Cord Blood Banking – A Difficult Decision Among the many difficult choices new parents must face, one is whether to bank their child’s cord blood. For both our dwarf and non-dwarf child, deciding how to proceed was no easy task. We attempted to research whether there was any special benefit for LP parents or parents…
Easy Closets Review We recently downsized into a smaller home so we could move from a 2-story house to a 1-story. One of the unfortunate aspects of the move was the loss of closet and storage space. In addition, it’s an older home with very dated closet organization (a pole across the closet and maybe…
Choosing the Right Car Seat It can be very overwhelming for a new parent to choose the many products they need to keep their child safe. The choice is especially daunting for dwarf parents and parents of a dwarf child! There are a few key things to keep in mind: Your child’s back should be…
Diapers and Changing Tables Diaper Choices If you have a dwarf child, you most likely will be using the same size diapers for a lot longer than you might expect! It’s probably worth the effort and expense to try a couple different brands to see which one works best for your child. For both of…
Getting Ready for Kindergarten Just thought I’d remind those POLPs getting ready for Kindergarten enrollment for next year— start preparing NOW for school. Whether it’s IEPs or 504’s that you will need for next year, you should meet with the staff and/or administration now to handle the accessibility and inclusion issues. It can take a…