Staircase/Table Issue?

[SarahGarza88]

My daughter Clara is six years old but she has dwarfism which puts her at 1’5” tall and 18 pounds

The main issues we are having right now is that Clara struggles climbing up/down the stairs. given her age she wants to do it independently instead of me having to carry her. Clara can do it by herself, but it’s done ittle kid style and it takes a while, plus it takes a lot out of her. (I don’t even know if there is a solution but anything helps) right now it is just a huge task for Clara , it takes a lot of effort for her just to climb up one step. The handrail is way too high for her to reach and even if she could reach it her hand is way too small to wrap around,we also have to watch out that she doesn’t fall through the banisters.

And the other thing is When she is sitting at our kitchen table, we can barely see the very top of her hair when we are sitting across from her. She honestly needs a highchair in order to be at the right height, but she is six years old and doesn’t want to go that route.

What should we do about this when we go to restaurants? Usually when we sit at a booth or a chair, we can’t even tell she is there. And we have tried using the boosters they provide but that just raises are high enough to barely be able to see over the table.

These are the two main issues that I wanted to highlight and see if y’all had any ideas on what we could do?

[calda49]

Re sitting at the table, how about a bar stool with a back, (looks like a chair with elongated legs). As regards the stairs the only thing I can think of is a stair lift, but she would possibly think that was for "old folks". Is there some kind of society for people with dwarfism, whose brains you can pick?

[barry1010]

I did post a link in your earlier question to a website that has forums for parents; discussions; a guide to home modifications; adaptive products available and much more. It seems the ideal place to get all the advice you need, as well as support from people in a similar situation https://www.lpaonline.org/dwarfism-support-organizations

If you are not in the US, tell us which country you live in and maybe we can help find a similar resource

[SarahGarza88]

Calda, the issue with the barstool is that right now Clara has a very hard time climbing up onto our regular chairs, or any chair that is at most tables. A barstool would be impossible for Clara to climb up onto.

[Barsel]

Sarah I hope you have a look at the link that Barry has put on.
Climbing stairs and eating at the table are a big problem, aren't they?
When you say you have banisters do you mean like this?
https://ibb.co/FbCWsgW
I know you say you are worried about Clara falling through the bannisters, but the only thing I could think of is for her to hold the bottom part of the bannister with one hand and perhaps have a small walking stick in the other hand.
Obviously, I don't know if that would be feasible.
I wonder if there is such a thing as inflatable boosters that are quick and easy to inflate or something similar that can be inflated.
You could take them with you when you are eating out.
That's all I've got I'm afraid, but please take a look at the link that Barry put on.
Good luck. x

[Barsel]

Inflatable cushions on Amazon.
I haven't checked the size, but I should think you would know which size would be best for Clara.
Amazon.co.uk User Recommendation