DIY Ice/Cold Packs

Using a clean leftover feeding bag (from a mechanical feeding pump)
or thick freezer bag (small quart size) add the following ingredients:

2 cups water
1 cup rubbing alcohol
Food coloring for the blue tint (optional)

Place in the freezer until frozen or gelled.  Use in feeding
backpacks as cold packs or as swelling reduces/boo-boo
aids.

If using a feeding bag, you can tie off the extension line with a thick piece of twine or yarn, though it is not recommended to cut it off (which may cause significant leaks).

 

Banish Lint

Surgical tape makes a great lint remover without
leaving glue residue behind on dark clothing!

Inexpensive Wheelchair Coat/Blanket

Snuggie Brand or Slanket Brand - available online -
reverse blankets with sleeves make inexpensive,
quick, and cute solutions for keeping kiddos
in wheelchairs warm and comfortable in cold temps
or for transport from home to car.
They pack away easily in "Go Bags" too.

Save yourself the time and struggles trying to put a coat on your child in a wheelchair, and save some money too!   (Wheelchair coats start at $100 and up).

Cookie Sheet Play Station

Cookies sheets make a great magnet play
stations for developing fine motor skills, communication, choice making, and good old fashioned play.