Firefly Playpak User manual

User Manual
Family Freedom
English

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Contents
01 Intended Use p.03
02 Declaration of Conformity p.04
03 Terms of Warranty p.04
04 Safety Information p.05
05 Cleaning and Care Information p.06
06 Daily Product Inspection p.07
07 Reissuing Firey Products p.07
08 Product Servicing p.07
09 Instruction for use p.08
10 How to use your Playpak p.09
11 Technical Information p.11
Playpak is a 'portable activity kit'
that helps babies and young children
develop through play.
Please read all instructions carefully before using
your Playpak. All instructions can also be found
on our website www.reyfriends.com/playpak
along with videos, diagrams and FAQ’s.

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SECTION 01: Intended Use
Playpak is a portable activity kit
that lets kids develop through play.
This lightweight bag unfolds to
produce an entire activity centre that
has been designed for special needs
babies and kids ranging from birth to
approximately 48 months and Gross
Motor Function Classication Scale
(GMFCS) levels I-V, depending on their
level of physical development.
Inside you will nd rolls, wedges and
supports, (designed by clinical experts)
that stick together in dozens of ways
and let your child tackle different
developmental postures. Playpak also
comes with a handy online therapy
guide, featuring advice and animated
easyto-use instructions that show
you how to use each clever little piece
to create different lying and sitting
positions, as well as how to perform
our recommended developmental
games with your child.
You can take a look at an
overview of the Guide in Section 9.3,
or watch online at www.reyfriends.
com/playpak.
The importance of early development
through play
Every baby comes into the world with
limited abilities, which is why the rst
three years of a child’s life are the most
important period of development. For
some babies however, their new born
limitations are not simply overcome
by time. If a child’s development is
delayed for whatever reason, it means
they are likely to acquire skills more
slowly, or the extent to which they
master a skill may vary.
Children with developmental delay,
just like any other children, learn
through play. Fun through play can
actually encourage children to work
harder on therapy goals.
Playpak is designed to assist your
child to improve their physical,
cognitive, sensory and pre-speech
communication abilities. Enabling
play in three key therapeutic positions
forms the basis for later abilities -
back lying (supine), tummy lying
(prone) and oor sitting (long sitting).
With Playpak you can “mix and match”
positions and activities for your child
using the various components, ensuring
the best possible developmental start.
Changing positions is important, as this
is what allows your child to progress
independently at a later stage.
The aim is to allow your child to develop
a variety of movement skills, as well as
building strength and coordination.

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SECTION 01:
Intended Use
Family participation
Playpak lets you as a family play a
bigger part in your child’s therapy too,
and that matters a lot. Research shows
that early intervention programmes
that allow therapists and families to
work together, like Playpak does,
make an even bigger impact on a
child’s development.
Regular practice is important
when training the brain to make
important early connections.
For some children, developmental
games and programmes, such as
the ones suggested with Playpak, can
also help reduce irritability and improve
physical, sensory, communication
and independence skills.
Therapists and families in partnership
You may nd your child likes some
positions more than others, or some
positions may not be medically
recommended for your child to use.
It’s important that, if in any doubt, you
take advice from your therapist(s) about
the best positions to place your child in.
This may depend on whether your
child’s muscles are tight (high tone)
or oppy (low tone), their level of
development or tolerance for certain
positions. Some positions may need to
be avoided for medical reasons, and
others will need to be encouraged,
even if your child is not keen at the start.
SECTION 02:
Declaration of
Conformity
James Leckey Design Ltd, as
manufacturer with sole responsibility
for the Firey brand, declares that
Playpak conforms to the requirements
of the 93/42/EEC Guidelines and
EN12182 Technical Aids for Disabled
Persons, General Requirements and
Test Methods.
SECTION 03:
Terms of Warranty
UK / ROI: Goods can be returned to us
for warranty repair or replacement up
to 12 months from receipt. In all cases,
it is the customer’s responsibility to
ensure the goods being returned are
suitably packaged, preferably in the
original packaging.
International Customers: Goods can
be returned to us for warranty repair
or replacement up to 12 months
from receipt. Please contact us to
obtain a case reference ID as per the
International Returns procedure. The
customer is responsible for the cost of
returning the goods. Once returned to
us we will repair or replace your goods
and return them to you within 14 days.
In all cases, it is the customer’s
responsibility to ensure the goods
being returned are suitably packaged,
preferably in the original packaging.

