Classes
Play time and classes are one of the best and hardest parts of your baby being in a spica cast, not just for your baby, but for you also.
I was so nervous going back to the classes we had always done with Evie now in the cast. I was worried about how much Evie could be involved, the judgement from other parents or if she could get hurt.
Although I found it hard watching all the other children starting to crawl or walk knowing Evie would not be doing that for a long while or at all if the cast did not work, it was also so good for Evie. It kept her development going and allowed her to see past our 4 walls.
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Below are some toys and classes that I found really filled our days to keep Evie occupied and stimulated. The classes are not just for your baby, they are also for you, mentally.
Activity Cube
At home toys
Play time
Busy boards and books
Someone was kind enough to gift Evie a busy board for her birthday. It was really good for Evie to hold onto and to help her develop her motor skills and hand eye coordination. It kept her busy and distracted which was crucial during her time in the cast.
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Argos busy board ​
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Another version of this is a busy book. Evie still plays with her one to this day. This was the best way to teach her hand eye coordination and gave her the chance to take time and focus on something.
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Ball pit
We got the Aldi ball pit for Evie and my goodness it was a saviour for us and for her. It had an excellent thick foam base that could be removed but was so soft for Evie's feet to be on. We had to prop her up on a cushion still due to her fixed leg position. We would then put the ball pit up against a sofa or something to support her back if she wanted to be upright. She would have endless fun playing with the balls or anything else we threw in there with her.
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B&Q ball pit​​
Activity cube
Evie absolutely loved her activity cube. She would play with it all day if she could. It had lots to move and all different sides so it provided her with endless fun and interest. Also helped her further with her hand eye coordination and fine motor skills.
We would put her either in her tiny throne or as seen here in the bean bag that had a harness fitted so she couldn't fall forward.
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Seesaw and ride on cars
We were amazed and thrilled to find that Evie could still sit on her seesaw and her ride on car. The seesaw she generally was able to hold onto herself, although we always stayed very close by.
The ride on car she needed us to hold on to her and push her around but she loved it and was something different for her to enjoy and experience. It also stopped her from being stuck in one location all the time.
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