24 Dec 2014 - The day we received the special positioning tomato chair. C was 1 year 9 months old.
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| C in class on his Rodeo |
Fast forward 2 Feb 2018 - Delivery of his special buggy,
Convaid Rodeo, in replacement of both his tomato chair and stroller he had outgrown.
The Rodeo met a few of our needs e.g. good support for his legs, table top for school use, recline, customisable features, room for expansion etc.
But as with all good things, it came with downsides i.e. insufficient storage space for his milk pump, cough assist & suction machines, canopy, rain cover & tray (when not in use); and the fabric of the chair did not provide as much support for C's back as required. He needed a firm backing that straightens his spine to prevent excessive slouching.
Hence, the birth of this DIY project.
Materials from Daiso:
- Neck warmer (top left)
- Plate rack (bottom left)
- Leisure Mat (right)
Cost: $6.00
Assembly time: 2 mins
Guide:
- Cut leisure mat as shown, keeping the seams for mid 2 sections (with elastic band) intact.
- Place mat on rack with elastic band over it.
- Insert rack in warmer.
Product:
- Rack provides firm backing.
- Leisure mat (EVA foam) provides the cushioning.
- Warmer keeps insert intact and gives a softer feel. Can be substituted with pillow/cushion casing of your choice.
I went for quick solution with ready materials within Daiso. These pieces fit together perfectly with little alteration required.
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| "Cushion" fits perfectly on Size 14 Rodeo |
