HELPING  OTHERS  TO  HELP  THEMSELVES
 

FATHER  INVENTS  “THE WALK-O-LONG”  TO  KEEP  CHILDREN  SAFE!

Jeff Zinger was recovering from back surgery just about the time that his 10-month-old daughter was learning to walk and climb stairs.  He became frustrated when he couldn’t do what dads were supposed to do – help teach his daughter to safely learn the basics.  His back pain was so acute that he couldn’t bend down to pick her up or even hold her little hand to support her.

Following an unsuccessful search for something safe, secure and easy to use to help him to help his daughter, Jeff took action.  He decided to invent something that would solve this problem, not only for himself, but to help parents everywhere!  He felt that all parents deserve the peace of mind of having their children safe, right where they belong, comfortably, securely at their side anywhere, at home, in malls, parking lots, or picnics in the park.
 

After more than a year of intensive research, development and practical testing, The Walk-O-Long was ready to meet the world and become every parent’s “new best friend.”   It’s easy to use – just wrap the Walk-O-Long around your child’s chest and under the arms, then adjust it to the perfect fit and secure the single-latch safety buckle in the back.  And now Jeff was able to keep up with his daughter, helping her to climb stairs, walk onto escalators, step up on curbs, walk along a stream, and she was even learning to ice skate! 

Jeff feels that the Walk-O-Long can truly help anyone who wants to give their child the edge in developing balance, confidence and coordination.  Parents can now help minimize the “bumps, bruises, and tears” usually associated with teaching kids to roller-skate, ice skate, or even ride a bike.  With Walk-O-Long, you can keep the kids in tow, save your back and prevent nursemaid’s elbow, a condition that can occur in small children when they are pulled too hard by the hand or wrist.  It has also been used with great success by physical therapists, hockey and skating coaches, and parents of special-needs children.