Guest guest Posted March 24, 2006 Report Posted March 24, 2006 Still haven't recovered from my day out, despite my nap. Think I'll make it an early night. (If I can sleep.) Inger Re: How I answer posts Each year I go to the Smokies to hibernate for 16 days after a year of stress. I also take weekend getaways for the same reason. I also do need the downtime that n needs after a regular workday. What do the rest of you all have to say? Tom Administrator Which kinda reminds me of a question I wanted to ask... Do alot of aspies have to have 'down time'/recharge after being in social situations? n comes home from school and goes to bed *most* days for an hour or so then he's ready to go again.Noah on the other hand does not go to bed except every once in a while. OR do you think it has more to do with depression than aspergers? FAM Secret Society is a community based on respect, friendship, support and acceptance. Everyone is valued. Check the Links section for more FAM forums. Quote
Guest guest Posted March 29, 2006 Report Posted March 29, 2006 Hi Lorri! How old is your little one? If you need to put your child down to get somethings done (we've all been there ) There are a lot of things you can do. If your child isn't sitting up on her own yet, and if you need to put her down in a bouncy seat or even on her back on the floor, you can prop a rolled or folded towel under her shoulder on the same side as the flat spot of her head. In this way, she is propped up enough tha the head should roll towards the rounded side. If she is old enough, you could use a ny Jump-up or a jumperoo (unless she has tort and then they say that's not good for tort kids) or an exersaucer. Of course you would need to have her in your sight at all times since it's not recommended to leave children unattended in these things. If you go to our Files section under Repositioning Headquarters, there are a couple folders with pictures of repositioning ideas from members here. Check it out and see what you find hat can also help you. How is your nighttime repo going? Is she sleeping off of her flat spot? Becky , repo grad Pittsburgh, PA > > Does anyone have any suggestions for how to position their little one > so they are not on the flat spot when you need some down time or to > get things done. I'm starting to feel a bit overwhelmed and like a > bad mom if I put my little one down and she's resting on her flat spot > for a bit. > > Lorri > Quote
Guest guest Posted March 29, 2006 Report Posted March 29, 2006 Hi Lorri! How old is your little one? If you need to put your child down to get somethings done (we've all been there ) There are a lot of things you can do. If your child isn't sitting up on her own yet, and if you need to put her down in a bouncy seat or even on her back on the floor, you can prop a rolled or folded towel under her shoulder on the same side as the flat spot of her head. In this way, she is propped up enough tha the head should roll towards the rounded side. If she is old enough, you could use a ny Jump-up or a jumperoo (unless she has tort and then they say that's not good for tort kids) or an exersaucer. Of course you would need to have her in your sight at all times since it's not recommended to leave children unattended in these things. If you go to our Files section under Repositioning Headquarters, there are a couple folders with pictures of repositioning ideas from members here. Check it out and see what you find hat can also help you. How is your nighttime repo going? Is she sleeping off of her flat spot? Becky , repo grad Pittsburgh, PA > > Does anyone have any suggestions for how to position their little one > so they are not on the flat spot when you need some down time or to > get things done. I'm starting to feel a bit overwhelmed and like a > bad mom if I put my little one down and she's resting on her flat spot > for a bit. > > Lorri > Quote
Guest guest Posted March 29, 2006 Report Posted March 29, 2006 bumbo chair - or lay on side in the rolls. see plagio uk site julie > > Does anyone have any suggestions for how to position their little one > so they are not on the flat spot when you need some down time or to > get things done. I'm starting to feel a bit overwhelmed and like a > bad mom if I put my little one down and she's resting on her flat spot > for a bit. > > Lorri > Quote
Guest guest Posted March 29, 2006 Report Posted March 29, 2006 bumbo chair - or lay on side in the rolls. see plagio uk site julie > > Does anyone have any suggestions for how to position their little one > so they are not on the flat spot when you need some down time or to > get things done. I'm starting to feel a bit overwhelmed and like a > bad mom if I put my little one down and she's resting on her flat spot > for a bit. > > Lorri > Quote
Guest guest Posted March 29, 2006 Report Posted March 29, 2006 You can also try a Boppy Noggin Nest to cushion her head. http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00009K2YU/qid%3D1143645580/sr%3D11-1 /ref%3Dsr%5F11%5F1/104-3448888-7955128 Re: downtime Hi Lorri! How old is your little one? If you need to put your child down to get somethings done (we've all been there ) There are a lot of things you can do. If your child isn't sitting up on her own yet, and if you need to put her down in a bouncy seat or even on her back on the floor, you can prop a rolled or folded towel under her shoulder on the same side as the flat spot of her head. In this way, she is propped up enough tha the head should roll towards the rounded side. If she is old enough, you could use a ny Jump-up or a jumperoo (unless she has tort and then they say that's not good for tort kids) or an exersaucer. Of course you would need to have her in your sight at all times since it's not recommended to leave children unattended in these things. If you go to our Files section under Repositioning Headquarters, there are a couple folders with pictures of repositioning ideas from members here. Check it out and see what you find hat can also help you. How is your nighttime repo going? Is she sleeping off of her flat spot? Becky , repo grad Pittsburgh, PA > > Does anyone have any suggestions for how to position their little one > so they are not on the flat spot when you need some down time or to > get things done. I'm starting to feel a bit overwhelmed and like a > bad mom if I put my little one down and she's resting on her flat spot > for a bit. > > Lorri > For more plagio info Quote
