Hoyer Lift For Children

Basically there is not hoyer lift made specially for children. Whether you need to lift an adult or a child you can only find "one size" lift. The difference between hoyer lift for adult and hoyer lift for children lies in the size and design of the hoyer sling.

To make sure the sling fit the body size of a child and give proper security during the transfer the sling is made smaller. However a smaller hoyer sling does not guarantee an easy transfer. Children often to feel afraid when using a hoyer lift and they have the right to feel that way. You have to admit that a hoyer lift with it's machine-like design doesn't look to friendly from a child perspective. To make lifting a less intimidating routine manufacturers are smart enough to design slings that are colorful and also decorated with interesting motif like a teddy bear. Children would feel as if they are playing instead of using a mobility aid tool. If you haven't tried a decorated sling before you should try it. A colorful and friendly looking sling can really reduce the fear in children when using the lift.