[blparent] New blind parents

[Star Gazer]

				Use your hands... a lot. Then use them some
more. 
Diapers aren't difficult, again use your hands. 
Ask questions as they come up and we'll give you advice. 

-----Original Message-----
From: BlParent <blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Amanda Berkley via
BlParent
Sent: Saturday, June 23, 2018 6:16 PM
To: Blind Parents Mailing List <blparent at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Amanda Berkley <amanda1226 at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [blparent] New blind parents

Hi Tony,
My boyfriend and I are blind as well and have a 7 month old little boy!
Congrats on the baby on the way!

I never found a tutorial on blind parenting. LOL. I honestly don't think we
do much different than sighted people do. Diaper changing could be
difficult, but if you have helpful hospital staff or family after delivery,
perhaps you could have 1 of them show you how to do a good and clean change.
I know as a mom I had some problems breast feeding and pumping, but that is
a whole 'nother kettle of fish and perhaps too much information. lol

You might find it easier to ask questions as you run into things.
Changing clothes is pretty straight forward, but swaddling could be a bit
difficult. Luckily for us, our son never was a fan of the swaddle.

Welcome to the list, and congrats on the little one!

Amanda

On 6/23/18, Tony Malykh via BlParent <blparent at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> Hi all,
>
> Both me and my wife are visually impaired and we have a baby on the way.
> We don't have any experience, but we'd like to learn how to do it right.
> I don't have any specific questions at this moment, but I am wondering 
> if you guys have any advice on how to be a blind parent in general? Is 
> there any tutorial on how to be a blind parent?
>
>
> Thanks
>
> Tony
>
>
>
>
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