Jaxon has been talking about " A Bicycle for months" He's seen it on Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Road Runner Rally and of course several other places kids his age see bikes. He is so fascinated by bikes and he just talks about them all the time. So I started researching how to get him his own bike. Jaxon can't just ride a regular tricycle. They don't provide the support he needs with his balance issues and he doesn't have the strength in his legs to pedal.
So online I found several types of bikes but without knowing more about them I had no idea which one to choose. So his occupational therapist at Easter Seal Capper Foundation got one of their bikes out at his appointment and we tried it out. As soon as she brought it in the room he started saying "A bicycle" "A bicycle" with a huge grin on his face. We got him on the bike and he wasn't so sure about having his feet strapped in but it is necessary to keep his feet on the pedals. As we rode the halls he became more comfortable and began shouting Ready Set GO!!
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| Here is his 1st ride. Wilma had to give him small pushes. As you can see in the picture the handles turn so he uses his hands to help it move also. |
This particular bike is called Amtryke and is made in Germany. It has foot pedals with straps, hand pedals so he can assist his feet to make it move and a seat belt. Also there is a handle on the back for Jason and I to give him a little push and steer him.
It is a very expensive tricycle so we asked all the grandparents for money early for Jaxon's birthday and they all agreed to pitch in and it just arrived yesterday. He is a very lucky little boy to have to such a great family. He was so excited when it arrived. He kept trying to sit on my lap and move the wheels and handles while I was trying to put it together. And he kept saying "Fix it" "I Fix It"
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| I was so excited when I saw this big box on our front porch!! |
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| 1st ride at home. |
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