The Firefly Upsee harness will allow children with mobility disabilities walking training

A standing and walking harness for children who are unable to walk, has been invented by a mother to help improve her child’s mobility skills.

The Firefly Upsee, was created by a mother who didn’t want her son with cerebral palsy spending most of his day in a wheelchair.

The harness device which was trialled in the UK, USA and Canada, will now be launched worldwide.

Inventor Debby Elnatan said, “It is wonderful to see this product available to families across the world. When my son was 2 years old, I was told by medical professionals that “he didn’t know what his legs are and has no consciousness of them”. That was an incredibly difficult thing for a mother to hear. I started to walk him day after day, which was a very strenuous task for both of us. Out of my pain and desperation came the idea for the Upsee and I’m delighted to see it come to fruition.”

The Firefly Upsee, will allow toddlers and small children to get walking training through the support of an adult.

Firefly’s Clinical Research Manager and occupational therapist, Clare Canale: “It has been humbling to see the progress and happiness the Upsee is creating; watching children to do simple things for the first time such as kicking a ball or playing with a sibling is wonderful for everyone involved, but especially the families.”

The Firefly Upsee costs £299 and can be purchased directly from www.fireflyfriends.com