so you can't take it outside but I have a fan non rotating that throws out heat instead of cold air....its amazing....it doesn't just get your skin warm but it goes right to the bone...I hate that bone chilling cold feeling so I love it on a cold day
Hi to keep warm in my chair I use a wheelchair cosy, it's basically a waterproof sleeping bag with a fur lining. You zip yourself up into it, looks a little daft but I'm alway warm & dry, at least below the waste.
Wheelsnoheels Currently I am trying to design a wheelchair skirt cover. The material is softshell/neoprene, which is great for fighting rain and wind. You can use is as a layer on top of your other warm clothing. Not really warm by itself though, but great for keeping moist and wind out. (Sorry if my english is not flawless, I’m dutch)
You can get wheelchair seat covers which are sheepskin and have a waterproof footmuff that you can zip yourself into. They’re available on any disability product site. They’re not sexy but very cosy!
Quite an interesting topic. By northern USA standards, UK does not get super cold but famous for dampness. So if I won the lotto I would send you to the Caribbean (after hurricane season of course!). Be well, dear friend. ♥
ahhh thank you, ill hold you to that, ;) Yes its the damp. I have a friend who lived in Toronto Canada for many years.. she said she could cope with extreme cold better there as it was a "dry" cold. where as here the damp goes right through you. :(
Try lululemon legwarmers! I have the ones that go up to my mid-thigh and they are TOTALLY WORTH THE MONEY!!! I wear them under skinny jeans and they aren't bulky, yet keep me warm. Also, I'm trying to find those gloves... Can you link them below?
This is really helpful! I hope others will find this as useful as i did. I loved the DIY hacks too. I know exactly how hard it is to find something thats not too granny looking!!! but i think your ideas are really useful. Do you mind if i share this on a disability Facebook page?
I was able bodied in UK, 5 yrs ago and best warmest hat EVER is a Russian submarine one that's made of white rabbits fur, even has ear muffs built in. Now living in Iceland and all that you wear is worn by able bodied here btw. So I have had to be a bit creative. On top of all your layers I have to wear a 100% wool Lopi peysur/jumper. I normally wear 3 layers of trousers in the Malls, with a feather mummy sleeping bag folded in two, length ways for outside. If it rains a hooded poncho from Army surplus. Furlined leather gloves. Snow boots as I can walk but not far. Next I want a sheepskin for my seat. And I will look into Uggs and Sealskinz gloves. Reusable hand warmers that are liquid with a metal clicker inside would be cheaper long term but are just a bit heavier. There is also a refillable hand warmer that looks like a cigarette lighter but I can't remember its name. Could be Zippo. I heard Alaskans have furlined denim jeans. Maybe one day.
Awesome videos... My biggest problem is often finding a coat that is breathable, because I'm getting kind of sweaty pretty easily driving up hills and then you get cold so quickly... One tip from me, if you have original UGG Boots, don't wear socks at all... In NZ we did it just like that and your feet get so hot... So naked feet in UGG Boots 👍🏻 Katy
I have those too. Best thing is if its super cold you can wear them under jeans. Got mine off ebay for £4 my daughter has them too. They are her favourite logging. Xx
As an Australian, winter is the best. Summers are too hot and I love blankets and hot drinks. But summer in Australia is storm season, so summer comes with flooding and going from sweating in a dress to wishing you had a coat because a random storm hit. Winter here is so sunny and beautiful and I love it. (I speak for QLDs, Tasmania and the southern half is a different story)
Absolutely amazing tips I was a manual wheelchair user now a power chair user I use the bundle bean fleece lined leg cover or the Able2wear one they are both amazing both are warm I manage football matches in them
I have very similar struggles with the cold in terms of aches. I'm wondering, how do you keep the front of your jacket so smooth and flat? Since I'm sitting it always has weird bumps.
You need a coat with a double ended zip. that way you can unzip the bottom slightly so it lays nicely. I think I show it in this video?? Or one of my older winter fashion videos. A lot of horse riding jackets are double ended too, as you are sat on the horse and need it to lay properly. :)
@@Wheelsnoheels That's such a good idea! My spinal cord injury was over 10 years ago and I literally never came up with a solution to that... thanks!!!
