Assistive devices for children: product variety makes family life easier

For many disabled children, mobility is the first step towards independence. Products such as the rehab strollers by Thomashilfen play a central role in this. The company offers a wide range of strollers and buggies specially designed for children with various disabilities. The models are easily adaptable and offer well-designed features such as ergonomic seating systems that promote a healthy posture and flexible chassis that can be adapted to different everyday needs. Robust and durable, the products are also easy to use, making family life easier.

Kangoo specializes in flexible and all-terrain mobility solutions for children. The company's products are designed to help families keep their lives active and accessible. A special highlight is the beach tire for the Kangoo Classic. This solution allows families to drive the stroller effortlessly on sand, making beach visits much easier. This adaptation rethinks and expands mobility so that children can participate even more in shared experiences.

With the Multiroller rehab buggy, RehaNorm offers a solution that combines both functionality and adaptability. The Multiroller can be equipped with a new, power-assisted pushing aid that helps parents move forward with less effort, even on challenging terrain. In addition, the rehab buggy can be customized with various configuration options to grow with the child's needs. In addition to the Rehab Buggy, RehaNorm also offers seating aids designed for everyday use at home. These ergonomic aids promote a healthy posture and make it easier for children to sit comfortably for longer periods – whether they are eating, playing or learning. RehaNorm impressively demonstrates how well-designed and individualized products can improve both mobility and everyday situations.

In addition to mobility, it is often the little things that make everyday life easier. Schuchmann offers a wide range of products for children with disabilities and their families. In particular, the company's innovations, which Schuchmann also presented at REHACARE 2024, set new standards: the new Boogie Drive is an electrically assisted drive system for rehab buggies that makes handling easier for parents and caregivers, especially over longer distances or inclines.

The portfolio is complemented by the Madita Fun, a seating aid with integrated height adjustment that supports a child's freedom of movement and at the same time promotes an ergonomic posture. In the area of bathing aids, too, Schuchmann convinces with new, adaptable solutions that offer both comfort for children and safety for parents. Self-determination is also a particularly important goal for Schuchmann's new products. Children should be able to develop as independently as possible.

In the area of home care, Burmeier's RemoBed brand focuses on care beds that are characterized by intuitive operation. Children can control them themselves, which not only promotes their independence but also reduces the amount of care required from parents. Such developments underline the importance of giving children the feeling that they can actively participate in their own daily lives.

Assistive devices not only give children physical freedom, but also open up new educational opportunities. Mercado Medic's adjustable desk is a prime example of how ergonomic furniture can help children with homework or creative activities. The ability to adjust the tilt angle shows how design and functionality can work together to encourage active participation in a school setting.

Anyone looking for comprehensive information on aids for children with disabilities will find valuable support on platforms such as rehaKIND and FiNiFuchs. The international association rehaKind unites the interests of families, professionals and manufacturers in order to sustainably improve the provision of aid for children. With innovative approaches and targeted information campaigns, the association overcomes bureaucratic hurdles in order to facilitate access to aids for those affected. The inclusion of Messe Düsseldorf as a new member is particularly noteworthy. This cooperation not only strengthens the presence of pediatric aids at events such as REHACARE, but also creates a platform to make innovations accessible to a wide audience. rehaKIND thus makes a decisive contribution to building networks, supporting families in their search for suitable solutions, and promoting accessibility.

FiNiFuchs also provides comprehensive information for families with disabled children. Founded by two mothers who know from their own experience how challenging everyday life can be, the platform serves as an information and review portal for children's assistive devices. Parents can not only discover products such as rehab buggies, seating aids or communication aids, but also benefit from other people's experiences and reviews, and find out about the latest developments from individual manufacturers. The site is complemented by a magazine that provides practical tips on topics such as applying for assistive devices or therapies.

The variety of assistive devices for children reflects the innovation and commitment of the players involved. From mobility aids and daily living aids to educational furniture, they all help give children with disabilities and their families more freedom and quality of life. An important step towards a more equitable future.

Jennifer Meyer
REHACARE.com