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.

Diaper Changes One-Handed

Holding a Newborn

You won't have trouble holding your baby for short periods of time. For longer holds, I recommend the Baby K’tan baby wearing sling.

Baby K'tan 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 the Chicco Fit 360 Revolving Carseat once my baby was big enough for a toddler seat. Chicco 360 Fit

As a newborn, Graco Snugride 35 adjusts with only one hand.

Graco Snugride

Sometimes car seat buttons are too stiff for one hand. The Bucklebee tool made it easy to press them.

Bucklebee

Sippy Cup Trick

I tightened sippy cup lids by holding them with my feet!

I used this sippy cup because it has no handles, making it easier to tighten with one hand.

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