Less hands, more help!

Arm splints can be used on children not only for therapy but to help prevent extra "assistance" when doing tracheostomy care, replacing gtubes and gtube care, picc line or port care/replacement, snipping finger nails, baths, hairstyling, hair shampooing, hair cuts, etc. We aren't suggesting you restrain your child - NO! - we simply suggest you extend the length of their arm therapy time so that you can get more detailed personal care done without little helping hands!

Pediatric arm splints and immobilizers can be purchased at www.medi-kid.com

Take Extra

Always carry extra. You never know when you will get stuck out longer than planned, spill, or just need more. I always carry extra diapers, medicine, food, and a change of clothes for my little one.

Reuse Packing Paper

We all get tons of boxes per month for our children's supplies - make sure to save the packing paper to use as crafting paper for finger-painting or sensory projects (play in pudding, whipped
cream or even shaving cream).  Bubble wrap also makes a great tactile and auditory sensory activity.  Have your kiddo walk on bubble wrap or help them pop it with their hands.

Save your strength

Using a pill splitter or crusher will help save your wrists and hands
from overuse (or worsening carpal tunnel issues) from the difficult task of attempting to process hard-to-crush medications on your own.  They can be purchased at any mainstream pharmacy or online for under $5.