[blparent] how to handle a baby while you multi task

[Erin Rumer]

Hina,

Don't forget that it's never too early to put outlet covers in all of your
exposed outlets that baby can get to.  My rule with this was that if it's
below my head level, with the exception of outlets behind the kitchen and
bathroom counters,  then an outlet cover goes into that outlet because you'd
be amazed with what these little munchkins can get into.  You can get very
inexpensive ones that are clear or white to blend in with your walls or
outlet plates.  This way it doesn't draw your baby's attention.  I also
purchased a couple extra boxes of outlet covers for people's homes that I
frequent so that way when I'm coming over they can have them there and I
don't have to worry about letting my son run and play right away.

Take care,

Erin

-----Original Message-----
From: blparent [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Jeri Milton
Sent: Wednesday, November 14, 2012 6:44 PM
To: 'Blind Parents Mailing List'
Subject: Re: [blparent] how to handle a baby while you multi task

Ya, I was going to suggest a comforter on the floor. Just make sure you do a
thorough check on the floor all around the area where the baby will be for
safety reasons. When ours got to where the comforter wasn't big enough, we
switched it up to an unfolded sleeping bag. I would put different rattles or
stuffed animals around the area. Pack and Plays are wonderful things, but
only for a little while, because they outgrow those too. you don't have to
have a pack and play, just create a little area just for the baby.
Eventually, no matter what size blanket you put down, they're going to
outgrow it and end up rolling all over the house. Take it one day at a time.


Jeri

-----Original Message-----
From: blparent [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Jessica
Pitzer
Sent: Wednesday, November 14, 2012 9:56 AM
To: Blind Parents Mailing List
Subject: Re: [blparent] how to handle a baby while you multi task

I suggest a comforter on teh flloor, a jumperoo, my son had one of the
jumperoos and loved loved loved it, or a pack and play.
The jumperoo or comforter on teh floor may be the best bet, though.
Jessica

On 11/14/12, Bernadetta <bernadetta_pracon at samobile.net> wrote:
> Hina,
> I know it's tough supervising an exploring baby while trying to manage 
> the home and everything else.
> Do you have a play pen you can put him in for a few minutes at a time 
> when you really need to turn your attention to something else? Put a 
> few toys in there with him and he might be able to distract himself 
> with those for a little while. I personally hate using confined areas 
> like play pens because I believe it stunts a baby's development to a 
> certain degree, but I also understand that sometimes the supervising 
> adult needs a little time to do something necessary around the home 
> too. Also, perhaps you might invest in a baby swing; Those can occupy 
> a baby for a while as well. If your baby can sit up fairly well at 
> this point, they also have these things called excersaucers. They are 
> little bouncy seats where the child is surrounded by various fun toys 
> and can use his legs to jump up and down safely in the seat.
> A carseat is usually not an advisable option because its not built 
> with the intension of putting baby in it comfortably at home. But if 
> that's the only option you have, I suppose it will have to do for now.
> Remember though, the child needs to have that time on the floor to 
> crawl, to explore, to develop both physically and mentally. I have an 
> eight month old and he loves nothing more than to play on his quilt on 
> the ground.
> I have hard wood flors too, and he's learned how to keep his head up 
> firmly enough without seriously bumping himself, but I would  never 
> leave him unattended, even now, on a hardwood floor without any extra 
> layer of protection.
> All these safe devices that are designed to confine your baby while 
> you multitask are great when you need to use them, but I do advise not 
> to use them accessively. You shouldn't leave the baby in any of them 
> for an extended period of time because they get frustrated and have 
> less of an opportunity to explore, all of which, as I previously said, 
> impacts their development negatively.
> How about doing some of your housework while the baby is down for a 
> nap? I know how tiring it is to come home from work, have to do 
> housechores and take care of a baby at teh same time. Sometimes, it's 
> very tempting to relax while the baby is napping, but I've found that 
> it's less stressful for everyone to get the chores out of the way at 
> least a little bit while the baby is sound asleep. Perhaps schedule 
> some of the baby's naps for when you think you might need to do some 
> other things.
> I hope that helps, at least a little.
> Bernadetta
>
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