Saturday, December 17, 2011

Crocodile walk

Just two weeks until we leave for camp!! With Christmas being right around the corner I know the time is going to fly by! The donations have not stopped and we are left feeling SO loved and supported. Please know that even though we have raised enough money for camp, the remainder is going towards great thing for Ryder. His new walker being one and his leg braces are next on our list. Thank you all so so much!!!


We received an early Christmas present on Friday morning.....Ryder's walker FINALLY came!! Honestly at the rate it was moving I really didn't think it would get here before we left. It sat at customs for over two weeks and in total we waited a full month for it to arrive. Next time we need something we will have it shipped to the states and just go pick it up ourselves. Lesson learnt. None the less, it is here now and Ryder is one happy little boy using it!


We have been having a hard time walking outside as it's getting colder, so tonight we thought we'd take the drive out the Qplex to try out the walking track. It was awesome. It would have been better if there wasnt a hockey game going on, as Ryder was VERY distracted but he had a lot of fun and really that is all the matters. The track is 1km when walked around five times. Ryder managed to walk around two full times, which i think is absolutely amazing! For sure the furthest he's walked to date. 

Here the boys are getting distracted again... haha 

And here is the boy in action!! :)

I just wanted to also talk a bit about the walker for anyone who may come across this and is interested in buying one. This is the fourth walker he has tried and to me the best. It is called the Crocodile Gait Trainer made by Snug Seat. So far I am in love with this walker and really think it is one of the best out there for transitioning from a full on gait trainer to rear walker. The walker comes just as a basic rear walker and you can add as much supports as needed, this being the reason I think it is classified as a "gait trainer" on most sites. The wheels are awesome! They come standard with the walker and have speed control, anti reverse back wheels (unlike a lot of other walkers when put in anti reverse they don't slip or slide back at all!) and you can have the front wheels either swivel or lock straight. The wheels are also on the larger side making it easier to go on uneven ground and even grass :) We purchased the pelvic pad and lateral supports to help keep Ryder centered, an attendant bar to help steer him while he's learning and a fold down seat for when he get's a bit older and can pull it down when he may need to have a rest. Very happy with this purchase :)

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