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THE FROG

Talk to your physical therapist to decide if this device is appropriate for your child.

The Frog allows a child to move around on their tummy without needing to use their legs!

TO BE A GOOD CANDIDATE FOR THE FROG, YOUR CHILD SHOULD….

• Be able to hold their head up for 15+ seconds

• Be able to move their arms

• Be at least 7 months old in order to be motivated to move forward

• Tolerate being on their tummy (adjustments for traches, G or G-J tubes can be made to relieve pressure)

A fun, lightweight, zippy mobility device developed by a parent!

If your child has difficulty moving on their tummy,

the Frog could greatly enhance their success!

THERAPEUTIC BENEFITS OF USING THE FROG

ü Strengthens shoulder, neck, and back muscles

ü Allows your child to independently explore and develop sense of curiosity about their environment

ü Lets your child play with other kids at the same level

ü Because of how easily the Frog moves, it motivates children who otherwise have a hard time moving, to propel forward or backward

ü The Frog is very lightweight and works well on carpet, tile, wood, and in tight spaces.

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HOW TO HELP YOUR CHILD BE SUCCESSFUL USING THE FROG

WHAT SETS THE FROG APART

THE FROG

Ø Your child initially needs to learn that they have to lift their head and push with their arms into the ground to use the Frog, just like lying on their tummy propped on hands or elbows. Allow your child to experience that when pushing with their arms, the front end of the Frog will go up and when bending their arms, the front end of the Frog will go down.

Ø If your child is initially not able to use the Frog, the wheels can be moved forward so that less strength is required and the device is less likely to tip forward.

Ø Start by having your child push through both arms while lying on the stationary Frog, later progressing to use only one arm. While in this position, allow your child to engage in something enjoyable for them, like working on a puzzle, reading a book, or playing with a ball or favorite toy.

Ø Help your child move the Frog forward by moving their arms as they would to belly crawl, either one arm at a time or moving both arms together.

Ø It may take a little bit of time for your child to adjust to using this device to move. Create fun ways to motivate your child to move with the Frog!

ü The position of the wheels can be adjusted to require more or less arm strength to move based on your child’s needs

ü The teeter totter of the frame over the wheels gives the child feedback to push through their arms

ü If your child is tired and wants to rest while on the Frog, they can easily tip forward by lowering their arms to rest their head on any surface

FROM OTHER DEVICES

The Frog is intended for indoor use only and should be used with caution around stairs. Supervision is necessary for the child’s safety while in the Frog.