[blparent] solution

Wed Dec 7 18:13:39 UTC 2011

I had a hard time getting down on the floor because of my back and hips, so 
I used a changing pad on a countertop.  It was the right height for me. 
It's all about what works best for each person and his or her baby.

Jo Elizabeth

"How far you go in life depends on you being tender with the young, 
compassionate with the aged, sympathetic with the striving, and tolerant of 
the weak and the strong.  Because someday in life you will have been all of 
these."--George Washington Carver, 1864-1943, American scientist

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From: "Erin Rumer" <erinrumer at gmail.com>
Sent: Wednesday, December 07, 2011 10:35 AM
To: "'NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List'" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
Subject: Re: [blparent] solution

> Whenever I've changed my son on a bed I prefer to sit on the bed with one
> leg out in such a way to prevent baby from rolling off.  This saved my 
> back
> and made the experience more interpersonal for my son.  You could also
> simply change your baby on a pad on the floor and this way you can do it
> where ever you like.  Just like the bed you can sit or kneel on the floor 
> or
> whatever is easiest on your body.
>
> Take care,
>
> Erin
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
> Behalf Of Pickrell, Rebecca M (TASC)
> Sent: Wednesday, December 07, 2011 9:25 AM
> To: 'NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List'
> Subject: Re: [blparent] solution
>
> The height of the bed was hell on my back. I couldn't use it as a long 
> term
> changing solution.
> I found the best option was to use a desk. It met my height requirements 
> and
> it was able to support the weight of the baby.
> Changing tables have a maximum wiehg of 30 pounds which can creep up very
> quickly.
> I found this out when our changing table collapsed with our daughter on 
> it.
> She was fine.
> Looking back, I wish I'd used the desk option sooner as the height of the
> table was still a bit too tall for me to be comfortable.
> Your solution of moving the changing area around seems like more of a pita
> v. just carrying the baby to the changing area, though if this is what you
> want that's okay by me.
>
> I'd also suggest just getting a crib, the one we had is on wheels. It will
> last longer in terms of the amount of time the baby can use it then a
> cosleeper will.
> With my daughter, putting her in bed was the only thing that worked when 
> she
> wanted to cosleep. The "near the bed but not in it" deal didn't cut it. 
> And
> near the bed is relative, if my daughter couldn't physically be in contact
> with me, she wasn't happy.
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
> Behalf Of Erin Rumer
> Sent: Tuesday, December 06, 2011 2:17 PM
> To: 'NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List'
> Subject: Re: [blparent] solution
>
> There are some great folding changing pads that you can put on the bed to
> change your son and toss it under the bed when not in use.  I've got one
> with high sides to help prevent rolling and it folds in half with the 
> sides
> being Velcro for removal when I need to break it down.  You could just 
> keep
> your diapers, wipes, etc. in one of those soft bins that you can easily 
> pick
> up and put on the bed near you for the changes and to the side when you're
> done.
>
> Hope this helps,
>
> Erin
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
> Behalf Of Tammy
> Sent: Tuesday, December 06, 2011 7:33 AM
> To: NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List
> Subject: Re: [blparent] solution
>
> Hi,The pack and plays and most of that type playard only have 2 wheels but
> really how much would you be moving it around?  Actually they're quite 
> easy
> to move on two wheels, of course you wouldn't have the baby in the playard
> while you were moving it which might be a drawback for you.  But the 
> reason
> I'm suggesting them is because most have built in changing stations, and
> organizers which might be a benefit to you.  I can't think of anything 
> else
> that you could use as a changing station other than the pack and play. 
> but
> if you get one of those you can use it until the baby's 1.5 or even 2, and
> it folds so it would be good for travel etc.
>
> Sorry i couldn't be more help, and I hope you find what you're looking for
>
> Tammy
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Jessica Pitzer
> Sent: Tuesday, December 06, 2011 9:05 AM
> To: blparent
> Subject: [blparent] solution
>
> Hi all.
> My son is just about 2 and a half months now and has almost outgrown his
> basinet on whells.
> I'm trying to find something to replace it that is also on wheels that can
> sit by the bed as I have the basinet doing. He doesn't really sleep in it 
> as
> much as he sleeps with me its more goign to be for diaper changes and when 
> I
> need to lay him down for a few minutes. Most pack and plays I found for 
> this
> purpose seem to have only 2 wheels, and so I'm not sure what to get. Any
> product recommendations for a pack and play with 4 wheels, a portable 
> crib,
> just something to replace the basinet which is only for 15 lbs.
> Thanks.
> Jessica
>
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