Heating cape! Amazing both when sitting on a couch or in an armchair or when laying down! Beurer has a really good one, bit expensive but worth every penny! Warms neck, shoulders, back and front and you can close it around you with buttons. Another great thing is a bed warmer, I use it as a large heating pad when I’m feeling cold or in pain, nice and warm but not as hot as a regular heating pad along with covering a larger area. Regular heating pads are nice as well, just gotta be more careful with them as they get a lot warmer than the cape or bed warmer. Another thing I just can not mention enough in the EDS and disability community: Merino wool bedding! Get a mattress topper, blanket and pillow cover in fluffy merino wool, there’s no better material to sleep in and it’s amazing both in summer and winter as it’s temperature regulating and also great for those of us in pain or with limited ability as it’s very low maintenance. Just spray some water on and shake or vacuum it regularly, or just hang it outside for a while on a foggy day or with light rain, or put it in snow for a while, then shake or vacuum it. Other than that just spray lanolin mixture (wool shampoo) on it a few times per year. No laundry or changing sheets and you stay warm in winter and cool in summer, win-win! I’ve been sleeping in merino wool since 2012 and was very skeptical when attending the demonstration of the products, but decided to try after talking with other attendees of the event and omg was it a life changer! I try to avoid being outside but when I do I just dress for the current weather and what kind of day I’m having. Sometimes I just can not keep warm, other days I overheat easily (thanks broken body thermostat!) I don’t like to wear 100 layers as it’s just too tiring to put on and take off so I just hurry instead and use heating cape or pad when I get back indoors lol
Oh, and The Bodyshop Hemp cream is amazing! Just wish it didn’t stink so much lol When I don’t want a strong smelling hand lotion, Neutrogena has a really nice fast absorbing hand cream with some Norwegian formula. I like it a lot! I had really dry knuckles earlier tonight and put some Neutrogena cream on a couple of hours ago, now my hands feel super soft again (and super soft is my normal, even after almost 5 years in a wheelchair)
For me the heating pads and cape and so on is a life saver lol For gloves, if you can, try to get your hands into a pair of Tegera Pro. They're worker gloves, but very durable and they come in both summer and winter edition and now also a water proof version. They don't look super fancy, but then it also doesn't matter since gloves get awfully dirty from push rims anyway lol I go through about 2 pairs of Tegera Pro per year (one winter and one summer pair) but only wear gloves full time in winter, in the warmer seasons (or less cold...) I only really wear gloves if it's raining or if my EDS is acting up so I feel the need to have better grip that day. Not always easy propelling with hands that has bones that like to go on adventure on their own hehe
I was a professional drummer for years and those hand warmers you get at camping stores are very helpful. Being handicapped (Polynuropothy) i always feel cold & i'll wear sweatpants even in direct florida sunshine. Shorts are only good for swimming or at night under a blanket.
One of my best investments for the rainy cold winters in Vancouver have been a pair of light snowboarding pants. Not so easy to remove fast, but great if you're going to be outside for longer amounts of time. They keep you really warm and dry and you don't have to worry about them sliding off or catching in tires. And then for my "jacket" I couldn't find a good feather free (I'm allergic) winter jacket, that didn't make a big uncomfortable lump under my bum when seated... but eventually I discovered that Fjallraven makes a winter cape! It's knee length on me (I'm quite short) so it fully covers my legs past my knees when seated, and while the insulation is fairly light, it's shockingly warm! I layer it over a thick polar fleece sweater/jacket and a couple shirts under that, and have been nice and toasty all winter. I was a little hesitant to get a cape, but I took a chance and absolutely love it!
I also hate winter, for all sorts of reasons. Bundling up is the least of them, though...it's getting around in snow that's the trouble. Around here, plows like to pile up snow in disabled parking spaces... because apparently it's too much bother to shove all the extra snow to the OTHER side of the parking area :( In winter, I try to plan short trips and/or decent pain meds so I can park regular and use my cane instead of rolling walker. Needless to say, I just don't go out as much in winter.
Awesome tips, I do have a couple to add - I have found lined trousers are good for keeping your legs warm. They are water and wind resistant trousers with a light, warm lining. The other item is an electric under blanket that you can leave on while you sleep. We turn ours on high, to warm the bed before I get in, and then set the time and temperature setting depending on how chilled I feel I find my body completely relaxes in the warmth and I drop off to sleep quickly.
