Re: Daycare -- while in casts/braces?

[Guest guest]

One piece outfits that can slip down off the shoulders...more or less peel off

the baby...work well too when snap pants aren't available.

s.

I would strongly advise you to find pants for your son that completely unsnap

in the leg area. It makes for much easier diaper changes once in the DBB, and

less risk of putting the DBB on incorrectly after a diaper change. Also takes

much less time!

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

Congratulations! I have two boys (Devon 3 and Aidan 8 mos bi-lateral

clubfoot).

My son Aidan went to daycare the day after he came out of casts and

into the DBB. I printed off the tips and tricks sheet from this

websie and gave it to my daycare provider. I also showed her how to

put the shoes back on in case his foot came out while he was there.

Something I hadn't showed her was how to put the shoe back on the bar

if that happened. I didn't anticipate it and of course that

happened. So you would want to explain that as well.

Aidan just had his second tenotomy last week and he goes back to

daycare on Monday with casts. I'm going to explain to my daycare

lady that she needs to check his toes for good blood flow and make

sure that they are warm. I'm also going to explain to her that the

toes should remain approximately in the same place at the end of the

casts. Aidan managed to pull his foot back in his last set of casts

at 3 months and his poor little foot was kind of a mess.

I think someone else told you to purchase clothes that snap all the

way through the legs. I've found that is pretty much my childs

wardrobe. Of course right now his casts are so big at 8 months

hardly anything fits.

I hope this helps and best of luck to you and your little guy.

Take care.

>

> Has anyone had their child in daycare while he/she was still in the

> casts or brace? What was your experience?

>

> I'm still pregnant, but already know that our little man, Declan,

has

> bilateral clubfeet. Unfortunately I have to go back to work and put

> Declan in daycare 8 weeks after he is born. I imagine he will still

> be in casts at that time.

>

> We're on waiting lists for a few centers, but have yet to be

> " accepted " anywhere. I also haven't mentioned Declan's clubfeet to

> any of the prospective centers. Do you think I need to tell them

> about the casts/brace BEFORE he is accepted? I'm a bit nervous that

> they may consider this " special needs " or extra work and not accept

> him into the program.

>

> I'd appreciate any advice you may have. Also, we're in No. Virginia

> (McLean/Tysons area) so if you have any suggestions for specific

> daycare centers that have experience with clubfoot babies I'd be

> interested in that as well.

>

> Thanks!

> W.

>

[Guest guest]

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Congratulations on your upcoming son! My son was in daycare(and

still is)-he began at 12 weeks. We didn't know about his clubfoot

condition before we enrolled at daycare so it was as much of a

surprise to us as it was to his teachers. We made it as easy as

possible clothing wise for his teachers-snap onesies that would

cover the casts completely and also were easily removable for diaper

changes. He had a couple " exploding " diapers at school and his

teachers did the best to clean/wipe his casts clean for us. The

shoes were a pretty easy transition. We just explained to his

teachers the importance of them and if he happened to slip off or

have an accident in which he needed his socks changed-to call us and

we would come and take care of it. We have been blessed with the

daycare that our son has received. Let me know if you have any

questions-I would love to help!

hth,

kathleen

mom to david bcf fab 12/7

>

> Has anyone had their child in daycare while he/she was still in the

> casts or brace? What was your experience?

>

> I'm still pregnant, but already know that our little man, Declan,

has

> bilateral clubfeet. Unfortunately I have to go back to work and

put

> Declan in daycare 8 weeks after he is born. I imagine he will

still

> be in casts at that time.

>

> We're on waiting lists for a few centers, but have yet to be

> " accepted " anywhere. I also haven't mentioned Declan's clubfeet to

> any of the prospective centers. Do you think I need to tell them

> about the casts/brace BEFORE he is accepted? I'm a bit nervous

that

> they may consider this " special needs " or extra work and not accept

> him into the program.

>

> I'd appreciate any advice you may have. Also, we're in No.

