It is GREAT for her physically (our PT gave it a thumbs UP!). It has 3 different heights so that as she grows it grows. With the changing of the height it allows her feet to touch the ground, but NOT for her to just sit there, which helps her learn to put weight on her feet by either jumping or shifting side to side. It also really helps build her calf muscles. Children with Downs are very flexible, so when Trinity flexes her foot she can bend the TOP of her foot to the front of her leg. This jumping exercise helps her use her toes which strengthens her calf muscles which in turn will help her walk.
As it turns out Trinity loves it for playtime too!
For those looking for the toy it is called the Fisher Price Rainforest Jumperoo
Today has been a JUMPING kind of day...
The Mommy
I wish Miss T would share her endless energy with me;-)...look at her go! So cute!
ReplyDeleteYou and me both!!! If I could just take a smidge from her and a smudge from Tristan, put it in a bottle and then take out just a little everyday I would be SUPER WOMAN!..:)
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