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This page is :  > Equipment  > Advice  > For children  > Day to day  > Dressing
Equipment to help children dress

Dressing a disabled child and teaching them to dress themselves can be a time consuming process. It is important that both the child and the parent are well supported and comfortable during the process.

For a parent dressing a child who is unable to help, equipment which both supports the child and puts them at a comfortable height for the parent is important. For a child learning to dress themself, equipment which provides support during sitting and standing may be required.

Provision of equipment for dressing

Provision may include:

  • ladderback chairs

  • changing tables

  • benches.
When making any decisions about buying equipment, it is advisable to contact an occupational therapist, who will come and assess the child's daily living needs. The therapist will advise on possible solutions and may be able to provide some items of equipment on loan.

If you do decide to buy equipment privately, it is best to try it out first at a Disabled Living Centre (DLCs) (www.dlcc.co.uk). DLC's have a range of equipment on display, and they will be able to give information on what may be most suitable.

Ladderbacks/wall rails

A ladderback (or wall rail) is useful support for a child to hold onto when standing or when adjusting garments.

A ladderback allows the child to move their hands progressively up the rungs and also copes with the varying height of the rail needed as the child grows.

Changing tables

More physically disabled or dependent children may be easier to dress lying on a changing table which can be free-standing, height adjustable or wall fixed with a fold-up mechanism.

A portable or ceiling hoist may be necessary to transport the child and lift them on/off the bench from their bed/shower chair/wheelchair etc.

Benches

Children with less severe physical disabilities are often easier to dress in a sitting position where they can assist and learn to become more independent.

A bench allows the child to sit either side by side, astride with the parent in front or behind or with the parent astride and the child facing forwards between their legs.

You may need to consider:

  • the dimensions of the bench need to suit the child so they can sit comfortably astride with their feet flat on the floor

  • the bench needs to be long enough to take the child and adult behind each other

  • some benches have adjustable height legs, folding legs and accessories of back pads and knee block for extra support - important if the bench is used in play or when sitting at a table.
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