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This is a great product that was recommended my a mother whose child struggles with handwriting and grip strength.  The child’s classroom teacher purchased some for other children to access who were struggling with handwriting as well. Click here to purchase.

The Beats By Dre Solo headphones are wonderful for children who are bothered by noise.  The headphones come in many fun colors and are very comfortable wear.  They also offer amazing sound when listening to music. The “solo” headphones are perfect for reducing noise in most places for children.  Although they retail for approximately $200, you can find discounted and/or refurbished pairs at https://www.groupon.com.

The mission of Ben’s Blankets is to create and give weighted blankets to disabled children who otherwise would not be able to have one. Ben’s Blankets is a nonprofit and we make free or at-cost blankets created by an unpaid volunteer workforce. The blankets are handmade by a small team of seamstresses across the country. We make sure to use with the highest quality materials available, such as polypropylene plastic beads to weight the blankets and high quality quilting cotton.

Billy Footwear uses a Flip Top technique so individuals can step into the shoe with no obstruction and zip the shoe back up.  Depending on the width of your AFO, you child might be able to wear these shoes.  The shoes come in a couple of styles and lots of colors.  They also sell their shoes at  amazon.com, zappos.com, nordstrom.com, and select Nordstrom Stores.

Darn Tough is a great sock for children who wear AFO’s and/or have sensitivity issues.  Their socks are very soft and don’t hold in moisture.  They also make a sock that is long enough to go under AFO’s and they come in fun designs!  Check them out at http://darntough.com/kids.

The Freedom all-terrain stroller is a great stroller that is capable of supporting a child or adult with special needs weighing up to 200 pounds.  It folds pretty easily and comes with a swivel wheel to attach if needed. Click here for more information.

This razor has been recommended by several parents.  They report that they can either help their son shave and/or their son is able to complete shaving by themselves because of the safety features.

Are you tired of purchasing velcro shoes or does your child struggle with tying their shoes?  Here is a clever fix.  Lock Laces allow your child to have lace shoes but they do not have to struggle with tying.  They are simple to install in any shoes and easy to use.  Skirack in Burlington carries them or you can purchase them on amazon.

Nike has created an amazing shoe to wear with AFO’s!  The Revolution 3 Flyease has a zipper/velcro system that allows children to independently put on their shoes.  They also have a Air Zoom Pegasus 33 FlyEase which is a little pricier and a basketball shoe.  These shoes are specifically designed for AFO’s.

BENEFITS

Designed to help accommodate a variety of braces or ankle-foot orthotics
Mesh upper has seamless overlays for a snug, breathable fit
Phylon midsole for lightweight cushioning
Waffle outsole with rubber pods for durable traction
Deep flex grooves promote natural motion
Wide forefoot accommodates wider feet

For more information visit Nike Zoom Pegasus FlyEase.

These swings are wonderful at regulating a child’s engine.  We had one installed in our basement and our child uses frequently.  Check out https://funandfunction.com for information about the platform or other swings.

Thinx are underwear that individuals can wear during their menstrual cycle.  The underwear hold up to 4 tampons worth and are very comfortable.  They come in many styles, colors, and are washable.  Definitely worth checking out!