Recently a fellow blogger was writing about how her daughter could benefit from more vestibular stimulation.When a child's ability to create their own vestibular stimulation is limited we have to look to other ways for them to get that. This is important for kids with Cerebellar Hypoplasia and is the primary reason that we installed a hammock swing in our TV room back in 2012, since in rainy Seattle it isn't always enjoyable to use the one we have outside. Putting a swing inside our house was one of the best things we've done. In addition to swinging Ainsley very quickly started putting her arms over the hammock so that she could spin herself in circles. Any busy special needs mom knows that the best "therapies" are fun and if the child can do it without assistance then that is even better!
Here is a link to where you can purchase the SouthPaw rotational device. The carabiners I got at REI. Here is a link to where you can purchase the same handmade hammock swing we have, from HangLoose Hammocks. Or here is a swing chair that could be used for a child that needs more enclosure, or this one for a child that needs even more support. There are no doubt countless options to suit your needs if you look around. The bonus for us is that it solved a seating issue in our TV room. The big kids sometimes fight over who gets to sit there. Every kid who comes to visit loves it too.
It's fun, it's a place for anyone to sit, it's therapeutic, it's awesome!
Love, love, love! Thank you SO much for sharing this and the video - I love how Ainsley patiently waited for you to show the rotation piece and clips before she went spinning! I can't wait till we get ours!!!
This is very informative article you presented here. Thanks for sharing this hammock swing with us. The rotation style of this swing is very nice. Your video is also very clear to understand.
I am a very happy twelve year old. I have learned to explore and navigate this world in my own special way. I've been through more in my short time than most people ever will in their entire life but that doesn't get me down. If I like you I just might flash you a smile that will melt your heart.
I am Ainsley's mom and the author of this blog. I am also mom to Ainsley's big sister Evie and brother Adrian. Normal life seemed busy and challenging enough before Ainsley came around in 2006. Managing the care of a medically complex special needs child is something I never imaged yet together as a family somehow we do and life is good.
Now days it seems everyone has a blog so perhaps sharing personal details of your life over the Internet no longer needs explanation, yet I will. Ainsley's blog was created in March 2008 in preparation for a medical trip to Cincinnati, OH. At that time many families like ours used services like CaringBridge to help friends and families stay up to date on the status child's health. Instead we chose the blog format and are so glad we did. In addition to being a way to share information with our friends and family it has served as a sort of diary of our experiences. There are many times that I refer back to it for information about a surgery or procedure, or forgotten details about something that happened or to just to simply find a date. Over the years I've had parents contact me to say that the blog has been helpful to them in one way or another and that means a lot to me. Like me, many parents of medically complex kids are looking for information on how best to help their child, especially in the early years. Sharing our stories helps.
Love, love, love! Thank you SO much for sharing this and the video - I love how Ainsley patiently waited for you to show the rotation piece and clips before she went spinning! I can't wait till we get ours!!!
ReplyDeleteThat baby swing is amazing! And this post makes me just want to snuggle with a baby! Haha!
ReplyDeleteThis is very informative article you presented here. Thanks for sharing this hammock swing with us. The rotation style of this swing is very nice. Your video is also very clear to understand.
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