One of the first things that the Occupational Therapist told us to get when Bubs began therapy was a trampoline. Our pediatrician echoed this purchase as well. The jumping on a trampoline engages the brain in some miraculous way.
The suggestion was for a mini trampoline for cold weather use. But we were also gifted a 12′ trampoline for warm days.
While trampoline have to be used wisely, I sing their praises loudly. Each have been a WONDERFUL tool to help Bubs calm himself.
When Bubs is having a rough day, I walk him to the trampoline. He zips up the netting and jumps around. He has recently added a ball to his jumping. He throws a ball up in the air and then jumps to where it comes down. (Remember how just 5 months ago he wouldn’t touch a ball!!)
We are looking forward to the weather staying warmer so that he can use it everyday.
