[blparent] Items you couldn't live without

Wed Oct 14 18:25:56 UTC 2009

I agree with the fact that a changing table is a very nice thing to have.
Mine is actually a long dresser that comes a little past my waist.  It has
drawers for clothes and a cubbert for wipes, diapers, blankets, etc.  I have
a pad on top for the baby to lay on.  Any dresser or counter will do, as
long as it is sturdy and the right height.  I really did not prefer to
change Austin on the floor in the beginning because it hurt to have to bend
down when I first got home from the hospital.  Then, when Austin started
crawling changing him on the floor was almost impossible because he would
just roll or crawl away, or at least try his hardest to do so.  Sometimes it
was hard enough changing him on the table--let alone on the floor.  Now that
he's older, and, I hope, nearing the end of his diaper wearing time I do
change him on the floor occasionally, but still prefer the table, especially
with very messy diapers.  
	My pack and play actually has an attachment that is a changing
surface.  It was really nice because I was able to have it set up downstairs
and not have to take Austin upstairs every time he needed his diaper
changed.  It ws also great on trips to have a changing "table" in hotel
rooms or at other people's houses.  Of course, if you have an apartment and
don't plan to take your baby traveling a lot with a Pack and Play then this
is probably unnecessary.  Just wanted to let you know the option was out
there.  My Pack and Play also has the bassinette attachment someone else
mentioned.  Again, it was nice to have Austin sleeping downstairs nearer to
me at times instead of always having to carry him upstairs for a nap.
Melissa

-----Original Message-----
From: blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of Pickrell, Rebecca M (IS)
Sent: Wednesday, October 14, 2009 1:55 PM
To: NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List
Subject: Re: [blparent] Items you couldn't live without

I found a changing table very necessary. It hurt me physically to use
the floor.. Know that changing tables are only specced for 30 pounds, so
your best option is to buy a dresser, bracket it to the wall and use
that with a changing pad. Get one that is between waist and chest hight,
you don't want one taller or shorter then that zone.

-----Original Message-----
From: blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org]
On Behalf Of Eva Adams
Sent: Sunday, October 11, 2009 12:12 AM
To: NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List
Subject: Re: [blparent] Items you couldn't live without

I would say the items that were a life saver would be the bouncy chair,
this 
gave us a place to put our daughter if we needed to do something. The 
vibrating of the chair would help sooth her, and the mobile on it
provided 
her with some entertainment. Some type of carrying device such as the 
snugli.

The swing is one item we didn't use at all. My daughter didn't like the 
swing for some reason, so it ended up taking up room in our small
apartment. 
I would save our changing table wasn't necessary either. I liked having
it, 
but it is just as easy to lay a blanket on the floor and change the
baby.

Eva
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Angela Frederick" <angelahoward at mail.utexas.edu>
To: <blparent at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Saturday, October 10, 2009 10:47 AM
Subject: [blparent] Items you couldn't live without

> Hi, everybody,
>
> Okay, so I am a huge nerd and have been trying to figure out what our 
> family budget could be if we succeed in getting pregnant.  I've been 
> looking at baby items and their costs and wondering what is really 
> necessary and worth spending money on.
>
> So, I would like to know from all of you who have kids:
>
> 1. What baby items do you consider a necessity or a life-saver?
>
> and
>
> 2. What baby items do you wish you hadn't spent money on?
>
> Thanks for the feedback!
> Angela
>
>
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