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SECTION 04: Safety Information
1. Always read user instructions fully
before use.
2. Do not modify your Playpak or use
components other than Firey
recommended components with it at
any time. Playpak should not be used
if any of its components are faulty.
3. Always use the bag/mat as a oor
mat base of support and never use
the other components on their own.
4. Remove shoulder strap before
product use.
5. Playpak has been designed for
indoor use and when not in use
should be stored carefully in a dry
place that it not subject to extreme
temperatures.
6. Always use Playpak on a level surface.
7. Carry out any positional adjustments
and ensure that all Velcro is fully
afxed before use – ensure your child
is secure at all times.
8. Do not force positions with your child
as you could harm them. Ensure that,
for each activity you do with your
child, you are using the correct and
recommended components – for
advice on this, see Section 9.3.
9. To avoid any rubbing or grazing of the
skin, ensure that Velcro is placed away
from the child at all times. If you notice
any ongoing irritation as a result of
using Playpak, discontinue use.
10. Do not leave your child unattended
whilst using Playpak.
11. Playpak complies with re safety
regulations in accordance with
EN1021-1. However the product
should be kept away from naked
ames.
12. Clean the product regularly in
accordance with Section 5 of
these user instructions. Do not
use abrasive cleaners and do not
dry clean. Carry out maintenance
checks on a regular basis to ensure
your product is in good working
condition.
13. Take care not to nip ngers or trap
clothing when opening and closing
zippers on bag – follow Section 9.2
for advice.
14. Ensure that your child is physically
suitable for Playpak by noting the
technical information in Section 10.
15. Failure to follow the user
instructions may put you and/
or your child at risk.
16. If in any doubt about your ability to
use Playpak safely, or if any parts
should fail, please cease using the
product immediately and contact
Firey Customer Services on UK
0800 318265 or ROI 1800 626020.

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SECTION 05: Cleaning and care information
Bag/Mat
- The Playpak bag/mat can be
individually placed into the washing
machine and washed at 30ºC.
- Whilst line drying is recommended,
the Playpak bag/mat can be tumble
dried at a low temperature.
- Do not dry clean.
- Do not bleach.
- Do not iron.
- Wash separately from other garments
to avoid colour run.
- Staining should be removed as quickly
as possible with an absorbent cloth,
towels or a sponge. Routine soap and
warm water sponging is effective for
ordinary soiling and minor spills. Be
careful not to saturate the fabric as
this will cause the stain to spread.
- Antiseptic cleaning agents can be
used on more stubborn stains.
These may require a safe solvent such
as Isopropyl Alcohol or Mineral Spirit.
Ensure that cleaning products are
fully removed.
Components
- All upholstery can be removed from
foam components, placed into the
washing machine and washed at 40ºC.
- Whilst line drying is recommended,
the Playpak components upholstery
can be tumble dried at a low
temperature.
- Do not dry clean.
- Do not bleach.
- Do not iron.
- Wash separately from other garments
to reduce risk of colour run.
- Staining should be removed as quickly
as possible with absorbent cloth,
towels or a sponge. Routine soap
and warm water sponging is effective
for ordinary soiling and minor spills.
Be careful not to saturate the fabric
as this will cause the stain to spread.
- Antiseptic cleaning agents can be
used on more stubborn stains.
These may require a safe solvent such
as Isopropyl Alcohol or Mineral Spirit.
Ensure that cleaning products are
fully removed.
Velcro
To ensure that Velcro remains ‘sticky’,
remove any ‘uff’ build up on a
regular basis by using either a dry
toothbrush, wire cat/dog brush or
an adhesive lint roller.

