My blind toddler wont walk!?

Katie

Hello, can anyone give me the best tips for getting my blind toddler to walk! he will be 2 in December and hes getting rather heavy to carry everywhere! He was born blind, we do have specialists visit us at home for eg, physio, occupational therapist, visual impaired teacher etc, they do give us exercises to do but i was just wondering if any other parent or carer could give me a few extra hints or tips that in there experience helped or worked wonders for them! I have tried different toys etc just out of his reach but he will not move to find the objects he just gets frustrated with himself.

Thank you!

Answer
Continue as you are, but maybe use a baby walker, this will help him realise that he CAN walk and stand on his own. You should think of getting a strong one since he is quite a lot older than they are designed for, or ask your therapists if they have details of an alternative.
If he is too big for them then maybe buy a push along trolley or another push along item (such as a dolly pram). This will help him hold on to something when walking.

This site has all sorts of other tips and suggestions about blind infants and their development, including a chart of development ages. (e.g. 9 months- play with toy etc.)
http://www.wonderbaby.org/search-topics/development.html

Transitioning to toddler bed?

Jenn

My son is almost 21 months old and we are going to try him in his big boy toddler bed this weekend. My fear is that since he will have acces to toys and a room that he will not want to sleep, but play all night instead, lol. I want to try the transition now only because we are expecting as baby in 3 months and I don't want to hit him with a new baby sister, a new bed, and then potty training around 2 as well.

So, any advise on ways to ease a toddler into their toddler bed? How did it go for your child?

Thanks

Answer
Hi there, great idea to time this now. Most toddlers transition quite easily to their new bed. If he's sensitive to it, prepare the move by telling him he is a big boy now and gets to sleep in a big boy's bed, ... Keep all the rest (such as cuddly toys, mobiles, anything that was in his direct environment when in his cot) the same as much as possible, also stick to the routine and schedule you had before.

This is also the perfect moment to start working on clear rules about night time: no playing, no walking around the room after bedtime, ... and you decide whether he is to call you when he needs you at night or if you want him to walk over to your room. But the best is not to overstress these things now, I would not even mention them to him now, except for casually 'time to go to sleep and stay in your own bed now' that kind of thing.

If you'll emphasize "do not come out of bed" you might actually give him ideas he may not have tried otherwise ...

You know your boy best but the main thing now is to set clear simple rules, stick to them consistently without making a fuss about them.

Good luck with this big step for your son, and with baby sister on the way!

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Toys for walking toddler?

diamond g

My 15 month old walks around the house and we have put safety locks on almost everything so he can't harm himself! We have an activity table (with music, etc) and a toolbench in the living room that he occassionally walks over to and plays with.
I would like to place a couple of more things around the house for him to play with. I'm looking for ideas on what I can do to make the house more interesting to him :) Eager to hear from other moms out there...

Answer
A train table or a toy kitchen.

toddler walking rope?

overwhelme

I am helping out in Vacation Bible School this week at my church. My class is 1 and 2 years old - I am asking how to make one of those walking ropes with the donuts for the kids to hold on to as they walk in line. I've seen these at day cares and I even saw it on an episode of "Jon and Kate plus 8". We have like 9 or ten of these little ankel biters so we are really needing something to keep them in line as we go to our different activities - I am hoping someone will respond to this asap because I would like to make one tonight so we'll have it ready for tomarrow - thanks =)

Answer
You could get a spool of ribbon and tie those little plastic chain link toys to it at certain intervals, and each child will have a link to hold onto. Ribbon is inexpensive, and the links are available at any store that sells children's toys.

Edit: Or, just get some ribbon, rope, string, etc. and tie loops in it 10 inches apart or so! Here's a picture of one to copy:
http://www.thelearningnookonlinecatalog.com/walking_rope-p-154431.html

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How do you teach motor skills to a toddler with mild cerebral palsy?

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Heather

I'm working with a 2 year old child for one of my classes that has mild cerebral palsy due to past abuse by his father. He can walk but his right side is stiff and he favors his left side. I need some ideas on what to do with him. A theme would be great. Thanks!
I will have a developmental interventionist with me. I just have to have a couple of lesson plans together when my professor observes me.