I have one of those blankets too - they are so fab for cold people and I don't need the heating on high all day now. I use a wheelchair cosy now and I have never been so warm outside. It's waterproof, windproof and fleece lined although it does lack aesthetic appeal, mine is plain navy which is inoffensive. I have even put a microwaveable wheat bag inside when the weather was freezing which helped keep my core or my feet warm depending where I put it :)
I'd never considered the specific challenges of keeping warm in a wheelchair but as a person recovering from anorexia who lacks that vital fat layer your tips on keeping warm are invaluable! I love your honesty and your videos! For me, thermal leggings and a thermal top are essential - I love the super skin tight ones Uniqlo do; under literally everything I wear, from jeans to tights to tshirts. A girl at my art school is trying to bring in ski salopettes as a fashion statement and I swear to god if she manages it come winter I won't wear anything else!
You have good information. However, you're harming your message with all the overacting you do. 0:15 There's some here... 1:46 ...and here. I do like your tip to repurpose clothing items.
Awesome tips! I just want to add that people should be careful if they plan on using heat packs on places that lack sensation.
ah thank you so much. Ah yes your right. Ill add that into the description box. :)
so you can't take it outside but I have a fan non rotating that throws out heat instead of cold air....its amazing....it doesn't just get your skin warm but it goes right to the bone...I hate that bone chilling cold feeling so I love it on a cold day
@@erin4930 What is that heat fan called? I'd love to find it for myself!
You can also get the electric heating blanket for the car (I’m guessing in the UK too, not sure what the adapter would be but I LOVE it!)
Hi to keep warm in my chair I use a wheelchair cosy, it's basically a waterproof sleeping bag with a fur lining. You zip yourself up into it, looks a little daft but I'm alway warm & dry, at least below the waste.
OOooOOo Ill have to check this out. :)
How do you keep warm in winter on wheels or on heels ;??? Don't forget to give me a thumbs up!! xx
I use a blanket lol
What kind of blanket? I just find blankets are too big and get in the way.🙊
Wheelsnoheels Currently I am trying to design a wheelchair skirt cover. The material is softshell/neoprene, which is great for fighting rain and wind. You can use is as a layer on top of your other warm clothing. Not really warm by itself though, but great for keeping moist and wind out. (Sorry if my english is not flawless, I’m dutch)
You can get wheelchair seat covers which are sheepskin and have a waterproof footmuff that you can zip yourself into. They’re available on any disability product site. They’re not sexy but very cosy!
Quite an interesting topic. By northern USA standards, UK does not get super cold but famous for dampness. So if I won the lotto I would send you to the Caribbean (after hurricane season of course!). Be well, dear friend. ♥
ahhh thank you, ill hold you to that, ;)
Yes its the damp. I have a friend who lived in Toronto Canada for many years.. she said she could cope with extreme cold better there as it was a "dry" cold. where as here the damp goes right through you. :(
Try lululemon legwarmers! I have the ones that go up to my mid-thigh and they are TOTALLY WORTH THE MONEY!!! I wear them under skinny jeans and they aren't bulky, yet keep me warm. Also, I'm trying to find those gloves... Can you link them below?
This is really helpful! I hope others will find this as useful as i did. I loved the DIY hacks too. I know exactly how hard it is to find something thats not too granny looking!!! but i think your ideas are really useful. Do you mind if i share this on a disability Facebook page?
ah thank you. sure stare away. :)
I was able bodied in UK, 5 yrs ago and best warmest hat EVER is a Russian submarine one that's made of white rabbits fur, even has ear muffs built in.
Now living in Iceland and all that you wear is worn by able bodied here btw. So I have had to be a bit creative.
On top of all your layers I have to wear a 100% wool Lopi peysur/jumper.
I normally wear 3 layers of trousers in the Malls, with a feather mummy sleeping bag folded in two, length ways for outside.
If it rains a hooded poncho from Army surplus.
Furlined leather gloves.
Snow boots as I can walk but not far.
Next I want a sheepskin for my seat.
And I will look into Uggs and Sealskinz gloves.
Reusable hand warmers that are liquid with a metal clicker inside would be cheaper long term but are just a bit heavier.
