[blparent] Herding cats and children?

[Jennifer S Jackson]

You can also purchase mats and motion detectors that will give you a sound
alert when a child approaches the door.


Jennifer 

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From: blparent [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Judy Jones
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Great ideas.  You also reminded me that we did put bells on our kids' shoes
when they were beginning to walk and run around and wore them through
toddlerhood.

Judy


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Hi Darrell

Some of the techniques I have used to keep track of a small child are to use
bells where the child can't pull them off, to use squeaky shoes or to listen
for the sounds of the diaper which oddly, one can hear rustling a bit when
the child is close at hand. This is of course provided you are not using
cloth diapers.

Remember that cats are much quieter than children. Small children can have
periods of quiet but when they are mobile they are usually interacting with
their environment while on the move so they are much easier to keep track of
than the cat.

Incidentally, have you thought of putting a small bell on the cat's collar
if you have a collar?

All will be well Darrell. Just keep connected with the NFB and people will
give you lots of wonderful tips.

Michelle



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From: blparent [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Darrell
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Sent: Wednesday, September 30, 2015 6:01 PM
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Subject: [blparent] Herding cats and children?

Hello Everyone,

Our cat got out again a few nights ago. Every time this happens, my in-laws
question our ability to keep track of our new child once she is able to
walk.

It's all very discouraging... If I can't keep a cat in the house, how am I
going to make sure our little girl doesn't run outside and get hit by a car?

I have some ideas, and I know we'll figure it out in due time. But,
seriously, what alternative techniques do you employ as a blind person to
effectively keep track of your child at all times?

I think we need the Find My Cat, and Find My Kid, apps. :-)

Regards,

Darrell

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