Make Shopping Convenient with a Shopping Trolley Bag - Essential Aids UK

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How a Shopping Trolley Bag Can Improve your Way
of Life
Whilst shopping trolley bags are available to
all, for people with mobility problems, limited
lifting capacity and also elderly people, these
useful aids go the extra mile in shopping
comfort.
The stability that a shopping trolley bag gives
is transferred to the user, who can then walk
more steadily with the trolley to hold on to. For
people who use a walking stick, carrying shopping
will put their body frame off balance and so a
shopping trolley bag can drop the shopping weight
to a supported ground level and lessen the
strain on the user. A full shopping trolley bag
can fit comfortably in the boot of a car, though
lifting it into the boot depends on the lifting
capacity of the user, or if assistance is
available for this task. Size Really Does
Matter Shopping trolley bags come in different
widths (ranging between 25 and 62.5 cms. (10 and
25 inches) and so knowing its main purpose will
help you decide which is right for you. When
identifying the maximum capacity of each shopping
trolley bag width, take your lifting capacity
into consideration, before buying.
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The wider the bag, the heavier the weight when
empty and so the heavier it could be when packed
with items, due to the extra space available to
fill. Shopping trolley bags have different handle
extension lengths, so a smaller length may be
better suited to the shorter person and the
longer one to the taller. Handle lengths range
between 75 and 97.5 cms. (30 to 39 inches) and
also 100 and 122.5 cms. (40 to 49
inches). Getting the right handle length is of
paramount importance, to avoid arching ones back
with too short a handle, or pulling the trolley
bag at a low angle with too long a handle. The
weight of shopping trolley bags tend to range
between five kgs. (11 lbs.) and twenty five kgs.
55 lbs. / 3 stone 13 lbs.). The smaller the bag,
the less it holds. The Shopping Trolley with
Seat Some shopping trolley bags come with a seat
facility, ideal for if you get breathless and
need to take a minute, or if you prefer your
return journey to be split up into manageable
chunks. When going for a daily stroll, the
shopping trolley with seat can carry your few
items (e.g. packed lunch, coat, glasses, purse
and maybe a book) and supply you with a seat to
enjoy the occasion. For the shopping trolley
with seat, check that the seat height works for
you, as taller people might find its height to
be a little too low to ease down onto. If
travelling by bus, a shopping trolley with seat
can provide somewhere to sit whilst waiting at
the bus stop. Always check the maximum weight
capacity of user that particular brands of
shopping trolleys with seats can take, to avoid
injury to the user or damage to the shopping
trolley with seat itself. Some brands of
shopping trolley with seat can now offer an
insulated shopping trolley food bag, which can
rest on the seat. Occupational therapists
recommend light exercise and the shopping trolley
with seat can encourage and support gentle
exercise for people with slight balance problems,
as well as help people in need of rehabilitation
to build up the strength lost from accident or
injury. Design Features Some shopping trolley
bags are foldable, making for easier packing and
storage and, when out shopping, can be carried
until needed.
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Shopping trolley bags come in two, four and six
wheel designs. Some shopping trolley bags have an
inbuilt facility of stair / step climbing, which
could prove very handy to those who have steps
to their property. Some frames might be made of
light aluminium alloy construct, which makes the
overall weight of the fully packed item more
manageable. A small interior pocket is an added
advantage in a shopping trolley bag, as it allows
you to know where keys, money, phones and
glasses are, without rummaging through the whole
bag. These bags have many different closing
styles, including a lid, a seat, velcro, a
drawstring and a zip, so theres plenty of
choice out there. The waterproof or wipe around
facility of shopping trolley bags mean that they
can both look good and be serviceable for years
to come. Some shopping trolley bags have
reflector strips attached, a safety element if
walking in failing light. If you use a walking
stick, or like to have an umbrella constantly
available, some shopping trolley bags have an
outside pocket designed for placing such items
in, when not in use. The big wheels on shopping
trolley bags help iron out the bumps on an uneven
surface, saving you having to steer round holes
in the road or pavement, should the trolley bag
have small wheels. Some models sport a lifting
cord, allowing you to raise the handle into
position without having to bend down. Some
models have a parking brake, which will be the
mode to be in when standing still or sitting
down. For those with arthritic hands, check that
the handle gives you a comfortable grip e.g. a
rubber or spongy hand grip Once classed as an
item for the elderly, the shopping trolley bag
now displays many styles, colours and designs
and is becoming popular with all ages. Using a
Shopping Trolley Bag Shopping trolley bags are
usually pulled but sometimes pushed. Your
physical needs may prefer one method to the
other. Two-wheeled models are easier to use when
mounting stairs.
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Be sure that getting the tilt needed for using
the shopping trolley bag is easy to achieve and
beware that, when full of shopping, getting that
tilt may not be so easy. If the shopping trolley
bag of your choice sports twin fixed wheels (two
pairs of wheels on a pivoting axle at the
front), this makes turning on the spot easier,
swivelling rather than having to push and pull
small motions like an eight point turn, to turn
your shopping trolley bag around. Shopping
trolley bags are not designed for leaning on and
so should never be used for that purpose. Like a
suitcase on wheels, having the shopping trolley
bag too far away from the body can cause the
risk of others tripping over it, so always be
diligent. Convenience When having to wait in a
queue at a checkout, having a seat to sit on can
make the world of difference to your shopping
experience. Children feel hindered by carrying
things and, should you be responsible for the
school run, popping satchels, packed lunch
boxes, gym kits and books into a shopping trolley
will save the day. When shopping, its sometimes
the case that two hands are just not enough e.g.
lots of separate bags, or holding a childs hand
as well as shopping bags, highlighting that a
shopping trolley bag is useful to all. Using a
shopping trolley bag rather than carrying
shopping will take the pressure off the users
back, neck and upper body, arms and
legs. Versatility A shopping trolley bag can
easily team up as an overnight bag, holding
everything you could need for a one or two night
break. When working with people with
disabilities, having a day out can involve
carrying special aids (e.g. drinking cups and
specially-designed cutlery, cushions and
computers), as well as medication. A shopping
trolley with seat could provide storage for all
items, plus a seat for occasional use. For those
who enjoy the open air, taking your own seat with
you can only be a bonus. Popping to the corner
shop can provide stimulation to elderly people
who receive few visitors. Having a trolley bag
with seat can provide the shopping space, a seat
to sit on and the opportunity to mix casually
with neighbours who are going about their daily
business, as well as provide balance and walking
support for the short trip out.
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Summary Transferring shopping weight away from
the person and onto a shopping trolley bag gives
more stability and balance to the user. Unless
you have assistance when shopping, when choosing
the right size shopping trolley bag width for
you, take your own personal lifting capacity into
consideration, before buying. Left unfolded, a
shopping trolley bag doesnt take up much room in
the house, though it could also be left in the
car boot for the next trip out. Shopping trolley
bags are ideal for those who use walking sticks,
as the trolley bag reduces the pressure on the
body and gives more stability and balance to the
user. Using a shopping trolley with a seat can
enhance social interaction, as travelling short
distances becomes more within your
reach. Shopping trolley bags are versatile if
it can be used for a purpose, why not do just
that? Essential Aids supplies a range of shopping
trolleys, as well as other walking aids like
rollators and wheeled walking frames. Models
include those with three and four wheels, some
with shopping baskets built in underneath the
fold-down seat. Source https//www.essentialaids
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