There is also a refillable hand warmer that looks like a cigarette lighter but I can't remember its name. Could be Zippo.
I heard Alaskans have furlined denim jeans. Maybe one day.
Awesome videos... My biggest problem is often finding a coat that is breathable, because I'm getting kind of sweaty pretty easily driving up hills and then you get cold so quickly... One tip from me, if you have original UGG Boots, don't wear socks at all... In NZ we did it just like that and your feet get so hot... So naked feet in UGG Boots 👍🏻 Katy
ahhhh grate one! yes my husband is from oz so he told me officially you need naked fit. but sadly it doesn't work for me. :(
I have dry hands n I’m in a wheelchair pure coconut oil I always use it’s great
ah awesome thats for the recommendation :)
Your welcome
Try Fleece line leggings. They're A.M.A.Z.I.N.G
OOooOO good idea, where did you get them from? xx
Wheelsnoheels Amazon!
Fleece leggings are. 5 tog in b & m best £6 I've spent x
I have those too. Best thing is if its super cold you can wear them under jeans. Got mine off ebay for £4 my daughter has them too. They are her favourite logging. Xx
As an Australian, winter is the best. Summers are too hot and I love blankets and hot drinks. But summer in Australia is storm season, so summer comes with flooding and going from sweating in a dress to wishing you had a coat because a random storm hit. Winter here is so sunny and beautiful and I love it. (I speak for QLDs, Tasmania and the southern half is a different story)
Where’d u get the things u put in ur shoes to keep them warm?
Absolutely amazing tips I was a manual wheelchair user now a power chair user I use the bundle bean fleece lined leg cover or the Able2wear one they are both amazing both are warm I manage football matches in them
I have very similar struggles with the cold in terms of aches. I'm wondering, how do you keep the front of your jacket so smooth and flat? Since I'm sitting it always has weird bumps.
You need a coat with a double ended zip. that way you can unzip the bottom slightly so it lays nicely. I think I show it in this video?? Or one of my older winter fashion videos. A lot of horse riding jackets are double ended too, as you are sat on the horse and need it to lay properly. :)
@@Wheelsnoheels That's such a good idea! My spinal cord injury was over 10 years ago and I literally never came up with a solution to that... thanks!!!
For legs, you can also try salopettes (skiing trousers)
yes i have thought that, but not tried yet. Thank you for the tip. :)
I use my superman cape (the felt one) as a lap blanket.
Heating cape! Amazing both when sitting on a couch or in an armchair or when laying down! Beurer has a really good one, bit expensive but worth every penny! Warms neck, shoulders, back and front and you can close it around you with buttons. Another great thing is a bed warmer, I use it as a large heating pad when I’m feeling cold or in pain, nice and warm but not as hot as a regular heating pad along with covering a larger area. Regular heating pads are nice as well, just gotta be more careful with them as they get a lot warmer than the cape or bed warmer. Another thing I just can not mention enough in the EDS and disability community: Merino wool bedding! Get a mattress topper, blanket and pillow cover in fluffy merino wool, there’s no better material to sleep in and it’s amazing both in summer and winter as it’s temperature regulating and also great for those of us in pain or with limited ability as it’s very low maintenance. Just spray some water on and shake or vacuum it regularly, or just hang it outside for a while on a foggy day or with light rain, or put it in snow for a while, then shake or vacuum it. Other than that just spray lanolin mixture (wool shampoo) on it a few times per year. No laundry or changing sheets and you stay warm in winter and cool in summer, win-win! I’ve been sleeping in merino wool since 2012 and was very skeptical when attending the demonstration of the products, but decided to try after talking with other attendees of the event and omg was it a life changer!
