Guest guest Posted April 20, 2006 Report Share Posted April 20, 2006 It should be no problem at all. My Riley Jade (bilateral club feet also) has been in daycare for three weeks now. I chose a center rather than an at home daycare because I felt more comfortable with the caregivers. She went into daycare at 12 weeks old and had her shoes and bar by that point. She does have lots of swing and floor time but I recently purchased a BUMBO seat so that she could sit around with the other kids as well. They haven't had any issues to this point. At the time she will be able to reduce her shoe time, I will just give them a designated time to take off her shoes. They actually commented today on how nice it was to change her diaper since it is so easy with her shoe and bars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 20, 2006 Report Share Posted April 20, 2006 My son started daycare around 3 months. He was still in casts at that time (he got a later start with casting because he came early). They did great with the casts, and when he was in the shoes they were wonderful about it. I showed them how to put them back on, although they never had to worry about it since he never kicked his shoes off. Once his hours were reduced, we just had him go over to daycare with the shoes on, and gave them a set time each day to remove the shoes. As we reduced hours, we just had them take the shoes off sooner. And now that he is almost 17 months old, he doesn't wear them at daycare at all. We opted for a home daycare rather than a center. We felt Aleksander would get better care, and it certainly helped that we know the couple that does daycare. They are our neighbors, and live right across the street from us. I do have several co-workers with small children in daycare centers, and they seems to be very accomodating as well though. (Much more expensive, but decent care). I live in MN though, and we are ranked as one of the highest for daycare costs in the nation. There may not be as much of a difference in your area for center versus home daycare. Just be sure that whatever you decide you check to be sure they are licensed, and check with the state to see if there are any reports about the center/home daycare. If you see any hesitation when you explain things to the daycare provider, trust your instincts. If they make a big deal out of it, they may not be the best person for your child. The shoes really shouldn't be a big deal for daycare at all. Aleksander, 11/24/04 bcf > > Hello, everyone. > > I introduced myself a few weeks ago that I am expecting a girl who > may have bilateral clubfeet. > > As I start to prepare for my first child's arrival, I am facing some > of the decisions that I have to make. I was thinking about hiring a > personal babysitter for part time (but substantial amount of money) > and ask her do some housework as well, but while interviewing her > and some other people, I am dealing with a lot of unpleasant issues > already (they want to get paid more with more hours, which I can't > afford more and also have trust issue), even before I mention > anything about clubfoot. > So, probably at 12 weeks after she is born or so, I am considering > to send my daughter to daycare probably 3 or 4 times a week. > > My question is that-- is there going to be any difficulty to send > her to daycare BECAUSE OF her clubfoot? Especially, I know if she > gets treated, she will probably wear a brace for full time at least > for 3 months and possibly afterwards. Do you think daycare center > will handle this professionally? Are there any other diffrent things > I have to expect, because of her clubfoot? > > To be honest, this is really my issue with hiring a personal helper. > I am still hesitant because my daughter will be more comfortable at > our own place at such young age. But at the same time, if I can't > trust someone fully, I see no point of hiring someone personally and > pay that much money. So, I am wondering and I would appreciate if > anyone can give me some of your past experience, if you sent your > clubfoot kids to the daycare at such young age (3 months or so). > > I guess this whole question may be irrelevant to clubfoot (daycare > vs babysitter), but because I will hate to see my child not being > treated properly because of clubfoot,I want to prepare myself with > better knowledge. So any candid feedback will be appreciated! > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 20, 2006 Report Share Posted April 20, 2006 Yes! I would recommend the bumbo because you don't have to deal with straps and the bar fits right over it. Daycare loves it too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 20, 2006 Report Share Posted April 20, 2006 Welcome and best wishes on your final weeks of pregnancy! My son began daycare at 12 weeks of age(3 months). He went full time-5 days a week/8 hours each day. He was still in casts(not for long-just 2 weeks) but his teachers were so good to him. They felt so bad the day he had an exploding diaper and it leaked on his cast-they cleaned it up to their best ability but felt horrible they had let it happen. His head teacher is a retired PICU nurse so she is very familiar with health issues. After the casting, david was in the fab 23/7 for 3 months(until about mid march) so the only hindrance was that he could not be put in an exersaucer-this meant he got an extra lot of floor time/tummy time and swing time. Once they reduced his hours, his teacher would take his shoes off at our designated time- as each reduction occurred, they would take the shoes off when we designated it. They