United Brachial Plexus Network, Inc.

Hi !! Anyone who can direct me to a website that would detail a list of things not to do to a BPI toddler for example no pulling or tugging at the effected arm etc...etc... I am trying to get some info together for my son's new caregiver so that they are more aware of the injury...Thanks guys !!!!

Don't put them in day care. That'll solve it.

www.DayCaresDontCare.org

Every child's injury is different, so there are no set-fast rules for this.

Your best bet is to make a list yourself of what you know your child CANNOT do by himself, CAN do, and WHAT NOT to do by them (teachers).

Make it in point form, type it up in bold and hand it to them and go over it with them to make sure they actually read it and understand it. That way they can ask you questions about it as well.

http://ubpn.org/ubpnweb.nsf/web/publications.html
maybe under the BPI Info Business card

http://ubpn.org/awareness/A2002schoolinfo.html
this is mostly for older kids..

Marieke 32 LOBPI

thank you I have already done that but I was just hoping there might had been something out on the web just in case I am missing anything from what I have already detailed. I appreciate the feed back!!!

Nope.. never found any more, but there may be.

I ued to teach nursery school (3 yo) and Pre-School (4 yo). The best thing parents did was what you've done. Make it simple yet detailed enough.

Have your pediatrician or BPI Specialist make that list for you on their letterhead. That would probably carry some weight and then if you find websites that you want to share with them, you can attach them, too.

Good idea, I have my son's 6 month post op this Friday, I will request the dr to make me a list. Thanks !!