[blParent] Helpful resources?
Stacy Fleisher
dimple32978 at gmail.com
Tue Nov 15 19:48:32 UTC 2022
Hello Stephanie, first, allow me to congratulate you on having your first child. It is a wonderful beautiful challenging experience. both my husband and I are blind and are raising one sided child who is now five years old. As for resources, and gathering my own materials I managed to end up with an extra box of brand new braille/print picture books that I would be more than happy to send to you. If you’d like you can message me privately to provide your address so that I may send them to you. Many of the books included the ones I used myself to read to my child and teach him as well. Just for your information, my five-year-old child can fully read anything we hand him because books have been a part of his life from birth. One of the books is extremely special and I have used it with not only my own child but all of my nieces and nephews and it really helped to teach the alphabet to them. It is a sensory book with buttons a letter is presented on each page the button announces the letter they are shown in braille print and also sign language And many of the photos have scratch and sniff as well, for example G for grapes smells like grapes. All the kids have love this one especially and I will include it in the box to you. Parenting is challenging for everyone and we all know how extreme those challenges can be without sight, but we find the Waze and you will too. Another thing we used and actually still use now are shoes with squeakers in them. There is a company called Ikiki, they sell their shoes through Amazon and I think through their own website as well but I’ve always used Amazon, they are reasonably priced at about $35 a pair and they have squeakers in the hills that can be turned on and off with a switch. These These have been absolutely invaluable! Also I’ve never heard anyone else mention them on this site. We started by using the bells, but we found that they were not audible enough much of the time and that they could come loose and fall off. Also they looked a little funny on the shoes and we would get some comments. The squeaky shoes look like ordinary sneakers, actually cuter than ordinary sneakers as they are all different kinds of animals. They also have Velcro closures making on and off super easy. My son has worn them since he started walking and still wears them now, of course he can respond verbally to us, he just likes wearing them now and the squeaks to help us still track him. His shoes get passed on to his cousin and she wears them as well when she is at our house making tracking her easier as well. I can’t recommend these shoes enough for tracking your child when you are out and about with him or her.
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> resources? (Deborah Kent Stein)
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> resources? (Deborah Kent Stein)
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> Message: 1
> Date: Mon, 14 Nov 2022 11:22:11 -0700
> From: Stephanie Campbell <stephanie.m.zundel at gmail.com>
> To: blparent at nfbnet.org
> Subject: [blParent] pregnant with my first baby and wondering about
> helpful resources?
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> Hi,
>
> I am new to this mailing list. I am pregnant with my first baby and
> due in early May. I am fully blind (only see light and dark). My
> blindness is not genetic so my baby will be sighted. I am making my
> baby registry and was wondering if anyone has items that are must
> haves for blind parents? Does anyone know if the evenflo stroller
> works to be both pulled and pushed? Any tips that I should know to be
> a successful blind parent? Any programs where I can get free books
> that are print braille, and picture books? I know seedlings has a good
> selection and national braille press has some too, but I was wondering
> if there is a program to get some for free since the cost adds up very
> quickly. I am very excited to be a parent, but would love any advice
> or guidance.
>
> Thank you,
>
> --
> Stephanie Campbell, M.Ed.
> School Counselor
> Soaring Hawk Elementary
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 2
> Date: Mon, 14 Nov 2022 12:59:12 -0600
> From: "Deborah Kent Stein" <dkent5817 at att.net>
> To: "'Blind Parents Mailing List'" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [blParent] pregnant with my first baby and wondering
> about helpful resources?
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>
>
> Dear Stephanie,
>
> Congratulations on launching your journey into parenthood! My daughter and I
> very much enjoyed reading together, and here are a few resources I found
> helpful.
>
> The National Library Service (NLS) has a large collection of print/Braille
> children's books that you can borrow. National Braille Press has board books
> as well as books for older kids that you can get through their print/Braille
> Book-of-the-Month Club. I think that program is now free.
>
> When my daughter was a toddler and preschooler I Brailled a lot of books
> myself. Books for small kids don't have many words per page, so it was quite
> easy to use clear Dymo tape or simply to Braille on the pages with a slate
> and stylus. My husband or one of my sisters-in-law would read the print to
> me and I'd create the Braille. I could even get them to give me picture
> descriptions. I could mark important features of a picture with clear Scotch
> tape.
>
> Books with tactile features were a lot of fun. You can get all kinds of
> pop-up books commercially, and they have moving parts that are quite
> intriguing. There are also books that add texture to some of the pictures.
>
> Have fun!
>
> Debbie
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: BlParent [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Stephanie
> Campbell via BlParent
> Sent: Monday, November 14, 2022 12:22 PM
> To: blparent at nfbnet.org
> Cc: Stephanie Campbell <stephanie.m.zundel at gmail.com>
> Subject: [blParent] pregnant with my first baby and wondering about helpful
> resources?
>
> Hi,
>
> I am new to this mailing list. I am pregnant with my first baby and due in
> early May. I am fully blind (only see light and dark). My blindness is not
> genetic so my baby will be sighted. I am making my baby registry and was
> wondering if anyone has items that are must haves for blind parents? Does
> anyone know if the evenflo stroller works to be both pulled and pushed? Any
> tips that I should know to be a successful blind parent? Any programs where
> I can get free books that are print braille, and picture books? I know
> seedlings has a good selection and national braille press has some too, but
> I was wondering if there is a program to get some for free since the cost
> adds up very quickly. I am very excited to be a parent, but would love any
> advice or guidance.
>
> Thank you,
>
> --
> Stephanie Campbell, M.Ed.
> School Counselor
> Soaring Hawk Elementary
>
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> Date: Mon, 14 Nov 2022 11:03:56 -0800
> From: "Judy Jones" <sonshines59 at gmail.com>
> To: "'Blind Parents Mailing List'" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [blParent] pregnant with my first baby and wondering
> about helpful resources?
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> Hi, Stephanie, welcome to the list.
>
> My husband and I are both blind, raised two successful daughters who now
> have their own kids. We enjoyed raising them, was quite an adventure with
> lots of good memories.
>
> The biggest thing about parenting is, with any parents, letting them know
> they are loved through encouragement, discipline, and taking time to build
> the relationship.
>
> American Action fund, I believe, still puts out the Twin Vision books. I
> like them best, as they have picture captions in them.
>
> I'm sure I'm behind on the latest equipment and innovations, but we did a
> lot of common sense things that worked for us. As toddlers, we had bells on
> their shoes. In an unfamiliar area, instead of watching from across a room,
> we would be with them if they wanted to explore.
>
> If we asked them to "come here," and they did not, we wouldn't say anything
> more, but unobtrusively go to where they were and be nonchalant about it.
>
> We used colors in our vocabulary a lot, so this meant we had to color label
> some things, and learn the colors of others. Since I sew, I made a cloth
> booklet of material scraps on the machine and braille labeled them. A quiet
> pastime to work on colors.
>
> Feeding when they are learning solids? I used my index finger on the top of
> the spoon as a guide, and had my other hand behind their head to aim for the
> mouth. It doesn't take long for the practice to become seamless, although
> somewhat messy as all babies will be.
>
> I found my best support system as a new mom was La Leche League. We both
> made many wonderful friends and wonderful tips and advice.
>
> Those are some things I can think of off the top of my head.
>
> When reading on this list, it is so fun to rejoice with new parents, enjoy
> hearing about today's equipment, and wish some of it had been around when we
> were raising ours hahaha.
>
> Oh yes, there may be better devices now, but we carried our girls in frame
> packs everywhere, and when we used a stroller, it was the umbrella kind you
> can pull behind you as you use the cane or dog guide.
>
> Best wishes, and glad you found this list.
>
> Judy
>
> "Embrace each day with His mercies and blessings."
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: BlParent <blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Stephanie Campbell
> via BlParent
> Sent: Monday, November 14, 2022 10:22 AM
> To: blparent at nfbnet.org
> Cc: Stephanie Campbell <stephanie.m.zundel at gmail.com>
> Subject: [blParent] pregnant with my first baby and wondering about helpful
> resources?
>
> Hi,
>
> I am new to this mailing list. I am pregnant with my first baby and due in
> early May. I am fully blind (only see light and dark). My blindness is not
> genetic so my baby will be sighted. I am making my baby registry and was
> wondering if anyone has items that are must haves for blind parents? Does
> anyone know if the evenflo stroller works to be both pulled and pushed? Any
> tips that I should know to be a successful blind parent? Any programs where
> I can get free books that are print braille, and picture books? I know
> seedlings has a good selection and national braille press has some too, but
> I was wondering if there is a program to get some for free since the cost
> adds up very quickly. I am very excited to be a parent, but would love any
> advice or guidance.
>
> Thank you,
>
> --
> Stephanie Campbell, M.Ed.
> School Counselor
> Soaring Hawk Elementary
>
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> Message: 4
> Date: Mon, 14 Nov 2022 11:20:28 -0800
> From: "Judy Jones" <sonshines59 at gmail.com>
> To: "'Blind Parents Mailing List'" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [blParent] pregnant with my first baby and wondering
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> Hi, Debbie and Stephanie,
>
> An alternative to dimo tape I used was clear laminate sheets you can buy on
> Amazon for much cheaper than from the specialized blindness companies. You
> want to make sure you buy a heavy mill
>
> Judy
>
> "Embrace each day with His mercies and blessings."