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SECTION 06:
Daily Product Inspection
To ensure that Playpak is safe,
we recommend that various checks
are carried out before use.
The recommended checks
are detailed below:
- Ensure that the ‘stickiness’ of the
Velcro has not been compromised
by a build-up of ‘uff’. Use a dry
toothbrush, wire cat/dog brush or
an adhesive lint roller to remove
any ‘uff’ from the bag/mat and
components on a regular basis.
- Before you begin any activity with
your child, ensure that you have all
of the necessary components
required to support them safely
during that activity.
If in any doubt of the continued
safe use of your Firey product or
if any parts should fail, please cease
using the product and contact our
customers services department as
soon as possible.
SECTION 07:
Re-issuing Firey
products
Ensure the product has been cleaned
thoroughly in accordance with
Section 5 of this manual. Ensure a
copy of the user manual is supplied
with the product. If in any doubt
of the continued safe use of your
Firey product or if any parts should
fail, please cease using the product
and contact our customer service
department as soon as possible on
UK 0800 318265 or ROI 1800 626020.
SECTION 08:
Product Servicing
Servicing of all Firey products should
only be carried out by technically
competent persons who have been
trained in the use of the product. This
service is free of charge within the
warranty period assuming the product
has been used for the appropriate
intended use. If the product falls
outside of the warranty period, repairs
will be chargeable. We may need to
have the product returned to Firey
for further inspection which may incur
a small fee for transportation. For
all service related issues contact the
Firey customer service team on UK
0800 318265 or ROI 1800 626020.

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SECTION 09: Instructions for use
How to know whether Playpak
is suitable for your child
Every baby comes into the world with
limited abilities, which is why the rst
four years of a child’s life are the most
important period of development.
For some babies however, their
new born limitations are not simply
overcome by time. If a child’s
development is delayed for whatever
reason, it means they are likely to
acquire skills more slowly, or the extent
to which they master a skill may vary.
Children with developmental delay,
just like other children, learn through
play. Fun through play can actually
encourage children to work harder
on therapy goals.
Playpak is a lightweight, portable entire
activity centre that has been designed
for special needs babies and kids
ranging from birth to approximately
48 months and Gross Motor Function
Classication Scale (GMFCS) levels I-V,
depending on their level of physical
development.
Its purpose is to assist your child to
improve their physical, cognitive,
sensory and prespeech communication
abilities by enabling play in three key
therapeutic positions which form the
basis for later abilities - back lying
(supine), tummy lying (prone) and
oor sitting (long sitting).
It consists of rolls, wedges and
supports, (designed by clinical experts)
that stick together in dozens of ways
and let your child tackle different
developmental postures.
Playpak also comes with a handy
online therapy guide, featuring
advice and animated, easy-to-use
instructions. These show you how to
use each clever little piece to create
different sitting and lying positions,
as well as how to perform all the
recommended developmental
games with your child.
View and download the guide at
www.reyfriends.com/playpak.
You may nd your child likes some
positions more than others, or that
some positions may not be medically
recommended for your child. It is
important that if in any doubt, you take
advice from your therapist(s) about the
best positions to place your child in.
This may depend on whether your
child’s muscles are tight (high tone)
or oppy (low tone), their level of
development or tolerance for certain
positions. Some positions may need to
be avoided for medical reasons, and
others will need to be encouraged,
even if your child is not keen at the start!

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SECTION 10: Your Playpak
With your Playpak, you will receive:
Bag/Mat
The underside of your Playpak bag
has a strip of non-slip fabric to help
prevent the mat from sliding on
smoother oor surfaces.
Rolls, (1x long and 1x short)
These rolls can be used on their own
or with other support elements to
provide just the right level of support.
Positioning Strap
Use this versatile strap in addition
to the rolls for extra support when
needed at the front, sides or back.
Head/Tummy Support
Can be used on its own to support head
or trunk, or with other components
for extra positioning possibilities.
Horseshoe Sitting Supports,
(1x large and 1x small)
These proled cushions are designed
to give your child lower and upper back
support, while allowing the hands to be
free for play and function. When used
in conjunction with the other elements,
additional front, rear or side support
can be increased.

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SECTION 10.1: Packing your Playpak
SECTION 10.2: How to use your Playpak
Information on tummy lying, back
lying, oor sitting and general Playpak
activities are all on our Youtube
channel below:
www.youtube.com/user/reybyleckey
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Large Red Horsehoe
Small Green Horsehoe
Long Roll
Short Roll
Head / Tummy Support
Positioning Support