After a frustrating debacle with Early Intervention, we decided to go privately for Parker's first pair of orthotics. They are Sure Step SMOs...don't ask me what that means, though! Essentially, they are braces that buckle around his ankle and the top of his foot to give him more support when he is walking. His low muscle tone allows for easier accidents, especially in already-clumsy toddlers.
Right now, we are in the "watch and build up" phase, where we increase his wear-time each day and watch for any irritation or markings on his feet. By the end of this week, he will be wearing them 8-10 hours per day...ie: any time he has on shoes or is active, he needs to have on his orthotics.
Parker SO badly wants to stand up and run around. He is able to pull himself to standing easily now, but is still working on standing independently....it is all about technique :) He pulls himself up onto things anytime he can....causing us to learn quickly to childproof areas that weren't already on our radar (ie: a kids book shelf we had in his playroom is no longer in his playroom). As he gets used to his orthotics, it will be interesting to see the support they provide him!
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