Answer
there should be a PT guiding you--

it is unsafe to make specific suggestions without professional guidance.


when I have worked with children like this--i would place toys on their right (weak side) and casually block teh left--place at different disatnces--on floor/hold up/ near far to encourage reaching

i also did a lot of song play- taht involved motions with arms/legs

Sims 3 - How to have a good relationship with my toddler?

Bunksy

In the Sims 3 my toddler has a very good relationship with his mother but a terrible one with his father. Anything the mother does with him gets their relationship up fast, but with the father it goes down if anything. What can I do to build a relationship between father and child? Chatting doesn't help =[

Answer
Hello,
I know how you feel that the mother somehow has a better relationship with the toddlers than the father...but here are some things to help get their relationship higher:

-Every time you can, when the toddler needs something have the father take care of it.
It will be good bonding time that usually hightens their relationship. If the father is unable to take care of their needs though then have the mother (or other teen and older sim) take care of it.
-Have him teach the toddler to walk and/or talk and/ or potty train the toddler.

-Always in spare time (when toddler isn't sleeping) snuggle, chat, tickle, toss in air, read a book to, play with(like playing with them while they are using the blocks game or the musical toy) any time you can or just when they need social interactions.

--Be patient.
With time their relationship will flourish, and I will admit it is somewhat difficult to grow a strong relationship with the child when they are in their toddler years, but as they grow and as long as you continually interact and bond with the child as much as you can, the relationship will grow very strong.

Hope this helps you!

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How do you keep your toddler out of his dresser drawers?

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hmv_84

Every morning when I wake up and get my son out of his room I walk in and find all his clothes thrown on the floor from his dresser. I have been to stores looking for some kind of safety device to prevent him from opening them but have been unsuccessful. Is there a product out there made for this? I tried to see if the things we have for our cabinets that you have to push down on to open them would work but they don't fit right for dresser drawers.

Answer
First make him put them back. Then if you can you might want to try putting some toys in the bottom dresser draw (this is what I did for my daughter), the 2nd from bottom has pants so if she throws them on the floor I don't really have to worry about them. She hasn't raided her drawers in a while, though now she likes to go thur mine. LOL it's really rather cute because sometimes she wants to wear my shirts but usually she picks out my cloths when we're going out or right after a shower.

How do you help your toddler resolve social conflict?

Tali B

Hi all
I was just wondering, how do you you usually react when your toddler has a conflict on the playground? Let's say, he takes a sand tool from another baby and that baby cries? Or wise versa, someone else takes something from you toddler and your toddler is upset? Do you even let them settle it between themselves or do you actually step in? Do you just talk and explain or physically get involved?
In other words, how do you let your baby learn social skills without harming him and others?
My boy is 14 months old

Answer
It depends on the actual sitations for me.

As far as the sand toys being taken away, I would only need to get involved if MY child took something from someone else. He's 4 now but when he was younger I would simply encourage him to find something new to play with. Now that he's older he understands that he can play with something else until the toy that was taken away is sat down again.

On the other hand... if he takes something from someone I make him give it back immediately and say he's sorry. I want my child to have manners and allowing him to take things away from someone else isnt a good start at teaching him how to play with others.

You cant control other people's children and what they do to your child, but you can enstill ideas into your child's mind at a very young age and sharing is something that is actually very easy for children to learn if it's something they do on a regular basis.

A toddler should understand that it's NOT ok to take something from someone, but having them understand what to do when someone takes something from them is a little more complicated.

You dont want to baby them each time and have your child scream and cry each time someone takes a shovel from them. If you respond to the fact that they're crying by putting something else in your hand they're going to continue to react the same way... Instead show them they have other optoins and let them get them on their own.

"Look, there's a blue shovel there". or "Look at the tractor you can play with instead!"

Eventually your child will respond naturally by looking for something new rather than the toy that was taken away. If a tantrum results in getting their toy back then they're going to naturally throw a tantrum every time to get it back... I dunno about you but I dont allow my children to obtain things that way even if it is something they are rightfully entitled to.

