[blparent] Potty training and eating by herself.
Elizabeth Cooks
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Tue Aug 18 21:10:26 UTC 2009
How old is she?
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> Hi:
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> I was just wondering if anyone had any tips on potty training. My daughter
> is kind of big now and I don't think the communication is going well when
> I am trying to teach her to potty train. If anyone has any tips I would
> greatly appreciate it. And Any tips for getting her to eat on her own.
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> 1. Re: new babies (Veronica Smith)
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> 3. Re: new babies (Veronica Smith)
> 4. Re: school (Veronica Smith)
> 5. Re: new babies (Amber Boggs)
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> 8. Double stroller another idea (Karla Hudson)
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> 11. Welcome (E. Tarr)
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> 17. Re: new babies (Elizabeth Cooks)
> 18. Re: Audio materials (Scott Lawlor)
> 19. Re: double strollers? (Elizabeth Cooks)
> 20. Re: new babies (Elizabeth Cooks)
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> Message: 1
> Date: Sun, 16 Aug 2009 12:56:20 -0600
> From: "Veronica Smith" <madison_tewe at spinn.net>
> Subject: Re: [blparent] new babies
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> It's okay if she just plays with the spoon. Give her a little cereal and
> let her get the feel of what it is. It's about time to start with the
> cereal. Just put a little in her mouth and she'll get the jest of it. V
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
> Behalf Of Anjelina
> Sent: Saturday, August 15, 2009 5:05 PM
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> Hey there. It's hard to believe but Kloei is six months already! We had a
> half birthday for her on Wednesday. We're still exclusively breastfeeding
> because she's not at all liking when I touch her face. She's hit the spoon
> out of my hand a few times and just wants to play with her cereal and
> fruit.
> She's a growing happy girl.
> A&K
> "Life is a grindstone. Whether it grinds you down or polishes you up is up
> to you."
> ~Thomas L. Holdcroft
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Veronica Smith" <madison_tewe at spinn.net>
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> Subject: [blparent] new babies
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>> So how are all you new mom's and dad's doing? Any questions? V
>>
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> Date: Sun, 16 Aug 2009 12:58:12 -0600
> From: "Veronica Smith" <madison_tewe at spinn.net>
> Subject: Re: [blparent] double strollers?
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> This is just my opinion, since I have never used one, but it seems that
> one
> in front of the other would be much easier to handle. Side by side would
> be
> too wide and thus not easy to control. V
>
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> From: blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
> Behalf Of Amber Boggs
> Sent: Saturday, August 15, 2009 6:29 PM
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> Subject: [blparent] double strollers?
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> Hi all, you must have known this question would come. LOL has anyone any
> experience
> with double strollers? I am looking for one that will pull as easy as my
> peg
>
> prego.
> Any thaughts? It seams as if they do not make any with ravercable handels
> or
>
> swiveling
> weals. Or am I missing one? I was just looking at a colcraft online, and
> liked that
> the seets can be moved around to have the kids face different ways. But I
> wonder
> how this would be for pulling. Also did you find the side by sides were
> harder to
> use then the frun to backs? Again any help would be grate.
> Thanks
> Amber Boggs
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> Date: Sun, 16 Aug 2009 13:00:14 -0600
> From: "Veronica Smith" <madison_tewe at spinn.net>
> Subject: Re: [blparent] new babies
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> 4 months or 6, it just depends on the baby. It all depends on your doctor,
> my pediatritian said 5. V
>
> -----Original Message-----
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> Behalf Of Elizabeth Cooks
> Sent: Saturday, August 15, 2009 7:39 PM
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> Should have started rice at four months. That would have heled.
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Jo Elizabeth Pinto" <jopinto at pcdesk.net>
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> Sent: Saturday, August 15, 2009 7:01 PM
> Subject: Re: [blparent] new babies
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>> Hi, Anjelina. Spoon feeding is a real challenge. Since the main thing at
>
>> this early stage is experience for Kloei with taste and texture, you
>> might
>
>> try just dipping her fingers in fruit or cereal and letting her put them
>> in her mouth. Also, it helps if you thicken the fruit a little with
>> cereal, just enough so it stays on the spoon.
>>
>> Good luck!
>> Jo Elizabeth
>>
>> "Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed
>> until it is faced."--James Baldwin
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Anjelina" <anjelinac26 at gmail.com>
>> To: "NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
>> Sent: Saturday, August 15, 2009 5:04 PM
>> Subject: Re: [blparent] new babies
>>
>>
>>> Hey there. It's hard to believe but Kloei is six months already! We had
>>> a
>
>>> half birthday for her on Wednesday. We're still exclusively
>>> breastfeeding
>
>>> because she's not at all liking when I touch her face. She's hit the
>>> spoon out of my hand a few times and just wants to play with her cereal
>>> and fruit.
>>> She's a growing happy girl.
>>> A&K
>>> "Life is a grindstone. Whether it grinds you down or polishes you up is
>>> up to you."
>>> ~Thomas L. Holdcroft
>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>> From: "Veronica Smith" <madison_tewe at spinn.net>
>>> To: "'NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List'" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
>>> Sent: Saturday, August 15, 2009 5:09 PM
>>> Subject: [blparent] new babies
>>>
>>>
>>>> So how are all you new mom's and dad's doing? Any questions? V
>>>>
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> Date: Sun, 16 Aug 2009 13:03:47 -0600
> From: "Veronica Smith" <madison_tewe at spinn.net>
> Subject: Re: [blparent] school
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> The challenges weren't as great or frustrating as I imagined they would
> be.
> The teachers were super and willing to work with me. They sent a lot of
> the
> class assignments to me via the computer and I have spent countless hours
> helping in the classrooms. First thing is to make friends with the
> teacher.
> V
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
> Behalf Of Anjelina
> Sent: Saturday, August 15, 2009 5:01 PM
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> Subject: Re: [blparent] school
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> Wow, summer has flown by so fast!
> Just curious: What challenges have you faced since Gab started school? How
> have you helped her with homework?
> I know I have years down the road, but before becoming a parent it's
> something I never thought about.
> A&K
> "Life is a grindstone. Whether it grinds you down or polishes you up is up
> to you."
> ~Thomas L. Holdcroft
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Veronica Smith" <madison_tewe at spinn.net>
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> Sent: Saturday, August 15, 2009 5:11 PM
> Subject: [blparent] school
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>> School is getting ready to start here. We went on Wednesday to meet gab's
>> new teacher. She is the same teacher Gab had in Kindergarten. I love
>> her,
>> so life should be good this year and she is already broken in. Gab starts
>> on August 19. V
>>
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> Date: Sun, 16 Aug 2009 12:27:37 -0700
> From: "Amber Boggs" <amberboggs at socal.rr.com>
> Subject: Re: [blparent] new babies
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> I never gave searial to sean and he has no problems with solids.
