Mainstream Adaptive Clothing is a Game Changer

Today, Runway of Dreams announced an incredible partnership. Tommy Hilfiger announced a new line of adaptive clothing so all children can wear stylish clothes. Magnets are a huge part of the design… Check out how MagnaReady magnets work for clothing. I am floored by how great the outfits all look. Jordan was so excited to see…

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MagZip zippers for everyone!

You may remember a little more than a year ago when Jordan tried on her very first MagZip jacket from Under Armour. She’s a massive fan. We a few coats and jackets from the company since that first post. We are honored Under Armour noticed our YouTube video and sent additional samples for Jordan to…

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Wear some Born Just Right and make a difference

Not long ago, Jordan wore a t-shirt to help her feel more empowered around a new group of kids. Sharing how she is a Born Just Right kid helped her feel super proud. That experience set off a lot of behind the scenes conversations in my world. Two fantastic parents of Born Just Right kids reached…

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An Under Armour thank you

Zippers are not impossible with an upper limb difference, but it can be something that takes a little extra time. Jordan learned how to zip at Camp No Limits many years ago. But when Under Armour announced last year it was producing MagZip clothing for the 2014 fall season, I couldn’t wait. When I noticed…

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Flashback Friday: Winter Coats Aren't All Alike

It’s getting colder out and that means it’s time to break out the winter coats and gloves. For us, it means making sure we have coats with sleeves that can roll up. That’s because when Jordan is wearing her helper arm, she likes the sleeve rolled down. But when she isn’t wearing it, the sleeve…

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One-Handed Zippers | For Real

I  am rarely excited about clothing. But right before I went to sleep last night, I discovered a link from Fast Company that was shared by a Born Just Right mom. It’s quite possibly one of the most tiny, yet remarkable things I’ve seen. For anyone who struggles with zippers (and there are many beyond the…

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Creating gloves for little hands

Last week on Born Just Right’s Facebook page, there was a really great conversation about how to help our kids stay warm in the cold weather. Jessica Peters shared with me how to alter gloves and she even put together a step-by-step guide so you can give this a try as well! How to alter…

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Readjustments come more often

I bought Jordan another coat. It isn’t something I planned in our budget… It’s just another one of those things that come up when you have a little arm. I try to plan ahead. I buy things during January for the next year because winter stuff is so much cheaper. Last year I snagged a…

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