[blParent] pregnant with my first baby and wondering about helpful resources?

[Deborah Kent Stein]

Dear Stephanie,

Welcome to parenting! I'm a new grandmother, and there are lots of stroller and carrier options that weren't around when my daughter was little. But I can recommend the print/Braille books you can get on loan from the National Library Service (NLS). They have a very extensive collection that they've built over several decades. Also, you'll find that it is very easy to Braille your own books. Board books for babies have only a couple of words per page, and you can simply add clear Dymo tape. You also can use Dymo tape to mark games and toys where you need to know the colors. Have fun!

Debbie



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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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