help diapering large wiggly boy with learning disablity

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I need help my son is still in diapers. I had to put him in huggies because he is so big for 3 1/2. he's 47lbs and this price of disposibles is killing me. Does anyone have some ideas on what i can do? I know how to fold and diaper but need some all in one type. Does anyone have used all in one diapering system for cheap or trade??? The wiggle boy's mom

-- Ang (in2toyz@webtv.net), March 16, 2002

Answers

When my son was much younger he was a bed wetter. The pull up things were expensive. I bought adult [generic] depends one piece garments. Much cheaper. Thank god those days are long over.

-- tracy (murfette@stargate.net), March 16, 2002.

I'm not sure what the all in one diapering system is so I can't help there. I have worked with some developmentally disabled adults who use Depends. There are generic brands too. This might be cheaper for you than regular diapers, esp as your child grows. Also, if your child is disabled & unable to be potty trained I wonder if your insurance might cover some of the expense? This usually would require having your doctor write a prescription for the depends. I know that they do sometimes cover this type item with disabled adults.

-- ellie (elnoram@aol.com), March 16, 2002.

There are patterns for cloth diapers with velcro closures if that is the route you want to go. You can alter them to make them as large as you need. I think that we got my pattern off of the net. I am sure if you do a web search you can find a pattern.

-- Tana Mc (mcfarm@totelcsi.net), March 16, 2002.

I have worked with disabled adults and children for over 20 years. Including children with autism. I now teach special education, children with severe disabilities. When they get to the age where they attend school many of the programs for disabled children have self-help or toileting skills taught. In other words, they work on toilet training as well.

One method we use in toilet training is to use a picture system with the younger children, you can find that information, pictures and even toilet training help and how to at this site, www.dotolearn.com Its effective. Also like Ellie mentioned, sometimes medicaid will pay for the diapers of you have a RX for it. Hope this ehlps.

-- Bernice (geminigoats@yahoo.com), March 17, 2002.


get thee to Ebay! ms.ang, Ebay!

there are always diaper lots up for auction. just stay away from the dappi brand they run small! many of the velcro front diapers have buckels so little hands can't 'help' you, and many do not need you to pin the cloth diaper first.

i would also reccomend www.cottontailsdiapers.com she has used /closeouts ,great prices,info & is very honest & dependeble.

-- bj pepper in C. MS. (pepper.pepper@excite.com), March 17, 2002.



Thank you all for the good advise. My son does infact have autism. We are just making our way through the public school system now. As well as long term care in arizona. Have recently been informed that my son needs a RX for speech therapy. But will have to wait as much as 2years due to a shortage of speech therapist.

Thank you again, Ang

-- Ang (in2toyz@webtv.net), March 17, 2002.


2 years?????? Um, according to the federal regs, the school must provide services, not having enough teachers, therapists, etc isn't an excuse. Are there any early childhood intervention programs nearby you? These programs can provide the services. I have a nationawide list of agencies, etc, e-mail me privately if you would like them. Good luck and start getting a tough skin, you're going to need it when dealing with the system.

-- Bernice (geminigoats@yahoo.com), March 17, 2002.

Another option is a lawsuit to provide services, which may mean the district will have to foot the bill for a private speech therapist or whatever specialist you need for school purposes.

The worst problems with the velcro diaper systems (and this is only from using them on a little one) are that the velcro "hooks" can melt in the dryer (if one is not careful about setting the heat), and also velcro hooks like to get filled with lint, string, etc., so even when you close them for washing they can work loose and collect stuff.

Another option might be to find underwear that uses large snaps (like for outdoor wear) or buttons (like overcoat buttons).

-- GT (nospam@nospam.com), March 17, 2002.


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