Magic Shoelaces for Special Kids
Hi there!
If you have a child in your life who struggles with shoelaces, you'll know how difficult it is, especially when they outgrow Velcro shoes.
Elliot is 10 but wears an adult size 6!! Because of his joint laxity, fine motor skill activities like tying shoelaces are a HUGE challenge for him.
There are no Velcro shoes available in his size that also suit his flat feet and his age so we've had a hard time lately with trips and falls and the frustration kicks in when he's in a hurry to get out the door.
More often than not he goes around with no shoes especially in this great weather but I can see anxiety levels rising again when shoes have to go on.
Scrolling through Facebook the other night I spotted an ad for Spectra Sensory Clothing and discovered they're a Belfast company who do all sorts of clothing for people with special needs.
I will look more into their sensory friendly clothing and let you know how that goes but for starters I ordered 2 sets of these shoelace replacements.
Shipping only took a couple of days and as you'll know, if a product solves a problem, price becomes less important but these were only a fiver a pair! (sterling)
They were really easy to put in his shoes and he now feels so confident about going to a Summer camp next week, which is all outdoor activities and watersports so he'll be in and out of his shoes a lot.
It really is the little things that make the biggest difference with these challenges our special kids face. Have you any other tips for making dressing easier? I'd love to hear in the comments!
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