The Walk-O-Long is uniquely designed to help minimize adult back strain while walking with your child. Whether teaching your toddler to walk, or going for a stroll with your 4 or 5 year old, the Walk-O-Long helps kids build confidence, balance, and coordination.But more than that, the Walk-O-Long has proven itself invaluable as a physical therapy and “special-needs” tool. 6 year-old Clarissa has cerebral palsy. Thanks to the Walk-O-Long, she can now go on walks with her mother (without the aid of her walker) and hold her brother’s hand! While using the Walk-O-Long with her mom, Clarissa can now reach for, and open, doors and gates as they head out on new adventures. She’s even tackling stairs, curbs and uneven walkways! (Mom says after only the first few uses, she can see marked improvement in Clarissa’s self-confidence, coordination, and motor-skills.)