Parents turn to online groups to clothe kids with amputations
Parents of children with amputations are increasingly turning to online communities for assistance in modifying clothing. Kaila Vella, whose son Braxton was born with an amniotic band amputation, connected with Barbara Vasilescu, who specializes in adaptive clothing. Support organization Limbs 4 Kids estimates around 2,500 Australian children live with limb differences, highlighting the demand for specialized clothing options.
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Published 27 Jun 2026, 21:24 UTC · Updated 27 Jun 2026, 21:30 UTC
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