Toys for a Child in a Spica Cast
Keeping your child entertained and happy while in a spica cast can sometimes be difficult. The fact that most babies are very mobile and all over the place at the age that our daughter had her spica cast on, it was just unnatural for her to be semi-immobile. However, there are several things that we have seen other parents do online and some of the toys we have used to keep Natalie busy.
We have seen some parents with children who have created or found special desks. They are typically wider, and look similar to coffee tables where they can sit in a bean bag or umbrella chair to play with their toys.
Another popular type of toy for a child in a spica cast would be those that the child can ride on. Most are designed in ways that are not obstructing from sitting on it while in a cast.
We also have seen a mother who had a nice blown-up ball pit. Their daughter was able to sit in it in her bean bag chair and play. They said that it worked really well for their child.
Keep in mind that most children who are old enough to crawl will quickly learn that they can pull themselves along to different places in the house when they want to. Putting things down low that they enjoy playing with will help them feel more independent. Just keep in mind not to allow them to play with toys that can fit down into the spica cast. You should always keep a lookout for items that could potentially fall down into their cast. Also remember to keep clothing on them to help prevent that.