Question

I know I just posted yesterday, but I have a question.  For those of you familiar with walkers. We've been watching Reagan for awhile now and trying different things to get her to stand.  It seems like when she receives extra support she's more willing to stand and attempt walking.  Most of the time the support needs to be in her chest region.  Our PT suggested we add a snug seat to our pediatric walker.  She said that the Gait Trainer might be too cumbersome and that Reagan didn't need that much support, but that a Snug Seat would be her best bet.  Have any of you ever used these?  What are your thoughts?  

Btw, we got her DAFO's yesterday. She screamed the entire time we were putting them on and adjusting.  Eventually she got used to them and stop whimpering.  It sure made me feel bad but it was amazing the change in her leg tone with the DAFO's.  Craziness.  I'm heading to the store today to buy socks and shoes! Wish me luck! 

DAFO's and Pediatric Walker

It's official.  These two things are going to be a permanent fixture in our home.  We've had the walker for two months now, but our PT told us today she would be surprised if Reagan was going to be able to be without the walker a year from now.  So now starts the process of trying to get our insurance to help cover the walker. 

Reagan was measured for her DAFO's today.  It was bittersweet.  I cried after our PT left.  I'm grateful for these devices, I'm grateful for a PT.  I know the braces will help her, but it's just another one of those little things that remind me our path is slightly different than others.  Hence the crying.  

We just ordered them and since we're paying out of pocket they should be here by the end of next week.  I would love to hear anything about DAFO's...  other than what my PT has told me I have no clue how to work them.  Do they wear them all day and all night?  Or just in the daytime? How long did it take your child to get adjusted to the extra weight?  Right now I have Reagan shoeless because she balances easier and is more willing to walk that way.  It sounds like the DAFO's work best with shoes on.  Right?   For those of you who have DAFO's, what has your experience been?  I know we'll have to buy bigger shoes.  Any suggestions? I don't even know how to put them on her.  Help!