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: BlParent <blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Deborah Kent Stein
> via BlParent
> Sent: Monday, November 14, 2022 10:59 AM
> To: 'Blind Parents Mailing List' <blparent at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Deborah Kent Stein <dkent5817 at att.net>
> Subject: Re: [blParent] pregnant with my first baby and wondering about
> helpful resources?
>
>
>
> Dear Stephanie,
>
> Congratulations on launching your journey into parenthood! My daughter and I
> very much enjoyed reading together, and here are a few resources I found
> helpful.
>
> The National Library Service (NLS) has a large collection of print/Braille
> children's books that you can borrow. National Braille Press has board books
> as well as books for older kids that you can get through their print/Braille
> Book-of-the-Month Club. I think that program is now free.
>
> When my daughter was a toddler and preschooler I Brailled a lot of books
> myself. Books for small kids don't have many words per page, so it was quite
> easy to use clear Dymo tape or simply to Braille on the pages with a slate
> and stylus. My husband or one of my sisters-in-law would read the print to
> me and I'd create the Braille. I could even get them to give me picture
> descriptions. I could mark important features of a picture with clear Scotch
> tape.
>
> Books with tactile features were a lot of fun. You can get all kinds of
> pop-up books commercially, and they have moving parts that are quite
> intriguing. There are also books that add texture to some of the pictures.
>
> Have fun!
>
> Debbie
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: BlParent [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Stephanie
> Campbell via BlParent
> Sent: Monday, November 14, 2022 12:22 PM
> To: blparent at nfbnet.org
> Cc: Stephanie Campbell <stephanie.m.zundel at gmail.com>
> Subject: [blParent] pregnant with my first baby and wondering about helpful
> resources?
>
> Hi,
>
> I am new to this mailing list. I am pregnant with my first baby and due in
> early May. I am fully blind (only see light and dark). My blindness is not
> genetic so my baby will be sighted. I am making my baby registry and was
> wondering if anyone has items that are must haves for blind parents? Does
> anyone know if the evenflo stroller works to be both pulled and pushed? Any
> tips that I should know to be a successful blind parent? Any programs where
> I can get free books that are print braille, and picture books? I know
> seedlings has a good selection and national braille press has some too, but
> I was wondering if there is a program to get some for free since the cost
> adds up very quickly. I am very excited to be a parent, but would love any
> advice or guidance.
>
> Thank you,
>
> --
> Stephanie Campbell, M.Ed.
> School Counselor
> Soaring Hawk Elementary
>
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> Message: 5
> Date: Mon, 14 Nov 2022 14:33:41 -0500
> From: Christina Rebilas-Kruzik <ckruzik22 at gmail.com>
> To: Blind Parents Mailing List <blparent at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [blParent] pregnant with my first baby and wondering
> about helpful resources?
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> One great piece of equipment I use and am partially sighted/legally blind
> later in life but after my first child is the Jeep Wagon Stroller. I still
> use it today as he?s 6 years old! It works with baby seats up to 100lbs and
> can both be pulled and pushed, folded and is able to go with you! I highly
> recommend it with or without the stroller piece because the baby is right
> with you and you have some storage as well when at stores or walking the
> community! Wishing you all the best with your new little one. May is a
> wonderful time of year for a little one.
> Blessings,
> Christina
>
>> On Mon, Nov 14, 2022 at 2:21 PM Judy Jones via BlParent <blparent at nfbnet.org>
>> wrote:
>>
>> Hi, Debbie and Stephanie,
>>
>> An alternative to dimo tape I used was clear laminate sheets you can buy on
>> Amazon for much cheaper than from the specialized blindness companies. You
>> want to make sure you buy a heavy mill
>>
>> Judy
>>
>> "Embrace each day with His mercies and blessings."
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: BlParent <blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Deborah Kent
>> Stein
>> via BlParent
>> Sent: Monday, November 14, 2022 10:59 AM
>> To: 'Blind Parents Mailing List' <blparent at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Deborah Kent Stein <dkent5817 at att.net>
>> Subject: Re: [blParent] pregnant with my first baby and wondering about
>> helpful resources?
>>
>>
>>
>> Dear Stephanie,
>>
>> Congratulations on launching your journey into parenthood! My daughter and
>> I
>> very much enjoyed reading together, and here are a few resources I found
>> helpful.
>>
>> The National Library Service (NLS) has a large collection of print/Braille
>> children's books that you can borrow. National Braille Press has board
>> books
>> as well as books for older kids that you can get through their
>> print/Braille
>> Book-of-the-Month Club. I think that program is now free.
>>
>> When my daughter was a toddler and preschooler I Brailled a lot of books
>> myself. Books for small kids don't have many words per page, so it was
>> quite
>> easy to use clear Dymo tape or simply to Braille on the pages with a slate
>> and stylus. My husband or one of my sisters-in-law would read the print to
>> me and I'd create the Braille. I could even get them to give me picture
>> descriptions. I could mark important features of a picture with clear
>> Scotch
>> tape.
>>
>> Books with tactile features were a lot of fun. You can get all kinds of
>> pop-up books commercially, and they have moving parts that are quite
>> intriguing. There are also books that add texture to some of the pictures.
>>
>> Have fun!
>>
>> Debbie
>>
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: BlParent [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Stephanie
>> Campbell via BlParent
>> Sent: Monday, November 14, 2022 12:22 PM
>> To: blparent at nfbnet.org
>> Cc: Stephanie Campbell <stephanie.m.zundel at gmail.com>
>> Subject: [blParent] pregnant with my first baby and wondering about helpful
>> resources?
>>
>> Hi,
>>
>> I am new to this mailing list. I am pregnant with my first baby and due in
>> early May. I am fully blind (only see light and dark). My blindness is not
>> genetic so my baby will be sighted. I am making my baby registry and was
>> wondering if anyone has items that are must haves for blind parents? Does
>> anyone know if the evenflo stroller works to be both pulled and pushed? Any
>> tips that I should know to be a successful blind parent? Any programs where
>> I can get free books that are print braille, and picture books? I know
>> seedlings has a good selection and national braille press has some too, but
>> I was wondering if there is a program to get some for free since the cost
>> adds up very quickly. I am very excited to be a parent, but would love any
>> advice or guidance.
>>
>> Thank you,
>>
>> --
>> Stephanie Campbell, M.Ed.
>> School Counselor
>> Soaring Hawk Elementary
>>
>> _______________________________________________
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> Message: 6
> Date: Mon, 14 Nov 2022 14:55:59 -0500
> From: <bullis.michael at gmail.com>
> To: "'Blind Parents Mailing List'" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [blParent] pregnant with my first baby and wondering
> about helpful resources?
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>
> Hello Stephanie:
> I took of the first year of my daughter's life in order to do everything I could with her.
> What I found was that if I asked questions on lists, talked to other blind parents, and, used my own creative ingenuity, I could do whatever was needed. The people around me were more of a hindrance than anything the baby presented. It was a wonderful experience. My daughter is now 20 and attending university.
> One day when she was about three, she was trying to understand what being blind meant. I told her my eyes didn't work. She replied, "That can't be true because you do everything for me that mama does."
> Yes, sort of a backhanded compliment, but I'll take it.
> It was one of the most wonderful experiences of my life.
> Good luck and be tough!!
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: BlParent <blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Christina Rebilas-Kruzik via BlParent
> Sent: Monday, November 14, 2022 2:34 PM
> To: Blind Parents Mailing List <blparent at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Christina Rebilas-Kruzik <ckruzik22 at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [blParent] pregnant with my first baby and wondering about helpful resources?
>
> One great piece of equipment I use and am partially sighted/legally blind later in life but after my first child is the Jeep Wagon Stroller. I still use it today as he?s 6 years old! It works with baby seats up to 100lbs and can both be pulled and pushed, folded and is able to go with you! I highly recommend it with or without the stroller piece because the baby is right with you and you have some storage as well when at stores or walking the community! Wishing you all the best with your new little one. May is a wonderful time of year for a little one.
> Blessings,
> Christina
>
> On Mon, Nov 14, 2022 at 2:21 PM Judy Jones via BlParent <blparent at nfbnet.org>
> wrote:
>
>> Hi, Debbie and Stephanie,
>>
>> An alternative to dimo tape I used was clear laminate sheets you can
>> buy on Amazon for much cheaper than from the specialized blindness
>> companies. You want to make sure you buy a heavy mill
>>
>> Judy
>>
>> "Embrace each day with His mercies and blessings."
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: BlParent <blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Deborah Kent
>> Stein via BlParent
>> Sent: Monday, November 14, 2022 10:59 AM
>> To: 'Blind Parents Mailing List' <blparent at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Deborah Kent Stein <dkent5817 at att.net>
>> Subject: Re: [blParent] pregnant with my first baby and wondering
>> about helpful resources?
>>
>>
>>
>> Dear Stephanie,
>>
>> Congratulations on launching your journey into parenthood! My daughter
>> and I very much enjoyed reading together, and here are a few resources
>> I found helpful.
>>
>> The National Library Service (NLS) has a large collection of
>> print/Braille children's books that you can borrow. National Braille
>> Press has board books as well as books for older kids that you can get
>> through their print/Braille Book-of-the-Month Club. I think that
>> program is now free.
>>
>> When my daughter was a toddler and preschooler I Brailled a lot of
>> books myself. Books for small kids don't have many words per page, so
>> it was quite easy to use clear Dymo tape or simply to Braille on the
>> pages with a slate and stylus. My husband or one of my sisters-in-law
>> would read the print to me and I'd create the Braille. I could even
>> get them to give me picture descriptions. I could mark important
>> features of a picture with clear Scotch tape.
