raising babies after a stroke
It is scary to think about becoming a parent with your new disability but you can do it! Your baby won’t expect you to be any different than you are. Yes, you can do everything one handed although it might look different from others. Your baby won’t expect anything else from you.
Diaper changes one-handed
Holding a newborn
You won't have any trouble holding for baby for shorter periods of time, for longer holds, i recommend this Baby K’tan baby wearing sling.
Getting a toddler dressed
one hand friendly stroller
The Chicco Bravo Mini Plus Stroller was one hand friendly.
one hand friendly carseat
I used this Chicco Fit 360 Revolving Carseat once my baby was big enough for a toddler carseat, as a newborn we modified a Chicco Keyfit to only need one side of the handle squeezed to adjust the handle. We did this by entirely removing one of the handle buttons.
When you’re working with one good hand, you might find the car seat button is too stiff to press with one hand but with the Bucklebee, I could always press the button.
Sippy Cup trick
I had to tighten sippy cups by holding them with my feet
I used this sippy cup because handles really get in the way when you are tightening with only one hand.
