Re: need advice re: sleep issues with DBB/standing in crib -

[Guest guest]

I soo agree with your advise and the statement wearing the brace

is " his " normal really struck a chord with me, it is so true. THX

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> > Hi, everyone. This is my first time posting on this site,

although I

> > have visited often and find much good advice through your

postings.

> >

> > My son, Tommy, was born 11/28/03 with a unilateral club foot (his

> > right foot). He is being treated with the Ponseti Method by Dr.

>

> > Godfried at Schneider's Children's Hospital, Long Island, NY.

> >

> > My issue is this:

> > My son wears the shoes with the DBB while he sleeps. He has just

> > learned to pull himself up to a standing position in his crib.

Tommy

> > has been waking up during the night (I think due to teething) and

> then

> > pulls himself to a standing position while his shoes are on. Every

> > time I lay him down he pulls himself back up. I would like to try

> and

> > let Tommy soothe himself back to sleep, but I am afraid that if I

> > don't go right in to him he will lose his balance and hurt

himself

> in

> > the crib. During the day

> >

> > Has anyone had a similar issue? Did your children learn to stand

up

> > witht the shoes on AND get themselves back down. I would love a

good

> > nights sleep and appreciate any input you might have.

> >

> > Thanks very much.