>>
>> Books with tactile features were a lot of fun. You can get all kinds
>> of pop-up books commercially, and they have moving parts that are
>> quite intriguing. There are also books that add texture to some of the pictures.
>>
>> Have fun!
>>
>> Debbie
>>
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: BlParent [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
>> Stephanie Campbell via BlParent
>> Sent: Monday, November 14, 2022 12:22 PM
>> To: blparent at nfbnet.org
>> Cc: Stephanie Campbell <stephanie.m.zundel at gmail.com>
>> Subject: [blParent] pregnant with my first baby and wondering about
>> helpful resources?
>>
>> Hi,
>>
>> I am new to this mailing list. I am pregnant with my first baby and
>> due in early May. I am fully blind (only see light and dark). My
>> blindness is not genetic so my baby will be sighted. I am making my
>> baby registry and was wondering if anyone has items that are must
>> haves for blind parents? Does anyone know if the evenflo stroller
>> works to be both pulled and pushed? Any tips that I should know to be
>> a successful blind parent? Any programs where I can get free books
>> that are print braille, and picture books? I know seedlings has a good
>> selection and national braille press has some too, but I was wondering
>> if there is a program to get some for free since the cost adds up very
>> quickly. I am very excited to be a parent, but would love any advice or guidance.
>>
>> Thank you,
>>
>> --
>> Stephanie Campbell, M.Ed.
>> School Counselor
>> Soaring Hawk Elementary
>>
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> Date: Mon, 14 Nov 2022 13:58:38 -0600
> From: "Deborah Kent Stein" <dkent5817 at att.net>
> To: "'Blind Parents Mailing List'" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [blParent] pregnant with my first baby and wondering
> about helpful resources?
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>
>
> Hi again! The American Action Fund no longer has the Twin Vision program.
> They do provide many books for older kids, such as the popular Goosebumps
> series, and those are sent free of charge.
>
> The National Organization of Parents of Blind Children (NOPBC) runs a
> program called ShareBraille that lets families exchange used Braille books.
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: BlParent [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Judy Jones
> via BlParent
> Sent: Monday, November 14, 2022 1:04 PM
> To: 'Blind Parents Mailing List' <blparent at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Judy Jones <sonshines59 at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [blParent] pregnant with my first baby and wondering about
> helpful resources?
>
> Hi, Stephanie, welcome to the list.
>
> My husband and I are both blind, raised two successful daughters who now
> have their own kids. We enjoyed raising them, was quite an adventure with
> lots of good memories.
>
> The biggest thing about parenting is, with any parents, letting them know
> they are loved through encouragement, discipline, and taking time to build
> the relationship.
>
> American Action fund, I believe, still puts out the Twin Vision books. I
> like them best, as they have picture captions in them.
>
> I'm sure I'm behind on the latest equipment and innovations, but we did a
> lot of common sense things that worked for us. As toddlers, we had bells on
> their shoes. In an unfamiliar area, instead of watching from across a room,
> we would be with them if they wanted to explore.
>
> If we asked them to "come here," and they did not, we wouldn't say anything
> more, but unobtrusively go to where they were and be nonchalant about it.
>
> We used colors in our vocabulary a lot, so this meant we had to color label
> some things, and learn the colors of others. Since I sew, I made a cloth
> booklet of material scraps on the machine and braille labeled them. A quiet
> pastime to work on colors.
>
> Feeding when they are learning solids? I used my index finger on the top of
> the spoon as a guide, and had my other hand behind their head to aim for the
> mouth. It doesn't take long for the practice to become seamless, although
> somewhat messy as all babies will be.
>
> I found my best support system as a new mom was La Leche League. We both
> made many wonderful friends and wonderful tips and advice.
>
> Those are some things I can think of off the top of my head.
>
> When reading on this list, it is so fun to rejoice with new parents, enjoy
> hearing about today's equipment, and wish some of it had been around when we
> were raising ours hahaha.
>
> Oh yes, there may be better devices now, but we carried our girls in frame
> packs everywhere, and when we used a stroller, it was the umbrella kind you
> can pull behind you as you use the cane or dog guide.
>
> Best wishes, and glad you found this list.
>
> Judy
>
> "Embrace each day with His mercies and blessings."
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: BlParent <blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Stephanie Campbell
> via BlParent
> Sent: Monday, November 14, 2022 10:22 AM
> To: blparent at nfbnet.org
> Cc: Stephanie Campbell <stephanie.m.zundel at gmail.com>
> Subject: [blParent] pregnant with my first baby and wondering about helpful
> resources?
>
> Hi,
>
> I am new to this mailing list. I am pregnant with my first baby and due in
> early May. I am fully blind (only see light and dark). My blindness is not
> genetic so my baby will be sighted. I am making my baby registry and was
> wondering if anyone has items that are must haves for blind parents? Does
> anyone know if the evenflo stroller works to be both pulled and pushed? Any
> tips that I should know to be a successful blind parent? Any programs where
> I can get free books that are print braille, and picture books? I know
> seedlings has a good selection and national braille press has some too, but
> I was wondering if there is a program to get some for free since the cost
> adds up very quickly. I am very excited to be a parent, but would love any
> advice or guidance.
>
> Thank you,
>
> --
> Stephanie Campbell, M.Ed.
> School Counselor
> Soaring Hawk Elementary
>
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> Message: 8
> Date: Mon, 14 Nov 2022 14:02:07 -0600
> From: "Deborah Kent Stein" <dkent5817 at att.net>
> To: "'Blind Parents Mailing List'" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [blParent] pregnant with my first baby and wondering
> about helpful resources?
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>
>
>
> Agreed! I kind of use the term Dymo tape generically. Any clear tape will
> do. These days I label cans and bottles with clear Scotch tape, writing on
> it with a slate and stylus.
>
> Debbie
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: BlParent [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Judy Jones
> via BlParent
> Sent: Monday, November 14, 2022 1:20 PM
> To: 'Blind Parents Mailing List' <blparent at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Judy Jones <sonshines59 at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [blParent] pregnant with my first baby and wondering about
> helpful resources?
>
> Hi, Debbie and Stephanie,
>
> An alternative to dimo tape I used was clear laminate sheets you can buy on
> Amazon for much cheaper than from the specialized blindness companies. You
> want to make sure you buy a heavy mill
>
> Judy
>
> "Embrace each day with His mercies and blessings."
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: BlParent <blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Deborah Kent Stein
> via BlParent
> Sent: Monday, November 14, 2022 10:59 AM
> To: 'Blind Parents Mailing List' <blparent at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Deborah Kent Stein <dkent5817 at att.net>
> Subject: Re: [blParent] pregnant with my first baby and wondering about
> helpful resources?
>
>
>
> Dear Stephanie,
>
> Congratulations on launching your journey into parenthood! My daughter and I
> very much enjoyed reading together, and here are a few resources I found
> helpful.
>
> The National Library Service (NLS) has a large collection of print/Braille
> children's books that you can borrow. National Braille Press has board books
> as well as books for older kids that you can get through their print/Braille
> Book-of-the-Month Club. I think that program is now free.
>
> When my daughter was a toddler and preschooler I Brailled a lot of books
> myself. Books for small kids don't have many words per page, so it was quite
> easy to use clear Dymo tape or simply to Braille on the pages with a slate
> and stylus. My husband or one of my sisters-in-law would read the print to
> me and I'd create the Braille. I could even get them to give me picture
> descriptions. I could mark important features of a picture with clear Scotch
> tape.
>
> Books with tactile features were a lot of fun. You can get all kinds of
> pop-up books commercially, and they have moving parts that are quite
> intriguing. There are also books that add texture to some of the pictures.
>
> Have fun!
>
> Debbie
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: BlParent [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Stephanie
> Campbell via BlParent
> Sent: Monday, November 14, 2022 12:22 PM
> To: blparent at nfbnet.org
> Cc: Stephanie Campbell <stephanie.m.zundel at gmail.com>
> Subject: [blParent] pregnant with my first baby and wondering about helpful
> resources?
>
> Hi,
>
> I am new to this mailing list. I am pregnant with my first baby and due in
> early May. I am fully blind (only see light and dark). My blindness is not
> genetic so my baby will be sighted. I am making my baby registry and was
> wondering if anyone has items that are must haves for blind parents? Does
> anyone know if the evenflo stroller works to be both pulled and pushed? Any
> tips that I should know to be a successful blind parent? Any programs where
> I can get free books that are print braille, and picture books? I know
> seedlings has a good selection and national braille press has some too, but
> I was wondering if there is a program to get some for free since the cost
> adds up very quickly. I am very excited to be a parent, but would love any
> advice or guidance.
>
> Thank you,
>
> --
> Stephanie Campbell, M.Ed.
> School Counselor
> Soaring Hawk Elementary
>
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> Message: 9
> Date: Mon, 14 Nov 2022 12:07:17 -0800
> From: "Judy Jones" <sonshines59 at gmail.com>
> To: "'Blind Parents Mailing List'" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [blParent] pregnant with my first baby and wondering
> about helpful resources?
> Message-ID: <027c01d8f864$b27093d0$1751bb70$@gmail.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8"
>
> Hi, Michael,
>
> I remember the defining moment when our eldest daughter realized that her blind parents operated somewhat differently than other sighted adults.
>
> One evening when she was about the same age as your daughter, which reminded me of the story, we had a sighted couple over to dinner, people our family knew well.