also called us a couple of times from home when we would forget to take the brace with us. He now wears with his gym shoes smo's(for a different reason than clubfeet) which are braces that go around the foot and sit below the ankle. His teachers take them off at nap time and put them back on after naptime. WE have had no issues whatsoever with this either. My suggestion is just interview/interview/interview. Look and see if they have other children with disabilities at their location, check their credentials/teaching background, and talk to the parents who send their kids to this daycare. You can also search online for the daycares records of inspections from the health department as well as children's services-daycares are state regulated if they hold a license. I hope this helps! kathleen mom to david bcf fab 12/7 > > Hello, everyone. > > I introduced myself a few weeks ago that I am expecting a girl who > may have bilateral clubfeet. > > As I start to prepare for my first child's arrival, I am facing some > of the decisions that I have to make. I was thinking about hiring a > personal babysitter for part time (but substantial amount of money) > and ask her do some housework as well, but while interviewing her > and some other people, I am dealing with a lot of unpleasant issues > already (they want to get paid more with more hours, which I can't > afford more and also have trust issue), even before I mention > anything about clubfoot. > So, probably at 12 weeks after she is born or so, I am considering > to send my daughter to daycare probably 3 or 4 times a week. > > My question is that-- is there going to be any difficulty to send > her to daycare BECAUSE OF her clubfoot? Especially, I know if she > gets treated, she will probably wear a brace for full time at least > for 3 months and possibly afterwards. Do you think daycare center > will handle this professionally? Are there any other diffrent things > I have to expect, because of her clubfoot? > > To be honest, this is really my issue with hiring a personal helper. > I am still hesitant because my daughter will be more comfortable at > our own place at such young age. But at the same time, if I can't > trust someone fully, I see no point of hiring someone personally and > pay that much money. So, I am wondering and I would appreciate if > anyone can give me some of your past experience, if you sent your > clubfoot kids to the daycare at such young age (3 months or so). > > I guess this whole question may be irrelevant to clubfoot (daycare > vs babysitter), but because I will hate to see my child not being > treated properly because of clubfoot,I want to prepare myself with > better knowledge. So any candid feedback will be appreciated! > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 20, 2006 Report Share Posted April 20, 2006 You really just have to find someone that you can totally trust to teach them the correct exercises to do during the day and how to correctly put the brace back on. She can definitely go to daycare though-I sent Mason after he was twelve weeks old, so he had a cast for about 2 weeks there and then had his brace. My daycare lady said that it's just a part of life-sort of like wearing a cast for a broken arm or something and you just deal with it. If they discriminate you for that, then they aren't the right person to look after your child anyways. Best of luck Niki & Mason Daycare question Hello, everyone. I introduced myself a few weeks ago that I am expecting a girl who may have bilateral clubfeet. As I start to prepare for my first child's arrival, I am facing some of the decisions that I have to make. I was thinking about hiring a personal babysitter for part time (but substantial amount of money) and ask her do some housework as well, but while interviewing her and some other people, I am dealing with a lot of unpleasant issues already (they want to get paid more with more hours, which I can't afford more and also have trust issue), even before I mention anything about clubfoot. So, probably at 12 weeks after she is born or so, I am considering to send my daughter to daycare probably 3 or 4 times a week. My question is that-- is there going to be any difficulty to send her to daycare BECAUSE OF her clubfoot? Especially, I know if she gets treated, she will probably wear a brace for full time at least for 3 months and possibly afterwards. Do you think daycare center will handle this professionally? Are there any other diffrent things I have to expect, because of her clubfoot? To be honest, this is really my issue with hiring a personal helper. I am still hesitant because my daughter will be more comfortable at our own place at such young age. But at the same time, if I can't trust someone fully, I see no point of hiring someone personally and pay that much money. So, I am wondering and I would appreciate if anyone can give me some of your past experience, if you sent your clubfoot kids to the daycare at such young age (3 months or so). I guess this whole question may be irrelevant to clubfoot (daycare vs babysitter), but because I will hate to see my child not being treated properly because of clubfoot,I want to prepare myself with better knowledge. So any candid feedback will be appreciated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 20, 2006 Report Share Posted April 20, 2006 I agree with the other posters - it should not be a problem at daycare. I think it is important to mention this in your interviews and pay close attention to their reactions. While I am able to be home with matthew, I did not know if that would