Virginia

> (McLean/Tysons area) so if you have any suggestions for specific

> daycare centers that have experience with clubfoot babies I'd be

> interested in that as well.

>

> Thanks!

> W.

>

[Guest guest]

Congrats! Our first was born with unilateral right c/f. We were very

nervous to send him to day care at 10 weeks old because of the

clubfoot. We interviewed several different people to care for our son

and told each one of them about the clubfoot. I told them ahead of

time, because I wanted to get a " gut reaction " from them. I wanted to

see that reaction. Some I sort of saw their faces drop a bit, others

seemed completely unphased.

Before Zach's first day at day care, I brought him in, with the DBB

and showed them how to put it on (it's really not much different from

putting on a pair of shoes - truly. You just have to make sure you

put it in the right buckle hole so they don't slip out. For that, we

placed a mark on the hole with a permanent marker. By the time it

wore off - it was time to loosen them anyway and we were able to put a

new mark. In addition to showing them, I had them try to do it

themselves (in front of me). I did this " training " with everyone at

the day care, because you never know who may have to cover for a room.

I also employed " scare tactics " - right or wrong, it made me feel more

at ease with the responsiblity I was giving them. I wrote up " our

story " on some cute paper and printed it out. To this story, I placed

a photo of Zach's foot prior to correction, and after. In the story,

I made mention that our son can now walk thanks to Dr. Ponseti - if we

are diligent about the use of the bar he may lose his ability to walk

(okay, not entirely true if they only forget one time to put it on -

but I made it sound like that could happen - again, right or wrong?).

They placed this over his cubby for everyone to see and another near

the changing table.

They always did a great job! Once he went down to naps and nights

only there was a time that I forgot to bring the bar with me to day

care. They actually called me at work - GREAT SIGN that they are being

just as diligent about everything as we were at home.

I have to ditto the whole onesie time outfits with snaps - they are a

must. You don't want to require them to take off and put on the bar

any more than they have to.

OH, and I once your little one become mobile, you'll definitely want

to pad the bar - I was more worried about the other kids in his room

than I was Zach at this stage of the game. I was afraid he was going

to nail one of the kiddos in the head or on a finger.

Holly

Zachary 7/27/02

Unilateral Right C/F

Treated by Dr. Ponseti

DBB Nights Only

>

> Has anyone had their child in daycare while he/she was still in the

> casts or brace? What was your experience?

>

> I'm still pregnant, but already know that our little man, Declan, has

> bilateral clubfeet. Unfortunately I have to go back to work and put

> Declan in daycare 8 weeks after he is born. I imagine he will still

> be in casts at that time.

>

> We're on waiting lists for a few centers, but have yet to be

> " accepted " anywhere. I also haven't mentioned Declan's clubfeet to

> any of the prospective centers. Do you think I need to tell them

> about the casts/brace BEFORE he is accepted? I'm a bit nervous that

> they may consider this " special needs " or extra work and not accept

> him into the program.

>

> I'd appreciate any advice you may have. Also, we're in No. Virginia

> (McLean/Tysons area) so if you have any suggestions for specific

> daycare centers that have experience with clubfoot babies I'd be

> interested in that as well.

>

> Thanks!

> W.

>

[Guest guest]

if we

AREN'T diligent about the use of the bar he may lose his ability to walk

(okay, not entirely true if they only forget one time to put it on -

but I made it sound like that could happen - again, right or wrong?).

> >

> > Has anyone had their child in daycare while he/she was still in the

> > casts or brace? What was your experience?

> >

> > I'm still pregnant, but already know that our little man, Declan, has

> > bilateral clubfeet. Unfortunately I have to go back to work and put

> > Declan in daycare 8 weeks after he is born. I imagine he will still

> > be in casts at that time.

