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You can make a small barrel seat quite easily from a 5 gallon plastic pail to support a child while sitting on the floor. The back can be cut high for children who require a great deal of support or low for those that do not. It can be cut off periodically to gradually decrease support as the child...
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Materials:1 - 26" X 1" X 12" Pine Plank1 - 26" X 12" Foam Cushion3 A Yard Vinyl Fabric2 - Stationary Wheels/Casters1 - Swivel Wheel/Caster12 - 3" Wood Screws28 - #14, 1 1/2" Wood Screws4 - 5/16" Washers3' - 2" X 4"4 - 1 1/4" Floor Flanges4 - 1 1/4" Threaded PVC Adapters4 - 1 1/4" X 8"PVC2 - 1 1/4"...
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It’s often hard to get children that are deaf and blind moving toward adults. In this situation, a simple desk-top fan was used to encourage a deaf and blind child to move toward his mother. The child didn’t like the cool breeze so he moved toward his mother where it was warm and comforting. After...
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What about those children who are just beginning to sit but are still very fragile so they can't be left sitting? This was made from a piece of ABS plastic, white Ethefoam (or any firm foam), and 3M Spray adhesive. The child sits on the plastic, which keeps the foam from moving as they lean on it....
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Using a hula hoop, have the child stand outside the hoop and hold on. You stand across from the child, also holding the hoop. Have the child walk using the hoop for stability.
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A variety of bolsters and mats can easily be made from items around the house. Large cans, oatmeal boxes, mailing tubes and other items in the shape you need to support the child can be taped together, wrapped with foam and/or toweling and made into bolsters that will hold a child in a desired...
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This idea can help children with low vision. Using masking tape, create a path for them to follow to help them get around the house. You can also use the masking tape during play and map out a maze on the floor for the child to follow.
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Play pools are wonderful for various activities with young children. Kids love to play in water, and it's a great way to cool off! For a child who needs support in sitting upright, try using a bath ring seat in the play pool. If greater support is needed there are a variety of bath and/or...
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Add a phonebook or cans of food to your child’s push or riding toy to weight it down so it doesn’ttip over.
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Secure nonstick shelf liner or nonskid carpet material on the seat of ride-ons to keep a child from slipping off.
