Parents turn to online groups to clothe kids with amputations

According to ABC News Australia, parents of children with amputations are building their own online support networks to solve a problem most clothing retailers haven't addressed. Braxton, a young boy whose leg was amputated in the womb, is among many whose parents struggle to find adaptive clothing options. With mainstream fashion largely ignoring this market, parent groups are sharing recommendations, solutions, and support—stepping in where retailers have left a gap.

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