Using a Hoyer Lift to Take a Shower

I don't know for sure if it's recommended to use a Hoyer Lift for showering, but it worked in this circumstance. We don't necessarily recommend it in general, but it's the best we could do.
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[@Liam-bh4ty]

I love her smile! absolutely adorable❤😍

[@HopeAndSunshine]

Thanks

[@nancycampbell9554]

That was awesome the cabin provided thee lift so much easier to bath Raelynn. Glad you all had such a great time on your vacation.

[@HopeAndSunshine]

Me too!

[@pamelagreenfield1899]

Aw raelynns shivers was adorbs she’s such a trooper

[@HopeAndSunshine]

Yes she is ❤️

[@bencaldecott6583]

Thanks!

[@sarahwhitaker9852]

Hi there! I came across your page while looking for how to use a Hoyer for my daughter. Thank you for sharing this with us, it's unfortunately nice to know we have a community to help with other's experiences.

[@HopeAndSunshine]

Definitely true! It's great to talk with people who are going through the same things!

[@williemariewilliams1535]

What a beautiful girl you are, such a cute smile. Youre a blessing x

[@evaklaassen2807]

I like your videos! I wish they are longer!

[@HopeAndSunshine]

Haha, thanks!

[@evaklaassen2807]

a cabin with two lifters in it? WOW!

[@HopeAndSunshine]

Yeah, it was very nice!

[@jackiewilliams7039]

I am in awe of your love!! God gave Raylen (sorry if her name is spelled wrong) to the parents He knew would love and care for her!

[@HopeAndSunshine]

We're very grateful for her ❤️

[@justinea4480]

I hope you guys had a great vacation 😘

[@HopeAndSunshine]

We did, thanks

[@justinea4480]

@@HopeAndSunshine that's good 😊

[@taraisaacs8965]

Clever idea...Recommended or not, i would've never thought of it! We learn from each other! What other ideas things could you do where the cabin is? Like was there accessible walking trail, etc? Was the hotel room an accessible room, granted you didn't stay there?

[@HopeAndSunshine]

The hotel room was just a normal room, but that was plenty of room for all that we used it for. We did enjoy a paved walking trail a couple days (video soon on our family channel)

[@taraisaacs8965]

@@HopeAndSunshine Regular use of a hoyer in the shower is not recommended. In a pinch, as long as you and Abby were both there to maintain Raelynn's safety occasional showers in a hoyer are acceptable.

[@SuperFamilySince2015]

That’s so nice when they have all the things you need. I hope y’all are making so many memories.

[@HopeAndSunshine]

We had a great time ❤️

[@timpenfield5]

Great job guys, Is your lift electric? Were u worried about the electronics getting wet? Considering this for my dad, maybe a hydrolic lift? non electric? Thanx for the vid

[@HopeAndSunshine]

This was a lift at the cabin we were staying at while on vacation. We were really careful about not getting it wet

[@ShareMyMoon]

Interesting. Not sure how well putting a wet sling in bed would work. Wouldnt the bed and bed pads get super wet?

[@HopeAndSunshine]

We always cover the bed with chux pads first. This provides a barrier between the bed, which we remove once we dry her off a bit.

[@gracins4425]

Hi goodmorning! I am so glad that you had a great vacation ! I am going on vacation june 9th. I am going to siesta key Florida! Also how is raelynn doing this morning

[@HopeAndSunshine]

Raelynn is doing fine. Hope you have a great vacation!

[@user-px6zx2oh9w]

Do you transfer her to a shower chair or just shower directly in the hoyer lift? I always see people say they usually transfer to a shower chair. Is the hoyer waterproof - I was not able to find any info on that anywhere on internet. I've got a new hoyer and I don't want it to break down in a short time from rust or water damage. But it would be much more convenient to shower directly in the hoyer without having to transfer in and out of a plastic shower chair.

[@HopeAndSunshine]

I don't think they're waterproof. We transfer Raelynn to a bath chair for her showers. Hers is a rolling chair that she can lay flat on, and we roll it from her bedroom to her roll-in shower.

[@bencaldecott6583]

Good morning. Awsome. I love a nice shower before bed

[@shelleyrightmyer6421]

Ilove you somuch miss

[@delanedrechsel7209]

Mom is having a baby brother Tobias September 27th

[@HopeAndSunshine]

Aw, congrats!

[@annakidd7852]

Do you guys have one at your house yet

[@HopeAndSunshine]

No. We're hoping to get a ceiling lift.

[@annakidd7852]

Well I hope you get one so you can get one for raelynn in and out of her wheelchairs and shower.and It will make it easyer for you and abby to give her showers better .and in and out of her wheelchair.