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Christmas Gift Ideas: Gifts to Get Your Kids Moving



With the holidays comes vacation and that means it's time to relax and kick back with family and friends. Relaxation is a good thing but too much time spent in front of a screen or on the couch can easily become a habit, particularly with kids. The National Institutes of Health have declared childhood obesity an epidemic in the United States. As with adults, the primary causes of children's obesity are too many calories and not enough exercise. What better gift can we give our children than that of a healthy lifestyle and the love of exercise and the knowledge that active recreation is fun? Rehabmart has great items that will help you give the gift of fun and fitness this holiday season.
 
It's a see-saw, no it's a bridge, no it's a ladder, no it's a tunnel-it's the Go-Go Balance! What kid wouldn't love this brightly colored, versatile toy offered by Rehabmart? As they explore the different surfaces of the front, back and sides of the Go-Go Balance, kids won't care that they are improving their balance, hand-eye coordination and reflexes--but their parents will. Parents will also appreciate the high-quality, sturdy construction of this toy that is equipped with rubber feet to prevent slippage. They will also like the secure connecting plates which can be configured into a semi-circle or two quarter pieces (full-circle if two Go-Go Balance sets are put together). Balancing exercises are critical for a child's development, whether they have special needs or not. The Go-Go Balance develops essential balance skills and is ideal for kid's play rooms, backyards, classrooms or occupational therapy rooms. The Go-Go Balance is best suited for kids ages 3 and up.

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One of the best ways to get kids moving is to introduce them to something completely new. The
Pedal Walker offered by Rehabmart offers a fun way for children to challenge themselves in their rehabilitation or to simply enjoy a different way to move. To get started, kids step on the pedals, grab the sturdy non-absorbent handles and pump their feet to move either forward or backwards. Once a child builds up their coordination skills and confidence, the handles can be removed for more independent movement. For those who want to ride with a buddy, the Twin Walker can accommodate another child for twice the fun. The Twin Walker builds balance skills while helping kids develop teamwork, communication and cooperation skills at the same time. The Pedal Walker and Twin Walker feature a unibody wheel construction to allow for stability and safety.
 
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Just because it's winter doesn't mean you can't give a gift that will provide years of recreational fun for your child. Kids still need to play outside, especially in winter when they have pent-up energy that's just waiting to be released. So get them away from their computer games and TVs and introduce them to the great outdoors on a sturdy, well-made play structure that will grow with your child like the
Fort Adams Playground Set offered by Rehabmart.

The Fort Adams Playground Set is the only play structure your child will ever need. Unlike old-fashioned wood play structures that may crack, cause splinters, or need refinishing, the Fort Adams Playground Set requires no maintenance and is made of lightweight, commercial grade high-tech sturdy plastic that is smooth to the touch and fade-resistant. This easy to install modular system can be added to or changed as your child grows and best of all it can easily move with you if you need to relocate.
 
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If you have a small yard, the Fort Adams Playground Set is the right choice because it offers the most activities in the least amount of space. Kids will be occupied for hours with the 5ft. slide (3ft. also available), the generously-sized fully adjustable play deck with pyramid roof, the periscope panel, mouse hole and Tic-tac-toe panel. As your child grows you can add crawl tunnels, hand over hand bars, fireman poles, swings and more.

With its winning combination of durability, safety and longevity, the Fort Adams Playground set is the ideal choice for growing families. It will be the gift that will keep giving-even to future generations. Active children are healthy children and there can be no better gift than to instill in our children a love of play and exercise that will last a lifetime.
 
To see some more great Pediatric Recreation gift ideas, view Pediatric Recreation Products.
 
 
Rachel Huber, Medical Consumer Writer
and
Hulet Smith, OT
RehabMart Team Leader & CEO