Guest guest Posted February 11, 2006 Report Share Posted February 11, 2006 , You shouldn't need anything different as far as diapers, cremes etc. You will probably be better off doing sponge baths during the casting phase. We're all moms here too, not just clubfoot moms so feel free to ask your general baby questions as well. We usually mark posts not related to CF with " OT " in the subject line. The one thing that I found really helpful during the casting phase was this tape that they gave me at the doctors office. It was a soft stretchy kind of cushy tape that you could wrap around the top of the cast and leg to keep diaper leaks from getting in or on the cast. It was waterproof and really saved me from many a mess. I can't remember the name of it but it is made by 3M and should be available at medical supply stores. HTH, > > Thank you so much for your responses. I'm due March 16 (only 5 weeks > away!) > Is there anything I should stalk up on now? is there a certain brand > of diapers that work better? certain cremes? or a bath tub that > works best with the casts? > This is my first baby so I feel clueless as it is...and with the club > foot I'm really anxious to start out right. > > I can't tell you all how much I appreciate the support and advice. > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 11, 2006 Report Share Posted February 11, 2006 Hi . Congratulations on your soon to be born baby. My oldest boy was born on that due date. I know it can be a little stressful thinking about all that goes with having a baby and caring for a baby, especially one with a special need. But don't worry. Having a clubfoot baby is really no different than having a baby without clubfoot. There's the same amount of caring, love and need. The clubfoot treatment just becomes a part of the whole process. Since your little one will probably go into casts shortly after birth, there's really no special clothing that you will need. Babies can wear anything with the casts. Once they start the bracing, then clothing with snaps in the legs works the best. Diapers: anykind...whatever you would use on any baby. Cremes: same thing. Just try to relax and enjoy the rest of your pregnancy ...and independence! mmg174 wrote: Thank you so much for your responses. I'm due March 16 (only 5 weeks away!) Is there anything I should stalk up on now? is there a certain brand of diapers that work better? certain cremes? or a bath tub that works best with the casts? This is my first baby so I feel clueless as it is...and with the club foot I'm really anxious to start out right. I can't tell you all how much I appreciate the support and advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 11, 2006 Report Share Posted February 11, 2006 Hi . Congratulations on your soon to be born baby. My oldest boy was born on that due date. I know it can be a little stressful thinking about all that goes with having a baby and caring for a baby, especially one with a special need. But don't worry. Having a clubfoot baby is really no different than having a baby without clubfoot. There's the same amount of caring, love and need. The clubfoot treatment just becomes a part of the whole process. Since your little one will probably go into casts shortly after birth, there's really no special clothing that you will need. Babies can wear anything with the casts. Once they start the bracing, then clothing with snaps in the legs works the best. Diapers: anykind...whatever you would use on any baby. Cremes: same thing. Just try to relax and enjoy the rest of your pregnancy ...and independence! mmg174 wrote: Thank you so much for your responses. I'm due March 16 (only 5 weeks away!) Is there anything I should stalk up on now? is there a certain brand of diapers that work better? certain cremes? or a bath tub that works best with the casts? This is my first baby so I feel clueless as it is...and with the club foot I'm really anxious to start out right. I can't tell you all how much I appreciate the support and advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 12, 2006 Report Share Posted February 12, 2006 , Congrats on your first born. It is a very exciting time, so enjoy it! My best advice is to take a lot of pictures of the little feet before the casts go on. That is one thing I regret the most. I only have one or two pics of her clubfeet before the treatment process. Also, take the camera with you to your appointments and take pics of the feet between castings. You will definitely want those later especially when you are comparing his/her progress each week. Most importantly, enjoy your little one. The newborn stage goes so quickly, you won't believe it. Cherish each moment. You won't even remember your little one has clubfeet until you look at the casts. HTH. and , 3-2-04, bcf, s 14 hours mmg174 wrote: Thank you so much for your responses. I'm due March 16 (only 5 weeks away!) Is there anything I should stalk up on now? is there a certain brand of diapers that work better? certain cremes? or a bath tub that works best with the casts? This is my first baby so I feel clueless as it is...and with the club foot I'm really anxious to start out right. I can't tell you all how much I appreciate the support and advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 12, 2006 Report Share Posted February 12, 2006 Hi , it's good to have you on board with us. I can only echo what the other ladies said - there is very little if anything " special " you'll need regarding the babe having club foot. I like White Cloud diapers, but only because they are a good value. Otherwise, pretty much anything you'd typically use will work except I would suggest not using a cloth diaper until the casting phase is finished. On some of the little one piece sleepers I would cut the feet out of them to make it easier to watch the baby's toes whiel they were in casts. I found it turned out cute if I'd cut about an inch, maybe just half an inch, below any elastic band there might be at the ankle, then I'd zig-zag stitch the raw edge and it would curl up real cute. Cutting off the feet is entirely up to you but watching the toes of your newly casted baby is important so either way, check them often against discoloration or swelling, or slipping back up in to the cast - all of which are bad signs that need immediate attention. As far as " Stocking Up " goes, there are a couple items a lot of us here use and would recommend in a club foot situation. The first will be what is commonly called a Sleep Sack. This is especially handy when the baby goes in to his FAB (boots with bar) to help him/her sleep more comfortably, not tangle in covers and prevent the shoes from banging on the crib or becoming stuck between the slats. These are available many places, including Wal-Mart, on the web, and there is also a pattern in our Files section to sew your own. The other item is a Sling. Those go by different names too, such as Maya Wrap, etc. and are very useful in both the casting and FAB period to carry the baby easily and keep him/her happy with you. Makes grocery shopping, etc., a lot easier because wearing the FAB the baby won't be able to sit in the cart at first, but wearing your baby just brings the infant comfort too, at home or away from home. A held baby is (almost!) always a happy baby, and this makes life easier. A lot is just trial and error. Use the clothing you find convienient. I have 2 children with bilateral club foot and I never purchased anything special, just made do with what I had. And holding the baby, you might have to experiment some with that as well to find a comfortable way for you both, particularly if you breast feed - learning to b/f can be challenging anyway but don't let the casts or FAB discourage you, OK?. We'd love to hear which doctor you plan to use for treatment as we kind of keep up with that here for future recommendations. It might be some of us here use the same one, too, in which case you might be able to meet up for coffee some time. Welcome! And congratulations! My 3rd baby is due around March 1st Happy Delivering! shawnee Re: Expecting Mom , You shouldn't need anything different as far as diapers, cremes etc. You will probably be better off doing sponge baths during the casting phase. We're all moms here too, not just clubfoot moms so feel free to ask your general baby questions as well. We usually mark posts not related to CF with " OT " in the subject line. The one thing that I found really helpful during the casting phase was this tape that they gave me at the doctors office. It was a soft stretchy kind of cushy tape that you could wrap around the top of the cast and leg to keep diaper leaks from getting in or on the cast. It was waterproof and really saved me from many a mess. I can't remember the name of it but it is made by 3M and should be available at medical supply stores. HTH, > > Thank you so much for your responses. I'm due March 16 (only 5 weeks > away!) > Is there anything I should stalk up on now? is there a certain brand > of diapers that work better? certain cremes? or a bath tub that > works best with the casts? > This is my first baby so I feel clueless as it is...and with the club > foot I'm really anxious to start out right. > > I can't tell you all how much I appreciate the support and advice. > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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