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Question for visually impaired parents (self.Blind)
submitted by alienfish360
Hello /r/Blind.
I hate to be a poster of this topic. As an older avid forum user I realise how irritating the constant stream of questions are. But, unfortunately, I have few options other than to ask for help.
I am 28 year old Technical Manager, dealing with automated mechanical machinery. I recently went back to university part time to qualify as a Mechanical Design Engineer. I am currently averaging assignment scores of 91% and it has come to my end of module assessment.
I have been given a choice of 5 possible areas to choose from for my design work, and I am currently in the position of sounding out each one to find the most feasible.
One of those is, "design one or more aids to enable a visually impaired person to look after a baby"
I don't come across visually impaired people in my daily life, so I was hoping /r/Blind can help.
If you're a visually impaired parent. What are the things that you found, or do find most difficult to do with regards to the care of your baby.
Hope you can take the time to read and answer. Many thanks /r/Blind
I hate to be a poster of this topic. As an older avid forum user I realise how irritating the constant stream of questions are. But, unfortunately, I have few options other than to ask for help.
I am 28 year old Technical Manager, dealing with automated mechanical machinery. I recently went back to university part time to qualify as a Mechanical Design Engineer. I am currently averaging assignment scores of 91% and it has come to my end of module assessment.
I have been given a choice of 5 possible areas to choose from for my design work, and I am currently in the position of sounding out each one to find the most feasible.
One of those is, "design one or more aids to enable a visually impaired person to look after a baby"
I don't come across visually impaired people in my daily life, so I was hoping /r/Blind can help.
If you're a visually impaired parent. What are the things that you found, or do find most difficult to do with regards to the care of your baby.
Hope you can take the time to read and answer. Many thanks /r/Blind
GrumpyFinn 4 points 7y ago
An easier way to see if I've cleaned all the poop off of the baby. The biggest issue I've run into it not being able to tell if something is dity or poopy without touching. I feel like i waste a lot of wipes and time.
Type_ya_name_here 2 points 7y ago
This is an excellent point.
I also find bath (and shower) time a bit of a struggle. I feel like I spend a lot of time trying to get food, grime and stuff off the child since I can't always see it. Don't get me wrong - I'm more than
I also find bath (and shower) time a bit of a struggle. I feel like I spend a lot of time trying to get food, grime and stuff off the child since I can't always see it. Don't get me wrong - I'm more than
dmazzoni 3 points 7y ago
I love the pull-behind stroller idea.
This might sound simple, but blind parents often attach bells to their children to make it easier to hear them when they're running around, like at the park. But the kids don't always like the bells, and they can be uncomfortable if the child falls and lands on the bells (like, an anklet with big jingle bells attached). Design something that's soft and squishy on the outside, easy to put on, loud enough to hear when children are running around, and with a fun design so kids will want to wear it.
This might sound simple, but blind parents often attach bells to their children to make it easier to hear them when they're running around, like at the park. But the kids don't always like the bells, and they can be uncomfortable if the child falls and lands on the bells (like, an anklet with big jingle bells attached). Design something that's soft and squishy on the outside, easy to put on, loud enough to hear when children are running around, and with a fun design so kids will want to wear it.
danielle-m 3 points 7y ago
Hmmmm....I have a almost 3 yo boy and a baby girl due in August. The first thing that comes to mind is a stroller designed to pull from behind. It's impossible to work a guide dog and push one.
I know they have some strollers with handles that flip, but they often make the feature feel like a after thought, and the pulling behind doesn't work with them. Think unstable and vearing, strange arm positioning, stuff like that.
At the moment no other products come to mind, but I will let you know a few things I loved incase it helps with ideas.
I purchased a anklet with bells on it that was great! It made me secure in knowing where my son was all the time and we are going to use it again with our daughter.
I didn't use these with my son, but stumbled upon outfits that look like multiple pieces but are all one piece. Think leggings, skirt, top, shoes, but all one thing.
I thought of one more product idea. Some sort of probe that fits in a bottle and announces the amount of milk as you fill it. 20oz, 40oz, and so on. I have limited vision and struggled with this a lot.
I hope this helps and let me know if I can be of any further assistance :)
I know they have some strollers with handles that flip, but they often make the feature feel like a after thought, and the pulling behind doesn't work with them. Think unstable and vearing, strange arm positioning, stuff like that.
At the moment no other products come to mind, but I will let you know a few things I loved incase it helps with ideas.
I purchased a anklet with bells on it that was great! It made me secure in knowing where my son was all the time and we are going to use it again with our daughter.
I didn't use these with my son, but stumbled upon outfits that look like multiple pieces but are all one piece. Think leggings, skirt, top, shoes, but all one thing.
I thought of one more product idea. Some sort of probe that fits in a bottle and announces the amount of milk as you fill it. 20oz, 40oz, and so on. I have limited vision and struggled with this a lot.
I hope this helps and let me know if I can be of any further assistance :)
alienfish360 [OP] 1 points 7y ago
> I know they have some strollers with handles that flip, but they often make the feature feel like a after thought, and the pulling behind doesn't work with them. Think unstable and vearing, strange arm positioning, stuff like that.
What would be the issue in using the pull along buggies similar to what is used by people who go jogging? That attach to the waist and allow full use of hands too?
> I thought of one more product idea. Some sort of probe that fits in a bottle and announces the amount of milk as you fill it. 20oz, 40oz, and so on. I have limited vision and struggled with this a lot.
What is your current method of filling a bottle?
What would be the issue in using the pull along buggies similar to what is used by people who go jogging? That attach to the waist and allow full use of hands too?
> I thought of one more product idea. Some sort of probe that fits in a bottle and announces the amount of milk as you fill it. 20oz, 40oz, and so on. I have limited vision and struggled with this a lot.
What is your current method of filling a bottle?
danielle-m 1 points 7y ago
I never knew they had strollers that attach that way. If they go in front of you though they would get in the way of the dog or a cane.
As for the bottle I either get my fully sighted husband to fill them, or do my best with the vision I have.
As for the bottle I either get my fully sighted husband to fill them, or do my best with the vision I have.
Type_ya_name_here 1 points 7y ago
Feel free to look at current products and see how to improve them.
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