> Amber Boggs
>
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> Sent: Saturday, August 15, 2009 6:42 PM
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>> There's some debate about when to start rice cereal, but any time between
>> four and six months is usually fine. Much later than six months, and
>> there's some evidence to suggest babies won't like the texture of solid
>> foods.
>>
>> Jo Elizabeth
>>
>> "Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed
>> until it is faced."--James Baldwin
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Elizabeth Cooks" <elizabethcooks at comcast.net>
>> To: "NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
>> Sent: Saturday, August 15, 2009 7:39 PM
>> Subject: Re: [blparent] new babies
>>
>>
>>> Should have started rice at four months. That would have heled.
>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>> From: "Jo Elizabeth Pinto" <jopinto at pcdesk.net>
>>> To: "NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
>>> Sent: Saturday, August 15, 2009 7:01 PM
>>> Subject: Re: [blparent] new babies
>>>
>>>
>>>> Hi, Anjelina. Spoon feeding is a real challenge. Since the main thing
>>>> at this early stage is experience for Kloei with taste and texture, you
>>>> might try just dipping her fingers in fruit or cereal and letting her
>>>> put them in her mouth. Also, it helps if you thicken the fruit a little
>>>> with cereal, just enough so it stays on the spoon.
>>>>
>>>> Good luck!
>>>> Jo Elizabeth
>>>>
>>>> "Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be
>>>> changed
>>>> until it is faced."--James Baldwin
>>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>>> From: "Anjelina" <anjelinac26 at gmail.com>
>>>> To: "NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Sent: Saturday, August 15, 2009 5:04 PM
>>>> Subject: Re: [blparent] new babies
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>> Hey there. It's hard to believe but Kloei is six months already! We
>>>>> had
>>>>> a half birthday for her on Wednesday. We're still exclusively
>>>>> breastfeeding because she's not at all liking when I touch her face.
>>>>> She's hit the spoon out of my hand a few times and just wants to play
>>>>> with her cereal and fruit.
>>>>> She's a growing happy girl.
>>>>> A&K
>>>>> "Life is a grindstone. Whether it grinds you down or polishes you up
>>>>> is
>>>>> up to you."
>>>>> ~Thomas L. Holdcroft
>>>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>>>> From: "Veronica Smith" <madison_tewe at spinn.net>
>>>>> To: "'NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List'" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
>>>>> Sent: Saturday, August 15, 2009 5:09 PM
>>>>> Subject: [blparent] new babies
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>> So how are all you new mom's and dad's doing? Any questions? V
>>>>>>
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> Date: Sun, 16 Aug 2009 16:43:43 -0400
> From: "Anjelina" <anjelinac26 at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [blparent] new babies
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> I'm not going to worry about solids so much. She's still nursing and her
> doc
> didn't seem to concerned about her weight gain. I've heard from many other
> parents and read articles that say solids or baby food in the first year
> is
> mostly for exploration not so much for the nutrients. She'll get the hang
> of
> it soon enough.
>
> A&K
> "Life is a grindstone. Whether it grinds you down or polishes you up is up
> to you."
> ~Thomas L. Holdcroft
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Veronica Smith" <madison_tewe at spinn.net>
> To: "'NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List'" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Sunday, August 16, 2009 3:00 PM
> Subject: Re: [blparent] new babies
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>
>>4 months or 6, it just depends on the baby. It all depends on your doctor,
>> my pediatritian said 5. V
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
>> Behalf Of Elizabeth Cooks
>> Sent: Saturday, August 15, 2009 7:39 PM
>> To: NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List
>> Subject: Re: [blparent] new babies
>>
>> Should have started rice at four months. That would have heled.
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Jo Elizabeth Pinto" <jopinto at pcdesk.net>
>> To: "NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
>> Sent: Saturday, August 15, 2009 7:01 PM
>> Subject: Re: [blparent] new babies
>>
>>
>>> Hi, Anjelina. Spoon feeding is a real challenge. Since the main thing
>>> at
>>
>>> this early stage is experience for Kloei with taste and texture, you
>>> might
>>
>>> try just dipping her fingers in fruit or cereal and letting her put them
>>> in her mouth. Also, it helps if you thicken the fruit a little with
>>> cereal, just enough so it stays on the spoon.
>>>
>>> Good luck!
>>> Jo Elizabeth
>>>
>>> "Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed
>>> until it is faced."--James Baldwin
>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>> From: "Anjelina" <anjelinac26 at gmail.com>
>>> To: "NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
>>> Sent: Saturday, August 15, 2009 5:04 PM
>>> Subject: Re: [blparent] new babies
>>>
>>>
>>>> Hey there. It's hard to believe but Kloei is six months already! We had
>>>> a
>>
>>>> half birthday for her on Wednesday. We're still exclusively
>>>> breastfeeding
>>
>>>> because she's not at all liking when I touch her face. She's hit the
>>>> spoon out of my hand a few times and just wants to play with her cereal
>>>> and fruit.
>>>> She's a growing happy girl.
>>>> A&K
>>>> "Life is a grindstone. Whether it grinds you down or polishes you up is
>>>> up to you."
>>>> ~Thomas L. Holdcroft
>>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>>> From: "Veronica Smith" <madison_tewe at spinn.net>
>>>> To: "'NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List'" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Sent: Saturday, August 15, 2009 5:09 PM
>>>> Subject: [blparent] new babies
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>> So how are all you new mom's and dad's doing? Any questions? V
>>>>>
>>>>>
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> Message: 7
> Date: Sun, 16 Aug 2009 16:44:11 -0400
> From: "Tammy, Paul and Colyn" <tcl189 at rogers.com>
> Subject: Re: [blparent] [Bulk] Re: new babies
> To: "NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
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> Hi,
>
> Sorry, but I don't understand the below? Who should have started rice at
> four months and what would have heled?
>
> Tammy
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Elizabeth Cooks" <elizabethcooks at comcast.net>
> To: "NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Saturday, August 15, 2009 9:39 PM
> Subject: [Bulk] Re: [blparent] new babies
>
>
>> Should have started rice at four months. That would have heled.
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Jo Elizabeth Pinto" <jopinto at pcdesk.net>
>> To: "NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
>> Sent: Saturday, August 15, 2009 7:01 PM
>> Subject: Re: [blparent] new babies
>>
>>
>>> Hi, Anjelina. Spoon feeding is a real challenge. Since the main thing
>>> at this early stage is experience for Kloei with taste and texture, you
>>> might try just dipping her fingers in fruit or cereal and letting her
>>> put
>>> them in her mouth. Also, it helps if you thicken the fruit a little with
>>> cereal, just enough so it stays on the spoon.
>>>
>>> Good luck!
