Re: Baby essentials -- anything different for clubfoot babies?

[Guest guest]

My son has unilateral CF, so I am not completely sure of these

statements when referring to while in the cast, but this is what I

found. While in the casting stage, I had no problem using a Sungli,

however once in the DBB, I think any sling-type carrier is out of the

question. Our swing has a tray that lifts, so it works fine with the

DBB. Kai is on the small side (he was 1 mo premature) so I have to

kind of slide him down a bit right now in the swing, but he doesnt

seem to mind. I kind of preferred footed things while he was in

casts because baby socks have a tendency to fall off, but it was

winter when he was born. I think you are right that in the summer

that wont be an issue. I found that " solid " pants - those with no

snaps at the crotch - are workable but a bit of a pain. They just

dont really come down far enough durring a diaper change. You may

want to stick with things with snaps. As for strollers, I think even

an umbrella stroller would accomodate a DBB. Just stay away from

anything with a stationary leg divider. Car seat ... try for one

that is a bit wider at the foot. One that isnt can be accomodated by

putting rolled up recieving blankets under the butt and legs; but it

would be easier to not have to do that.

One other thing - as a nursing mother, I have co-slept with all my

children for convenience in night feedings. the cast(s) are not a

problem at all when it comes to that; the DBB, however, makes it darn

near impossible! The problem, in my case, is that now I cant seem to

convince Kai to sleep in his own bed at night! If you decide to co-

sleep I suggest getting a 3-in-one crib that the side comes

completely off of and snugging that up to your bed with a body pillow

over the " crack " and having baby sleep there as an " extension " of

your bed. I have this set up, unfortunately it is my 18 month old

who sleeps there, not the baby! I have yet to convince her to sleep

with her sister; but even if I did, Kai doesnt want to be that far

away.

Hope all that helps you!

Angel

> I am hoping some of you experienced moms and dads can help me out

> here...

>

> I am starting my baby registry and was wondering if there is

> anything " special " that needs to be taken into consideration for a

> baby with clubfeet. I know outfits with attached feet are a no-go

> because of the casts, but my baby is due in the beginning of June,

> and I think he or she would be too hot with an outfit that has

> attached feet. Is a Snugli or Baby Bjorn out of the question?

What

> about exersaucers and the like? What about swings, strollers, or

> infant seats -- anything special I need to look for or stay away

> from because the baby will have casts on for the first couple of

> months of his or her life, and then will have the DBB for 23 hours

> per day for 3 months (then I assume naps and nightime)? Is there

> anything that needs to be taken into consideration because of the

> baby's bilateral clubfoot? Thanks!

>

> Jo Anne

[Guest guest]

Hi,

I found that normal babygros with feet worked fine with the casts,

especially the kind that has poppers all the way down the front.

With the DBB I found feetless rompers that have poppers down both

legs (including the cuff) best, otherwise you'll have to take the

shoes off for every nappy change.

I just bought a normal pram and baby seat and that worked fine but I

guess that depends on the size of the baby. Just make sure that

there is no fixed strap between the legs.

I find it quite easy to breastfeed Alister in bed (ie lying down)

with his DBB on by the way. He's not supposed to sleep in my bed but

sometimes I'm so tired that I just let him...

Cheers,

> > I am hoping some of you experienced moms and dads can help me out

> > here...

> >

> > I am starting my baby registry and was wondering if there is

> > anything " special " that needs to be taken into consideration for

a

> > baby with clubfeet. I know outfits with attached feet are a no-

go

> > because of the casts, but my baby is due in the beginning of

June,

> > and I think he or she would be too hot with an outfit that has

> > attached feet. Is a Snugli or Baby Bjorn out of the question?

> What

> > about exersaucers and the like? What about swings, strollers, or

> > infant seats -- anything special I need to look for or stay away

> > from because the baby will have casts on for the first couple of

> > months of his or her life, and then will have the DBB for 23

hours

> > per day for 3 months (then I assume naps and nightime)? Is there

> > anything that needs to be taken into consideration because of the

> > baby's bilateral clubfoot? Thanks!

> >

> > Jo Anne

[Guest guest]

Hi,

I found that normal babygros with feet worked fine with the casts,

especially the kind that has poppers all the way down the front.

With the DBB I found feetless rompers that have poppers down both

legs (including the cuff) best, otherwise you'll have to take the

shoes off for every nappy change.

I just bought a normal pram and baby seat and that worked fine but I

guess that depends on the size of the baby. Just make sure that

there is no fixed strap between the legs.

I find it quite easy to breastfeed Alister in bed (ie lying down)

with his DBB on by the way. He's not supposed to sleep in my bed but

sometimes I'm so tired that I just let him...

Cheers,

> > I am hoping some of you experienced moms and dads can help me out

> > here...

> >

> > I am starting my baby registry and was wondering if there is

> > anything " special " that needs to be taken into consideration for

a

> > baby with clubfeet. I know outfits with attached feet are a no-

go

> > because of the casts, but my baby is due in the beginning of

June,

> > and I think he or she would be too hot with an outfit that has

> > attached feet. Is a Snugli or Baby Bjorn out of the question?

> What

> > about exersaucers and the like? What about swings, strollers, or

> > infant seats -- anything special I need to look for or stay away

> > from because the baby will have casts on for the first couple of

> > months of his or her life, and then will have the DBB for 23

hours

> > per day for 3 months (then I assume naps and nightime)? Is there

> > anything that needs to be taken into consideration because of the

> > baby's bilateral clubfoot? Thanks!

> >

> > Jo Anne