mimiTens
All, if your child has a limb difference and you live in a climate where mittens can help, consider a product from Canada called “mimitens”. These are mittens designed for limb difference hands that are intentionally created to stay ON. The clever design is certainly going to help an important issue for our children. Check them out at mimiTENS.com.
Note, I met the founder at the 2023 Hand Society meeting in Toronto and she is understandably passionate about the product- for good reason. I have no involvement in the company but believe it can help fill an important void for kids and families!
Also, I have a special place for families who create products for the community with limb differences. Many years ago my wife started an amazing company called Myself Belts. The belt was originally designed as a functional device to help kids who have trouble keeping their pants up. It quickly became apparent that it also fostered independence and could be helpful for those affected by a limb difference whether from birth or acquired. While she sold the business a few years back, it was an amazing journey for 20 years.