>>> Jo Elizabeth
>>>
>>> "Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed
>>> until it is faced."--James Baldwin
>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>> From: "Anjelina" <anjelinac26 at gmail.com>
>>> To: "NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
>>> Sent: Saturday, August 15, 2009 5:04 PM
>>> Subject: Re: [blparent] new babies
>>>
>>>
>>>> Hey there. It's hard to believe but Kloei is six months already! We had
>>>> a half birthday for her on Wednesday. We're still exclusively
>>>> breastfeeding because she's not at all liking when I touch her face.
>>>> She's hit the spoon out of my hand a few times and just wants to play
>>>> with her cereal and fruit.
>>>> She's a growing happy girl.
>>>> A&K
>>>> "Life is a grindstone. Whether it grinds you down or polishes you up is
>>>> up to you."
>>>> ~Thomas L. Holdcroft
>>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>>> From: "Veronica Smith" <madison_tewe at spinn.net>
>>>> To: "'NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List'" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Sent: Saturday, August 15, 2009 5:09 PM
>>>> Subject: [blparent] new babies
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>> So how are all you new mom's and dad's doing? Any questions? V
>>>>>
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> Message: 8
> Date: Sun, 16 Aug 2009 18:32:19 -0400
> From: "Karla Hudson" <HudsonKC at msu.edu>
> Subject: [blparent] Double stroller another idea
> To: <blparent at nfbnet.org>
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> Hi there,
>
> I had this dilemma somewhat when my son was born our daughter was three.
> However, she was a small three and still liked the stroller. My husband
> was
> still able to carrier her on his back in our back pack. Is this something
> you might do? I don't know the ages of your children. Again we thought of
> the double stroller idea but did not want to put the money in such a
> device.
> We just worked it out with the back-pack and the stroller with the smaller
> child in it.
>
> I also used the ergo as a transport method with one child on my back and
> the
> other holding my hand.
>
> Just a thought.
>
> Karla
>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 9
> Date: Sun, 16 Aug 2009 19:46:32 -0500
> From: David Andrews <dandrews at visi.com>
> Subject: Re: [blparent] double strollers?
> To: NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List <blparent at nfbnet.org>
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> We had a side by side, and I just pulled it behind me. It worked ok,
> not great, but was dooable.
>
> Dave
>
> At 07:28 PM 8/15/2009, you wrote:
>>Hi all, you must have known this question would come. LOL has anyone
>>any experience
>>with double strollers? I am looking for one that will pull as easy
>>as my peg prego.
>>Any thaughts? It seams as if they do not make any with ravercable
>>handels or swiveling
>>weals. Or am I missing one? I was just looking at a colcraft online,
>>and liked that
>>the seets can be moved around to have the kids face different ways.
>>But I wonder
>>how this would be for pulling. Also did you find the side by sides
>>were harder to
>>use then the frun to backs? Again any help would be grate.
>>Thanks
>>Amber Boggs
>>
>>
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> Message: 10
> Date: Sun, 16 Aug 2009 22:32:52 -0400
> From: "Melissa Ann Riccobono" <melissa at riccobono.us>
> Subject: [blparent] Double Strollers
> To: "'NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List'" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
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> My sister had a double stroller for a while, but she found it hard to pull
> and very heavy so she didn't use it much. Of course, this was a few years
> ago so they may have a newer model which is lighter. Personally I might
> wait a bit to make such a purchase. When the baby is very young you will
> be
> able to wear him or her in a sling, snugglee, etc. and still pull your son
> in a stroller. Depending on what type of sling or carrier you have you may
> be able to wear your youngest for quite a while-I can still carry my
> two-year-old on my back-and your older child can ride in the stroller and
> then, of course, begin to walk more and more along with you. By the time
> your youngest is too big to be carried comfortably I bet your oldest will
> be
> wanting to walk most of the time on his own. Of course, if you want
> another
> baby fairly soon, then a double stroller might be more of a must. But, you
> may be able to get along without one fairly easily.
>
> Just some thoughts. It never hurts to look at your options. I would
> definitely want to get my hands on, fold, unfold, and pull a double
> stroller, or any stroller for that matter, before purchasing. Just my
> preference!
>
> Melissa
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 11
> Date: Sun, 16 Aug 2009 22:43:48 -0400
> From: "E. Tarr" <esquared100 at gmail.com>
> Subject: [blparent] Welcome
> To: NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List <blparent at nfbnet.org>
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> Hello, all.
> Thank you to Veronica for welcoming me to the list. I am
> thoroughly enjoying all of these messages. It is so encouraging and
> reassuring to know that such a wonderful resource exists for us blind
> parents.
>
> Ellen Elizabeth
>
>
>
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> Message: 12
> Date: Sun, 16 Aug 2009 23:10:24 -0400
> From: "Jennifer Massey" <renandstimpy3 at comcast.net>
> Subject: Re: [blparent] double strollers?
> To: "NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
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> What about a sit and stand. The baby would go up front and in the back is
> a
> "jump" seat for the older child, they can either sit on the seat or they
> can
> stand on the stand plate that it has. This also leaves room for the older
> child to get in and out the stroller when they want.
>
> Jennifer and Dustin
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Veronica Smith" <madison_tewe at spinn.net>
> To: "'NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List'" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Sunday, August 16, 2009 2:58 PM
> Subject: Re: [blparent] double strollers?
>
>
>> This is just my opinion, since I have never used one, but it seems that
>> one
>> in front of the other would be much easier to handle. Side by side would
>> be
>> too wide and thus not easy to control. V
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
>> Behalf Of Amber Boggs
>> Sent: Saturday, August 15, 2009 6:29 PM
>> To: NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List
>> Subject: [blparent] double strollers?
>>
>> Hi all, you must have known this question would come. LOL has anyone any
>> experience
>> with double strollers? I am looking for one that will pull as easy as my
>> peg
>>
>> prego.
>> Any thaughts? It seams as if they do not make any with ravercable handels
>> or
>>
>> swiveling
>> weals. Or am I missing one? I was just looking at a colcraft online, and
>> liked that
>> the seets can be moved around to have the kids face different ways. But I
>> wonder
>> how this would be for pulling. Also did you find the side by sides were
>> harder to
>> use then the frun to backs? Again any help would be grate.
>> Thanks
>> Amber Boggs
>>
>>
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> Message: 13
> Date: Mon, 17 Aug 2009 08:07:38 -0400
> From: "Pickrell, Rebecca M (IS)" <REBECCA.PICKRELL at ngc.com>
> Subject: Re: [blparent] Removing splinters?
> To: "NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
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> Thank you guys on the splinter stuff. Much appreciated.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org]
> On Behalf Of Veronica Smith
> Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 11:06 PM
> To: 'NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List'
> Subject: Re: [blparent] Removing splinters?
>
> We used packing tape one time when gab's friend Noah fell into a cactus
> plant. His parents plucked out the big needles with tweezers and we
> used the packing tape for the tiny hairs. V
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org]
> On Behalf Of Melissa Ann Riccobono
> Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 12:47 PM
> To: 'NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List'
> Subject: Re: [blparent] Removing splinters?
