[blparent] Introduction

Thu Nov 7 16:41:42 UTC 2013

There was no way I could fit a changing table into an already overcrowded 
home, so I opted for a portable changing pad which I placed on a counter. 
It was also a lot less expensive than a piece of furniture, and it held up 
well.  It was a shower gift that I registered for, so I don't remember 
exactly how much it cost, but I think it was around twenty dollars for the 
thick foam pad with a vinyl waterproof cover and another ten or twelve 
dollars for each of two soft cloth removable, machine-washable covers that 
went on over the vinyl one.  Best investment ever.  I used that thing all 
through the diaper years, and if I ever got pregnant again, which doesn't 
seem to be in the cards unfortunately, I'd buy another one first thing.  I 
got it at BabiesrUs, but I know it's also available at Target and other 
places.  Oh, also, don't overlook the thrift stores when you shop.   I found 
a lot of perfectly good, nearly new baby gear there, especially big ticket 
items like playpens and high chairs.  Babies grow out of that stuff so fast 
and parents give it away while it's still almost new, and you can get some 
real bargains!

Jo Elizabeth

Truth is tough. It will not break, like a bubble, at a touch; nay, you may 
kick it about all day like a football, and it will be round and full at 
evening.--Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr.
-----Original Message----- 
From: Star Gazer
Sent: Thursday, November 07, 2013 8:14 AM
To: 'Blind Parents Mailing List'
Subject: Re: [blparent] Introduction

Scott,
You'll need cribs, and a playpen of some kind, usually these are called pack
n plays. You'll only need one of these.
You'll want a swing or bouncy seat, basically a place to put a baby where
they can look at objects like a mirror. Many swings andbouncy seats have
these attached.
You will want a place to change diapers, I found a desk or dresser (or even
a counter) work far better then a changing table. The height of a desk,
dresser or counter is easier on my back, plus changing tables can only bear
weight up to about 30 pounds. That comes very quickly.
I've found that your height and any other physical issues will be more of an
impact then blindness. You will need to be able to easily remove and place
the babies in cribs and pack n plays. You will need a comfortable surface to
dress and undress them.
You will need carseats.
You will want a glider or rocking chair with a footrest so you can
comfortably hold the babies.

-----Original Message-----
From: blparent [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Scott
Greenblatt
Sent: Tuesday, November 05, 2013 1:36 PM
To: blparent at nfbnet.org
Subject: [blparent] Introduction

Hello everyone! My name is Scott Greenblatt. I am due to become a first time
father in less than 2 months. I happen to be completely blind and I'm hoping
that this list will help me prepare myself to care for my children when they
arrive. You heard or read me correctly, I'm about to be the proud father of
fraternal twins. My wife and I don't know the sexes of the babies but we're
struggling our way through baby names to try to make up a list of final name
contenders that we can choose from after they arrive. We are living in New
Rochelle, New York in a single family home with our 3 dogs and 1 cat; 1 of
those dogs is my Seeing Eye dog, one is my retired guide dog from South
Eastern Guide dogs, and the other is my wife's pet along with the matching
cat she had when we met. We only moved up here in June and I'm still looking
for work. My wife works 6 days a week as the Cantor of Temple Israel of New
Rochelle and I'm licensed as an attorney in Florida where I grew up. At the
moment we're also trying to register online for baby items that we'll need
immediately when they are born. If you have suggestions on such fundamental
items that we should look into which work especially well for the blind
please tell me about them and why you think they're so marvelous so we can
make sure to pick them up. I would also love to hear about baby care
techniques and procedures to help alleviate my anxiety about how I'm going
to take care of two newborns when my wife has to go back to work after her 8
week maternity leave.

Sincerely,
                Scott Greenblatt
sgreenblatt76 at gmail.com

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