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The Walk-O-Long – The Mother of Inventions

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Seeing a product that solves a basic need always brings an "ah-ha" moment, followed by, "why didn’t I think of this type of product". When Jeff Zinger, the creator of Walk-o-Long could not bend over after having surgery on his back he thought as a first time dad that he should be the one helping his daughter to learn how to walk at the age when they are trying to pull themselves up. Seeing others with their babies bending over just did not look comfortable and looked painful as well. At the same time seeing parents and caregivers holding and pulling their arms over the little ones head did not look very safe or comfortable for them either.

The physician-endorsed Walk-O-Long is so easy to use. Simply wrap the Walk-O-Long under your child’s arms and around their chest, then adjust it to the perfect fit – about the same as a gentle hug – then secure the single-latch safety buckle in back.

After just a few short moments using the Walk-O-Long, a person’s reaction always is ?Where was that when my little baby was learning to walk? WalkoLong_3.jpgAnd the little smiles on their face are as unforgettable as they take those first few steps and then off they go like a kid in a candy store.

The Walk-O-long provides provides comfort, security and freedom of movement while babies are taking those first, critical steps and later it helps them learn motor skills of going up and down stairs. Parents can now help prevent bumps, brusies and tears and worse injuries. When they start to get a little older it can then be used to help them learn how to ice skate and roller skate, bicycle ride and much more. It is the ultimate supportive learning device for your little ones as it’s proven itself time and time again.

But more than that, the Walk-O-Long has proven itself invaluable as a physical therapy and "special-needs" tool. Six year-old Clarissa has cerebral palsy. Thanks to the Walk-O-Long, she can now go on walks with her mother (without the aid of her walker) and hold her brother’s hand! While using the Walk-O-Long with her mom, Clarissa can now reach for, and open, doors and gates as they head out on new adventures. She’s even tackling stairs, curbs and uneven walkways! Roger_Cross.jpgMom says after only the first few uses, she can see marked improvement in Clarissa’s self-confidence, co-ordination, and motor skills. You can see Clarissa’s first steps with the Walk-O-Long on their video page .

The Walk-O-Long was born in early 2005 to help parents and caregivers of the future and change the way babies and kids would learn in a fun and safe environment. It is now being sold all around the world. It was given out at the 2006 Extra TV Oscars Baby swag bags to many celebrities. It has been awarded the iParenting 2006 of excellence, the Preemie Cool Stuff Award from Preemie Magazine and recommended by PediactricPlanet.com, a group of pediatricians that formed the magazine of great products for children and babies. It has been written up by many magazines and news agencies. See site for all the the hype, pictures, video and more. To Google it, type in "Walk-O-Long" (include dashes).
Walk_a_Long_colors.jpgMany differernt colors and patterns to choose from. It retails for $19.95.

www.thewalkolong.com

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