Pediatric Bathing Aids for Special Children

1
Pediatric Bathing Aids for Special Children
Pediatric bathing aids alone bring in many
questions - What kind of bathroom safety would it
provide? What aids does it talk about? Is it an
industry-specific name for grab rails and bars?
Or it has something customized, especially for
children, such as a bathtub for kids or
children's chairs. If you're thinking about such
questions, then you're right on your point.
Generally, bathroom aids are the term used for
the elderly or the disabled ones. So, why do we
use it to cater to the needs of special needs
children? Heres the answer.
The Need for Pediatric Bathing Safety Special
needs children generally have decreased muscle
and are fragile. So, they require equipment that
would protect them whether in the tub or
toileting. Besides, children who experience
tremors require a great deal of support to
prevent injury. Limitation in trunk support also
requires positioning support. Bathrooms also
tend to have wetter surfaces, increasing the risk
of falls. Hence, pediatric bathing
aids. Protection is not the only reason to
choose pediatric bathing aids. It also provides
comfort and support. It makes the bathing
experience soothing and less painful for the
children. So, how to choose pediatric bathroom
safety?

• What to Look for When Choosing Bathroom Pediatric
  Safety
• Pediatric bathing aids come in a variety of
  configurations that can suit several needs.
  Here's what to consider
• Will you train the child for the toilet?
• Bathroom aids such as a toileting system allow
  you to convert the equipment in the shower off of
  the toilet, over the toilet, or remove the base
  to use on the top of the toilet. This kind of
  flexible aid makes it easy for children. Also,
  it would curb the need for multiple products.
• Toileting or bathing?

2

• Do you know that you can use most of the
  pediatric aids for both - bathing and toileting?
  However, some of the aids offer more adaptation.
  It could be a lucrative option for parents who
  are looking for aids for both the process. The
  two-in-one solution will cut the cost.
• While choosing one, look for a seat that would
  offer toileting adjustment for positioning with
  tilt-in-space.
• What would be the best position for the child?
• It may happen that you can't tilt your child for
  better access or positioning. In that case, an
  aid that provides full tilt maneuverability
  would be best. While choosing the aid, make sure
  that it offers various accessories to customize
  the amount of support required.
• Tub or shower?
• Using aids in the tub presents a different kind
  of challenge than using aids in the shower. For
  instance, if a kid has complex seating, seating
  in the tub may create a lot of pressure and pain.
  In such cases, children's chairs for the
  bathroom could be an effective solution. Also,
  when we talk about tubs, the caregiver would
  have to lift the child in and out of the tub,
  which can be difficult and painful if the child
  has fragile and weak muscles.
• So, you need to look for aids that could tackle
  this problem. However, you need to consider your
  tub size while choosing the aid. Also, check how
  reclined you want to see for the child, and
  lastly, consider the child's ability in terms of
  motion, tone, and positioning. Go for a bath seat
  that will provide recline options as well as
  support.
• What about growth spurts?
• While choosing the pediatric bathing aid, you
  need to consider your child's growth. A piece of
  equipment that's good for the present won't be
  helpful next year. So choose one that's flexible
  and can be adjusted for size as the child grows.
  It would not only reduce your efforts but also
  help financially. Flexible equipment that costs
  high but can be used for 5-6 years or more is a
  profitable investment.
• That's it!
• Consider these points and choose the right
  pediatric bathing aid for your child.

3
(No Transcript)