Q. What is the Leckey Squiggles Stander and how does it work?
A. Leckey Squiggles Stander is a 3-in-1 pediatric standing frame designed for children aged 1 to 5 years. It allows for prone, supine, and upright standing positions using a pivot base with pneumatic angle adjustment. This helps support posture, improve bone health, and increase functional reach, while adapting to a child’s unique growth and therapy needs.
Q. What positions does the Squiggles Stander support and what are their benefits?
A. Upright Standing: Ideal for kids with good trunk control but who can't stand independently
- Prone Standing: Offers anterior support while encouraging upper body use and weight-bearing.
- Supine Standing: Supports the back of the body with anterior and lateral aids, allowing for partial weight-bearing and promoting alignment of the head, trunk, pelvis, and legs.
- Each mode helps with motor development, circulation, pressure relief, and range of motion.
Q. Is the Leckey Squiggles Stander adjustable for growing children?
A. Squiggles Stander is fully adjustable and built to grow with your child from 29.5" to 43.5" in height and up to 48.4 lbs in weight.
- Chest Support: Height adjustable from 21.5” to 32”, width from 6.3” to 9”, and angle adjustable by ±30°.
- Hip Support: Height adjusts from 11.8” to 20.8”, width from 6.3” to 9”.
- Footplate: Tilt options include 10° plantarflexion and 10° dorsiflexion to accommodate rotation or leg length differences.
Q. Can I use the Leckey Squiggles Stander at home or in school?
A. This stander is lightweight, compact, and easy to disassemble, making it ideal for home use, school therapy sessions, or transport between locations. It’s designed for real-life environments and even comes with machine-washable covers in fun colors like blue, green, or pink.
Q. What activities can my child do while using the Squiggles Stander?
A. With the optional deep-set activity tray, your child can enjoy playtime, eating, reading, writing, or socializing while standing. The tray is height and angle adjustable:
- Tray height (from footplate):
- Prone: 21.9” to 32.5”
- Supine: 18.5” to 32.5”
- Tray angle tilt:
- Prone: up to 30°
- Supine: up to 40°
This makes daily activities more accessible and engaging.
Q. Is the Squiggles Stander easy to transport and store?
A. Leckey Squiggles is designed for convenience. It can be quickly disassembled for easy storage or transport, and its durable yet lightweight frame makes moving between bases or rooms simple for parents and caregivers.
Q. What are the therapy benefits of using the Squiggles Stander?
A. Using the Squiggles Stander regularly can:
- Improve posture and bone health
- Support pressure relief and circulation
- Enhance functional reach and motor skills
- Reduce abnormal muscle tone
- Encourage social interaction by standing at eye level with peers
It’s not just a therapy tool—it supports everyday participation and development.