work out and I went through the process of searching for daycare. There were some talked like it wouldn't be a problem but gave me a different feeling - you just have to trust your instincts. Good luck! Kaci > > Hello, everyone. > > I introduced myself a few weeks ago that I am expecting a girl who > may have bilateral clubfeet. > > As I start to prepare for my first child's arrival, I am facing some > of the decisions that I have to make. I was thinking about hiring a > personal babysitter for part time (but substantial amount of money) > and ask her do some housework as well, but while interviewing her > and some other people, I am dealing with a lot of unpleasant issues > already (they want to get paid more with more hours, which I can't > afford more and also have trust issue), even before I mention > anything about clubfoot. > So, probably at 12 weeks after she is born or so, I am considering > to send my daughter to daycare probably 3 or 4 times a week. > > My question is that-- is there going to be any difficulty to send > her to daycare BECAUSE OF her clubfoot? Especially, I know if she > gets treated, she will probably wear a brace for full time at least > for 3 months and possibly afterwards. Do you think daycare center > will handle this professionally? Are there any other diffrent things > I have to expect, because of her clubfoot? > > To be honest, this is really my issue with hiring a personal helper. > I am still hesitant because my daughter will be more comfortable at > our own place at such young age. But at the same time, if I can't > trust someone fully, I see no point of hiring someone personally and > pay that much money. So, I am wondering and I would appreciate if > anyone can give me some of your past experience, if you sent your > clubfoot kids to the daycare at such young age (3 months or so). > > I guess this whole question may be irrelevant to clubfoot (daycare > vs babysitter), but because I will hate to see my child not being > treated properly because of clubfoot,I want to prepare myself with > better knowledge. So any candid feedback will be appreciated! > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 20, 2006 Report Share Posted April 20, 2006 Those bumbo seats are great aren't they? Especially for clubfoot kids in the bar!!! Chris Re: Daycare question It should be no problem at all. My Riley Jade (bilateral club feet also) has been in daycare for three weeks now. I chose a center rather than an at home daycare because I felt more comfortable with the caregivers. She went into daycare at 12 weeks old and had her shoes and bar by that point. She does have lots of swing and floor time but I recently purchased a BUMBO seat so that she could sit around with the other kids as well. They haven't had any issues to this point. At the time she will be able to reduce her shoe time, I will just give them a designated time to take off her shoes. They actually commented today on how nice it was to change her diaper since it is so easy with her shoe and bars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 24, 2006 Report Share Posted April 24, 2006 Jane, I'm chiming in a little late here but I am agreeing with the others. It should not be a big deal for the daycare to handle. This was one of my big questions when I found out that Sammy would have clubfoot, and we did actually end up changing to a different daycare provider, not because of the clubfoot issue, but because I wasn't comfortable with the teachers level of experience in the infant room at the daycare we originally had my older daughter in. I made up a little sheet called the " Sam I Am Instruction Manual " and wrote up a little paragraph about Sammy's foot and the treatment, plugged our doctor just in case they might remember if they knew someone in the future who needed a CF doc, and explained about the length of time he would need to wear the brace, etc. I also included little tips about taking care of him in general, like this is the way he likes his bottle, he likes to be held this way, he'll fall asleep best if you do this...etc. The teachers all got a kick out of it and had it hung up near the changing table so they would be able to reference it anytime and it would be there if they ever had another staff member filling in. When Sammy started in daycare he was in his brace full-time so there was not really much to it for them. They just had to make sure that he didn't slip out of the shoe. I showed them how to put them on and off just in case, and eventually as we decreased hours I just told them a set time to take it off everyday. The teachers were all really great about it and never treated Sam any differently than any of the other kids. On the subject of what kind of caregiver, I wholeheartedly agree about trying to find someone to provide care in your home, I think the trust issues are major and I would find it incredibly difficult to just hire someone that I didn't already know. Hope this helps, Mom to Jenna (4/7/01) & Sammy (9/25/04, RCF, Dobbs' brace, 12-14hrs/day) > > Hello, everyone. > > I introduced myself a few weeks ago that I am expecting a girl who > may have bilateral clubfeet. > > As I start to prepare for my first child's arrival, I am facing some > of the decisions that I have to make. I was thinking about hiring a > personal babysitter for part time (but substantial amount of money) > and ask her do some housework as well, but while interviewing her > and some other people, I am dealing with a lot of unpleasant issues > already (they want to get paid more with more hours, which I can't > afford more and