>
> I don't know if that works, but I've used tape when the splinter isn't
> in very deep. Just put the tape on the area and pull it off.
> Melissa
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org]
> On Behalf Of Pickrell, Rebecca M (IS)
> Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 12:31 PM
> To: blparent at nfbnet.org
> Subject: [blparent] Removing splinters?
>
> Hi everybody.
> Do any of you have any good ways to remove splinters? No, nobody has
> one... yet, I'm just taking a premptive strike. I've read that Elmer's
> glue will work that if you apply it to skin with a splinter and wait for
> it to dry and then peel the glue off, the splinter will come with it.
> Anybody know if this works?
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> Message: 14
> Date: Mon, 17 Aug 2009 08:19:15 -0400
> From: "Pickrell, Rebecca M (IS)" <REBECCA.PICKRELL at ngc.com>
> Subject: [blparent] Audio materials
> To: <blparent at nfbnet.org>
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> Hi.
> What are you guys doing for various audio materials for your kids? Aside
> from the library and NLS which I know about, what else is out there?
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 15
> Date: Mon, 17 Aug 2009 07:29:49 -0500
> From: Scott Lawlor <sklawlor at mac.com>
> Subject: Re: [blparent] Audio materials
> To: NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List <blparent at nfbnet.org>
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> I have old time radio shows for kids. I think these would be better for
> the
> kid than all the crap that's on tv these days.
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Pickrell, Rebecca M (IS)" <REBECCA.PICKRELL at ngc.com>
> To: <blparent at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Monday, August 17, 2009 7:19 AM
> Subject: [blparent] Audio materials
>
>
>> Hi.
>> What are you guys doing for various audio materials for your kids? Aside
>> from the library and NLS which I know about, what else is out there?
>>
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> Message: 16
> Date: Mon, 17 Aug 2009 08:32:41 -0400
> From: "Pickrell, Rebecca M (IS)" <REBECCA.PICKRELL at ngc.com>
> Subject: Re: [blparent] Audio materials
> To: "NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
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> Believe me, I agree and we listen to those all the time. I'm just
> wondering what else might be out tthere both in terms of material and
> devices for listening to said material. Old Time Radio is great.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org]
> On Behalf Of Scott Lawlor
> Sent: Monday, August 17, 2009 8:30 AM
> To: NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List
> Subject: Re: [blparent] Audio materials
>
> I have old time radio shows for kids. I think these would be better for
> the kid than all the crap that's on tv these days.
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Pickrell, Rebecca M (IS)" <REBECCA.PICKRELL at ngc.com>
> To: <blparent at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Monday, August 17, 2009 7:19 AM
> Subject: [blparent] Audio materials
>
>
>> Hi.
>> What are you guys doing for various audio materials for your kids?
> Aside
>> from the library and NLS which I know about, what else is out there?
>>
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> Message: 17
> Date: Mon, 17 Aug 2009 06:43:13 -0600
> From: "Elizabeth Cooks" <elizabethcooks at comcast.net>
> Subject: Re: [blparent] new babies
> To: "NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
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> I heard that recently, too.
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Anjelina" <anjelinac26 at gmail.com>
> To: "NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Sunday, August 16, 2009 2:43 PM
> Subject: Re: [blparent] new babies
>
>
>> I'm not going to worry about solids so much. She's still nursing and her
>> doc didn't seem to concerned about her weight gain. I've heard from many
>> other parents and read articles that say solids or baby food in the first
>> year is mostly for exploration not so much for the nutrients. She'll get
>> the hang of it soon enough.
>>
>> A&K
>> "Life is a grindstone. Whether it grinds you down or polishes you up is
>> up
>> to you."
>> ~Thomas L. Holdcroft
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Veronica Smith" <madison_tewe at spinn.net>
>> To: "'NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List'" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
>> Sent: Sunday, August 16, 2009 3:00 PM
>> Subject: Re: [blparent] new babies
>>
>>
>>>4 months or 6, it just depends on the baby. It all depends on your
>>>doctor,
>>> my pediatritian said 5. V
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org]
>>> On
>>> Behalf Of Elizabeth Cooks
>>> Sent: Saturday, August 15, 2009 7:39 PM
>>> To: NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List
>>> Subject: Re: [blparent] new babies
>>>
>>> Should have started rice at four months. That would have heled.
>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>> From: "Jo Elizabeth Pinto" <jopinto at pcdesk.net>
>>> To: "NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
>>> Sent: Saturday, August 15, 2009 7:01 PM
>>> Subject: Re: [blparent] new babies
>>>
>>>
>>>> Hi, Anjelina. Spoon feeding is a real challenge. Since the main thing
>>>> at
>>>
>>>> this early stage is experience for Kloei with taste and texture, you
>>>> might
>>>
>>>> try just dipping her fingers in fruit or cereal and letting her put
>>>> them
>>>> in her mouth. Also, it helps if you thicken the fruit a little with
>>>> cereal, just enough so it stays on the spoon.
>>>>
>>>> Good luck!
>>>> Jo Elizabeth
>>>>
>>>> "Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be
>>>> changed
>>>> until it is faced."--James Baldwin
>>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>>> From: "Anjelina" <anjelinac26 at gmail.com>
>>>> To: "NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Sent: Saturday, August 15, 2009 5:04 PM
>>>> Subject: Re: [blparent] new babies
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>> Hey there. It's hard to believe but Kloei is six months already! We
>>>>> had
>>>>> a
>>>
>>>>> half birthday for her on Wednesday. We're still exclusively
>>>>> breastfeeding
>>>
>>>>> because she's not at all liking when I touch her face. She's hit the
>>>>> spoon out of my hand a few times and just wants to play with her
>>>>> cereal
>>>>> and fruit.
>>>>> She's a growing happy girl.
>>>>> A&K
>>>>> "Life is a grindstone. Whether it grinds you down or polishes you up
>>>>> is
>>>>> up to you."
>>>>> ~Thomas L. Holdcroft
>>>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>>>> From: "Veronica Smith" <madison_tewe at spinn.net>
>>>>> To: "'NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List'" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
>>>>> Sent: Saturday, August 15, 2009 5:09 PM
>>>>> Subject: [blparent] new babies
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>> So how are all you new mom's and dad's doing? Any questions? V
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> Message: 18
> Date: Mon, 17 Aug 2009 07:42:42 -0500
> From: Scott Lawlor <sklawlor at mac.com>
> Subject: Re: [blparent] Audio materials
> To: NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List <blparent at nfbnet.org>
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> Levelstar has something called the icon which is pretty cool. It's around
> $1500 I think. For something cheaper and that is more portable, I think
> some of the new i-pods have talking menus and you could get a docking
> station with speakers from best buy or something like that.
