[blparent] Tips on parenting a toddler and a newborn.

Tue Jun 21 00:03:52 UTC 2016

 It is people's individual stories and circumstances I am interested in. My husband is a quadriplegic. I don't know if anybody else in the same situation as we are. However, I learn from people with different disabilities all the time. One question I do have is what techniques did you guys use  to help your toddler and newborn interact with each other safely? Really, I'm not trying to be vague to be of noxious. I'm just wanting to learn from you guys so I can decide what may or may not work for me.
Tara

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> On Jun 20, 2016, at 3:50 PM, Star Gazer via BlParent <blparent at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
>                Ask them all. Maybe it's just me, but I
> don't have a clue with veague questions. I have no idea what information is
> being sought. 
> I'd caution to be careful with anybody's advice because we don't know your
> situation. Telling you to "call your mom" won't work if your mom is dead.
> "get your husband to help at bedtime" won't work if your husband works
> evenings or nights... think Ricky and Lucy on I Love Lucy. 
> Without knowing your setup and your concerns sharing my experiences doesn't
> do you a lick of good. 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: BlParent [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Tara
> Wiseman via BlParent
> Sent: Monday, June 20, 2016 5:43 PM
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> Cc: Tara Wiseman <thflute at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [blparent] Tips on parenting a toddler and a newborn.
> 
> Thank you Tammy! That's the kind of information I'm looking for. Just people
> stories of what has happened to them what worked for them and what didn't
> work for them parenting Marie has worked out really well but things are
> going to change and no will have a whole new person in our lives. I'm just
> curious what other people situations have been like.
> How did using public transportation work with two kids? What have you guys
> done in regards to using transportation? Does anybody have a recommendation
> for strollers for two kids? Sorry I wasn't more specific but I'm trying to
> figure out what questions to ask.
> Tara
> 
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> 
>>> On Jun 20, 2016, at 3:28 PM, Tammy via BlParent <blparent at nfbnet.org>
>> wrote:
>> 
>> Hi,
>> 
>> My son was just a little over 2 when my Daughter was born.  As soon as she
> came home from the hospital he decided he would be a baby again.  He stopped
> talking and feeding himself and everything for a bit.  If this happens to
> you, don't worry about it.  We took Remus to the doctor and were told that
> sometimes kids just regress for whatever reason when  new baby comes into
> the picture and it's normal.  He's a healthy happy 7 year old now with no
> sign that he turned back into a baby when Ashlyn was born.  But I'm telling
> you this because we were scared when it happened to us.  We thought we'd
> done something wrong.
>> Other more practical tips, get a double stroller that has two seats behind
> each other.  I found that pushing it was a bit of a hastle but not as much
> as lugging two kids around when one doesn't want to walk anymore would have
> been.  I found the side by side strollers meant Remus could hit or poke
> Ashlyn easier and the stroller was quite wide as well.  The front and back
> strollers are skinnier and easier to push.     I enjoyed using my wrap when
> it was just me and the baby or when my husband could take Remus, but it's
> hard to maneuver a toddler at the best of times without having to worry
> about the baby on your chest or back.  Try to coordinate naps so both kids
> go down together, and as hard as it may be, you lay down for a bit as well,
> especially in the beginning.  I know the house work needs doing or the
> dishes or fill in the blank, but you won't be any good to either kid if you
> don't rest enough.  I can't think of anymore to add, but I hope this helps.
>> 
>> Tammy
>> 
>> -----Original Message----- From: Tara Wiseman via BlParent
>> Sent: Monday, June 20, 2016 1:00 PM
>> To: blparent at nfbnet.org
>> Cc: Tara Wiseman
>> Subject: [blparent] Tips on parenting a toddler and a newborn.
>> 
>> Hi all, I am expecting my second baby on June 29. My daughter is 23 months
> old. But he has vice you could pass along about how to make this work?
>> Thanks!
>> 
>> Tara
>> 
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