> >

> > We're on waiting lists for a few centers, but have yet to be

> > " accepted " anywhere. I also haven't mentioned Declan's clubfeet to

> > any of the prospective centers. Do you think I need to tell them

> > about the casts/brace BEFORE he is accepted? I'm a bit nervous that

> > they may consider this " special needs " or extra work and not accept

> > him into the program.

> >

> > I'd appreciate any advice you may have. Also, we're in No. Virginia

> > (McLean/Tysons area) so if you have any suggestions for specific

> > daycare centers that have experience with clubfoot babies I'd be

> > interested in that as well.

> >

> > Thanks!

> > W.

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

Thanks for the offer of a daycare provider, but Springfield is a bit

too far for us. We live in McLean, my husband works in Reston & I

work in Arlington -- so, we're looking for something close to home. If

you would recommend any other providers in the Tysons Corner area,

please let me know. I'm due in February & we'll need a provider

starting in mid-April.

Yes, we are planning to go to Dr. Herzenberg in Baltimore. I've heard

he's the best from many different sources, including the orthopedist

who treated my husband's clubfeet 30 years ago! We hope to meet with

him before our little man is due. You mentioned that after the casts

are done we don't need to make the weekly trip. How often do you

think we'll need to go after the casts?

Thanks,

> Has anyone had their child in daycare while he/she was still in the

> casts or brace? What was your experience?

>

> I'm still pregnant, but already know that our little man, Declan, has

> bilateral clubfeet. Unfortunately I have to go back to work and put

> Declan in daycare 8 weeks after he is born. I imagine he will still

> be in casts at that time.

>

> We're on waiting lists for a few centers, but have yet to be

> " accepted " anywhere. I also haven't mentioned Declan's clubfeet to

> any of the prospective centers. Do you think I need to tell them

> about the casts/brace BEFORE he is accepted? I'm a bit nervous that

> they may consider this " special needs " or extra work and not accept

> him into the program.

>

> I'd appreciate any advice you may have. Also, we're in No. Virginia

> (McLean/Tysons area) so if you have any suggestions for specific

> daycare centers that have experience with clubfoot babies I'd be

> interested in that as well.

>

> Thanks!

> W.

>

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

,

My husband was treated with casts & braces (not the Ponseti method)

that didn't correct his clubfeet, so at 16 months he had the

surgery. Thankfully the surgery was a success and he has been active

in sports (baseball, soccer, rugby) for years. In fact, he considers

his corrected feet an assest on the rugby pitch because they are

easily able to turn in thus providing better balance. I'd say the

only limitation has been in trying to ice skate and ski -- the boots

are too restrictive and hurt his feet.

I'll definitately check out the Fairfax County website for other

daycare providers.

Thanks!

> > Has anyone had their child in daycare while he/she was still in

the

> > casts or brace? What was your experience?

> >

> > I'm still pregnant, but already know that our little man, Declan,

has

> > bilateral clubfeet. Unfortunately I have to go back to work and

put

> > Declan in daycare 8 weeks after he is born. I imagine he will

still

> > be in casts at that time.

> >

> > We're on waiting lists for a few centers, but have yet to be

> > " accepted " anywhere. I also haven't mentioned Declan's clubfeet

to

> > any of the prospective centers. Do you think I need to tell them

> > about the casts/brace BEFORE he is accepted? I'm a bit nervous

that

> > they may consider this " special needs " or extra work and not

accept

> > him into the program.

> >

> > I'd appreciate any advice you may have. Also, we're in No.

Virginia

> > (McLean/Tysons area) so if you have any suggestions for specific

> > daycare centers that have experience with clubfoot babies I'd be

> > interested in that as well.

> >

> > Thanks!

> > W.

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

Many Mom's and Dad's would love to stay home with their children but

can't find a way to do so. Unfortunately, for many - even " selling

everything " won't do the trick.