>
> When I was clearing dishes, our daughter followed me into the kitchen and asked, where the couple's canes were. I explained that they didn't need to use the white cane. Then where are their guide dogs, she asked. I explained that they didn't need to use guide dogs either. Then she very seriously asked, Then how do they get around?
>
> In her mind, they couldn't function fully, like mom and dad, unless they had those tools.
>
> Judy
>
> ?Embrace each day with His mercies and blessings.?
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: BlParent <blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Michael Bullis via BlParent
> Sent: Monday, November 14, 2022 11:56 AM
> To: 'Blind Parents Mailing List' <blparent at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: bullis.michael at gmail.com
> Subject: Re: [blParent] pregnant with my first baby and wondering about helpful resources?
>
> Hello Stephanie:
> I took of the first year of my daughter's life in order to do everything I could with her.
> What I found was that if I asked questions on lists, talked to other blind parents, and, used my own creative ingenuity, I could do whatever was needed. The people around me were more of a hindrance than anything the baby presented. It was a wonderful experience. My daughter is now 20 and attending university.
> One day when she was about three, she was trying to understand what being blind meant. I told her my eyes didn't work. She replied, "That can't be true because you do everything for me that mama does."
> Yes, sort of a backhanded compliment, but I'll take it.
> It was one of the most wonderful experiences of my life.
> Good luck and be tough!!
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: BlParent <blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Christina Rebilas-Kruzik via BlParent
> Sent: Monday, November 14, 2022 2:34 PM
> To: Blind Parents Mailing List <blparent at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Christina Rebilas-Kruzik <ckruzik22 at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [blParent] pregnant with my first baby and wondering about helpful resources?
>
> One great piece of equipment I use and am partially sighted/legally blind later in life but after my first child is the Jeep Wagon Stroller. I still use it today as he?s 6 years old! It works with baby seats up to 100lbs and can both be pulled and pushed, folded and is able to go with you! I highly recommend it with or without the stroller piece because the baby is right with you and you have some storage as well when at stores or walking the community! Wishing you all the best with your new little one. May is a wonderful time of year for a little one.
> Blessings,
> Christina
>
> On Mon, Nov 14, 2022 at 2:21 PM Judy Jones via BlParent <blparent at nfbnet.org>
> wrote:
>
>> Hi, Debbie and Stephanie,
>>
>> An alternative to dimo tape I used was clear laminate sheets you can
>> buy on Amazon for much cheaper than from the specialized blindness
>> companies. You want to make sure you buy a heavy mill
>>
>> Judy
>>
>> "Embrace each day with His mercies and blessings."
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: BlParent <blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Deborah Kent
>> Stein via BlParent
>> Sent: Monday, November 14, 2022 10:59 AM
>> To: 'Blind Parents Mailing List' <blparent at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Deborah Kent Stein <dkent5817 at att.net>
>> Subject: Re: [blParent] pregnant with my first baby and wondering
>> about helpful resources?
>>
>>
>>
>> Dear Stephanie,
>>
>> Congratulations on launching your journey into parenthood! My daughter
>> and I very much enjoyed reading together, and here are a few resources
>> I found helpful.
>>
>> The National Library Service (NLS) has a large collection of
>> print/Braille children's books that you can borrow. National Braille
>> Press has board books as well as books for older kids that you can get
>> through their print/Braille Book-of-the-Month Club. I think that
>> program is now free.
>>
>> When my daughter was a toddler and preschooler I Brailled a lot of
>> books myself. Books for small kids don't have many words per page, so
>> it was quite easy to use clear Dymo tape or simply to Braille on the
>> pages with a slate and stylus. My husband or one of my sisters-in-law
>> would read the print to me and I'd create the Braille. I could even
>> get them to give me picture descriptions. I could mark important
>> features of a picture with clear Scotch tape.
>>
>> Books with tactile features were a lot of fun. You can get all kinds
>> of pop-up books commercially, and they have moving parts that are
>> quite intriguing. There are also books that add texture to some of the pictures.
>>
>> Have fun!
>>
>> Debbie
>>
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: BlParent [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
>> Stephanie Campbell via BlParent
>> Sent: Monday, November 14, 2022 12:22 PM
>> To: blparent at nfbnet.org
>> Cc: Stephanie Campbell <stephanie.m.zundel at gmail.com>
>> Subject: [blParent] pregnant with my first baby and wondering about
>> helpful resources?
>>
>> Hi,
>>
>> I am new to this mailing list. I am pregnant with my first baby and
>> due in early May. I am fully blind (only see light and dark). My
>> blindness is not genetic so my baby will be sighted. I am making my
>> baby registry and was wondering if anyone has items that are must
>> haves for blind parents? Does anyone know if the evenflo stroller
>> works to be both pulled and pushed? Any tips that I should know to be
>> a successful blind parent? Any programs where I can get free books
>> that are print braille, and picture books? I know seedlings has a good
>> selection and national braille press has some too, but I was wondering
>> if there is a program to get some for free since the cost adds up very
>> quickly. I am very excited to be a parent, but would love any advice or guidance.
>>
>> Thank you,
>>
>> --
>> Stephanie Campbell, M.Ed.
>> School Counselor
>> Soaring Hawk Elementary
>>
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> Message: 10
> Date: Mon, 14 Nov 2022 12:08:24 -0800
> From: "Judy Jones" <sonshines59 at gmail.com>
> To: "'Blind Parents Mailing List'" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [blParent] pregnant with my first baby and wondering
> about helpful resources?
> Message-ID: <027d01d8f864$da68d0f0$8f3a72d0$@gmail.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
>
> Hi, Debbie,
>
> Sorry to hear the Twin Vision books are no longer an item, and also letting
> me know of other resources.
>
> Judy
>
> "Embrace each day with His mercies and blessings."
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: BlParent <blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Deborah Kent Stein
> via BlParent
> Sent: Monday, November 14, 2022 11:59 AM
> To: 'Blind Parents Mailing List' <blparent at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Deborah Kent Stein <dkent5817 at att.net>
> Subject: Re: [blParent] pregnant with my first baby and wondering about
> helpful resources?
>
>
>
> Hi again! The American Action Fund no longer has the Twin Vision program.
> They do provide many books for older kids, such as the popular Goosebumps
> series, and those are sent free of charge.
>
> The National Organization of Parents of Blind Children (NOPBC) runs a
> program called ShareBraille that lets families exchange used Braille books.
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: BlParent [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Judy Jones
> via BlParent
> Sent: Monday, November 14, 2022 1:04 PM
> To: 'Blind Parents Mailing List' <blparent at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Judy Jones <sonshines59 at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [blParent] pregnant with my first baby and wondering about
> helpful resources?
>
> Hi, Stephanie, welcome to the list.
>
> My husband and I are both blind, raised two successful daughters who now
> have their own kids. We enjoyed raising them, was quite an adventure with
> lots of good memories.
>
> The biggest thing about parenting is, with any parents, letting them know
> they are loved through encouragement, discipline, and taking time to build
> the relationship.
>
> American Action fund, I believe, still puts out the Twin Vision books. I
> like them best, as they have picture captions in them.
>
> I'm sure I'm behind on the latest equipment and innovations, but we did a
> lot of common sense things that worked for us. As toddlers, we had bells on
> their shoes. In an unfamiliar area, instead of watching from across a room,
> we would be with them if they wanted to explore.
>
> If we asked them to "come here," and they did not, we wouldn't say anything
> more, but unobtrusively go to where they were and be nonchalant about it.
>
> We used colors in our vocabulary a lot, so this meant we had to color label
> some things, and learn the colors of others. Since I sew, I made a cloth
> booklet of material scraps on the machine and braille labeled them. A quiet
> pastime to work on colors.
>
> Feeding when they are learning solids? I used my index finger on the top of
> the spoon as a guide, and had my other hand behind their head to aim for the
> mouth. It doesn't take long for the practice to become seamless, although
> somewhat messy as all babies will be.
>
> I found my best support system as a new mom was La Leche League. We both
> made many wonderful friends and wonderful tips and advice.
>
> Those are some things I can think of off the top of my head.
>
> When reading on this list, it is so fun to rejoice with new parents, enjoy
> hearing about today's equipment, and wish some of it had been around when we
> were raising ours hahaha.
>
> Oh yes, there may be better devices now, but we carried our girls in frame
> packs everywhere, and when we used a stroller, it was the umbrella kind you
> can pull behind you as you use the cane or dog guide.
>
> Best wishes, and glad you found this list.
>
> Judy
>
> "Embrace each day with His mercies and blessings."
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: BlParent <blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Stephanie Campbell
> via BlParent
> Sent: Monday, November 14, 2022 10:22 AM
> To: blparent at nfbnet.org
> Cc: Stephanie Campbell <stephanie.m.zundel at gmail.com>
> Subject: [blParent] pregnant with my first baby and wondering about helpful
> resources?
>
> Hi,
>
> I am new to this mailing list. I am pregnant with my first baby and due in
> early May. I am fully blind (only see light and dark). My blindness is not
> genetic so my baby will be sighted. I am making my baby registry and was
> wondering if anyone has items that are must haves for blind parents? Does
> anyone know if the evenflo stroller works to be both pulled and pushed? Any
> tips that I should know to be a successful blind parent? Any programs where
> I can get free books that are print braille, and picture books? I know
> seedlings has a good selection and national braille press has some too, but
> I was wondering if there is a program to get some for free since the cost
> adds up very quickly. I am very excited to be a parent, but would love any
> advice or guidance.
