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toys for an infant with cerebral palsy ?

March 2, 2011 in Questions

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My niece is 5 months old ( she will be 6 1/2 when Christmas rolls around) she has cerebral palsy. My husband and I want to get her some kinda of toy. I know people are going to suggest paying for something or making a donation. We talked to her mom about and she wants us to treat her like a normal child. We wouldn’t pay for other things or make a donation for our other niece so… a toy it is. But becuase she does have Cerebral Palsy i don’t want to get her a cute gift that she wont ever use. Her name is Grace so maybe something that ties in to that. My husband and I cant spend a ton on her becuase we do have a daughter and another niece but if the gift is a great idea we may be willing ( besides you can only spoil your nieces so long before theirs moms put there foot down.) thank you.
Thanks for the Star idea, its a good one.

We dont know what she is cable of right now. I know she can move her arms. She has hip displacea so she cant move her legs at least for now. She has been in the hospital for the past 2 months with pneumonia and dehydration from the hospital she was at and she is now finally at home. She has had 3 surgery’s for her feeding tube so she has been in the hospital most of the time. When i saw her yesterday it was the first time she fallowed me with her eyes so i know shes not blind and they recently figured that out. Its really an unknown right. Its the first time in her life that she is not in pain and relaxed so we are just really learning what she can and cant do.
Gumbo, im so sorry for your lost. My neice is amazing she so little but has shown so much strenght. Her mom said she liked music so I may burn her a few CDs and maybe get her a CD player thank you.

Hannahs mommy- those toys are great. I really like the winkel so i think thats a good one. and if she does hit her self its a soft rubber and it wont hurt.

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Cerebral Palsy In Infant- Ways To Prevent It

September 3, 2010 in Articles

Half a million members of the population in United States are suffering from one form of cerebral palsy to another. This is a wide spreading congenital disorder experienced by both children and adults. It is a disorder that hinders the ability of a person to move in a coordinated and determined way.

Infant cerebral palsy takes place even prior to the child’s birth or during the first three or five years of his life. This is a crucial stage in the life of a child because the disorder can lead to the impairment of hearing, vision, speech and learning disabilities.

The causes and treatments of cerebral palsy in infant are not definite. Although there are alternative cures such a therapy and surgeries available. These kinds of special treatments can help them alleviate the aggravating experience of a child with his living condition.

Cerebral palsy in infants can be diagnosed through the help of pediatricians and neurological specialists. They usually keep track of the lives of the child from birth up to a particular stage. Finding out that there is a developmental delay in the muscle function of a child, can be a great manifestation of cerebral palsy.

Other implications of cerebral palsy on a child are abnormal muscle tone, poor coordinated movement and persistent infant reflexes beyond a certain age. If you have also observed that your child has a difficulty in reaching for his or her toys at four to seven months after birth, then it is better to send the infant to a doctor for a series of tests.

Since the real cause of the disorder is undetermined, there is no way to prevent it as well. However, there are some possible ways to decrease the chances. First is for the moms to ensure a healthy pregnancy and as much as possible carry the baby on the right term. Premature babies are more likely to develop cerebral palsy.

Future or expectant mothers should also make sure that they should distance themselves from many different possible health problems like hypertension, diabetes and heart deficiencies that could inflict them. Immediately after a pregnant woman finds out that they are carrying a child inside their womb, proper prenatal care is very necessary.

Once the baby is born, brain damages should also be prevented. Avoid scenarios where the head of the child bumps into hard things. Never shake an infant as well because it can result to baby syndrome and brain damage.

The health of your child will depend on how you care for them. Cerebral palsy in infant can be prohibited only if you know how to avoid its probable causes.

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