway - do I have a stroller for you! This company makes the best twin stroller ever - it's solid, supportive, can be converted from one to two - will work with both of your girls now and your one daughter later. This stroller worked for us for at least 6 years. The reason I loved it so much, is that it goes over EVERYthing - grass, sand, gravel, AND the seats are like car seats, so they are supportive for your daughter who needs this. <BR/><BR/>Is it expensive? Yeah, I'm afraid it is, but it is very well built.<BR/><BR/>Go here for more info:<BR/>http://bergdesign.net/sport.htmterri w/2https://www.blogger.com/profile/12300679169642744506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7915600.post-91173306179406344542007-02-22T16:21:00.000-05:002007-02-22T16:21:00.000-05:00I have trip-trap highchairs for both my daughters ...I have trip-trap highchairs for both my daughters and I love them, but I wouldn't recommend it for Eden if she needs some back support, because the trip is short and hasn't a high back to support the child upper back and head. <BR/><BR/>Good point is that it has a front restraining (kind of a wood belt), but it's mainly used only with babies, because it's rigid and it doesn't leave much space, so it wouldn't be comfortable for bigger kids. <BR/><BR/>MArtaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7915600.post-65205530646324681662007-02-22T14:35:00.000-05:002007-02-22T14:35:00.000-05:00I have nothing to offer. However, when Eden's seve...I have nothing to offer. However, when Eden's several years older and you're trying to find a high-backed booster seat that will fit an older kid, be prepared to have a long search on your hands. My cousin's kid with CP needed a booster that would hold him upright at an age when most kids have graduated out of boosters (I think he used it until 9 or 10), and it took her awhile to find one—and then it was expensive and insurance wouldn't pay for it.Orangehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12433254398377357737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7915600.post-61729246195256361182007-02-22T01:16:00.000-05:002007-02-22T01:16:00.000-05:00Hi Billie!As a parent of a special needs child I w...Hi Billie!<BR/><BR/>As a parent of a special needs child I would highly recommend a Kid Kart Xpress by Sunrise Medical. It has a seperate booster base so you can use it as a high chair. We took it to resturants with and with out the booster base. It pushes right up to the table. http://www.sunrisemedical.com/products/product_detail.jsp?FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=1408474395470311&PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524441787895&ASSORTMENT%3C%3East_id=1408474395285139&bmUID=1172124533278<BR/><BR/>For bathing you might want to check out this website. http://www.columbiamedical.com/default.cfm?display=bathing<BR/><BR/>AmberAmberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12450642159289909555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7915600.post-18374123929708449442007-02-22T00:33:00.000-05:002007-02-22T00:33:00.000-05:00Billie,I've only had the chance to quickly read yo...Billie,<BR/><BR/>I've only had the chance to quickly read your posts as the baby is moaning. I will try and get back later to say more. <BR/><BR/>We have a bumbo that goes with us everywhere. We plop in on the chairs at restaurants so Moo can sit at the table. We take it to the beach, park etc. And we have one that lives permanently in the shower (yeah, I know why your not supposed to but it's the best option). After a year of being in the shower, I am ready to replace it but for $80 australian, it's cheaper than a bath chair.<BR/><BR/>And about the shops - I so know what you are saying. It is my pet hate. We are also having stroller problems at the moment due to the new baby.<BR/><BR/>Take care,<BR/>JacquiJacquihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03039454415384297225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7915600.post-60681473577351316532007-02-21T21:47:00.000-05:002007-02-21T21:47:00.000-05:00The pastor of my church has a child with severe CP...The pastor of my church has a child with severe CP. She is, I believe, in her late teens currently, and at about 11 only weighed somwhere in the neighborhood of 50 pounds. Christa is a delight to everyone, although they have had more than their share of problems with people not wanting to be around them when they go to a restaurant. That having been said, Christa gets a new wheel chair about every two to three years. It is completely adjustable (reclining-sitting, up and down) and easily fits under whatever table they place her at. <BR/><BR/>There are resources for getting these chairs as children always outgrow them. They always donate Christa's old chairs so that someone else of somewhat same stature can get the benefit of her chair as she has never worn one out. You may want to search for some service like this before actually purchasing one on your own, as I know that they are quite expensive. <BR/><BR/>Sorry for rambling, but I hope that the information is of some benefit.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7915600.post-69885587757525797852007-02-21T21:37:00.000-05:002007-02-21T21:37:00.000-05:00I often wonder how people with disabilities handle...I often wonder how people with disabilities handle getting in and out of certain places. Its insane to expect someone in a wheelchair or someone WITH someone in a wheelchair to somehow hold open a door and help steer a chair in.<BR/>I have struggled with my double stroller at malls and stores MANY times. And guess what? Hardly anybody ever stopped to help me.<BR/>I usually ended up holding a door open with my foot, and leaning way over, steered the stroller through the doorway.<BR/>I truly hope that someone somewhere sometime makes life easier for people with disabilities, AND people with TWO babies!<BR/>Good luck finding the right stroller.<BR/>Wish I had some advice.<BR/><BR/>Love to you all.<BR/><BR/>KendraKendra Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10987312000889846337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7915600.post-60379333711273499532007-02-21T16:23:00.000-05:002007-02-21T16:23:00.000-05:00HI Billie, I'm with everyone else -- can you use t...HI Billie, <BR/><BR/>I'm with everyone else -- can you use the bumbo at the restaurant?<BR/><BR/>Also, as far as strollers go, with your girls being such tiny things, I'd plan on them being in a stroller for many more years. Our daughter is very tall, with no delays, and she used a stroller until she was almost five, esp at malls, the zoo, etc. I think four is an average age to stop using a stroller, so invest in a great double stroller and realize you can sell it down the road, when your girls have outgrown it!<BR/><BR/>We have the Sit 'n Stand and I can honestly say this wouldn't be a good option for either girl. It works great with our older preschooler, but it's not comfy for a younger child to spend an extended amount of time sitting back there. Also the front seat provides very little support and my son (a year) doesn't seem comfortable in it.<BR/><BR/>There is an Evenflo double stroller (take me too) that will allow your rear seated child easy access to climbing in and out of the stroller. It's a MUCH better buy than the sit n' stand, and had our daughter been a little shorter, we would have bought it!<BR/><BR/>http://www.target.com/gp/detail.html/ref=br_1_7/601-9382925-0340912?ie=UTF8&frombrowse=1&asin=B000F6US7E<BR/><BR/>Good luck!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7915600.post-79315871642395339962007-02-21T15:21:00.000-05:002007-02-21T15:21:00.000-05:00Have you looked at the Combi line of strollers? Th...Have you looked at the Combi line of strollers? They are a bit expensive for a small single stroller, but they were the best ones we found..... babies-r-us sells them.<BR/><BR/>i think we paid 99$ for the small travel stroller!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com