>
> Thank you,
>
> --
> Stephanie Campbell, M.Ed.
> School Counselor
> Soaring Hawk Elementary
>
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> Message: 11
> Date: Mon, 14 Nov 2022 12:10:53 -0800
> From: "Judy Jones" <sonshines59 at gmail.com>
> To: "'Blind Parents Mailing List'" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [blParent] pregnant with my first baby and wondering
> about helpful resources?
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>
> Oh yes, hahaha, my new tape of choice, and have been doing that for years
> too with the single-line slate.
>
> Judy
>
> "Embrace each day with His mercies and blessings."
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: BlParent <blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Deborah Kent Stein
> via BlParent
> Sent: Monday, November 14, 2022 12:02 PM
> To: 'Blind Parents Mailing List' <blparent at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Deborah Kent Stein <dkent5817 at att.net>
> Subject: Re: [blParent] pregnant with my first baby and wondering about
> helpful resources?
>
>
>
> Agreed! I kind of use the term Dymo tape generically. Any clear tape will
> do. These days I label cans and bottles with clear Scotch tape, writing on
> it with a slate and stylus.
>
> Debbie
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: BlParent [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Judy Jones
> via BlParent
> Sent: Monday, November 14, 2022 1:20 PM
> To: 'Blind Parents Mailing List' <blparent at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Judy Jones <sonshines59 at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [blParent] pregnant with my first baby and wondering about
> helpful resources?
>
> Hi, Debbie and Stephanie,
>
> An alternative to dimo tape I used was clear laminate sheets you can buy on
> Amazon for much cheaper than from the specialized blindness companies. You
> want to make sure you buy a heavy mill
>
> Judy
>
> "Embrace each day with His mercies and blessings."
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: BlParent <blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Deborah Kent Stein
> via BlParent
> Sent: Monday, November 14, 2022 10:59 AM
> To: 'Blind Parents Mailing List' <blparent at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Deborah Kent Stein <dkent5817 at att.net>
> Subject: Re: [blParent] pregnant with my first baby and wondering about
> helpful resources?
>
>
>
> Dear Stephanie,
>
> Congratulations on launching your journey into parenthood! My daughter and I
> very much enjoyed reading together, and here are a few resources I found
> helpful.
>
> The National Library Service (NLS) has a large collection of print/Braille
> children's books that you can borrow. National Braille Press has board books
> as well as books for older kids that you can get through their print/Braille
> Book-of-the-Month Club. I think that program is now free.
>
> When my daughter was a toddler and preschooler I Brailled a lot of books
> myself. Books for small kids don't have many words per page, so it was quite
> easy to use clear Dymo tape or simply to Braille on the pages with a slate
> and stylus. My husband or one of my sisters-in-law would read the print to
> me and I'd create the Braille. I could even get them to give me picture
> descriptions. I could mark important features of a picture with clear Scotch
> tape.
>
> Books with tactile features were a lot of fun. You can get all kinds of
> pop-up books commercially, and they have moving parts that are quite
> intriguing. There are also books that add texture to some of the pictures.
>
> Have fun!
>
> Debbie
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: BlParent [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Stephanie
> Campbell via BlParent
> Sent: Monday, November 14, 2022 12:22 PM
> To: blparent at nfbnet.org
> Cc: Stephanie Campbell <stephanie.m.zundel at gmail.com>
> Subject: [blParent] pregnant with my first baby and wondering about helpful
> resources?
>
> Hi,
>
> I am new to this mailing list. I am pregnant with my first baby and due in
> early May. I am fully blind (only see light and dark). My blindness is not
> genetic so my baby will be sighted. I am making my baby registry and was
> wondering if anyone has items that are must haves for blind parents? Does
> anyone know if the evenflo stroller works to be both pulled and pushed? Any
> tips that I should know to be a successful blind parent? Any programs where
> I can get free books that are print braille, and picture books? I know
> seedlings has a good selection and national braille press has some too, but
> I was wondering if there is a program to get some for free since the cost
> adds up very quickly. I am very excited to be a parent, but would love any
> advice or guidance.
>
> Thank you,
>
> --
> Stephanie Campbell, M.Ed.
> School Counselor
> Soaring Hawk Elementary
>
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> Message: 12
> Date: Mon, 14 Nov 2022 14:12:28 -0600
> From: "Deborah Kent Stein" <dkent5817 at att.net>
> To: "'Blind Parents Mailing List'" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: [blParent] Parenting without Sight
> Message-ID: <000201d8f865$6d15f310$4741d930$@att.net>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
>
>
>
> About twenty years ago the Blind Parents Group of the NFB created a pamphlet
> called Parenting without Sight. It was directed to attorneys and social
> workers who sometimes are drawn into battles around whether a blind parent
> is capable of raising children, so the message is directed to the sighted
> community. It has a lot of basic information about how we do things as blind
> parents, and that might be helpful to new or soon-to-be parents as well.
> It's a free download if you want to share it with others, and the NFB
> Independence Market may have some of the hard copies left, too.
>
>
>
> https://nfb.org/images/nfb/publications/brochures/blindparents/parentingwith
> outsight.html
>
>
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> Message: 13
> Date: Mon, 14 Nov 2022 14:14:02 -0600
> From: "Deborah Kent Stein" <dkent5817 at att.net>
> To: "'Blind Parents Mailing List'" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [blParent] pregnant with my first baby and wondering
> about helpful resources?
> Message-ID: <001601d8f865$a4a19d70$ede4d850$@att.net>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
>
>
>
> Now that we have our first grandchild, I'm thinking about these things
> again.
>
> Debbie
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: BlParent [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Judy Jones
> via BlParent
> Sent: Monday, November 14, 2022 2:08 PM
> To: 'Blind Parents Mailing List' <blparent at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Judy Jones <sonshines59 at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [blParent] pregnant with my first baby and wondering about
> helpful resources?
>
> Hi, Debbie,
>
> Sorry to hear the Twin Vision books are no longer an item, and also letting
> me know of other resources.
>
> Judy
>
> "Embrace each day with His mercies and blessings."
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: BlParent <blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Deborah Kent Stein
> via BlParent
> Sent: Monday, November 14, 2022 11:59 AM
> To: 'Blind Parents Mailing List' <blparent at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Deborah Kent Stein <dkent5817 at att.net>
> Subject: Re: [blParent] pregnant with my first baby and wondering about
> helpful resources?
>
>
>
> Hi again! The American Action Fund no longer has the Twin Vision program.
> They do provide many books for older kids, such as the popular Goosebumps
> series, and those are sent free of charge.
>
> The National Organization of Parents of Blind Children (NOPBC) runs a
> program called ShareBraille that lets families exchange used Braille books.
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: BlParent [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Judy Jones
> via BlParent
> Sent: Monday, November 14, 2022 1:04 PM
> To: 'Blind Parents Mailing List' <blparent at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Judy Jones <sonshines59 at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [blParent] pregnant with my first baby and wondering about
> helpful resources?
>
> Hi, Stephanie, welcome to the list.
>
> My husband and I are both blind, raised two successful daughters who now
> have their own kids. We enjoyed raising them, was quite an adventure with
> lots of good memories.
>
> The biggest thing about parenting is, with any parents, letting them know
> they are loved through encouragement, discipline, and taking time to build
> the relationship.
>
> American Action fund, I believe, still puts out the Twin Vision books. I
> like them best, as they have picture captions in them.
>
> I'm sure I'm behind on the latest equipment and innovations, but we did a
> lot of common sense things that worked for us. As toddlers, we had bells on
> their shoes. In an unfamiliar area, instead of watching from across a room,
> we would be with them if they wanted to explore.
>
> If we asked them to "come here," and they did not, we wouldn't say anything
> more, but unobtrusively go to where they were and be nonchalant about it.
>
> We used colors in our vocabulary a lot, so this meant we had to color label
> some things, and learn the colors of others. Since I sew, I made a cloth
> booklet of material scraps on the machine and braille labeled them. A quiet
> pastime to work on colors.
>
> Feeding when they are learning solids? I used my index finger on the top of
> the spoon as a guide, and had my other hand behind their head to aim for the
> mouth. It doesn't take long for the practice to become seamless, although
> somewhat messy as all babies will be.
>
> I found my best support system as a new mom was La Leche League. We both
> made many wonderful friends and wonderful tips and advice.
>
> Those are some things I can think of off the top of my head.
>
> When reading on this list, it is so fun to rejoice with new parents, enjoy
> hearing about today's equipment, and wish some of it had been around when we
> were raising ours hahaha.
>
> Oh yes, there may be better devices now, but we carried our girls in frame
> packs everywhere, and when we used a stroller, it was the umbrella kind you
> can pull behind you as you use the cane or dog guide.
>
> Best wishes, and glad you found this list.
>
> Judy
>
> "Embrace each day with His mercies and blessings."
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: BlParent <blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Stephanie Campbell
> via BlParent
> Sent: Monday, November 14, 2022 10:22 AM
> To: blparent at nfbnet.org
> Cc: Stephanie Campbell <stephanie.m.zundel at gmail.com>
> Subject: [blParent] pregnant with my first baby and wondering about helpful
> resources?
