[blparent] Noisy shoes

Wed Nov 12 18:51:59 UTC 2008

For both of my kids I used the tie keepers from stride rite.  I used them 
for my daughter til she was almost 3 and for my son he is still using them 
and will be 4 in june.  he likes having them on his shoes, he says it makes 
him feel special and that mommy and dustin love him and want to keep him 
safe.

Jennifer
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From: "Dena Wainwright" <autumnrose21 at gmail.com>
To: "NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Wednesday, November 12, 2008 1:43 PM
Subject: Re: [blparent] Noisy shoes

>I think I'm with you on the bells versus the squeaky shoes. my guide 
>*loves* squeaky toys, and I don't know how it would be to have to train it 
>out of him not to respond every time the baby squeaked. I think I'll go 
>with the bells as well. any ideas on which types of bells work best and 
>hold up well to wear and tear?
> Dena
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Pickrell, Rebecca M." <Rebecca.Pickrell at ngc.com>
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> Sent: Wednesday, November 12, 2008 10:29 AM
> Subject: Re: [blparent] Noisy shoes
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>> Exactly.
>> And, there will be a period of time when your baby will have incredible
>> mobile skills but absolutely no impulse control, combined with no
>> understanding of whatever language you speak.
>> They really are like computer programs at that age, you need to define
>> *everything*.
>> A leash in my oppinion is essential.
>> Melissa is right, as their ability to understand kicks in, and as their
>> impulse control kicks in,a leash is less essential, but still good to
>> have.
>> As I said, hubby doesn't have to like the leash, he does need to keep
>> his child safe, and a leash is a great way to do it. If hubby though
>> knows of other workable solutions, I'd love to hear them.
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org]
>> On Behalf Of Melissa Ann Riccobono
>> Sent: Wednesday, November 12, 2008 9:24 AM
>> To: 'NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List'
>> Subject: Re: [blparent] Noisy shoes
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>> Very true, and the leash will not have to be around forever.  I am
>> starting to use it less with Austin in certain situations as he's gotten
>> older.  It wasn't easy forme to start to do this, but I know it has been
>> great for both of us and I'm still able to keep him safe, which is the
>> ultimate goal.
>> Babies do grow up; no stage lasts forever.  Each new one brings new
>> joys, new skills gained, but also a whole new set of challenges!  I
>> guess that's why they refer to parenting as a journey.
>> Melissa
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org]
>> On Behalf Of Pickrell, Rebecca M.
>> Sent: Wednesday, November 12, 2008 8:06 AM
>> To: NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List
>> Subject: Re: [blparent] Noisy shoes
>>
>> I've gotten comments on the leash I use for my daughter, and they've all
>> been positive.
>> Really though, I don't much care, because as parents, it is our job to
>> keep our kids safe, while still providing them and ourselves
>> oppertunities to get out and about.
>> Your husband doesn't have to like the leash, but he does need to keep
>> his child safe. Liking the leash is not a requirement for *using* a
>> leash.
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org]
>> On Behalf Of Melissa Ann Riccobono
>> Sent: Wednesday, November 12, 2008 7:30 AM
>> To: 'NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List'
>> Subject: [blparent] Noisy shoes
>>
>> Hi Shannon,
>> I wasn't thrilled about the squeaking shoes either, so I put bells on my
>> son's shoes.  They are noisy, but at least it's a pleasant noise to
>> listen to.  As for leashes, at least in the US, they sell really cute
>> ones that are a small backpack that looks like an animal (we have a
>> monkey) and the tail of the animal is the leash.  Austin still loves his
>> (not all kids do, of
>> course) and has even named it.  Maybe I get stares when I'm out in
>> public, but at least I know Austin is safe.  And, I've received a ton of
>> comments about how cute the leash is, and even what a good idea it is.
>> Good luck!
>> Melissa
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