also have trust issue), even before I mention > anything about clubfoot. > So, probably at 12 weeks after she is born or so, I am considering > to send my daughter to daycare probably 3 or 4 times a week. > > My question is that-- is there going to be any difficulty to send > her to daycare BECAUSE OF her clubfoot? Especially, I know if she > gets treated, she will probably wear a brace for full time at least > for 3 months and possibly afterwards. Do you think daycare center > will handle this professionally? Are there any other diffrent things > I have to expect, because of her clubfoot? > > To be honest, this is really my issue with hiring a personal helper. > I am still hesitant because my daughter will be more comfortable at > our own place at such young age. But at the same time, if I can't > trust someone fully, I see no point of hiring someone personally and > pay that much money. So, I am wondering and I would appreciate if > anyone can give me some of your past experience, if you sent your > clubfoot kids to the daycare at such young age (3 months or so). > > I guess this whole question may be irrelevant to clubfoot (daycare > vs babysitter), but because I will hate to see my child not being > treated properly because of clubfoot,I want to prepare myself with > better knowledge. So any candid feedback will be appreciated! > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 25, 2006 Report Share Posted April 25, 2006 Jane- Currently going through this I was freaked out as well on some of the responses. My daughter born with severe bilateral club feet is now a little over 14 weeks. (I posted how she went to daycare at 12 weeks and it still doing great). I do have to admit I was a little overwhelmed the first few weeks but I probably would have been either way since she is my first. All in all our experience has been good. I never had a problem with the casting. They never came off or anything. She was more fussy each time she got her new casts on and we had lots of holding time through the night for a few days. But she would always get use to it after a day or two and was fine. By the time she had her 5th cast, she was pretty much use to the process. The surgery turned out to be no big deal and really wasn't fussy at all. The shoes took a day to get use to. We have the dreaded Markell shoes and haven't had a problem with kicking off, blisters, or red marks. I hope that will continue. Now she is happy as a clam and I love putting on fun socks and matching covers to her outfit for her bar. I hope our current success will continue to the future. These boards are such a great resource and I have learned so much. If you have any problems or issues there are so many great people who will to help. I do think that many of the stories that are non-eventful probably haven't been posted much lately but I am sure there are tons out there. Let's hope that our experience will be the " non-eventful " type. If not, I know where I am coming to ask questions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 25, 2006 Report Share Posted April 25, 2006 and to others who replied to my question; Thank you! It helps me a lot. I did not really think about daycare option until recently, so a lot of good daycare centers all have a long list of wait-list. So, I haven't really gotten into interviewing daycare process yet, but all of the tips I got from here will be extremly helpful. To be honest, I am overwhelmed now..It's like being pregnant and dealing with all those arrangement after a child's birth is still hugely mother's job. And I feel really gulity to say this, but yesterday I was really sad to think my child will be born with clubfeet. There are days like this, I admit. I probably freaked out after I read some of the older peoples' post about their pain and agony as growing up and as adults. Is that because a lot of people in the past got treated by surgery, not by Ponseti method? I feel like I can take whatever I have to endure with clubfoot treatment, esp.. for the first few years of my daughter's life, as long as she won't be painful afterwards and not teased because of her feet condition.. Thanks for hearing..and giving me advice. Jane > >Reply-To: nosurgery4clubfoot >To: nosurgery4clubfoot >Subject: Re: Daycare question >Date: Mon, 24 Apr 2006 19:32:20 -0000 > >Jane, >I'm chiming in a little late here but I am agreeing with the others. >It should not be a big deal for the daycare to handle. This was one >of my big questions when I found out that Sammy would have clubfoot, >and we did actually end up changing to a different daycare provider, >not because of the clubfoot issue, but because I wasn't comfortable >with the teachers level of experience in the infant room at the >daycare we originally had my older daughter in. I made up a little >sheet called the " Sam I Am Instruction Manual " and wrote up a little >paragraph about Sammy's foot and the treatment, plugged our doctor >just in case they might remember if they knew someone in the future >who needed a CF doc, and explained about the length of time he would >need to wear the brace, etc. I also included little tips about taking >care of him in general, like this is the way he likes his bottle, he >likes to be held this way, he'll fall asleep best if you do >this...etc. The teachers all got a kick out of it and had it hung up >near the changing table so they would be able to reference it anytime >and it would be there if they ever had another staff member filling >in. When Sammy started in daycare he was in his brace full-time so >there was not really much to it for