Hi everyone,
My daughter is turning four in January and it just seems she has everything. Any good ideas? Really..anything is helpful!
Thanks,
Lauren (mom to Brooke 4 LOBPI)
Birthday HELP (non bpi)
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F-Litz
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- Injury Description, Date, extent, surgical intervention etc: LOBPI, LTBPI at age 6.5, Sensory Issues, CP, Diaphragm Weakness, Aspberger's
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Re: Birthday HELP (non bpi)
how about a musical instrument she can start puttering around with?
Re: Birthday HELP (non bpi)
We got Jojo a bunch of arts and crafts supplies, a lap desk w/ pockets and he loved it. stickers, glue, crayons- all things he had, but I think gifting it all together made the difference. also - cd's Kids Bop, and Disney Jams. Todays music redone for and by kids.
good luck- I am having trouble thinking of gifts for my 8 soon to be 9 year old. he doesn't want toys and I am NOT only giving him videogames. He loves to draw and listen to music though.
good luck- I am having trouble thinking of gifts for my 8 soon to be 9 year old. he doesn't want toys and I am NOT only giving him videogames. He loves to draw and listen to music though.
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Lauren (Brooke's mom)
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Re: Birthday HELP (non bpi)
Thank you everyone! Great ideas. Books are a HUGE part of my list, she's getting several sets. The hard thing is that her birthday is just one week after Christmas which makes innovative ideas hard. She loves arts and crafts and books, but she's getting a ton of that stuff for Christmas. Santa has to look good ya know!!..on top of that she's getting a jumpy house. I just can't seem to think of anything that even comes close for birthday.
Lauren
Lauren
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marieke
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- Injury Description, Date, extent, surgical intervention etc: LOBPI
no external rotation against gravity, can only go to 90 degree fwd flexion, no hand-to-mouth
1 surgery at age 14 (latissimus dorsi transfer). In 2004, at age 28 I was struck with Transverse Myelitis which paralyzed me from the chest down. I recovered movement to my right leg, but need a KAFO to walk on my left leg. I became an RN in 2008. - Location: Montreal, Qc, Canada
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Re: Birthday HELP (non bpi)
Arts and Crafts are great for that age.. have you ever gotten her Playfoam? I love that stuff!
http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.js ... Id=2309041
http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.js ... Id=2960357
http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.js ... Id=2948670
Also, any type of learning activity books/set (magnetic boards with letters/numbers) or felt boards are a hit with the 4-5 yr olds
Marieke 33, LOBPI ex-pre k teacher!
http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.js ... Id=2309041
http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.js ... Id=2960357
http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.js ... Id=2948670
Also, any type of learning activity books/set (magnetic boards with letters/numbers) or felt boards are a hit with the 4-5 yr olds
Marieke 33, LOBPI ex-pre k teacher!
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Lauren (Brooke's mom)
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Re: Birthday HELP (non bpi)
Thanks, the play looks really cool. It's nothing like moon sand though, right? That stuff says it's clean and gets EVERYWHERE!! Also, I have a one year old, is it non toxic?
Thanks again!
Thanks again!
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marieke
- Posts: 1627
- Joined: Fri Apr 01, 2005 6:00 pm
- Injury Description, Date, extent, surgical intervention etc: LOBPI
no external rotation against gravity, can only go to 90 degree fwd flexion, no hand-to-mouth
1 surgery at age 14 (latissimus dorsi transfer). In 2004, at age 28 I was struck with Transverse Myelitis which paralyzed me from the chest down. I recovered movement to my right leg, but need a KAFO to walk on my left leg. I became an RN in 2008. - Location: Montreal, Qc, Canada
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Re: Birthday HELP (non bpi)
yes, it's safe.. doesn't get everywhere.. sticks to itself and you can shape it/take off/add on clumps (like it's not little bits)
http://www.playfoam.com/aboutus.html
http://www.playfoam.com/
http://www.playfoam.com/aboutus.html
http://www.playfoam.com/
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Carolyn J
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- Injury Description, Date, extent, surgical intervention etc: LOBPI. I am 77 yrs old and never had a name for my injuries until 2004 when I found UBPN at age 66.
My injuries are: LOBPI on upper body and Cerebrael Palsy on the lower left extremities. The only intervention I've had is a tendon transplant from my left leg to my left foot to enable flexing t age 24 in 1962. Before that, my foot would freeze without notice on the side when wearing heels AND I always did wear them at work "to fit in" I also stuttered until around age 18-19...just outgrew it...no therapy for it. Also suffered from very very low self esteem; severe Depression and Anxiety attacks started at menopause. I stuffed emotions and over-compensated in every thing I did to "fit in" and be "invisible". My injuries were Never addressed or talked about until age 66. I am a late bloomer!!!!!
I welcome any and all questions about "My Journey".
There is NO SUCH THING AS A DUMB QUESTION.
Sharing helps to Heal. HUGS do too. - Location: Tacoma WA
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Re: Birthday HELP (non bpi)
Is a Wii out of the question? Great for everything! & can play with others too, or alone. Wi is different from regular Video games as it is very physical..& F-U-N!
Hugs,
"Gramma" Carolyn J
LOBPI/70--sometimes adult
Hugs,
"Gramma" Carolyn J
LOBPI/70--sometimes adult
Carolyn J
Adult LOBPI
Adult LOBPI
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marieke
- Posts: 1627
- Joined: Fri Apr 01, 2005 6:00 pm
- Injury Description, Date, extent, surgical intervention etc: LOBPI
no external rotation against gravity, can only go to 90 degree fwd flexion, no hand-to-mouth
1 surgery at age 14 (latissimus dorsi transfer). In 2004, at age 28 I was struck with Transverse Myelitis which paralyzed me from the chest down. I recovered movement to my right leg, but need a KAFO to walk on my left leg. I became an RN in 2008. - Location: Montreal, Qc, Canada
- Contact:
Re: Birthday HELP (non bpi)
Wii are fun, but she is a little young.. there is a Vtech version for toddlers though...