>
> Hi,
>
> I am new to this mailing list. I am pregnant with my first baby and due in
> early May. I am fully blind (only see light and dark). My blindness is not
> genetic so my baby will be sighted. I am making my baby registry and was
> wondering if anyone has items that are must haves for blind parents? Does
> anyone know if the evenflo stroller works to be both pulled and pushed? Any
> tips that I should know to be a successful blind parent? Any programs where
> I can get free books that are print braille, and picture books? I know
> seedlings has a good selection and national braille press has some too, but
> I was wondering if there is a program to get some for free since the cost
> adds up very quickly. I am very excited to be a parent, but would love any
> advice or guidance.
>
> Thank you,
>
> --
> Stephanie Campbell, M.Ed.
> School Counselor
> Soaring Hawk Elementary
>
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> Message: 14
> Date: Mon, 14 Nov 2022 14:15:03 -0600
> From: "Deborah Kent Stein" <dkent5817 at att.net>
> To: "'Blind Parents Mailing List'" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [blParent] pregnant with my first baby and wondering
> about helpful resources?
> Message-ID: <001801d8f865$c8ccf410$5a66dc30$@att.net>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
>
>
>
> It works amazingly well. Why did it take us so long to figure that out?
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: BlParent [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Judy Jones
> via BlParent
> Sent: Monday, November 14, 2022 2:11 PM
> To: 'Blind Parents Mailing List' <blparent at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Judy Jones <sonshines59 at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [blParent] pregnant with my first baby and wondering about
> helpful resources?
>
> Oh yes, hahaha, my new tape of choice, and have been doing that for years
> too with the single-line slate.
>
> Judy
>
> "Embrace each day with His mercies and blessings."
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: BlParent <blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Deborah Kent Stein
> via BlParent
> Sent: Monday, November 14, 2022 12:02 PM
> To: 'Blind Parents Mailing List' <blparent at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Deborah Kent Stein <dkent5817 at att.net>
> Subject: Re: [blParent] pregnant with my first baby and wondering about
> helpful resources?
>
>
>
> Agreed! I kind of use the term Dymo tape generically. Any clear tape will
> do. These days I label cans and bottles with clear Scotch tape, writing on
> it with a slate and stylus.
>
> Debbie
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: BlParent [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Judy Jones
> via BlParent
> Sent: Monday, November 14, 2022 1:20 PM
> To: 'Blind Parents Mailing List' <blparent at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Judy Jones <sonshines59 at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [blParent] pregnant with my first baby and wondering about
> helpful resources?
>
> Hi, Debbie and Stephanie,
>
> An alternative to dimo tape I used was clear laminate sheets you can buy on
> Amazon for much cheaper than from the specialized blindness companies. You
> want to make sure you buy a heavy mill
>
> Judy
>
> "Embrace each day with His mercies and blessings."
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: BlParent <blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Deborah Kent Stein
> via BlParent
> Sent: Monday, November 14, 2022 10:59 AM
> To: 'Blind Parents Mailing List' <blparent at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Deborah Kent Stein <dkent5817 at att.net>
> Subject: Re: [blParent] pregnant with my first baby and wondering about
> helpful resources?
>
>
>
> Dear Stephanie,
>
> Congratulations on launching your journey into parenthood! My daughter and I
> very much enjoyed reading together, and here are a few resources I found
> helpful.
>
> The National Library Service (NLS) has a large collection of print/Braille
> children's books that you can borrow. National Braille Press has board books
> as well as books for older kids that you can get through their print/Braille
> Book-of-the-Month Club. I think that program is now free.
>
> When my daughter was a toddler and preschooler I Brailled a lot of books
> myself. Books for small kids don't have many words per page, so it was quite
> easy to use clear Dymo tape or simply to Braille on the pages with a slate
> and stylus. My husband or one of my sisters-in-law would read the print to
> me and I'd create the Braille. I could even get them to give me picture
> descriptions. I could mark important features of a picture with clear Scotch
> tape.
>
> Books with tactile features were a lot of fun. You can get all kinds of
> pop-up books commercially, and they have moving parts that are quite
> intriguing. There are also books that add texture to some of the pictures.
>
> Have fun!
>
> Debbie
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: BlParent [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Stephanie
> Campbell via BlParent
> Sent: Monday, November 14, 2022 12:22 PM
> To: blparent at nfbnet.org
> Cc: Stephanie Campbell <stephanie.m.zundel at gmail.com>
> Subject: [blParent] pregnant with my first baby and wondering about helpful
> resources?
>
> Hi,
>
> I am new to this mailing list. I am pregnant with my first baby and due in
> early May. I am fully blind (only see light and dark). My blindness is not
> genetic so my baby will be sighted. I am making my baby registry and was
> wondering if anyone has items that are must haves for blind parents? Does
> anyone know if the evenflo stroller works to be both pulled and pushed? Any
> tips that I should know to be a successful blind parent? Any programs where
> I can get free books that are print braille, and picture books? I know
> seedlings has a good selection and national braille press has some too, but
> I was wondering if there is a program to get some for free since the cost
> adds up very quickly. I am very excited to be a parent, but would love any
> advice or guidance.
>
> Thank you,
>
> --
> Stephanie Campbell, M.Ed.
> School Counselor
> Soaring Hawk Elementary
>
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> Message: 15
> Date: Mon, 14 Nov 2022 12:19:48 -0800
> From: "Judy Jones" <sonshines59 at gmail.com>
> To: "'Blind Parents Mailing List'" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [blParent] pregnant with my first baby and wondering
> about helpful resources?
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>
> Debbie, that's wonderful to hear. Our daughters still remember yours, and
> send their best.
>
> Judy
>
> "Embrace each day with His mercies and blessings."
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: BlParent <blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Deborah Kent Stein
> via BlParent
> Sent: Monday, November 14, 2022 12:14 PM
> To: 'Blind Parents Mailing List' <blparent at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Deborah Kent Stein <dkent5817 at att.net>
> Subject: Re: [blParent] pregnant with my first baby and wondering about
> helpful resources?
>
>
>
> Now that we have our first grandchild, I'm thinking about these things
> again.
>
> Debbie
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: BlParent [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Judy Jones
> via BlParent
> Sent: Monday, November 14, 2022 2:08 PM
> To: 'Blind Parents Mailing List' <blparent at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Judy Jones <sonshines59 at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [blParent] pregnant with my first baby and wondering about
> helpful resources?
>
> Hi, Debbie,
>
> Sorry to hear the Twin Vision books are no longer an item, and also letting
> me know of other resources.
>
> Judy
>
> "Embrace each day with His mercies and blessings."
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: BlParent <blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Deborah Kent Stein
> via BlParent
> Sent: Monday, November 14, 2022 11:59 AM
> To: 'Blind Parents Mailing List' <blparent at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Deborah Kent Stein <dkent5817 at att.net>
> Subject: Re: [blParent] pregnant with my first baby and wondering about
> helpful resources?
>
>
>
> Hi again! The American Action Fund no longer has the Twin Vision program.
> They do provide many books for older kids, such as the popular Goosebumps
> series, and those are sent free of charge.
>
> The National Organization of Parents of Blind Children (NOPBC) runs a
> program called ShareBraille that lets families exchange used Braille books.
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: BlParent [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Judy Jones
> via BlParent
> Sent: Monday, November 14, 2022 1:04 PM
> To: 'Blind Parents Mailing List' <blparent at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Judy Jones <sonshines59 at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [blParent] pregnant with my first baby and wondering about
> helpful resources?
>
> Hi, Stephanie, welcome to the list.
>
> My husband and I are both blind, raised two successful daughters who now
> have their own kids. We enjoyed raising them, was quite an adventure with
> lots of good memories.
>
> The biggest thing about parenting is, with any parents, letting them know
> they are loved through encouragement, discipline, and taking time to build
> the relationship.
>
> American Action fund, I believe, still puts out the Twin Vision books. I
> like them best, as they have picture captions in them.
>
> I'm sure I'm behind on the latest equipment and innovations, but we did a
> lot of common sense things that worked for us. As toddlers, we had bells on
> their shoes. In an unfamiliar area, instead of watching from across a room,
> we would be with them if they wanted to explore.
>
> If we asked them to "come here," and they did not, we wouldn't say anything
> more, but unobtrusively go to where they were and be nonchalant about it.
>
> We used colors in our vocabulary a lot, so this meant we had to color label
> some things, and learn the colors of others. Since I sew, I made a cloth
> booklet of material scraps on the machine and braille labeled them. A quiet
> pastime to work on colors.
>
> Feeding when they are learning solids? I used my index finger on the top of
> the spoon as a guide, and had my other hand behind their head to aim for the
> mouth. It doesn't take long for the practice to become seamless, although
> somewhat messy as all babies will be.
>
> I found my best support system as a new mom was La Leche League. We both
> made many wonderful friends and wonderful tips and advice.
>
> Those are some things I can think of off the top of my head.
>
> When reading on this list, it is so fun to rejoice with new parents, enjoy
> hearing about today's equipment, and wish some of it had been around when we
> were raising ours hahaha.
>
> Oh yes, there may be better devices now, but we carried our girls in frame
> packs everywhere, and when we used a stroller, it was the umbrella kind you
> can pull behind you as you use the cane or dog guide.
>
> Best wishes, and glad you found this list.
>
> Judy
>
> "Embrace each day with His mercies and blessings."
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: BlParent <blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Stephanie Campbell
> via BlParent
> Sent: Monday, November 14, 2022 10:22 AM
> To: blparent at nfbnet.org
> Cc: Stephanie Campbell <stephanie.m.zundel at gmail.com>
> Subject: [blParent] pregnant with my first baby and wondering about helpful
> resources?