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Pickrell, Rebecca M (IS)" <REBECCA.PICKRELL at ngc.com>
> To: "NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Monday, August 17, 2009 7:32 AM
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>
>
>> Believe me, I agree and we listen to those all the time. I'm just
>> wondering what else might be out tthere both in terms of material and
>> devices for listening to said material. Old Time Radio is great.
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org]
>> On Behalf Of Scott Lawlor
>> Sent: Monday, August 17, 2009 8:30 AM
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>> Subject: Re: [blparent] Audio materials
>>
>> I have old time radio shows for kids. I think these would be better for
>> the kid than all the crap that's on tv these days.
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Pickrell, Rebecca M (IS)" <REBECCA.PICKRELL at ngc.com>
>> To: <blparent at nfbnet.org>
>> Sent: Monday, August 17, 2009 7:19 AM
>> Subject: [blparent] Audio materials
>>
>>
>>> Hi.
>>> What are you guys doing for various audio materials for your kids?
>> Aside
>>> from the library and NLS which I know about, what else is out there?
>>>
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> Message: 19
> Date: Mon, 17 Aug 2009 06:45:57 -0600
> From: "Elizabeth Cooks" <elizabethcooks at comcast.net>
> Subject: Re: [blparent] double strollers?
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> Try carrying the baby strapped ot you in a front carier and the other in a
> stroller until you find one you like. Might be a little cumbersome, but
> it's doable. My children are four years apart, so that's not something i
> needed to worry about. And, I can't have any more. It's not safe for me
> naymore.
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "David Andrews" <dandrews at visi.com>
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> Sent: Sunday, August 16, 2009 6:46 PM
> Subject: Re: [blparent] double strollers?
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>
>> We had a side by side, and I just pulled it behind me. It worked ok, not
>> great, but was dooable.
>>
>> Dave
>>
>> At 07:28 PM 8/15/2009, you wrote:
>>>Hi all, you must have known this question would come. LOL has anyone any
>>>experience
>>>with double strollers? I am looking for one that will pull as easy as my
>>>peg prego.
>>>Any thaughts? It seams as if they do not make any with ravercable handels
>>>or swiveling
>>>weals. Or am I missing one? I was just looking at a colcraft online, and
>>>liked that
>>>the seets can be moved around to have the kids face different ways. But I
>>>wonder
>>>how this would be for pulling. Also did you find the side by sides were
>>>harder to
>>>use then the frun to backs? Again any help would be grate.
>>>Thanks
>>>Amber Boggs
>>>
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> Message: 20
> Date: Mon, 17 Aug 2009 06:54:30 -0600
> From: "Elizabeth Cooks" <elizabethcooks at comcast.net>
> Subject: Re: [blparent] new babies
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> Some babies do better than others. I started Joshua at four months, and he
> tok to cereal right away. Now, he likes to put the spoon into his mouth
> himself. He takes fruits and vegies and some meats now, but still nurses,
> except when he is with a sitter. Then, he gets a botle, and the siter time
> is only an hour or two. Sometiems. he gets one when his father comes home
> for the wek-end, just so that he has the option of feding him if he wants
> to.
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Veronica Smith" <madison_tewe at spinn.net>
> To: "'NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List'" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Sunday, August 16, 2009 12:56 PM
> Subject: Re: [blparent] new babies
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>
>> It's okay if she just plays with the spoon. Give her a little cereal and
>> let her get the feel of what it is. It's about time to start with the
>> cereal. Just put a little in her mouth and she'll get the jest of it. V
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
>> Behalf Of Anjelina
>> Sent: Saturday, August 15, 2009 5:05 PM
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>> Subject: Re: [blparent] new babies
>>
>> Hey there. It's hard to believe but Kloei is six months already! We had a
>> half birthday for her on Wednesday. We're still exclusively breastfeeding
>> because she's not at all liking when I touch her face. She's hit the
>> spoon
>> out of my hand a few times and just wants to play with her cereal and
>> fruit.
>> She's a growing happy girl.
>> A&K
>> "Life is a grindstone. Whether it grinds you down or polishes you up is
>> up
>> to you."
>> ~Thomas L. Holdcroft
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Veronica Smith" <madison_tewe at spinn.net>
>> To: "'NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List'" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
>> Sent: Saturday, August 15, 2009 5:09 PM
>> Subject: [blparent] new babies
>>
>>
>>> So how are all you new mom's and dad's doing? Any questions? V
>>>
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> Message: 21
> Date: Mon, 17 Aug 2009 13:46:12 +0000
> From: kate02 at bellsouth.net
> Subject: Re: [blparent] school
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> Hi.
>
> We go Friday to see who the teacher is this year. I?m hoping this year
> goes better then last.
>
> This will also be the last year of public school if it turns out to be
> more of the same.
>
> On the up side, Ash is ready to return though a bit nervous. She walked in
> to the living room the other day and informed Clay and I that ?I?m just
> not prepared for first grade.? We informed her that since she used
> prepared correctly there shouldn?t be any issues academically.
>
> Also this is the first year we have to do portfolios any tips?
>
> OK, I?ll Write more later.
>
> Kate
>
> -------------- Original message ----------------------
> From: "Veronica Smith" <madison_tewe at spinn.net>
>>
>> School is getting ready to start here. We went on Wednesday to meet gab's
>> new teacher. She is the same teacher Gab had in Kindergarten. I love her,
>> so life should be good this year and she is already broken in. Gab starts
>> on August 19. V
>>
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> Message: 22
> Date: Mon, 17 Aug 2009 08:01:32 -0600
> From: "Elizabeth Cooks" <elizabethcooks at comcast.net>
> Subject: Re: [blparent] Audio materials
> To: "NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
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> RFBD also has bokd for children. I haven't used any just het, but I think
> i
> will try a few for my daughter. If you don't have a memberhsip, it's free
> now. Audible.com ptobably has some things to.
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Pickrell, Rebecca M (IS)" <REBECCA.PICKRELL at ngc.com>
> To: <blparent at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Monday, August 17, 2009 6:19 AM
> Subject: [blparent] Audio materials
>
>
>> Hi.
>> What are you guys doing for various audio materials for your kids? Aside
>> from the library and NLS which I know about, what else is out there?
>>
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> Message: 23
> Date: Mon, 17 Aug 2009 08:02:38 -0600
> From: "Elizabeth Cooks" <elizabethcooks at comcast.net>
> Subject: Re: [blparent] Audio materials
> To: "NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
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> Hey, Scott, email me offlist if I can borow some from you. That would be
> fun.
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Scott Lawlor" <sklawlor at mac.com>
> To: "NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Monday, August 17, 2009 6:29 AM
> Subject: Re: [blparent] Audio materials
>
>
>>I have old time radio shows for kids. I think these would be better for
>>the kid than all the crap that's on tv these days.