them. They just had to make sure >that he didn't slip out of the shoe. I showed them how to put them on >and off just in case, and eventually as we decreased hours I just told >them a set time to take it off everyday. The teachers were all really >great about it and never treated Sam any differently than any of the >other kids. On the subject of what kind of caregiver, I >wholeheartedly agree about trying to find someone to provide care in >your home, I think the trust issues are major and I would find it >incredibly difficult to just hire someone that I didn't already know. > >Hope this helps, > >Mom to Jenna (4/7/01) & Sammy (9/25/04, RCF, Dobbs' brace, 12-14hrs/day) > > > > > > > > > Hello, everyone. > > > > I introduced myself a few weeks ago that I am expecting a girl who > > may have bilateral clubfeet. > > > > As I start to prepare for my first child's arrival, I am facing some > > of the decisions that I have to make. I was thinking about hiring a > > personal babysitter for part time (but substantial amount of money) > > and ask her do some housework as well, but while interviewing her > > and some other people, I am dealing with a lot of unpleasant issues > > already (they want to get paid more with more hours, which I can't > > afford more and also have trust issue), even before I mention > > anything about clubfoot. > > So, probably at 12 weeks after she is born or so, I am considering > > to send my daughter to daycare probably 3 or 4 times a week. > > > > My question is that-- is there going to be any difficulty to send > > her to daycare BECAUSE OF her clubfoot? Especially, I know if she > > gets treated, she will probably wear a brace for full time at least > > for 3 months and possibly afterwards. Do you think daycare center > > will handle this professionally? Are there any other diffrent things > > I have to expect, because of her clubfoot? > > > > To be honest, this is really my issue with hiring a personal helper. > > I am still hesitant because my daughter will be more comfortable at > > our own place at such young age. But at the same time, if I can't > > trust someone fully, I see no point of hiring someone personally and > > pay that much money. So, I am wondering and I would appreciate if > > anyone can give me some of your past experience, if you sent your > > clubfoot kids to the daycare at such young age (3 months or so). > > > > I guess this whole question may be irrelevant to clubfoot (daycare > > vs babysitter), but because I will hate to see my child not being > > treated properly because of clubfoot,I want to prepare myself with > > better knowledge. So any candid feedback will be appreciated! > > > > > > _________________________________________________________________ On the road to retirement? 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Guest guest Posted April 25, 2006 Report Share Posted April 25, 2006 Hi Jane, > I probably freaked out after I read some of the > older peoples' post about their pain and agony as > growing up and as adults. Is that because a lot of > people in the past got treated by surgery, not by > Ponseti method? The Ponseti method has really only recently taken off, before that it was only available in Iowa as far as I know, so most adults with clubfeet would have been treated with surgery. > I feel like I can take whatever I have to endure > with clubfoot treatment, esp.. for the first few > years of my daughter's life, as long as she won't > be painful afterwards and not teased because of her > feet condition.. Looking at my son's foot now (he's 3 1/2 years old) I can't see how he could ever be teased because of it, you really can't tell the difference between his clubfoot and his normal foot, or his and his twin's feet for that matter. He's never been in pain with the treatment either and I'm confident that he will be just fine. Dr Ponseti's studies have shown that even after 40 or 50 years his clubfoot patients don't have any more foot pain than other people their age. Anyway, I hope you'll find good day-care for your daughter! All the best, with (3.5y) and Alister (3.5y, right CF, Ponseti method, UK) --- Jane Kang wrote: > > and to others who replied to my question; > > Thank you! It helps me a lot. I did not really think > about daycare option > until recently, so a lot of good daycare centers all > have a long list of > wait-list. So, I haven't really gotten into > interviewing daycare process > yet, but all of the tips I got from here will be > extremly helpful. > > To be honest, I am overwhelmed now..It's like being > pregnant and dealing > with all those arrangement after a child's birth is > still hugely mother's > job. And I feel really gulity to say this, but > yesterday I was really sad to > think my child will be born with clubfeet. There are > days like this, I > admit. > I probably freaked out after I read some of the > older peoples' post about > their pain and agony as growing up and as adults. Is > that because a lot of > people in the past got treated by surgery, not by > Ponseti method? > I feel like I can take whatever I have to endure > with clubfoot treatment, > esp.. for the first few years of my daughter's life, > as long as she won't be > painful afterwards and not teased because of her > feet condition.. > Thanks for hearing..and giving me advice. > > Jane > > ___________________________________________________________ Yahoo! Messenger - NEW crystal clear PC to PC calling worldwide with voicemail http://uk.messenger.yahoo.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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