Guest guest Posted March 29, 2006 Report Posted March 29, 2006 You can also try a Boppy Noggin Nest to cushion her head. http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00009K2YU/qid%3D1143645580/sr%3D11-1 /ref%3Dsr%5F11%5F1/104-3448888-7955128 Re: downtime Hi Lorri! How old is your little one? If you need to put your child down to get somethings done (we've all been there ) There are a lot of things you can do. If your child isn't sitting up on her own yet, and if you need to put her down in a bouncy seat or even on her back on the floor, you can prop a rolled or folded towel under her shoulder on the same side as the flat spot of her head. In this way, she is propped up enough tha the head should roll towards the rounded side. If she is old enough, you could use a ny Jump-up or a jumperoo (unless she has tort and then they say that's not good for tort kids) or an exersaucer. Of course you would need to have her in your sight at all times since it's not recommended to leave children unattended in these things. If you go to our Files section under Repositioning Headquarters, there are a couple folders with pictures of repositioning ideas from members here. Check it out and see what you find hat can also help you. How is your nighttime repo going? Is she sleeping off of her flat spot? Becky , repo grad Pittsburgh, PA > > Does anyone have any suggestions for how to position their little one > so they are not on the flat spot when you need some down time or to > get things done. I'm starting to feel a bit overwhelmed and like a > bad mom if I put my little one down and she's resting on her flat spot > for a bit. > > Lorri > For more plagio info Quote
Guest guest Posted March 29, 2006 Report Posted March 29, 2006 > > > > Does anyone have any suggestions for how to position their little > one > > so they are not on the flat spot when you need some down time or to > > get things done. I'm starting to feel a bit overwhelmed and like a > > bad mom if I put my little one down and she's resting on her flat > spot > > for a bit. > > > > Lorri > > > Quote
Guest guest Posted March 29, 2006 Report Posted March 29, 2006 > > > > Does anyone have any suggestions for how to position their little > one > > so they are not on the flat spot when you need some down time or to > > get things done. I'm starting to feel a bit overwhelmed and like a > > bad mom if I put my little one down and she's resting on her flat > spot > > for a bit. > > > > Lorri > > > Quote
Guest guest Posted March 29, 2006 Report Posted March 29, 2006 Hi Lorri, Have you checked out our repositioning headquarters in the files section? I'm sure you'll find it helpful. Keep us posted. > > Does anyone have any suggestions for how to position their little one > so they are not on the flat spot when you need some down time or to > get things done. I'm starting to feel a bit overwhelmed and like a > bad mom if I put my little one down and she's resting on her flat spot > for a bit. > > Lorri > Quote
Guest guest Posted March 29, 2006 Report Posted March 29, 2006 Hi Lorri, Have you checked out our repositioning headquarters in the files section? I'm sure you'll find it helpful. Keep us posted. > > Does anyone have any suggestions for how to position their little one > so they are not on the flat spot when you need some down time or to > get things done. I'm starting to feel a bit overwhelmed and like a > bad mom if I put my little one down and she's resting on her flat spot > for a bit. > > Lorri > Quote
Guest guest Posted March 29, 2006 Report Posted March 29, 2006 You could get a chunk of memory foam to lay down on. There are others on this board that know alot more about memory foam than I do so if you want some more info about it I would repost asking about memory foam. Don't worry about needing to put her down. She needs you to get your rest and your meals so that you can continue to be the great mom that it sounds like you are. Haylee mom to andre doc band grad > > Does anyone have any suggestions for how to position their little one > so they are not on the flat spot when you need some down time or to > get things done. I'm starting to feel a bit overwhelmed and like a > bad mom if I put my little one down and she's resting on her flat spot > for a bit. > > Lorri > Quote
Guest guest Posted March 29, 2006 Report Posted March 29, 2006 You could get a chunk of memory foam to lay down on. There are others on this board that know alot more about memory foam than I do so if you want some more info about it I would repost asking about memory foam. Don't worry about needing to put her down. She needs you to get your rest and your meals so that you can continue to be the great mom that it sounds like you are. Haylee mom to andre doc band grad > > Does anyone have any suggestions for how to position their little one > so they are not on the flat spot when you need some down time or to > get things done. I'm starting to feel a bit overwhelmed and like a > bad mom if I put my little one down and she's resting on her flat spot > for a bit. > > Lorri > Quote
Guest guest Posted March 31, 2006 Report Posted March 31, 2006 I bought a twin memory foam pad at target for $20. I cut it into 1/2 pillow size for use during down time. I put it in a pillowcase to protect it. We had a couple and put them i nthe swing, bouncy, on the floor. We also put some in the pack-n-play and her crib. We started using it at 2 months old. (it was about 1 1/2 " thick) na, DOC Grad X2 Kiersten, DOC Band 1/10/06, Tort www.thefilyaws.com/plagio/plagio.html > > > > Does anyone have any suggestions for how to position their little > one > > so they are not on the flat spot when you need some down time or to > > get things done. I'm starting to feel a bit overwhelmed and like a > > bad mom if I put my little one down and she's resting on her flat > spot > > for a bit. > > > > Lorri > > > Quote
Guest guest Posted March 31, 2006 Report Posted March 31, 2006 I bought a twin memory foam pad at target for $20. I cut it into 1/2 pillow size for use during down time. I put it in a pillowcase to protect it. We had a couple and put them i nthe swing, bouncy, on the floor. We also put some in the pack-n-play and her crib. We started using it at 2 months old. (it was about 1 1/2 " thick) na, DOC Grad X2 Kiersten, DOC Band 1/10/06, Tort www.thefilyaws.com/plagio/plagio.html > > > > Does anyone have any suggestions for how to position their little > one > > so they are not on the flat spot when you need some down time or to > > get things done. I'm starting to feel a bit overwhelmed and like a > > bad mom if I put my little one down and she's resting on her flat > spot > > for a bit. > > > > Lorri > > > Quote
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