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Pickrell, Rebecca M (IS)" <REBECCA.PICKRELL at ngc.com>
>> To: <blparent at nfbnet.org>
>> Sent: Monday, August 17, 2009 7:19 AM
>> Subject: [blparent] Audio materials
>>
>>
>>> Hi.
>>> What are you guys doing for various audio materials for your kids? Aside
>>> from the library and NLS which I know about, what else is out there?
>>>
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> Message: 24
> Date: Mon, 17 Aug 2009 14:02:52 +0000
> From: kate02 at bellsouth.net
> Subject: Re: [blparent] Audio materials
> To: NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List <blparent at nfbnet.org>
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>
> What exactly do you disapprove of in TV for kids? I?m just curious, if you
> would like I can give a few examples of good kid?s programming.
>
> Kate
>
> -------------- Original message ----------------------
> From: Scott Lawlor <sklawlor at mac.com>
>>
>> I have old time radio shows for kids. I think these would be better for
>> the
>> kid than all the crap that's on tv these days.
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Pickrell, Rebecca M (IS)" <REBECCA.PICKRELL at ngc.com>
>> To: <blparent at nfbnet.org>
>> Sent: Monday, August 17, 2009 7:19 AM
>> Subject: [blparent] Audio materials
>>
>>
>> > Hi.
>> > What are you guys doing for various audio materials for your kids?
>> > Aside
>> > from the library and NLS which I know about, what else is out there?
>> >
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> Message: 25
> Date: Mon, 17 Aug 2009 09:14:54 -0500
> From: Scott Lawlor <sklawlor at mac.com>
> Subject: Re: [blparent] Audio materials
> To: NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List <blparent at nfbnet.org>
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> well, it seems that most of the shows today, especially the cartoons are
> so
> loud and way too stimulating for children. I know that whenever our
> 11-year-old watches those things, they get him all wound up and he's
> difficult to deal with so we don't allow him to watch cartoons.
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <kate02 at bellsouth.net>
> To: "NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Monday, August 17, 2009 9:02 AM
> Subject: Re: [blparent] Audio materials
>
>
>>
>> What exactly do you disapprove of in TV for kids? I?m just curious, if
>> you would like I can give a few examples of good kid?s programming.
>>
>> Kate
>>
>> -------------- Original message ----------------------
>> From: Scott Lawlor <sklawlor at mac.com>
>>>
>>> I have old time radio shows for kids. I think these would be better for
>>> the
>>> kid than all the crap that's on tv these days.
>>>
>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>> From: "Pickrell, Rebecca M (IS)" <REBECCA.PICKRELL at ngc.com>
>>> To: <blparent at nfbnet.org>
>>> Sent: Monday, August 17, 2009 7:19 AM
>>> Subject: [blparent] Audio materials
>>>
>>>
>>> > Hi.
>>> > What are you guys doing for various audio materials for your kids?
>>> > Aside
>>> > from the library and NLS which I know about, what else is out there?
>>> >
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> Message: 26
> Date: Mon, 17 Aug 2009 08:22:48 -0600
> From: "Veronica Smith" <madison_tewe at spinn.net>
> Subject: Re: [blparent] new babies
> To: "'NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List'" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
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> What did you give him for his first time solid food and at what age? V
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
> Behalf Of Amber Boggs
> Sent: Sunday, August 16, 2009 1:28 PM
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> Subject: Re: [blparent] new babies
>
> I never gave searial to sean and he has no problems with solids.
> Amber Boggs
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Jo Elizabeth Pinto" <jopinto at pcdesk.net>
> To: "NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Saturday, August 15, 2009 6:42 PM
> Subject: Re: [blparent] new babies
>
>
>> There's some debate about when to start rice cereal, but any time between
>> four and six months is usually fine. Much later than six months, and
>> there's some evidence to suggest babies won't like the texture of solid
>> foods.
>>
>> Jo Elizabeth
>>
>> "Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed
>> until it is faced."--James Baldwin
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Elizabeth Cooks" <elizabethcooks at comcast.net>
>> To: "NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
>> Sent: Saturday, August 15, 2009 7:39 PM
>> Subject: Re: [blparent] new babies
>>
>>
>>> Should have started rice at four months. That would have heled.
>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>> From: "Jo Elizabeth Pinto" <jopinto at pcdesk.net>
>>> To: "NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
>>> Sent: Saturday, August 15, 2009 7:01 PM
>>> Subject: Re: [blparent] new babies
>>>
>>>
>>>> Hi, Anjelina. Spoon feeding is a real challenge. Since the main thing
>>>> at this early stage is experience for Kloei with taste and texture, you
>>>> might try just dipping her fingers in fruit or cereal and letting her
>>>> put them in her mouth. Also, it helps if you thicken the fruit a little
>
>>>> with cereal, just enough so it stays on the spoon.
>>>>
>>>> Good luck!
>>>> Jo Elizabeth
>>>>
>>>> "Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be
>>>> changed
>
>>>> until it is faced."--James Baldwin
>>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>>> From: "Anjelina" <anjelinac26 at gmail.com>
>>>> To: "NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Sent: Saturday, August 15, 2009 5:04 PM
>>>> Subject: Re: [blparent] new babies
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>> Hey there. It's hard to believe but Kloei is six months already! We
>>>>> had
>
>>>>> a half birthday for her on Wednesday. We're still exclusively
>>>>> breastfeeding because she's not at all liking when I touch her face.
>>>>> She's hit the spoon out of my hand a few times and just wants to play
>>>>> with her cereal and fruit.
>>>>> She's a growing happy girl.
>>>>> A&K
>>>>> "Life is a grindstone. Whether it grinds you down or polishes you up
>>>>> is
>
>>>>> up to you."
>>>>> ~Thomas L. Holdcroft
>>>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>>>> From: "Veronica Smith" <madison_tewe at spinn.net>
>>>>> To: "'NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List'" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
>>>>> Sent: Saturday, August 15, 2009 5:09 PM
>>>>> Subject: [blparent] new babies
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>> So how are all you new mom's and dad's doing? Any questions? V
>>>>>>
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> Message: 27
> Date: Mon, 17 Aug 2009 08:24:48 -0600
> From: "Veronica Smith" <madison_tewe at spinn.net>
> Subject: Re: [blparent] [Bulk] Re: new babies
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> Tammy, I believe it was a typo, saying Angelina should of started solids
> at
> 4 months and the word heled should of said helped. V
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
> Behalf Of Tammy, Paul and Colyn
> Sent: Sunday, August 16, 2009 2:44 PM
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> Subject: Re: [blparent] [Bulk] Re: new babies
>
> Hi,
>
> Sorry, but I don't understand the below? Who should have started rice at
> four months and what would have heled?
>
> Tammy
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Elizabeth Cooks" <elizabethcooks at comcast.net>
> To: "NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Saturday, August 15, 2009 9:39 PM
> Subject: [Bulk] Re: [blparent] new babies
>
>
>> Should have started rice at four months. That would have heled.
