[blparent] Michael update

Sun Dec 5 03:14:37 UTC 2010

I have one of those contoured changing pads, and it's great because I don't 
have to find room for a piece of furniture just for diapering the baby.  The 
pad is vinyl, but I bought the cloth covers for it, so all I have to do when 
they need cleaning is take them off and put them in the washing machine.

Jo Elizabeth

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From: "Veronica Smith" <madison_tewe at spinn.net>
Sent: Saturday, December 04, 2010 7:48 PM
To: "'NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List'" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
Subject: Re: [blparent] Michael update

> I always changed on the floor, but on what was called a changing pad. It 
> was
> about as big as a bed pillow and curved in the center where the baby lays.
> It, of course, was made of vinyl for easy clean-up. V
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
> Behalf Of Brandy W
> Sent: Saturday, December 04, 2010 7:21 PM
> To: 'NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List'
> Subject: Re: [blparent] Michael update
>
> Hi, Sounds like he is right on target for his age. First let me ask does 
> he
> pull himself to standing or require your help. I ask because one of the
> babies I watch was pulling up long before she could sit and we had to do
> some extensive work on our part no therapy, but lots of persistence 
> because
> it began to be dangerous how much she would fall and not land on her 
> bottom,
> but rather her back. If this is the case I have some ideas for you.
>
> As for the changing: This is just one of the first things in a Childs life
> where you are the mommy and him the baby. He must be changed and he must
> learn that he must lay down, and if you have to fight him to do it than go
> for it. He won't be harmed from fussing and crying throwing mini fits, but
> he will if he falls or something. Just get the job done quickly and try to
> be happy and pleasant. Sing, talk and be as quick as you can. If you are
> changing him on the floor I'd recommend changing that situation to a place
> only for changing. It is confusing for them to think they can crawl on the
> floor with you, but changing they must be still. A designated place for
> changing will help.
>
> Have fun you are at such a fun age!
>
> Bran
>
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
> Behalf Of Leslie Hamric
> Sent: Saturday, December 04, 2010 6:42 PM
> To: 'NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List'
> Subject: [blparent] Michael update
>
> Hi all.  I just wanted to give a quick update on Michael.  He's now 
> standing
> with support and he can stand when holding onto something.  He likes to
> babble a lot.  We're still working on him sitting without support but he's
> getting better.  Today was the first time I saw him sit by himself and 
> reach
> for a toy without toppling over.  I got this play yard for him, it's these
> gates that are put together in a circle so he has an area to play and roll
> around and I don't have to be behind him every second.  He also has a 
> little
> piano which he loves to play.  One concern I have is that Michael is at 
> that
> age where he's very wiggly when getting changed.  He also likes to roll 
> over
> on his tummy and I have to keep putting him back on his back.  If I hold 
> him
> in place, he starts to fuss or cry. Has anyone dealt with this issue 
> before?
> Any suggestions would be appreciated.  As for the feeding, it's going 
> great.
> Besides using an infant feeder, I finally figured out a way to feed 
> Michael
> with the spoon that works well for both of us.  The only tough part now is
> making a mess on his clothes.  I use bibs but it's still tough to keep the
> mess down sometimes.  Well, that's about it.  Take care.
>
> Leslie
>
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