I try to avoid being outside but when I do I just dress for the current weather and what kind of day I’m having. Sometimes I just can not keep warm, other days I overheat easily (thanks broken body thermostat!) I don’t like to wear 100 layers as it’s just too tiring to put on and take off so I just hurry instead and use heating cape or pad when I get back indoors lol
Oh, and The Bodyshop Hemp cream is amazing! Just wish it didn’t stink so much lol When I don’t want a strong smelling hand lotion, Neutrogena has a really nice fast absorbing hand cream with some Norwegian formula. I like it a lot! I had really dry knuckles earlier tonight and put some Neutrogena cream on a couple of hours ago, now my hands feel super soft again (and super soft is my normal, even after almost 5 years in a wheelchair)
awww thank you for your tips. Yes the hemp cream really doesn't smell so good. I use the neutrogena one too! xx
For me the heating pads and cape and so on is a life saver lol For gloves, if you can, try to get your hands into a pair of Tegera Pro. They're worker gloves, but very durable and they come in both summer and winter edition and now also a water proof version. They don't look super fancy, but then it also doesn't matter since gloves get awfully dirty from push rims anyway lol I go through about 2 pairs of Tegera Pro per year (one winter and one summer pair) but only wear gloves full time in winter, in the warmer seasons (or less cold...) I only really wear gloves if it's raining or if my EDS is acting up so I feel the need to have better grip that day. Not always easy propelling with hands that has bones that like to go on adventure on their own hehe
ahh i'm so scared about moving to Canada in dorms soon! I've never had winters where I live, I really hope it's manageable at least
I wished you could link some of these in Amazon
carriage driving apron keeps your legs nice an warm
I was a professional drummer for years and those hand warmers you get at camping stores are very helpful.
Being handicapped (Polynuropothy) i always feel cold & i'll wear sweatpants even in direct florida sunshine. Shorts are only good for swimming or at night under a blanket.
One of my best investments for the rainy cold winters in Vancouver have been a pair of light snowboarding pants. Not so easy to remove fast, but great if you're going to be outside for longer amounts of time. They keep you really warm and dry and you don't have to worry about them sliding off or catching in tires. And then for my "jacket" I couldn't find a good feather free (I'm allergic) winter jacket, that didn't make a big uncomfortable lump under my bum when seated... but eventually I discovered that Fjallraven makes a winter cape! It's knee length on me (I'm quite short) so it fully covers my legs past my knees when seated, and while the insulation is fairly light, it's shockingly warm! I layer it over a thick polar fleece sweater/jacket and a couple shirts under that, and have been nice and toasty all winter. I was a little hesitant to get a cape, but I took a chance and absolutely love it!
I also hate winter, for all sorts of reasons. Bundling up is the least of them, though...it's getting around in snow that's the trouble. Around here, plows like to pile up snow in disabled parking spaces... because apparently it's too much bother to shove all the extra snow to the OTHER side of the parking area :(
In winter, I try to plan short trips and/or decent pain meds so I can park regular and use my cane instead of rolling walker. Needless to say, I just don't go out as much in winter.
Awesome tips, I do have a couple to add - I have found lined trousers are good for keeping your legs warm. They are water and wind resistant trousers with a light, warm lining. The other item is an electric under blanket that you can leave on while you sleep. We turn ours on high, to warm the bed before I get in, and then set the time and temperature setting depending on how chilled I feel I find my body completely relaxes in the warmth and I drop off to sleep quickly.
I have one of those blankets too - they are so fab for cold people and I don't need the heating on high all day now. I use a wheelchair cosy now and I have never been so warm outside. It's waterproof, windproof and fleece lined although it does lack aesthetic appeal, mine is plain navy which is inoffensive. I have even put a microwaveable wheat bag inside when the weather was freezing which helped keep my core or my feet warm depending where I put it :)
As soon as it hits 10°C or below I pull out my underpants and undershirt. Not ashamed, they are the best thing in my wardrobe. Ablebodied and 22.
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ahhh thank you I really appreciate your support. :)
I have found that thin ski socks that keeps my feet warm and walking boots my feet get cold when I am in my wheelchair
If your floor is wet and leaves are falling on it, it's time to get a new roof.
Omg I need the blanket in my life!!!
yes you do!!!!! I think they are on amazon. :)
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I'd never considered the specific challenges of keeping warm in a wheelchair but as a person recovering from anorexia who lacks that vital fat layer your tips on keeping warm are invaluable! I love your honesty and your videos! For me, thermal leggings and a thermal top are essential - I love the super skin tight ones Uniqlo do; under literally everything I wear, from jeans to tights to tshirts. A girl at my art school is trying to bring in ski salopettes as a fashion statement and I swear to god if she manages it come winter I won't wear anything else!
You have good information. However, you're harming your message with all the overacting you do.
0:15 There's some here...
1:46 ...and here.
I do like your tip to repurpose clothing items.
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