Author: Kathleen Washington, Jean C. Deitz, Owen R White, Irene S Schwartz
Source: Physical Therapy Volume 82, Number 11. November 2002 pp 1064-1076
Four infants ages 9 to 18 months, who were unable to sit alone were provided with an individually fitted contoured foam seat insert. They were tested 1) sitting in a high chair without a foam cushion, 2) sitting in a highchair with a thin layer of foam as a cushion and 3) in a highchair with the individually contoured seat cushion. The testing included an assessment of their sitting posture and the amount of time they used their hands to play with a toy. The children had better posture with the contoured foam cushion but not clear difference was observed in their ability to free their hands to play with toys. Mothers reported that the foam cushions improved their child?s ability to play independently, interact with other family members, and helped free mothers for household tasks and care giving.
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