What is the Firefly Scooot?
The Scooot is a sit and ride mobility rider that helps children with additional needs move independently and join in play. Through play, it supports motor, sensory, cognitive and perception development. It adapts to your child’s abilities with four configurations.
What are the four configurations?
- Crawl: encourages tummy time and builds head control, upper limb strength and coordination
- Scoot: mimics bottom-shuffling to build lower limb strength and coordination
- Ride: a precursor to wheelchair skills that develops bilateral upper limb skills and hand-eye coordination
- Pooosh: an adult pushes the rider using the push pole, which helps when your child is tired or for longer distances
What are the benefits of Crawl mode?
Crawl mode encourages tummy time, which helps build head control, upper limb strength and coordination. These skills support later fine motor skills and play.
What are the benefits of Scoot mode?
Scoot mode mimics bottom-shuffling to build lower limb strength and coordination. Being upright also supports depth perception, spatial awareness and cause-and-effect learning.
What are the benefits of Ride and Pooosh modes?
Ride mode is a precursor to wheelchair skills and develops bilateral upper limb skills and hand-eye coordination. Pooosh mode lets an adult push your child when they’re tired or need to travel longer distances.
How does the Scooot support play and participation?
The Scooot lets children move around the home, play with friends and keep up with siblings, so they can take part in everyday family life.
What’s included?
- Backrest: a higher backrest that gives more support and reduces the trunk control needed
- Push pole: lets an adult push the rider using the Pooosh handle
- Footplate and wheels: durable, easy-grip rubber tyres for outdoor use, with a footplate that adjusts to leg length
Is there an optional backrest cushion?
Yes. The Advanced Backrest Cushion gives supportive trunk contact, with laterals that move up and down to target support where your child needs it.
Who is the Scooot suitable for?
The Scooot is designed for children with additional needs who:
- Are aged approx. 2–6
- Weigh up to 22 kg
- Can hold their head up
- Have reasonable trunk control, such as floor-sitting with slight pelvic support
Suitability also depends on your child’s physical development, hip width and leg length.
What if my child has limited head or trunk control?
Children with limited head, trunk or sitting ability may find the Scooot difficult to use in any configuration. If your child’s abilities are emerging, short sessions may still work.
When should I speak to a therapist first?
Talk to your child’s physiotherapist or doctor before using the Scooot if your child has extremes of muscle tone or has had certain surgeries, such as for tight hamstrings.
How long should my child use the Scooot?
Follow your child’s pace and mood. Avoid tiring them out, as fatigue can affect other daily activities.
Can the Scooot be used outdoors?
Yes, on flat, level surfaces such as concrete or wooden decking.
What if Ride mode is hard to steer?
Remove the front castor to make steering easier.
How do I clean the Scooot?
The fabric is machine washable, and the Scooot is latex free.
