Baby Pram attachment for Wheelchair
It is not permitted to carry anyone else on a mobility vehicle on a public highway or footpath Department of Transport guidance . Any modification undertaken by Remap is done for the purpose of using the item on private property.
The client who was pregnant with her first baby has MS and had to use a wheelchair for mobility. She wanted to be able to attach the wheelchair to her pram so that she and the baby were able to move around knowing that she would always have control over the pram.
The clients wheelchair.
The solution
Polypropylene board fixed to wheelchair frame and locating channels for pram with locking catches.
Pram rear axle located in wheelchair channels and locking catches in place.
The client lifts the pram to locate the axle into the channels, this was at her request as used as a part of her therapy.
The finished article.
The benefit
The client has now given birth and using the wheelchair/pram combination. A follow up visit is to be made in a few months to see whether any modifications are necessary.
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Hi i have a electric wheelchair.. I miss not being able to push my grandson in his pram.. he like to sit on my lap but he moves to much and with now MS it’s hard holding him and controlling the wheelchair.. only need something that can be taken off the wheelchair when l dont have my grandson..
Hi Diane, there are strict safety guidelines around attaching prams and wheelchairs and it is not permitted to carry anyone else on a mobility vehicle on a public highway or footpath. If you still think we could help you, please complete our referral form with a bit more information: http://www.remap.org.uk/help
Is there a way to attach a board, anything, that my dog could sit on when she needs to? She is getting on and can’t walk far.
Hi Jackie, if you complete our referral form with a bit more information, then we can see if we’re able to help you with this: http://www.remap.org.uk/help
Where can I purchase this amazing gadget
Hi Jenna, all of our items are custom made free of charge, so they’re not for sale. However, if you complete our referral form with some more information, then we can see if we can help you with something similar: http://www.remap.org.uk/help