As a caregiver, taking my client to appointments in a transfer chair had two major pain points: my purse, and hers.
I would saunter around with two purses hanging off my shoulders, two hands on the wheelchair handles, and bags in my client’s lap. I found this experience frazzling, disorganized, and, not to mention, painful on my shoulders and back.
I needed a way to carry things while pushing a wheelchair that did not involve turning myself into a human coat rack.
Enter: the Wheelchair Bag with a crossbody Strap by CmePosh on Etsy.
When you are pushing a transfer chair, your hands are already occupied. This very quickly becomes a problem when you also need to carry a purse, your client’s purse, appointment paperwork, water bottles, tissues, phones, wallets, medication, glasses, snacks, books, and jackets.
A wheelchair bag gave us one central place to put the things we actually needed.
What I liked immediately was that it was practical without looking utilitarian. It comes in appealing prints that look like any other purse or accessory.
When I asked CmePosh if I could feature the bag, she shared:
“It means a lot to me to provide walker and wheelchair bags and accessories that are both functional and fashionable, helping users feel happy and confident.”
CmePosh's products ship out of California, come quickly, and the message response time is rapid, personal and friendly. I also since purchased other accessories which I love, such her waterproof rollator seat cover. This product was made specifically to fit my client's walker; custom-made! Not only was the material customizable in size, but we also chose the pattern she liked the best.
This bag has served four purposes I can think of off the top of my head.
First, it gave us a place to put both of our purses, with room for extras. Instead of carrying everything on my shoulders or placing bags in my client’s lap, I could put things in one secure place.
Second, it helped me help my client in and out of the transfer chair when we got in and out of the car. The wheelchair bag made it simple: I could just throw her purse in the back of the chair while helping her get safely in the car.
Third, the crossbody strap meant I could carry it as a regular bag when we were not using the wheelchair. This was especially helpful when going from the car to the chair, or from the chair back inside.
Fourth, once we were back at home, it also worked as a walker bag. I loved that it was not limited to one mobility aid. It could move with us depending on what my client needed that day. In a way it is more ‘bang for your buck’ because it is useful in multiple contexts.
A tote bag does not securely attach to a wheelchair or transfer chair. It can slide around, hang awkwardly, or get in the way of the wheels.
A backpack can be clunky. It can stick out too far, tangle near the wheels, or make the chair feel harder to maneuver.
This wheelchair bag stayed in place and fit the back of the chair perfectly. It did not protrude or impede the wheels. It did not feel bulky.
The bag attaches securely to the wheelchair, transfer chair, or walker. The clips are helpful because they make it easy to take the bag on and off without wrestling with straps.
I also liked that the straps on this bag are removable, and the clips that attach to the wheelchair handles are adjustable. That flexibility makes it easier to use with different mobility aids, including a wheelchair, transfer chair, or walker.
For me, yes. Completely.
Instead of carrying two purses, balancing bags, and trying to keep everything from sliding around, I had one place for our things in an easily accessible place.
The bag is large enough to keep a substantial amount of items in it, and has pouches inside to organize your items, as well.
Sometimes the best wheelchair accessories are not complicated. This single purchase has made a huge difference in our outings with a transfer chair. No more juggling bags. Just one, well-fitting product that eliminated that pain point.
