The designs on the costume are all printed on. There are no pieces to manually manipulate.
* This costume is lightweight polyester and has short sleeves.
* This costume has a front opening with small Velcro closures. It is easy for a child to open and close independently.
* This costume is machine washable.
* The costume is easy to carry and put on, and can easily be worn by a child in a wheelchair.
* This costume is generous in size and can be worn over a child’s clothing. Note: Cloth does not stretch at all.
Once on, the tutu stays in place, regardless of a child’s position.
* The tutu is tactilely pleasing to the touch.
* The tutu freely moves when children jump or twirl. This movement may be the motivation a child needs to move and be active.
* The tutu can be placed on a child by having the child step into the tutu and pulling it up to her waist or by having the child raise her arms and putting the tutu on over her head and pulling it down to her waist.
* There are no belts, Velcro straps or attachment straps to negotiate.
The costume is machine washable.
* The material of the costume does not stretch and therefore may be difficult to put on a child who is wearing orthotics.
* The costume has an extra layer of material on the knees and elbows.
* The hat is slightly adjustable.
The helmet is large enough for an adult to wear.
* The helmet has slight curves to rest on a child’s shoulders.
* The costume may be difficult for some children to get in and out of, especially if they are wearing orthotics. The material does not stretch at all. There is elastic on the cuffs, a zipper closure and buckles. The elastic cuffs on the ankles adjust slightly. The NASA baseball cap has an adjustable Velcro strap.
* The costume is machine washable.