So, if your child has to attend day care, don't beat yourself up over

it - it's something many of us HAVE to do. My first attended day care

and he is one awesome little dude. He was born with clubfoot - and I

would hardly consider him a " special needs " child. Yes, he needed a

little extra attention when it came to taking off and putting on the

DBB - but really, you'll find that it's nothing more than putting on a

pair of shoes (that, of course your child care provider will have to

understand it's importance and practice diligence)

I guess for some, the experience is quite an " ordeal " - but I have to

reassure you, that it isn't always. Our situation was " ideal " in

terms of treatment and his response to the treatment. Once we " got

the hang of things " everything was done with ease. So, I would hate

for you to worry and think that this has to be an ordeal.

In short, don't feel that your child can't receive wonderful care from

a child care provider. There are many out there that will " love " your

child dearly and will take the best of care - and will practice

diligence with the DBB.

Hugs to you - and know that everything will be just fine for your " day

care baby " .

Holly

Zachary 7/27/02

Unilateral Right C/F

Treated By Dr. Ponseti

DBB Nights Only

> > >

> > > Has anyone had their child in daycare while he/she was still in the

> > > casts or brace? What was your experience?

> > >

> > > I'm still pregnant, but already know that our little man, Declan,

> >has

> > > bilateral clubfeet. Unfortunately I have to go back to work and

> >put

> > > Declan in daycare 8 weeks after he is born. I imagine he will

> >still

> > > be in casts at that time.

> > >

> > > We're on waiting lists for a few centers, but have yet to be

> > > " accepted " anywhere. I also haven't mentioned Declan's clubfeet to

> > > any of the prospective centers. Do you think I need to tell them

> > > about the casts/brace BEFORE he is accepted? I'm a bit nervous

> >that

> > > they may consider this " special needs " or extra work and not accept

> > > him into the program.

> > >

> > > I'd appreciate any advice you may have. Also, we're in No.

> >Virginia

> > > (McLean/Tysons area) so if you have any suggestions for specific

> > > daycare centers that have experience with clubfoot babies I'd be

> > > interested in that as well.

> > >

> > > Thanks!

> > > W.

> > >

> >

> >

> >

> >

>

[Guest guest]

I couldn't agree with you more, Holly. I certainly wouldn't

consider daycare for a clubfoot baby to be an ordeal - as a matter

of fact, it's been a very positive experience for my daughter,

Addison.

As long as the feet are properly corrected, the DBB shouldn't be an

issue. Matter of fact, once she got used to the DBB, it was pretty

easy, so to speak. Please don't think of your child as a special

needs child - far from it! Addison is just like any other child

today, except that now she wears her DBB at naptime and at night -

and she doesn't know any differently. She actually knows that it's

time to go to sleep when the DBB goes on, so it now makes sleeptime

easier...lol

Don't beat yourself up about daycare. Many kids thrive in daycare,

and I'm sure your little guy will do just great! Good luck to you!

Addison, 7/3/04, bcf 14/7

> > > >

> > > > Has anyone had their child in daycare while he/she was still

in the

> > > > casts or brace? What was your experience?

> > > >

> > > > I'm still pregnant, but already know that our little man,

Declan,

> > >has

> > > > bilateral clubfeet. Unfortunately I have to go back to work

and

> > >put

> > > > Declan in daycare 8 weeks after he is born. I imagine he

will

> > >still

> > > > be in casts at that time.

> > > >

> > > > We're on waiting lists for a few centers, but have yet to be

> > > > " accepted " anywhere. I also haven't mentioned Declan's

clubfeet to

> > > > any of the prospective centers. Do you think I need to tell

them

> > > > about the casts/brace BEFORE he is accepted? I'm a bit

nervous

> > >that

> > > > they may consider this " special needs " or extra work and not

accept

> > > > him into the program.

> > > >

> > > > I'd appreciate any advice you may have. Also, we're in No.

> > >Virginia

> > > > (McLean/Tysons area) so if you have any suggestions for

specific

> > > > daycare centers that have experience with clubfoot babies

I'd be

> > > > interested in that as well.

> > > >

> > > > Thanks!

> > > > W.

> > > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> >

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