Guest guest Posted January 24, 2012 Report Share Posted January 24, 2012 Eryn and , We also Cast at Cincinnati Childrens. We live about 30 min. away near Batavia. We don't get casted again until Feb. 15 but hopefully one day we can all meet:) Good luck Tomorrow for casting children. Mother to Addyson 20 months, cast 7 down to 24 out of cast, 0 in From: Eryn Dennis <erdennis1@...>Subject: Re: Re: Bathing while in a cast"infantile scoliosis treatment " <infantile scoliosis treatment >Date: Monday, January 23, 2012, 8:22 PM , Thanks for the bathing tips. That's a great suggestion about the children's hair stylists' cape. I think we will try a little bit of everything until we find what works for us. We will be at Cincinnati Children's on Wednesday for Brayden's first casting. Your family and will be in our thoughts as well on Wednesday. Take care, Eryn From: Heath <jaheath86@...>infantile scoliosis treatment Sent: Monday, January 23, 2012 5:34 PMSubject: Re: Bathing while in a cast Hi Eryn,I wanted to say "welcome." I'm not on the support group a terrible lot (usually only around cast time--hence why I'm here today), but it was been a GREAT resource for me! I couldn't help but notice that Brayden is getting his first cast on Wednesday ... my son, , is getting his third cast this Wednesday as well ... so I am suspicious it COULD be at the same place! We go to Shriners in Philly. If it is, let me know and perhaps we will see you in the lounge or PACU. Just a guess!!! BEST WISHES as you prepare for casting wherever that may be.To answer your question about bathing -- that was something that caused me a lot of anxiety, but has been NO BIG DEAL at all for . We bathe him every night on our bed ... just lay him on a beach towel, turn on cartoons, and use a soapy rag and a clear water rag. We just walk back and forth to the sink in our master bathroom to keep the water warm. He really enjoys this time to wind down before bed ... it's his (and our) new normal. Every other night we wash his hair in the kitchen sink. I went to Sally's Beauty Supply and got a children's hair stylists' cape. We put that one him, lay him on the kitchen counter, and wash with the sink nozzle. We have NEVER had a problem with his cast getting wet. A little tip on waterproofing the cast that has worked absolute WONDERS for us -- duck tape! We get a fun new printed roll for each cast (we have colorful skulls for this time) ... and we reinforce his moleskin and cover most of the plaster with duck tape. It adds and extra layer of waterproofing for any stray water dribbles that may get on the cast. No biggie! And don't worry about odor ... is never stinky because of this cast.BEST WISHES on Wednesday ... you'll be in our thoughts ... and maybe (if at the same place) we can say hello. was 16 months when he got his first cast (almost 21 months now) ... and although the very first wake-up from surgery was rough, it gets better every time. He does EVERYTHING he did before casting except for water and sand. Brayden will do beautifully!Take care,>> I just wanted to say thank you for you all your suggestions on how to bathe our son while he is in his cast. Brayden (15 months old) is getting his first cast on Wednesday. > > My husband and I are grateful we have joined this support group. It is reassuring to know we are not alone. > > Thank you,> Eryn> Mom to Brayden> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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