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Jo Elizabeth Pinto" <jopinto at pcdesk.net>
>> To: "NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
>> Sent: Saturday, August 15, 2009 7:01 PM
>> Subject: Re: [blparent] new babies
>>
>>
>>> Hi, Anjelina. Spoon feeding is a real challenge. Since the main thing
>>> at this early stage is experience for Kloei with taste and texture, you
>>> might try just dipping her fingers in fruit or cereal and letting her
>>> put
>
>>> them in her mouth. Also, it helps if you thicken the fruit a little with
>
>>> cereal, just enough so it stays on the spoon.
>>>
>>> Good luck!
>>> Jo Elizabeth
>>>
>>> "Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed
>>> until it is faced."--James Baldwin
>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>> From: "Anjelina" <anjelinac26 at gmail.com>
>>> To: "NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
>>> Sent: Saturday, August 15, 2009 5:04 PM
>>> Subject: Re: [blparent] new babies
>>>
>>>
>>>> Hey there. It's hard to believe but Kloei is six months already! We had
>>>> a half birthday for her on Wednesday. We're still exclusively
>>>> breastfeeding because she's not at all liking when I touch her face.
>>>> She's hit the spoon out of my hand a few times and just wants to play
>>>> with her cereal and fruit.
>>>> She's a growing happy girl.
>>>> A&K
>>>> "Life is a grindstone. Whether it grinds you down or polishes you up is
>>>> up to you."
>>>> ~Thomas L. Holdcroft
>>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>>> From: "Veronica Smith" <madison_tewe at spinn.net>
>>>> To: "'NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List'" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Sent: Saturday, August 15, 2009 5:09 PM
>>>> Subject: [blparent] new babies
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>> So how are all you new mom's and dad's doing? Any questions? V
>>>>>
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> Message: 28
> Date: Mon, 17 Aug 2009 08:25:48 -0600
> From: "Veronica Smith" <madison_tewe at spinn.net>
> Subject: Re: [blparent] Welcome
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> I remember when I was the new comer on the block. V
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
> Behalf Of E. Tarr
> Sent: Sunday, August 16, 2009 8:44 PM
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> Subject: [blparent] Welcome
>
> Hello, all.
> Thank you to Veronica for welcoming me to the list. I am
> thoroughly enjoying all of these messages. It is so encouraging and
> reassuring to know that such a wonderful resource exists for us blind
> parents.
>
> Ellen Elizabeth
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> Message: 29
> Date: Mon, 17 Aug 2009 08:27:09 -0600
> From: "Veronica Smith" <madison_tewe at spinn.net>
> Subject: Re: [blparent] Audio materials
> To: "'NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List'" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
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> Your public library has loads of really fun books on tape as well as does
> barnes & Noble and border books. V
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
> Behalf Of Pickrell, Rebecca M (IS)
> Sent: Monday, August 17, 2009 6:19 AM
> To: blparent at nfbnet.org
> Subject: [blparent] Audio materials
>
> Hi.
> What are you guys doing for various audio materials for your kids? Aside
> from the library and NLS which I know about, what else is out there?
>
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> Message: 30
> Date: Mon, 17 Aug 2009 08:27:51 -0600
> From: "Veronica Smith" <madison_tewe at spinn.net>
> Subject: Re: [blparent] Audio materials
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> Oh yeah, Toys R Us has a whole section of musical stories. V
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
> Behalf Of Pickrell, Rebecca M (IS)
> Sent: Monday, August 17, 2009 6:19 AM
> To: blparent at nfbnet.org
> Subject: [blparent] Audio materials
>
> Hi.
> What are you guys doing for various audio materials for your kids? Aside
> from the library and NLS which I know about, what else is out there?
>
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> Message: 31
> Date: Mon, 17 Aug 2009 08:28:26 -0600
> From: "Veronica Smith" <madison_tewe at spinn.net>
> Subject: Re: [blparent] Audio materials
> To: "'NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List'" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
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> Where do you get those? V
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
> Behalf Of Scott Lawlor
> Sent: Monday, August 17, 2009 6:30 AM
> To: NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List
> Subject: Re: [blparent] Audio materials
>
> I have old time radio shows for kids. I think these would be better for
> the
>
> kid than all the crap that's on tv these days.
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Pickrell, Rebecca M (IS)" <REBECCA.PICKRELL at ngc.com>
> To: <blparent at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Monday, August 17, 2009 7:19 AM
> Subject: [blparent] Audio materials
>
>
>> Hi.
>> What are you guys doing for various audio materials for your kids? Aside
>> from the library and NLS which I know about, what else is out there?
>>
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> Message: 32
> Date: Mon, 17 Aug 2009 08:30:39 -0600
> From: "Veronica Smith" <madison_tewe at spinn.net>
> Subject: Re: [blparent] Audio materials
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> A simple tape recorder purchased at Walmart works for talking books or
> books
> on tape or a cheap cd player, they still have them. Smile!
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
> Behalf Of Scott Lawlor
> Sent: Monday, August 17, 2009 6:43 AM
> To: NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List
> Subject: Re: [blparent] Audio materials
>
> Levelstar has something called the icon which is pretty cool. It's around
> $1500 I think. For something cheaper and that is more portable, I think
> some of the new i-pods have talking menus and you could get a docking
> station with speakers from best buy or something like that.
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Pickrell, Rebecca M (IS)" <REBECCA.PICKRELL at ngc.com>
> To: "NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Monday, August 17, 2009 7:32 AM
> Subject: Re: [blparent] Audio materials
>
>
>> Believe me, I agree and we listen to those all the time. I'm just
>> wondering what else might be out tthere both in terms of material and
>> devices for listening to said material. Old Time Radio is great.
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org]
>> On Behalf Of Scott Lawlor
>> Sent: Monday, August 17, 2009 8:30 AM
>> To: NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List
>> Subject: Re: [blparent] Audio materials
>>
>> I have old time radio shows for kids. I think these would be better for
>> the kid than all the crap that's on tv these days.
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Pickrell, Rebecca M (IS)" <REBECCA.PICKRELL at ngc.com>
>> To: <blparent at nfbnet.org>
>> Sent: Monday, August 17, 2009 7:19 AM
>> Subject: [blparent] Audio materials
>>
>>
>>> Hi.
>>> What are you guys doing for various audio materials for your kids?
>> Aside
>>> from the library and NLS which I know about, what else is out there?
>>>
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> Message: 33
> Date: Mon, 17 Aug 2009 08:33:26 -0600
> From: "Veronica Smith" <madison_tewe at spinn.net>
> Subject: Re: [blparent] school
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> Don't feel bad, Gab has known her teacher for 4 years and she is terrified
> to go take the reading test today. She said, as if she would have a
> problem, what if I have to go to the bathroom in the middle of the test.
