Blind and Visually Impaired Community
↑
5
↓
Blind father baby shower gift ideas needed (self.Blind)
submitted by Angellotta
Hi everyone! I work with an amazing guy. He's funny, sweet, smart, and over the last few years that I've known him he's lost nearly all of his sight. He is having a baby soon and I was hoping everyone might have some ideas for gifts that I could get to make life as easy as possible for him with the new baby.
In addition to gift ideas, are there any anecdotes or tips you've learned on how to survive life with a baby?
Thank you so much for all of your help!
In addition to gift ideas, are there any anecdotes or tips you've learned on how to survive life with a baby?
Thank you so much for all of your help!
PixieStixAddict 9 points 5y ago
The baby is going to need the same baby shower gifts as any other baby. :)
Maybe Alexa/echo dot or a year of audibles membership fees in the form of a gift card? Dad and new baby can listen to short stories or soft music together before bed.
Maybe Alexa/echo dot or a year of audibles membership fees in the form of a gift card? Dad and new baby can listen to short stories or soft music together before bed.
Angellotta [OP] 1 points 5y ago
This is such a great idea and I happen to love audible already! Thanks!
JackEsq 5 points 5y ago
Angellotta [OP] 1 points 5y ago
I'm not sure how proficient he is with Braille. At work he has a lot of text to speech applications that read things for him. This is a great idea though! He'll have some time to learn before the baby is old enough to understand a book! Thank you!
jofish22 2 points 5y ago
Please no. If he doesn’t already read Braille - and many blind people don’t - I assure you, having a new baby is not the time to learn. He will be entirely busy just learning to have a new baby.
Angellotta [OP] 1 points 5y ago
Okay! That's a great point! :) luckily you guys are awesome and have given me quite a few suggestions! :)
KillerLag 3 points 5y ago
The same stuff all babies need is good. Especially some clothes and wipes (I have a two year old now, but I remember burning through so many wipes at the beginning). Still useful now for cleaning them up sometimes.
Another really usefully things are the baby chains (I don't know what the proper name is, so here is a link https://www.walmart.ca/en/ip/bright-starts-lots-of-links/6000188972114?cmpid=sem_pla_google_en_none_6000188972114_100112010831378_552&cmpid=sem_pla_google_en_none_869476302_46509003529_None&gclid=Cj0KCQiAmITRBRCSARIsAEOZmr5ycfWLmtYXTfkBc-PGz6mYdrYSOnyZ3cgTr-O6lWeDUwqHUm70mh4aAiKLEALw_wcB )
They are great to attaching toys to, so when the kid throws the toy, it is a lot easier for blind parents to locate the toy again (just follow the chain to the end). And because they are plastic and flexible, there isn't any danger.
Another really usefully things are the baby chains (I don't know what the proper name is, so here is a link https://www.walmart.ca/en/ip/bright-starts-lots-of-links/6000188972114?cmpid=sem_pla_google_en_none_6000188972114_100112010831378_552&cmpid=sem_pla_google_en_none_869476302_46509003529_None&gclid=Cj0KCQiAmITRBRCSARIsAEOZmr5ycfWLmtYXTfkBc-PGz6mYdrYSOnyZ3cgTr-O6lWeDUwqHUm70mh4aAiKLEALw_wcB )
They are great to attaching toys to, so when the kid throws the toy, it is a lot easier for blind parents to locate the toy again (just follow the chain to the end). And because they are plastic and flexible, there isn't any danger.
awesomesaucesaywhat 3 points 5y ago
I've heard of parents using bracelets/anklets with little bells to know where the kids is once he starts crawling/walking.
Angellotta [OP] 2 points 5y ago
Oh man I LOVE this idea! It's so simple, but perfect! Thank you this is exactly the kind of thing I was looking for! There are no kids in my family and I definitely don't have children so I'm a little out of my element! :) Thank you again!
KillerLag 2 points 5y ago
No problems, I've also been working with a client who is 7 months pregnant, so working on getting her the stuff she needs.
Another thing that is useful (but a bit pricey, so maybe a group thing) is an Ergo. https://store.ergobaby.com/
Expensive, but it holds the baby against you, so it's easier to monitor and carry. Not for everyone, but it definitely helps with the bonding process too
Another thing that is useful (but a bit pricey, so maybe a group thing) is an Ergo. https://store.ergobaby.com/
Expensive, but it holds the baby against you, so it's easier to monitor and carry. Not for everyone, but it definitely helps with the bonding process too
Drkmirror 3 points 5y ago
Talking Thermometer
Angellotta [OP] 1 points 5y ago
GREAT idea! Thank you! Also even if they have one I feel you can't have too many :)
This nonprofit website is run by volunteers.
Please contribute if you can. Thank you!
Our mission is to provide everyone with access to large-
scale community websites for the good of humanity.
Without ads, without tracking, without greed.
scale community websites for the good of humanity.
Without ads, without tracking, without greed.
©2023 HumbleCat Inc • HumbleCat is a 501(c)3 nonprofit based in Michigan, USA.