>
> Hi,
>
> I am new to this mailing list. I am pregnant with my first baby and due in
> early May. I am fully blind (only see light and dark). My blindness is not
> genetic so my baby will be sighted. I am making my baby registry and was
> wondering if anyone has items that are must haves for blind parents? Does
> anyone know if the evenflo stroller works to be both pulled and pushed? Any
> tips that I should know to be a successful blind parent? Any programs where
> I can get free books that are print braille, and picture books? I know
> seedlings has a good selection and national braille press has some too, but
> I was wondering if there is a program to get some for free since the cost
> adds up very quickly. I am very excited to be a parent, but would love any
> advice or guidance.
>
> Thank you,
>
> --
> Stephanie Campbell, M.Ed.
> School Counselor
> Soaring Hawk Elementary
>
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> Message: 16
> Date: Mon, 14 Nov 2022 12:21:13 -0800
> From: "Judy Jones" <sonshines59 at gmail.com>
> To: "'Blind Parents Mailing List'" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [blParent] pregnant with my first baby and wondering
> about helpful resources?
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>
> I know, right?
>
> It is one of those happy accidents that happened probably because I ran out
> of dimo tape in the first place.
>
> Judy
>
> "Embrace each day with His mercies and blessings."
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: BlParent <blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Deborah Kent Stein
> via BlParent
> Sent: Monday, November 14, 2022 12:15 PM
> To: 'Blind Parents Mailing List' <blparent at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Deborah Kent Stein <dkent5817 at att.net>
> Subject: Re: [blParent] pregnant with my first baby and wondering about
> helpful resources?
>
>
>
> It works amazingly well. Why did it take us so long to figure that out?
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: BlParent [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Judy Jones
> via BlParent
> Sent: Monday, November 14, 2022 2:11 PM
> To: 'Blind Parents Mailing List' <blparent at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Judy Jones <sonshines59 at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [blParent] pregnant with my first baby and wondering about
> helpful resources?
>
> Oh yes, hahaha, my new tape of choice, and have been doing that for years
> too with the single-line slate.
>
> Judy
>
> "Embrace each day with His mercies and blessings."
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: BlParent <blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Deborah Kent Stein
> via BlParent
> Sent: Monday, November 14, 2022 12:02 PM
> To: 'Blind Parents Mailing List' <blparent at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Deborah Kent Stein <dkent5817 at att.net>
> Subject: Re: [blParent] pregnant with my first baby and wondering about
> helpful resources?
>
>
>
> Agreed! I kind of use the term Dymo tape generically. Any clear tape will
> do. These days I label cans and bottles with clear Scotch tape, writing on
> it with a slate and stylus.
>
> Debbie
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: BlParent [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Judy Jones
> via BlParent
> Sent: Monday, November 14, 2022 1:20 PM
> To: 'Blind Parents Mailing List' <blparent at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Judy Jones <sonshines59 at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [blParent] pregnant with my first baby and wondering about
> helpful resources?
>
> Hi, Debbie and Stephanie,
>
> An alternative to dimo tape I used was clear laminate sheets you can buy on
> Amazon for much cheaper than from the specialized blindness companies. You
> want to make sure you buy a heavy mill
>
> Judy
>
> "Embrace each day with His mercies and blessings."
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: BlParent <blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Deborah Kent Stein
> via BlParent
> Sent: Monday, November 14, 2022 10:59 AM
> To: 'Blind Parents Mailing List' <blparent at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Deborah Kent Stein <dkent5817 at att.net>
> Subject: Re: [blParent] pregnant with my first baby and wondering about
> helpful resources?
>
>
>
> Dear Stephanie,
>
> Congratulations on launching your journey into parenthood! My daughter and I
> very much enjoyed reading together, and here are a few resources I found
> helpful.
>
> The National Library Service (NLS) has a large collection of print/Braille
> children's books that you can borrow. National Braille Press has board books
> as well as books for older kids that you can get through their print/Braille
> Book-of-the-Month Club. I think that program is now free.
>
> When my daughter was a toddler and preschooler I Brailled a lot of books
> myself. Books for small kids don't have many words per page, so it was quite
> easy to use clear Dymo tape or simply to Braille on the pages with a slate
> and stylus. My husband or one of my sisters-in-law would read the print to
> me and I'd create the Braille. I could even get them to give me picture
> descriptions. I could mark important features of a picture with clear Scotch
> tape.
>
> Books with tactile features were a lot of fun. You can get all kinds of
> pop-up books commercially, and they have moving parts that are quite
> intriguing. There are also books that add texture to some of the pictures.
>
> Have fun!
>
> Debbie
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: BlParent [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Stephanie
> Campbell via BlParent
> Sent: Monday, November 14, 2022 12:22 PM
> To: blparent at nfbnet.org
> Cc: Stephanie Campbell <stephanie.m.zundel at gmail.com>
> Subject: [blParent] pregnant with my first baby and wondering about helpful
> resources?
>
> Hi,
>
> I am new to this mailing list. I am pregnant with my first baby and due in
> early May. I am fully blind (only see light and dark). My blindness is not
> genetic so my baby will be sighted. I am making my baby registry and was
> wondering if anyone has items that are must haves for blind parents? Does
> anyone know if the evenflo stroller works to be both pulled and pushed? Any
> tips that I should know to be a successful blind parent? Any programs where
> I can get free books that are print braille, and picture books? I know
> seedlings has a good selection and national braille press has some too, but
> I was wondering if there is a program to get some for free since the cost
> adds up very quickly. I am very excited to be a parent, but would love any
> advice or guidance.
>
> Thank you,
>
> --
> Stephanie Campbell, M.Ed.
> School Counselor
> Soaring Hawk Elementary
>
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> Message: 17
> Date: Mon, 14 Nov 2022 15:10:32 -0600
> From: "Deborah Kent Stein" <dkent5817 at att.net>
> To: "'Blind Parents Mailing List'" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [blParent] pregnant with my first baby and wondering
> about helpful resources?
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>
>
> I certainly will!
>
> Debbie
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: BlParent [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Judy Jones
> via BlParent
> Sent: Monday, November 14, 2022 2:20 PM
> To: 'Blind Parents Mailing List' <blparent at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Judy Jones <sonshines59 at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [blParent] pregnant with my first baby and wondering about
> helpful resources?
>
> Debbie, that's wonderful to hear. Our daughters still remember yours, and
> send their best.
>
> Judy
>
> "Embrace each day with His mercies and blessings."
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: BlParent <blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Deborah Kent Stein
> via BlParent
> Sent: Monday, November 14, 2022 12:14 PM
> To: 'Blind Parents Mailing List' <blparent at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Deborah Kent Stein <dkent5817 at att.net>
> Subject: Re: [blParent] pregnant with my first baby and wondering about
> helpful resources?
>
>
>
> Now that we have our first grandchild, I'm thinking about these things
> again.
>
> Debbie
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: BlParent [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Judy Jones
> via BlParent
> Sent: Monday, November 14, 2022 2:08 PM
> To: 'Blind Parents Mailing List' <blparent at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Judy Jones <sonshines59 at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [blParent] pregnant with my first baby and wondering about
> helpful resources?
>
> Hi, Debbie,
>
> Sorry to hear the Twin Vision books are no longer an item, and also letting
> me know of other resources.
>
> Judy
>
> "Embrace each day with His mercies and blessings."
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: BlParent <blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Deborah Kent Stein
> via BlParent
> Sent: Monday, November 14, 2022 11:59 AM
> To: 'Blind Parents Mailing List' <blparent at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Deborah Kent Stein <dkent5817 at att.net>
> Subject: Re: [blParent] pregnant with my first baby and wondering about
> helpful resources?
>
>
>
> Hi again! The American Action Fund no longer has the Twin Vision program.
> They do provide many books for older kids, such as the popular Goosebumps
> series, and those are sent free of charge.
>
> The National Organization of Parents of Blind Children (NOPBC) runs a
> program called ShareBraille that lets families exchange used Braille books.
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: BlParent [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Judy Jones
> via BlParent
> Sent: Monday, November 14, 2022 1:04 PM
> To: 'Blind Parents Mailing List' <blparent at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Judy Jones <sonshines59 at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [blParent] pregnant with my first baby and wondering about
> helpful resources?
>
> Hi, Stephanie, welcome to the list.
>
> My husband and I are both blind, raised two successful daughters who now
> have their own kids. We enjoyed raising them, was quite an adventure with
> lots of good memories.
>
> The biggest thing about parenting is, with any parents, letting them know
> they are loved through encouragement, discipline, and taking time to build
> the relationship.
>
> American Action fund, I believe, still puts out the Twin Vision books. I
> like them best, as they have picture captions in them.
>
> I'm sure I'm behind on the latest equipment and innovations, but we did a
> lot of common sense things that worked for us. As toddlers, we had bells on
> their shoes. In an unfamiliar area, instead of watching from across a room,
> we would be with them if they wanted to explore.
>
> If we asked them to "come here," and they did not, we wouldn't say anything
> more, but unobtrusively go to where they were and be nonchalant about it.
>
> We used colors in our vocabulary a lot, so this meant we had to color label
> some things, and learn the colors of others. Since I sew, I made a cloth
> booklet of material scraps on the machine and braille labeled them. A quiet
> pastime to work on colors.
>
> Feeding when they are learning solids? I used my index finger on the top of
> the spoon as a guide, and had my other hand behind their head to aim for the
> mouth. It doesn't take long for the practice to become seamless, although
> somewhat messy as all babies will be.
