PVC Walker

The challenge

Our need knower, Lyra, is a two-year-old with a rare syndrome affecting her gross motor skills. At only 18 lbs, she is too small for any commercially available walker.

Who it helps

Toddlers with Rare Syndromes

Children like Lyra with rare developmental syndromes that affect gross motor skills and balance.

Children Recovering from Surgery or Injury

Children with Low Muscle Tone (Hypotonia)

How it works

The custom PVC walker provides safe, lightweight support tailored to Lyra’s size, helping her build balance, confidence, and independence—solving the lack of mobility aids for very small children with developmental delays.

We created a lightweight, custom-sized PVC walker to support Lyra’s balance and mobility—offering an affordable, child-specific solution where no commercial options existed for her size and needs.

Tools needed

Heavy duty gloves

Protective glasses

PC or MAC I7 +

Measurement tool

Leveler

Clamps

Screwdriver set

Ratchet + Boxes set

Cutter

Rubber Hammar

Metal scissors

Pull saw

Pvc pipe cutter

Wood Filing Tool

Project details

• Stage: Working Model
• Built by the Cal State University San Marcos community, San Marcos, California, United States of America
• Team: Lyra Keehr
• Category: Outdoor, Daily Living, Therapy
• 23 downloads

The build files for PVC Walker are free to download from this page - open source, shared by TOM: Tikkun Olam Makers.

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