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[Mister Sympa]

I'm attempting to design and build a large stroller for an adult, aprox. 5'2', 190 lbs. For structure, I'm thinking PVC, but I'm not entirely sure where to go from there.

 

Can you guys help me here?

[SushiKitten]

Is this for a prop or for practical use? If it's for practical use, why not just use a wheelchair?

 

Anyway, how about taking a wheelchair as a base and adding some stroller like things to it? At least then, you don't have to worry about the weight so much. 

[idk]

just buy one of those 'lil rascal mobile scooters and put a canopy on it. 

[Mister Sympa]

The wheelchair idea might come in handy...

 

It is for a practical purpose. I know someone who regresses sometimes, and he'd love to have someone take him out for a walk in a stroller.

[Affray]

The wheelchair idea might come in handy...

 

It is for a practical purpose. I know someone who regresses sometimes, and he'd love to have someone take him out for a walk in a stroller.

You now officially have my attention.

I do not wish to pry, but could you elaborate on this fellow?

[Mister Sympa]

The individual in question is very close to me and has a very long, dark history of abuse. He has found coping mechanisms in various ways, one of which being to regress to a childlike form and be cared for in such a way. His child self (of about 4 years old) likes different things and acts very differently than his adult self. It's similar to dissociative identity disorder, but different in that it can sometimes be at-will, and both sides are conscious of each other. It is still the same person, just much younger.

 

The stroller idea has been mentioned wistfully a few times.

[Affray]

I have actually seen a few things on tv about people who have similar situations.

I find it interesting how the brain will go to extraordinary lengths to protect itself from trauma.

[Mister Sympa]

That fact that he is still alive amazes me.