Whether you're a parent of a young child with additional developmental needs or a therapist working with multiple children, we want to make selecting the right solution as easy as possible. In this blog we're featuring two products that not only support a child but also bring joy and play into their everyday life - we know how important fun is in a child's overall development! The Firefly Playpak and the Leckey Early Activity System. We're often asked if these products are the same, and while they are very similar there are a few key differences that you should be aware of to ensure you select the best solution.
Firefly Playpak: A Playful Companion in Your Journey
- Portable Therapy Kit: Effortlessly transforms any space into a playful therapy zone. It’s light, handy, and can go anywhere.
- Developmental Support: Designed for motor skills improvement, with a wide variety of development postures and positions such as tummy lying, floor sitting, back lying, and 4-point kneeling.
- Helpful Activity Book Included: Handy therapy guide, featuring advice and easy-to-use instructions to create different sitting and lying positions, as well as how to perform all the recommended developmental games with your child.
- Adaptable and Stimulating: Suitable for a wide range of developmental stages and needs. Inside the lightweight bag you will find rolls, wedges and supports that stick together in dozens of ways and let your child practice different developmental postures which form the building blocks for later abilities.
- Age range: Suitable for children aged 0 to 4 years although suitability can vary depending on level of physical development.
Click here to view Firefly Playpak on our website.
Leckey Early Activity System: Building Foundations with Care
- Early Development Focus: Tailored for infants and young children in their crucial developmental phases.
- Comfort and Customisation: Provides adjustable and comfortable support, which consists of several soft, bright rolls, wedges, straps and supports, which when used in combination with the Activity Development Programme by therapists and parents, assist with the development of babies and young infants.
- Engagement and Interaction: Promotes interaction with surroundings for holistic development.
- Activity Guide for Growth: Comes with play-with-purpose activities designed to aid development, turning challenges into achievements.
- Age range: Ideal for children aged 0 to 3 years.
Click here to view the Leckey Early Activity System on our website.
While both the Firefly Playpak and the Leckey Early Activity System are designed for early childhood development, they cater to different needs and stages. The Firefly Playpak is more versatile in its age range, as it's suitable for children up to 4 years old - although suitability is also dependent on level of physical development - and focuses on a wider variety of motor skills and postures. On the other hand, the Leckey Early Activity System is specifically tailored for infants up to 3 years, emphasising comfortable support and engagement in the earliest stages of development. Choosing the right tool depends on the specific needs and age of your child or the children you are working with. Both products offer unique benefits and are designed to support and empower children on their developmental journey.
Both the Firefly Playpak and the Leckey Early Activity System are designed with aesthetics in mind, ensuring they don't resemble typical clinical therapy equipment. This thoughtful design means they seamlessly blend into everyday environments, avoiding any unwanted attention or sideways glances.
As a parent or clinical assessor, you play a pivotal role in a child's development and these products are there to support you in creating an environment where your child can thrive.