>
> I found my best support system as a new mom was La Leche League. We both
> made many wonderful friends and wonderful tips and advice.
>
> Those are some things I can think of off the top of my head.
>
> When reading on this list, it is so fun to rejoice with new parents, enjoy
> hearing about today's equipment, and wish some of it had been around when we
> were raising ours hahaha.
>
> Oh yes, there may be better devices now, but we carried our girls in frame
> packs everywhere, and when we used a stroller, it was the umbrella kind you
> can pull behind you as you use the cane or dog guide.
>
> Best wishes, and glad you found this list.
>
> Judy
>
> "Embrace each day with His mercies and blessings."
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: BlParent <blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Stephanie Campbell
> via BlParent
> Sent: Monday, November 14, 2022 10:22 AM
> To: blparent at nfbnet.org
> Cc: Stephanie Campbell <stephanie.m.zundel at gmail.com>
> Subject: [blParent] pregnant with my first baby and wondering about helpful
> resources?
>
> Hi,
>
> I am new to this mailing list. I am pregnant with my first baby and due in
> early May. I am fully blind (only see light and dark). My blindness is not
> genetic so my baby will be sighted. I am making my baby registry and was
> wondering if anyone has items that are must haves for blind parents? Does
> anyone know if the evenflo stroller works to be both pulled and pushed? Any
> tips that I should know to be a successful blind parent? Any programs where
> I can get free books that are print braille, and picture books? I know
> seedlings has a good selection and national braille press has some too, but
> I was wondering if there is a program to get some for free since the cost
> adds up very quickly. I am very excited to be a parent, but would love any
> advice or guidance.
>
> Thank you,
>
> --
> Stephanie Campbell, M.Ed.
> School Counselor
> Soaring Hawk Elementary
>
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> Message: 18
> Date: Mon, 14 Nov 2022 23:56:15 -0500
> From: Julie McGinnity <kaybaycar at gmail.com>
> To: Blind Parents Mailing List <blparent at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [blParent] pregnant with my first baby and wondering
> about helpful resources?
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> Hi Stephanie,
>
> I have a one-year-old girl. About a year and a half ago, I was in the
> same position. I think the others gave you some great book resources.
> But here are some additional things to look into.
>
> If you're on Facebook, here are some excellent groups for blind parents.
> Baby Bookworms: A group for blind parents to trade, sell, and buy
> print/Braille books and other items.
>
> Blind Parents Connect: A group for blind parents to network and ask questions.
>
> Blind Parent Alliance: A group just like the above, to connect with
> other blind parents and ask questions.
>
> There are also WhatsApp groups for blind moms and blind parents in
> general. If you're interested in them, send me a message off list, and
> I can connect you.
>
> I don't know where you live, but there might be a blind parents group
> in your state. Blind parents groups have calls from time to time and
> share resources with one another.
>
> As for strollers, I have the Duna, which is literally the best
> invention in the world. It's a car seat that folds out into a
> stroller. It's the best for blind parents because you can easily pop
> it in a ride share or paratransit and then lift it out when you're
> done and use it as a stroller. It's convenient for sighted people too
> because the install is super easy, and they can push it. I pull it
> next to me for the most part while using my cane. I have not used it
> with a guide dog, but I know others who have.
>
> If you have other questions about preparing for a hospital delivery,
> about products, etc, please message me off list. I can give you my
> phone number and we can connect.
>
> So happy for you!
>
> Julie
>
>
>> On 11/14/22, Deborah Kent Stein via BlParent <blparent at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>
>>
>> I certainly will!
>>
>> Debbie
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: BlParent [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Judy Jones
>> via BlParent
>> Sent: Monday, November 14, 2022 2:20 PM
>> To: 'Blind Parents Mailing List' <blparent at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Judy Jones <sonshines59 at gmail.com>
>> Subject: Re: [blParent] pregnant with my first baby and wondering about
>> helpful resources?
>>
>> Debbie, that's wonderful to hear. Our daughters still remember yours, and
>> send their best.
>>
>> Judy
>>
>> "Embrace each day with His mercies and blessings."
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: BlParent <blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Deborah Kent
>> Stein
>> via BlParent
>> Sent: Monday, November 14, 2022 12:14 PM
>> To: 'Blind Parents Mailing List' <blparent at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Deborah Kent Stein <dkent5817 at att.net>
>> Subject: Re: [blParent] pregnant with my first baby and wondering about
>> helpful resources?
>>
>>
>>
>> Now that we have our first grandchild, I'm thinking about these things
>> again.
>>
>> Debbie
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: BlParent [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Judy Jones
>> via BlParent
>> Sent: Monday, November 14, 2022 2:08 PM
>> To: 'Blind Parents Mailing List' <blparent at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Judy Jones <sonshines59 at gmail.com>
>> Subject: Re: [blParent] pregnant with my first baby and wondering about
>> helpful resources?
>>
>> Hi, Debbie,
>>
>> Sorry to hear the Twin Vision books are no longer an item, and also letting
>> me know of other resources.
>>
>> Judy
>>
>> "Embrace each day with His mercies and blessings."
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: BlParent <blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Deborah Kent
>> Stein
>> via BlParent
>> Sent: Monday, November 14, 2022 11:59 AM
>> To: 'Blind Parents Mailing List' <blparent at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Deborah Kent Stein <dkent5817 at att.net>
>> Subject: Re: [blParent] pregnant with my first baby and wondering about
>> helpful resources?
>>
>>
>>
>> Hi again! The American Action Fund no longer has the Twin Vision program.
>> They do provide many books for older kids, such as the popular Goosebumps
>> series, and those are sent free of charge.
>>
>> The National Organization of Parents of Blind Children (NOPBC) runs a
>> program called ShareBraille that lets families exchange used Braille books.
>>
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: BlParent [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Judy Jones
>> via BlParent
>> Sent: Monday, November 14, 2022 1:04 PM
>> To: 'Blind Parents Mailing List' <blparent at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Judy Jones <sonshines59 at gmail.com>
>> Subject: Re: [blParent] pregnant with my first baby and wondering about
>> helpful resources?
>>
>> Hi, Stephanie, welcome to the list.
>>
>> My husband and I are both blind, raised two successful daughters who now
>> have their own kids. We enjoyed raising them, was quite an adventure with
>> lots of good memories.
>>
>> The biggest thing about parenting is, with any parents, letting them know
>> they are loved through encouragement, discipline, and taking time to build
>> the relationship.
>>
>> American Action fund, I believe, still puts out the Twin Vision books. I
>> like them best, as they have picture captions in them.
>>
>> I'm sure I'm behind on the latest equipment and innovations, but we did a
>> lot of common sense things that worked for us. As toddlers, we had bells
>> on
>> their shoes. In an unfamiliar area, instead of watching from across a
>> room,
>> we would be with them if they wanted to explore.
>>
>> If we asked them to "come here," and they did not, we wouldn't say anything
>> more, but unobtrusively go to where they were and be nonchalant about it.
>>
>> We used colors in our vocabulary a lot, so this meant we had to color label
>> some things, and learn the colors of others. Since I sew, I made a cloth
>> booklet of material scraps on the machine and braille labeled them. A
>> quiet
>> pastime to work on colors.
>>
>> Feeding when they are learning solids? I used my index finger on the top
>> of
>> the spoon as a guide, and had my other hand behind their head to aim for
>> the
>> mouth. It doesn't take long for the practice to become seamless, although
>> somewhat messy as all babies will be.
>>
>> I found my best support system as a new mom was La Leche League. We both
>> made many wonderful friends and wonderful tips and advice.
>>
>> Those are some things I can think of off the top of my head.
>>
>> When reading on this list, it is so fun to rejoice with new parents, enjoy
>> hearing about today's equipment, and wish some of it had been around when
>> we
>> were raising ours hahaha.
>>
>> Oh yes, there may be better devices now, but we carried our girls in frame
>> packs everywhere, and when we used a stroller, it was the umbrella kind you
>> can pull behind you as you use the cane or dog guide.
>>
>> Best wishes, and glad you found this list.
>>
>> Judy
>>
>> "Embrace each day with His mercies and blessings."
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: BlParent <blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Stephanie
>> Campbell
>> via BlParent
>> Sent: Monday, November 14, 2022 10:22 AM
>> To: blparent at nfbnet.org
>> Cc: Stephanie Campbell <stephanie.m.zundel at gmail.com>
>> Subject: [blParent] pregnant with my first baby and wondering about helpful
>> resources?
>>
>> Hi,
>>
>> I am new to this mailing list. I am pregnant with my first baby and due in
>> early May. I am fully blind (only see light and dark). My blindness is not
>> genetic so my baby will be sighted. I am making my baby registry and was
>> wondering if anyone has items that are must haves for blind parents? Does
>> anyone know if the evenflo stroller works to be both pulled and pushed? Any
>> tips that I should know to be a successful blind parent? Any programs where
>> I can get free books that are print braille, and picture books? I know
>> seedlings has a good selection and national braille press has some too, but
>> I was wondering if there is a program to get some for free since the cost
>> adds up very quickly. I am very excited to be a parent, but would love any
>> advice or guidance.
>>
>> Thank you,
>>
>> --
>> Stephanie Campbell, M.Ed.
>> School Counselor
>> Soaring Hawk Elementary
>>
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> MM Vocal Performance, 2015; American University Washington College of
> Law, JD Candidate 2023
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