outdoor play

Cat scratching posts are not just for scratching, they make great communication devices too! A carpeted cat scratching post can be used as a symbol holder during play in the sandbox. After you’re done, use a vacuum to clean the sand off. This device isn’t just for the sandbox. It’s also great during playtime on the floor.

Cat scratching posts are not just for scratching, they make great communication devices too! A carpeted cat scratching post can be used as a symbol holder during play in the sandbox. After you’re done, use a vacuum to clean the sand off. This device isn’t just for the sandbox. It’s also great during playtime on the floor.

This inexpensive stander was designed by an O.T. and can be easily built by someone with minimal carpentry skills.

Directions:

• Wrap a dishtowel around the child’s body to provide more support while standing.
• Wrap magazines around the child’s legs and secure with pieces of fabric. This will give the child more support when walking.

Directions:
Slice a metal coffee can along one side and through the bottom; this allows the can to be pried open. A hole the size of the exact diameter of the tricycle’s post should be cut into the bottom of the can. The can, can then be placed around the post with the bottom resting on the fender strap. A scrap of wood can be nailed inside to stabilize the upper portion of the can. Tape the can closed. Pad and cover with vinyl so that the child’s leg does not stick to the post.

A strap that was manufactured as a backwasher with handles on each end was used to help a child crawl. This child was moving his legs in an attempt to crawl, but his arms were not quite strong enough to bear his weight. The strap was placed around the child’s chest to hold the upper body above ground in order to facilitate crawling.

Materials Needed:
A. 2- 24” lengths of 3/4” Schedule 40 PVC (drill holes at 6” and 13” from one end on both lengths)
B. 2- 10” lengths of 3/4” Schedule 40 PVC (drill hole at 4” from one end on both lengths)
C. 1- 12 1/2” length of 3/4” Schedule 40 PVC
D. 2– 11” lengths of 3/4” Schedule 40 PVC
E. 2– 6 1/2” lengths of 3/4” Schedule 40 PVC (drill hole at 4 1/2” from one end on both lengths)
F. 2– 6” lengths of 3/4” Schedule 40 PVC
G. 2– 3” lengths of 3/4” Schedule 40 PVC

Directions:

1. Use 5-ply plywood.
2. Overall measurements are 36 x 27 inches
3. Attach four 2-inch hard rubber casters
4. Attach three adjustable straps across the bottom of board, at the two lower corners, to hold the legs, and at the center where the board narrows for the chest, to hold the trunk in position.

Secure nonstick shelf liner or nonskid carpet material on the seat of ride-ons to keep a child from slipping off.

Add a phonebook or cans of food to your child’s push or riding toy to weight it down so it doesn’t
tip over.