> Kids are so funny. V
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
> Behalf Of kate02 at bellsouth.net
> Sent: Monday, August 17, 2009 7:46 AM
> To: NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List
> Subject: Re: [blparent] school
>
>
> Hi.
>
> We go Friday to see who the teacher is this year. I?m hoping this year
> goes better then last.
>
> This will also be the last year of public school if it turns out to be
> more of the same.
>
> On the up side, Ash is ready to return though a bit nervous. She walked in
> to the living room the other day and informed Clay and I that ?I?m just
> not prepared for first grade.? We informed her that since she used
> prepared correctly there shouldn?t be any issues academically.
>
> Also this is the first year we have to do portfolios any tips?
>
> OK, I?ll Write more later.
>
> Kate
>
> -------------- Original message ----------------------
> From: "Veronica Smith" <madison_tewe at spinn.net>
>>
>> School is getting ready to start here. We went on Wednesday to meet gab's
>> new teacher. She is the same teacher Gab had in Kindergarten. I love her,
>> so life should be good this year and she is already broken in. Gab starts
>> on August 19. V
>>
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> Message: 34
> Date: Mon, 17 Aug 2009 08:35:13 -0600
> From: "Veronica Smith" <madison_tewe at spinn.net>
> Subject: Re: [blparent] Audio materials
> To: "'NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List'" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
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> That's the problem, there is only some good kids programming, but there is
> lots of smut as well. V
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
> Behalf Of kate02 at bellsouth.net
> Sent: Monday, August 17, 2009 8:03 AM
> To: NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List
> Subject: Re: [blparent] Audio materials
>
>
> What exactly do you disapprove of in TV for kids? I?m just curious, if you
> would like I can give a few examples of good kid?s programming.
>
> Kate
>
> -------------- Original message ----------------------
> From: Scott Lawlor <sklawlor at mac.com>
>>
>> I have old time radio shows for kids. I think these would be better for
>> the
>> kid than all the crap that's on tv these days.
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Pickrell, Rebecca M (IS)" <REBECCA.PICKRELL at ngc.com>
>> To: <blparent at nfbnet.org>
>> Sent: Monday, August 17, 2009 7:19 AM
>> Subject: [blparent] Audio materials
>>
>>
>> > Hi.
>> > What are you guys doing for various audio materials for your kids?
>> > Aside
>> > from the library and NLS which I know about, what else is out there?
>> >
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> Date: Mon, 17 Aug 2009 09:37:54 -0500
> From: "Dena Wainwright" <dena at envogueaccess.com>
> Subject: Re: [blparent] Audio materials
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> the more research that is being done regarding exposure to television for
> kids, the more it is being determined that it just isn't good for them,
> unless it's controlled and moderated strictly. I've heard from several
> sources, including the American Pediatric Association (can't remember if
> that's it's correct name) that children under 2 years of age, just
> shouldn't
> watch television. my pediatrician says it's because kids don't learn by
> watching images on screens, they learn by doing. in fact, we are trying to
> dramatically reduce our television input as a family for this reason.
>
> I've actually seen television become a real problem for some kids; they
> become addicted to it, learn bad behaviors from it, act out when they
> can't
> watch it, refuse to engage in other activities in favor of watching it,
> etc.
> I know some of this is also how closely monitored the child is by his
> parents. issues like that just don't arise over night.
>
> having said all that, I agree with you that there are "good" and "bad"
> kids
> programs. I'm a fan of PBS Kids shows that actually teach something, and
> are
> not violent or age-inappropriate. it is really amazing how many cartoons
> are
> violent, or how many teach messages that we simply wouldn't otherwise
> expose
> our kids to. e.g., the whole princess waits (depressed and lonely) for
> prince charming to ride in and rescue her.
>
> I read a really good article a few weeks ago that suggested you could
> maximize the experience of watching television by engaging the child as
> you
> watch the program. the article suggested that you pre-record programs
> (like
> sesame street), and get the child to actively participate as you watch.
> e.g., if the number of the day on sesame street is "3," you could pause
> the
> show and ask your child to go find you three of something (crayons,
> blocks,
> etc.). similarly, if the letter is "r," you could ask your child to go
> find
> you something in the house that starts with "r."
>
> Dena
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <kate02 at bellsouth.net>
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> Sent: Monday, August 17, 2009 9:02 AM
> Subject: Re: [blparent] Audio materials
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>>
>> What exactly do you disapprove of in TV for kids? I?m just curious, if
>> you would like I can give a few examples of good kid?s programming.
>>
>> Kate
>>
>> -------------- Original message ----------------------
>> From: Scott Lawlor <sklawlor at mac.com>
>>>
>>> I have old time radio shows for kids. I think these would be better for
>>> the
>>> kid than all the crap that's on tv these days.
>>>
>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>> From: "Pickrell, Rebecca M (IS)" <REBECCA.PICKRELL at ngc.com>
>>> To: <blparent at nfbnet.org>
>>> Sent: Monday, August 17, 2009 7:19 AM
>>> Subject: [blparent] Audio materials
>>>
>>>
>>> > Hi.
>>> > What are you guys doing for various audio materials for your kids?
>>> > Aside
>>> > from the library and NLS which I know about, what else is out there?
>>> >
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> Message: 36
> Date: Mon, 17 Aug 2009 12:11:05 -0400
> From: "Pickrell, Rebecca M (IS)" <REBECCA.PICKRELL at ngc.com>
> Subject: Re: [blparent] Audio materials
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> What format?
> V, you mention tape, I thought ttapes were gone? Do you mean cd or some
> other digital format
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org]
> On Behalf Of Veronica Smith
> Sent: Monday, August 17, 2009 10:28 AM
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> Subject: Re: [blparent] Audio materials
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> Oh yeah, Toys R Us has a whole section of musical stories. V
>
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> On Behalf Of Pickrell, Rebecca M (IS)
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> Subject: [blparent] Audio materials
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> Hi.
> What are you guys doing for various audio materials for your kids? Aside
> from the library and NLS which I know about, what else is out there?
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> Message: 37
> Date: Mon, 17 Aug 2009 12:11:23 -0400
> From: "Pickrell, Rebecca M (IS)" <REBECCA.PICKRELL at ngc.com>
> Subject: Re: [blparent] Audio materials
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> I get ours from XM Radio.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org]
> On Behalf Of Veronica Smith
> Sent: Monday, August 17, 2009 10:28 AM
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> Subject: Re: [blparent] Audio materials
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> Where do you get those? V
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org]
> On Behalf Of Scott Lawlor
> Sent: Monday, August 17, 2009 6:30 AM
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> Subject: Re: [blparent] Audio materials
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> I have old time radio shows for kids. I think these would be better for
> the
>
> kid than all the crap that's on tv these days.
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> Fro
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