Let your child learn the skills on their own to an extent... you do your best to encourage them to act and react in a way that is acceptable for you.

PLEASE dont be the parent that thinks you're teaching your child social skills by ignoring or dismissing their not-so-good actions when they're playing with others.

Last week at McDonalds a child hit my 4 year old. It wasnt real hard so he wasnt hurt but it did upset him to an extent (confused him more than anything because he didnt understand why the kid hit him). Anyway... the kids mom walked over and told her son to say he was sorry, he said "no", then SHE apologized for her child, went back to sit down, and let her kid go play some more.

I would have personally told my child that hitting is NOT acceptable, made him say he was sorry, and I would have taken him home... end of story.

I think it's awful to see responses saying that parents will step in only if someone's hurting their child, but not if their child is doing something wrong to someone else.... /sigh

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How do you keep your toddler out of his dresser drawers?

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hmv_84

Every morning when I wake up and get my son out of his room I walk in and find all his clothes thrown on the floor from his dresser. I have been to stores looking for some kind of safety device to prevent him from opening them but have been unsuccessful. Is there a product out there made for this? I tried to see if the things we have for our cabinets that you have to push down on to open them would work but they don't fit right for dresser drawers.

Answer
First make him put them back. Then if you can you might want to try putting some toys in the bottom dresser draw (this is what I did for my daughter), the 2nd from bottom has pants so if she throws them on the floor I don't really have to worry about them. She hasn't raided her drawers in a while, though now she likes to go thur mine. LOL it's really rather cute because sometimes she wants to wear my shirts but usually she picks out my cloths when we're going out or right after a shower.

How do you help your toddler resolve social conflict?

Tali B

Hi all
I was just wondering, how do you you usually react when your toddler has a conflict on the playground? Let's say, he takes a sand tool from another baby and that baby cries? Or wise versa, someone else takes something from you toddler and your toddler is upset? Do you even let them settle it between themselves or do you actually step in? Do you just talk and explain or physically get involved?
In other words, how do you let your baby learn social skills without harming him and others?
My boy is 14 months old

Answer
It depends on the actual sitations for me.

As far as the sand toys being taken away, I would only need to get involved if MY child took something from someone else. He's 4 now but when he was younger I would simply encourage him to find something new to play with. Now that he's older he understands that he can play with something else until the toy that was taken away is sat down again.

On the other hand... if he takes something from someone I make him give it back immediately and say he's sorry. I want my child to have manners and allowing him to take things away from someone else isnt a good start at teaching him how to play with others.

You cant control other people's children and what they do to your child, but you can enstill ideas into your child's mind at a very young age and sharing is something that is actually very easy for children to learn if it's something they do on a regular basis.

A toddler should understand that it's NOT ok to take something from someone, but having them understand what to do when someone takes something from them is a little more complicated.

You dont want to baby them each time and have your child scream and cry each time someone takes a shovel from them. If you respond to the fact that they're crying by putting something else in your hand they're going to continue to react the same way... Instead show them they have other optoins and let them get them on their own.

"Look, there's a blue shovel there". or "Look at the tractor you can play with instead!"

Eventually your child will respond naturally by looking for something new rather than the toy that was taken away. If a tantrum results in getting their toy back then they're going to naturally throw a tantrum every time to get it back... I dunno about you but I dont allow my children to obtain things that way even if it is something they are rightfully entitled to.

Let your child learn the skills on their own to an extent... you do your best to encourage them to act and react in a way that is acceptable for you.

PLEASE dont be the parent that thinks you're teaching your child social skills by ignoring or dismissing their not-so-good actions when they're playing with others.

Last week at McDonalds a child hit my 4 year old. It wasnt real hard so he wasnt hurt but it did upset him to an extent (confused him more than anything because he didnt understand why the kid hit him). Anyway... the kids mom walked over and told her son to say he was sorry, he said "no", then SHE apologized for her child, went back to sit down, and let her kid go play some more.

I would have personally told my child that hitting is NOT acceptable, made him say he was sorry, and I would have taken him home... end of story.

I think it's awful to see responses saying that parents will step in only if someone's hurting their child, but not if their child is doing something wrong to someone else.... /sigh

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