[blparent] Preparing for children

[Jo Elizabeth Pinto]

Check out the NFB Web site. There's a mentoring program you can sign up for. I guess the way it works is you get matched up with a mom who is experienced so she can answer any questions you may have.


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From: BlParent [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Megan via BlParent
Sent: Monday, February 26, 2018 3:03 PM
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Cc: Megan <crystalwords at gmail.com>
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Thank you all for taking the time to respond. I'm sure I'll have more questions as our journey progresses. 

Best,


Megan 

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On Feb 25, 2018, at 1:04 PM, Christopher Reagan via BlParent <blparent at nfbnet.org> wrote:

Hi all:
Haven't had time to post here because our time is taken up buy other things.
Anyway, to my answer.  When my wife and I were expecting, we used a doll to practice the diapering and clothing of the baby.  It was very difficult and both of us seemed to have a bit of trouble with it.  As we got used to changing and feeding though, it became easier.  As far as the car seet, it's all about touch mainly.  With infant carriers you half to position the head toards the front so I'd just make sure you look with your hands at the carrier before you put the baby in and know how the carrier is setup.  It might be wise to have one before the baby is born so that you can practice putting the doll in before the baby arrives.  The straps usually go over the sholders and in between the legs goes the part that fassens and there's usually two fasseners that go in the buckle.  I hope that helps you.
Take care all
Chris
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Subject: [blparent] Preparing for children

Hi all,

I'm wondering if you have any tips for learning the basics of baby-care such as diapering, getting baby in and out of car seats, etc, etc? My husband and I are both totally blind, and want to be as prepared as possible if we do have children.. Not many of my local friends have babies, and the family members that do often seem quite hesitant for me to take care of their children beyond holding them and playing with them. 
I know some communities have child-care classes. Have any of you found these sorts of community classes helpful? How did you all prepare for taking care of children, especially if you did not have many babies in your lives to learn from?  
Thanks for any suggestions 

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