Skitter Car works in Phsyical Therapy with Special Needs Child

Clara-Bear does not have a lot of options for ride on toys that she can use independently. She reached the point where she was strong enough to move a toy along with her feet at the same time that she hit a growth spurt. She is too weak for the ride on toys designed for pre-schoolers but too tall for the more lightweight infant ride ons. Hard to believe that a five year old who's still wearing a size 3T pant is too tall for a ride on toy.

This is part of the reason I am so excited by our Skitter Car. What started out as a way to get Clara-Bear moving on her own while she is gaining strength and coordination has become a regular part of her Physical Therapy. The Skitter is helping Clara-Bear gain strength and progress towards using a riding toy without needing assistance.

The Skitter Car is a little different than most ride on toys. The feet are extended out in front of the rider and the arms do all the work. The rider moves his arms side to side by swinging the elbows back and forth, and this magically makes the Skitter go. The Skitter requires less balance and less coordination than a traditional bicycle. It sits low to the ground and is lightweight.

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