Learning that my baby had clubfoot, opened a new kind of world for me. Finding little things here and there that were essential to getting through really helped me cope and made the day to day tasks that much easier. Here are some clubfoot essentials that will help make they journey a little smoother and a little more colorful!
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Clubfoot Accessories
Personalized bar cover This adorable ponseti cover wraps around the bar on your BNB, and makes for a great accessory to their clothes. It also gives some cushion for all that movement they are doing.
Clubfoot boot cover– This cute accessory covers the boot when they are in the BNB phase of treatment. It is perfect for those cold winter days where your little ones needs to keep their little toes warm. These also come in many colors.
Leg warmers Little leg warmers are great to put right over the casts. No need to worry about finding pants that will fit! I put my son in onesies and leg warmers all the time ( and it was fall and winter at the time. These are great to dress up or dress down with what they are wearing. I had ones for holiday and cars just to add some fun!
Cast foot cover A cast cover is perfect when your child is in boots and bar or just to cover the casts. They go right over their toes. They come in many different colors and designs.
Onesies When your baby is first in casts onesies are the best piece of clothing you could have. Easy to take on and off and change diapers with the casts on. I put my son in onesies and leg warmers everyday, it was the easiest way to dress him!
Button footless pajamas Getting button pajamas is a must have. They fit over their cast and fits comfortably with the BNB. Buttons are preferred over zipper pajamas as you can cut the feet off or unsnap if needed to put over the cast. I had a gotten a lot of button feet pajamas for my baby shower and I just cut the bottom off.
Babybjorn Baby Carrier One Air, Mesh, Anthracite A baby carrier can be used during casting. Just make sure that their knees are spread and separate on each side of you, so their hips aren’t being strained.
Clubfoot Books
The Parents Guide to Clubfoot This book is a lifeline for many parents who have no idea what clubfoot is and where to start. I myself had read it numerous times and had it by my side throughout my sons clubfoot journey.
In My Feet, Mason’s Clubfoot Story This adorable story about Mason, will help your little one see that they are not alone in this journey.
My Clubfoot Boots This book is about kids with different needs. It help them to understand that they should not feel ashamed of their disability.
The Clubfoot Chronicles This book is a reference guide written by a clubfoot mama. It is geard towards helping parents deal with the reality of clubfoot, it’s diagnosis, the treatment and the emotional journey it has for parents.
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Conclusion
As a parent, being told that your little baby has clubfoot can be scary and emotional. Having the resources to help get you through it makes it just that much more easier. Some essentials that will help your little one get through the beginning stages are leg warmers, boot and car covers and footless pajamas. Reading and learning from books about clubfoot is extremely helpful in easing parents when dealing with a clubfoot diagnosis.
There are other helpful ways to get tips and advice from parents, you can hear it right from their mouth. Joining facebook groups that connect with other parents are an extremely helpful
Here are some groups that have been great to me during my clubfoot journey.
I'm 40 years old and a mom of 2 three year olds and a first grader. I am also a Special education teacher. My passion has always been to help people, which is why I started this blog.