Looking for a small fabric footrest for my 3 year old son- any ideas?

mgatward

Hello all,
I'm trying to find a fabric footrest that I can use to support my 3 year old when I'm out and about. I want something that will pack quite small so I can carry around in my bag and that could be added to a range of chairs. Is this a bit wishful thinking or does anyone know where I might be able to find one?
Thanks I'm advance 

Cher_Alumni

Hi @mgatward and a warm welcome to our community. How are you and your son today?

I'm sure it isn't wishful thinking so lets put our heads together and have a look for you.  Just to check, have you explored a referral for an Occupational Therapist assessment if you think that might help/is appropriate?

Just to let you know, I've amended the thread of your title to help other more footrest savvy eyes spot it and also removed a duplicate so we can keep answers in this space for you

mgatward

Thank you @Cher_Scope and hello. We are muddling on through thank you. Yes, he has had OT assessments and has received a chair and buggy through this. They couldn't help me with this though and suggested I buy a step to place under the table. I don't think this would work as would be bulky, won't necessarily go under different tables and might not be high enough for him to rest his feet on. So im hoping for something I can attach to chair legs.

chiarieds

Hi @mgatward - & welcome to the community. I've had a look online, & wonder if something like this would work: https://www.completecareshop.co.uk/daily-living-aids/foot-leg-rests/inflatable-foot-and-leg-rest?sku=Q06175     or some here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/inflatable-foot-rest/s?k=inflatable+foot+rest

mgatward

Thank you @chiarieds The first one could be great for using on his smaller chair, so will get one for that. But it won't help him when we're out and about and sitting on dining style chairs as he is too high up off the ground. 

chiarieds

You're welcome @mgatward - there are some in the 2nd link that are not only inflatable, but also adjustable such as this one: https://www.amazon.co.uk/YORKING-Multifunctional-Inflatable-Footrest-Portable/dp/B08DXR7T1K/ref=sr_1_13?dchild=1&keywords=inflatable+foot+rest&qid=1627654727&sr=8-13

mgatward

They are clever @chiarieds but I'm just not convinced these are the style that would work best. Thinking under a dining table/restaurant table etc. Tricky one

chiarieds

Ok @mgatward - back to the drawing board! It would help if you would say why you feel your son needs a footrest, if you don't mind......or does he just need support sitting on say an adult-sized dining chair? I thought about some strong webbing, but I can't find anything that would attach to a dining chair's legs, sorry. There are booster seats/cushions that would fit around a dining chair; might they help?

mgatward

Oh thank you. You're being so helpful @chiarieds He uses too much energy when his feet hang or if his back is unsupported.  Sometimes he doesn't want to go in a highchair (his twin doesn't need to) so I place cushions, my rucksack or more recently an inflatable cushion that I bought behind his back. This helps with his fatigue but when he can't rest his feet, he slides forward, is extremely restless and finds it challenging/too tiring to eat. I've attached a photo of something I've just seen but can't get hold of...

chiarieds

Hi @mgatward - this seems to be an Australian website. I can see exactly where you're coming from now I see this. I don't know if you've considered contacting this lady....details here: https://nibbleandrest.co.uk/pages/contact-us

I've been singularly unsuccessful on finding this product on her website, so perhaps contact her. Other than that, what about this (or similar) for use at home, & elsewhere:  https://www.amazon.co.uk/Vine-Portable-Adjustable-Washable-Convenient/dp/B01HER8GO8/ref=pd_day0_4/261-4148480-7613317?pd_rd_w=cHgLx&pf_rd_p=8ec13b8a-30d2-48fc-8503-84c56766370d&pf_rd_r=NCD9R8E3DNZ8SNH27MNT&pd_rd_r=c289a0c0-9536-4648-9a68-d3275d73fdb8&pd_rd_wg=RCspy&pd_rd_i=B01HER8GO8&psc=1

Sorry for delay, for some reason I was unable to post for a while.

Just to add, I'm not sure about this, as if little ones have foot support, & don't want to go into a highchair, this can mean they arch their backs resisting, so perhaps something that holds him in his highchair in a supported fashion 'may' be better. However, you know your son best.

I'm coming from a background of being a physio (many years ago; so many years ago that we were also taught about OT as our city hospital didn't have any OTs), but also a background of treating babies & young children.

mgatward

@chiarieds I had already contacted them but have since received a reply. They will be back in stock in a few weeks- hooray!

Thank you for your help with this.